Wyoming Towns Celebrate Land Office Location Dispute
In Wyoming, Newcastle and Sundance congratulate each other on settling the land office site. Mayor Mandel and Mayor Hooper of Sundance are praised for leadership while Delegate Carey honors a prior commitment. Also reported: Rock Springs Independent notes No 4 mine fire tests used a cat as a gas indicator. black damp gas proves the fire is extinguished, allowing future reopening.
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Wyoming
Newcastle
Sundance
Mandel
Hooper
Carey
Rock Springs
No. 4
Davenport Reveals Twenty Years On Stage
Fanny Davenport responded to a question about her age by stating she has been on the stage for twenty years. The remark underscores her long career in theatre and the era's star system.
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Fanny Davenport
Republican pledge kept in Chicago platform says Allen
Congressman Allen of Michigan argues the Republican party honors its Chicago platform pledges. He cites passage of a protective tariff bill, a silver bill, and a federal election law plan adopted in caucus as proof of the GOP’s record this session.
Senate Agenda Stalled Over Wyoming Bill
The Leader notes the silver measure is unfinished business in the senate. No other business is transacted except minor measures by unanimous consent, and unanimous consent will not be given for the Wyoming bill. The lack of difference of opinion on certain measures is not treated as discrimination against our state bill.
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Senate
Wyoming
Senate committee makes minor changes to McKinley tariff bill
The senate committee reported only small amendments to the McKinley tariff measure, keeping most provisions intact. The action signals tentative progress toward final consideration, with rankings and timelines still unsettled.
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Senate
Wyoming Census Challenge Calls for Local Aid
The writer argues enumerators cannot cover vast Wyoming counties alone and urges citizen assistance. With large territories and meager pay, many residents will be omitted, and questions about statehood hinge on a full population count that cannot be achieved.
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Wyoming
New England
Tax original package debate rouses national talk
The phrase original package is prompting wide national debate with questions about its permanence and impact. Key figures weigh in on whether the policy will endure and how it affects commerce and consumer costs.
Senators Debate Silver Bill as Allison Ingalls Walcott Speak
The general debate on the silver bill extended to include speeches by Senators Allison Ingalls and Walcott. Allison's conservative stance is expected to favor the house bill, while Ingalls prepares to speak today. Colorado's new senator makes his maiden address, with attention on his oratorical reputation from the New England dinner.
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Allison
Ingalls
Walcott
Colorado
New England
Statehood Boom in Wyoming Draws Rush for Admission
Statehood excitement runs through Wyoming as a two week surge of interest builds around rapid territorial admission. Citizens and officials voice urgency for swift statehood, highlighting economic and political implications.
Bodies Found in Anaconda Mine After Excavation
Work to clear the Anaconda and St Lawrence mines reached the 800 foot level uncovering the graves of Page Sullivan and Dolan missing since last November. The bodies were found intact and well preserved despite immersion. Two more bodies lie 200 feet deeper in the shaft awaiting recovery.
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Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Page
Sullivan
Dolan
Ex Governor Hoyt to Lecture in Saratoga on Wyoming Needs
Ex Governor Hoyt will deliver a lecture in Saratoga this week to discuss the Needs and Responsibilities of Wyoming for the reading and library room. The talk aims to inform residents and support the local library initiative.
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Hoyt
Saratoga
Wyoming
Wyoming Admission Tied to Silver Bill Ending Soon
In a Tur Sun letter dated the 11th Delegate Carey reports bipartisan agreement to take up Wyoming’s statehood after the silver bill. Platt warns against delaying, urging a daily end to empty benches. Signs point to a vote by Wednesday evening as Ingalls and Wolcott present concise cases.
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Tur Sun
Carey
Senate
Wyoming
Platt
Ingalls
Wolcott
Dollaven laments lost art of oratory in Congress
Congressman Dollaven says oratory is a lost art in Congress and debates lack substance. He notes only brief spurts rem reminding one of distant days and men who are gone.
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Dollaven
Congress
Fate of the silver bill sparks Washington speculation
In Washington the fate of the silver bill drives much speculation while on Wall Street traders hold off on bets until a formal decision is made.
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Washington
Wall Street
Letter from Delegate Carey Sparks West Protest on Land Law
This morning's issue carries Delegate Carey’s letter to Land Register Champlin criticizing a land law change. The notable provision was quietly added to an appropriation bill, drawing sharp opposition from western interests.
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Carey
Land Register
Champlin
Reylation
Wyoming Statehood Nears as Senate Action Advances
The senate takes up the Wyoming admission bill soon after disposing of the silver purchase measure. The Sun predicts swift passage with Republican votes, while Democrats oppose. Wyoming is poised to become a state, the article notes, despite Democratic opposition and ongoing leadership efforts to block the bill.
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Senate
Wyoming
Lay in a supply of red white and blue bunting
A brief notice advises readers to stock patriotic bunting in red white and blue for upcoming celebrations. The suggestion emphasizes ready supply and timely preparations for public events and parades.
