Arid Lands Legislation Sparks Wyoming Controversy
Delegate Carey reports a bitter dispute over the 1888 amendment to the appropriation bill that withdraws arid lands from entry. He notes Breckenridge Holman Powell and others in Wyoming push to repeal the provision, with Powell seeking broader powers and funding. Carey expects political backlash and possible repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Reghster Champlin
Wyoming
Kentucky
Fon Mies
U. S
Wasuumarem
D.C
EB. P. Champlin
Chayenne
Sin
Powell
Wyoming Territory
House of Representatives
Breckenridge
Heaven and Earth
Joseru M. Carty
Wyoming Bill Assured by Senate Leaders in 1890 Letter
A June 10 1890 letter to Theo Menges secretary of the real estate exchange confirms Tak Suns advice on Wyoming's senate standing. It notes Senator chairman of the territories committee and Senator Allison of appropriations pledge to pass the Wyoming bill before Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Menges
Tak Sun
Wyoming
Senate
Eyenne
Allison
William E. Cunris
Chicago Daily News
School Bonds Sold After Trustee Meeting
Trustees of school district No 1 held a meeting at C N Potters office to finalize the sale of 35000 bonds approved at the last election. Fanon Leach & Co of Chicago bid 36549 for 35000 bonds plus accrued interest and costs, with conditions on first leave and security for performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N Potter
Luke Voorhees
T. B. Hicks
Charles N. Potter
J. W. Lacey
A. C. Snyder
Fanon, Leach & Co
Chicago
Dis‘riet
Wee
Farmer Exports Hogs and Horses to Nebraska Farm
The article notes a farmer near Green River shipping 44 horses to his Nebraska property. He has been buying cattle for feeding but finds them scarce and costly, raising concerns about his operations and feeding supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eece
Green River
Sae
Nebraska
Fort Laramie Reservation Placed For Sale In Forty Acre Lots
The Fort Laramie military reservation has been turned over to the interior secretary for disposition under the 1884 act. It may be sold in forty acre tracts with preemption rights for settlers who entered before the act. No sale order yet, but notice will be given when instructions arrive. The valley land along the Platte and Laramie rivers could soon be available for settlement and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Laramie
Secretary of the Interior
Platte
Laramie
Contest at land office over timber claim near Hellman ditch
A case filed by Bur dette Sawyer against Benjamin Hellman over a timber claim near the Hellman and Rutledge ditch on Horse creek proceeded with no testimony yet submitted. Attorneys are E. W. Mann for Sawyer and H. Donzelman for Hellman. The report also notes United States vs. Thomas Swan with a split decision by register and receiver, sending the case to the general land office with possible further appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Sawyer
Benjamin Hellman
Hellman
Rutledge
Horse Creek
E. W. Mann
Sawyer
H. Donzelman
United States
Thomas Swan
Land Office
Register
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Crazy Lover Peter Buss Attacks With Knife in Jealous Frenzy
A Swede hostler named Peter Buss confronts Miss Agnes and Knudson after a quarrel over unreturned affection. Buss hides at the Goodell residence in his stockings, then assaults Knudson with a club and tries to stab him with a knife. He is found demented and crying for Agnes, threatening suicide. Authorities remove him for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Buss
G. B. Goodell
Agnes
Mr. Knudson
Buss
Goodell
Knudson
Salt Lake Stock Yards Plan Reported by Omaha Press
The Omaha Republic a n notes a capital syndicate formed in Salt Lake City to build stock yards there. Named are Thomas L. Kimball with Union Pacific ties and General Manager Dodge of Rio Grande Western. John M. McAlvin and a Union Pacific official will run the project. Lands are secured and construction may start soon in a possible Union Pacific Rio GrandeWestern joint venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Omaha Republican
Thomas L. Kimball
Union Pacific
Dodge
Rio Grande Western
John MH. MecAlvin
Shoot Tournament Opens With Prominent National Delegations
The Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Association hosts a wide national attendance at the fair grounds starting at 9 a m with top marksmen from Denver Leadville and Las Vegas among arrivals. Delegations from Salt Lake Ogden Greeley Boulder Pueblo and other towns book in as managers announce a full programme of ten events with substantial cash prizes and additions. An evening association meeting at the county courthouse will elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Sportmen’s Association
Fair Grounds
Chicago
Forest and
New York
Denver
D. L. Mechling
W. Y. Sedam
H. M. Bostwick
B. Haywood
W. H. Kennicott
D. H. Hawkins
C. C. Compton
H. H. Mandell
F. A. Leffner
C. M. Hampson
Association
Leadville
George B. Dougan
E. Stevens
William Holland
A. Thomas
Dr. Lanterman
D. Ramsey
F. Young
Boulder
George Pickett
Salida
D. Christie
Aspen
A. Jilsen
Las Vegas
Peter Bergerson
E. Schuneman
Frank Parmalee
Omaha
Rocky Mountain Spoksmen's Association For
County Court House
Bio
Sporting association invites all to attend meeting
In addition to official business, papers on sports of the field dog and gun and literary excursions will be read. President Hampson extends hearty invitation on behalf of the association to all interested in sporting matters including ladies and gentlemen to attend and be entertained by the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampson
the Association
Pacific Short Line Eyes July 10across Weber Canyon Feasibility