Silver bill amends to please radical silver advocates
The bill as amended by the senate aims to satisfy the strongest silver advocates and receives praise from Teller Jones and Carter. The key question remains whether the house will accept it and whether President Harrison will approve.
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Senate
Teller
Jones
Carter
House
Harrison
Silver Coinage Men Win Senate Seat Capture
The silver coinage advocates secure a Senate seat in a surprising election victory. Supporters celebrate gains amid national debate on monetary policy.
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Senate
Naturalizing the Mobr Mons in Usmia County
A Tuz Sun reader reports the Democratic Central Committee of Usmia county brought 564 men from Almy for naturalization. They paid a clerk $1 per head, far below the usual $2.50 fee, and Judge Corn convened the naturalization tally. Most new citizens are Latter Day Saints, implying a political bargain to vote Democratic. The paper questions Democratic motives and accuses them of aiding Mormon influence in Uinta county.
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Evanston
Tuz Sun
Democratic Central Committee
Usmia County
Almy
Judge Corn
Democratic Committee
Uinta County
Sun
Herds Moving North Report Full Range Conditions
John H. Durbin reports the Sweetwater country very dry for this season with brown and short grass as cattle outfits head north toward Montana. The 71 outfit drives to the Big Horn river while other companies move cattle north. Platte and farther north ranges are in excellent condition, better than in years.
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John H. Durbin
Upper
Carbon County
Hhis Outfit
Montana
Big Horn
Platte
Thalia Club Honors William Marquardt at Cheyenne Gala
The Thalia Dramatic Club held a social at Keefe's hall in Cheyenne. A dance and refreshments followed. Members presented William Marquardt with a gold badge for his musical and dramatic services, engraved with a lyre and the dedication.
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Thalia Club
Keefe
William Marquardt
Wm. Marquardt
Thalle Dramatic Club
Cheyenne
Wyo
First Day of Shooting Brings Spirit and Records
The Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's association opens with a bright day of contests, two classes of shooters, and notable purses. Winners in class B are led by W. E. Young and E. F. Thomas as the annual meeting convenes with clubs from Denver, Laramie, Cheyenne, and other towns represented.
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Parto
Ander
W. E. Young
Ed. Schuneman
A. F. Jelson
E. F. Thomas
W. M. Christie
A. J. Lanterman
Marshall
J.H. Davis
H. C. Morehouse
H. Bostwick
H. C. Lewis
J. J. Clark
B. S. Marshall
W. L. Thomas
T. F. Dolan
J. H. Davis
G. B. Dugan
Dr. Allen
W. M
J.J. Clark
John Lane
B.S. Marshall
S. Warren
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen’s Association
Court House
Folowing
Queen City
Montana
Ciy
Association elects officers at annual tourney meeting
The association set new targets for the championship badge shoot and elected officers for the coming year. President C M Hameen and Vice President Dr A J Lanterman were chosen by acclamation, with Dr Holcombe declining renomination. M Hewitt was named secretary treasurer. Directors include B Rameey, A A Holcombe, M S Browning, Ralph E Twitchell, A J Fisk, and George B Dugan. A vote of thanks was given to Laramie county commissioners for courthouse use.
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Ceseful
C. M. Hameen
A. J. Lanterman
Holcombe
Marriage of Mary Andereen and Antonio Nevarre at St Marys Hampstead
Mary Anderson married Antonio Nevarre in a private ceremony at St Marys Roman Catholic chapel Hampstead. Cannon Pursell officiated. Dr Grifin gave away the bride. The couple planned a honeymoon in Venice after a modest wedding breakfast at Dr Grifins.
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Mary Andereen
Lonpom
Mary Anderson
Antonio Nevarre
St. Mary's
Hampstead
Miss Anderson
Dr. Grifin
Miss Griffin
Cannon Pursell
Hawks Use Trains To Ambush Small Birds On Scotch Lines
An engine driver reports a hawk species known as mertin or stone falcon uses passing trains to trap small birds. The birds scatter near the ground as the locomotive roars by, then the falcons swoop from cover to strike. If missed the prey return to the wake of the carriage and try again ahead of the next train.
Lone Cowboy Brings Word Of Indian Raid Near Sepor Station
A barefoot cowboy arrived at Sepor Station near Lordsburg New Mexico at 2 30 AM reporting an Indian attack on a ranch camp ten miles north where ten men were sleeping. He said the group of Indians killed about thirty men and wounded others before the raid. A hunt was organized from Lordsburg and Deming to pursue the Indians, with reports of approximate distance 130 miles west of the station.
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Sepor
Lordsburg
Todiane
Deming
California's Disgrace Prompted by Governor Waterman
Sacramento June 17 Gov Waterman sends a letter to the attorney general urging action to suppress prize rights under athletic clubs in California, calling it a disgrace to the state.
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California
Sacramento
Waterman
Messares
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