President Millard R. Jones reports Pacific Short Line trains may reach ONeill Nebraska by July 10, 130 miles west of Sioux City, after spending 300000 on surveys. He notes Weber canon as a feasible route, one mile of UP track may be used legally, and if Salt Lake access is built it could shave 19 miles to the mouth of the canon. The line’s rails near, stock contracted, and grading planned. Waterbury lots sold rapidly amid favorable outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard R. Jones
Pacific Short Line
Salt Lake City
O'Neill
Sioux City
Weber Canon
Ite
Denver Republican
Union Pacific
Ogden
Salt Lake
Canon
Jones
Scillen and Stacey
Waterbury
Rail Racket Rumors Fly Over Union Pacific Headquarters
The Omaha Republican reports heads may roll at Union Pacific with Adams and Hughitt atop the list, directors meeting in August could trigger changes, and Salt Lake staff resignations from Riter, Morris, and Wilsonholme spark speculation about every division. General Manager Resseguie dismisses rumors and focuses on time-card prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Republican
Union Pacific
Adams
Salt Lake Tribune
R. P. Morris
Wilsonholme
S. W. Riter
Utah and
Nevada
Mellen
Brinkerhoff
Dickinson
Reasiguie
Omaha
Bob Baxter
Wyoming Division
Salt Lake
Resseguie
Sompeng
Resseguile
Mr. Dickinson
Utah and Northern work advances rapid pace
From Denver Republican report Sal Lake City June 15 says construction on the Utah and Northern railroad is moving fast. Track laying proceeds two miles daily from McKammon south and from Ogden north with grading advancing at several points. A main line will be standard gauge and trains expected by September 1. Cache valley loop ready thirty days later. total cost about 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah & Northern
Denver Republican
Salr Lake City
Utah
Utah and Northern
McKammon
Ogden
Cache Valley
Union Pacific
Cambria mines near Newcastle pack colossal coal works
A Omaha Bre correspondent with Prof. Joseph Hemingway describes the Jumbo and Antelope mines at Cambria near Newcastle. The 1000 ton daily operation features 14 Jeffrey machines, eight drills, a towering plant, and a nine foot diameter breaker capable of 2000 tons in ten hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilpatrick Bros
Newcastle
Cambria
Omaha Bre
Joseph Hemingway
Jumbo
Hemingway
Rocky Mountains
Washington
Vancouver Island
Canadian Northwest Territory
Winnipeg
Black Hills
Colorado
Jeffrey
Crgek
Alliance
Burlington
Ramsey
Gates
Homestoke
Caledonia
Dissolution of Marriage Filed in Wyoming Court
Margaret T. Conway seeks a divorce from Michael J. Conway in the First Judicial District of Wyoming. The petition asks for dissolution of the bonds of matrimony and an award of care and maintenance for Mary Ellen Conway, the couple’s minor child. Respond by July 26, 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Conway
Territory of
Wyoming
Margaret T. Conway
District Court
First Judicial District
Laramie
T. Conway
Mary Ellen Conway
Manpater T. Conway
W. P. Carrot
Frank H. Clark
District Court of the First Judicial District
Cheyenne
Kay
Settler A Morris Seeks Final Proof at Cheyenne
Lane Orrick of Culiyenne Wyoming dated June 11 1890 notices that A Morris of Pine Bluffs Wyoming has filed for final proof to support his land claim for the sey of section 28 township 15 range 60 west. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on July 24 18g and witnesses include John L Robertson John K Christiansen Charles J Gross and Henry Sturth, all of Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Orrick
Culiyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne
A. Morris
Pine Bluffs
John L. Robertson
John K. Christiansen
Charles J. Gross
Henry Sturth
Wye
Wyoming's Bill Progress Promises Final Action Soon
The article notes Wyoming's bill remains unfinished business but expects completion within a couple of days and a formal announcement of its final status forthcoming.
Quiet Nuptials Tie J G Cropsey To Louise Kingsley
J G Cropsey of Union Pacific headquarters wed Louise Kingsley yesterday at Dr Rees Williames residence. Kingsley, once of Cheyenne, is a longtime Denver Congregational church singer under Rev Myron Reed. Her return adds to local social and musical circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Cropsey
Union Pacific
Louise Kingsley
Rees Williames
Kingsley
Cheyenne
Myron Reed
Denver
Railroad Y M C A appoints Daniel R Hall to Cheyenne post
Daniel R Hall, general secretary of the Railroad Y M C A at Norwich New York, is named general secretary at Cheyenne Wyoming. He will immediately move to Cheyenne to organize the branch and serve as general manager of the work in all its details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. Hall
Y.M.C. A
Norwich
N. Y
Cheyenne
Wyo
Hal
Reed Plans Five Story Brick Hotel In Ogden
E A Reed, formerly of Cheyenne and a leading Ogden real estate figure, is staying in the city as his Reed hotel rises to its second story. The five story brick and stone building will be among the finest hotels in the Rocky Mountains and is to be completed this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
E. A. Reed
Cheyenne
The
Reed
Rocky Mountains
Deadwood's Outlook for Burlington Route Expansion
General Manager Holdredge of the Burlington and Missouri reports plans to enter Deadwood in December with extensive switch yards roundhouse freight and passenger depots and full terminal facilities. He notes Deadwood’s narrow canyon limits yard size but confirms available ground and a forward path for the Elk Horn line crossing. Holdredge predicts a great future for Deadwood and the Black Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Elkhorn
Deadwood
Black Hills
Burlington Press Excursion to Black Hills Off on Time
The Burlington's press trip to the Black Hills started on time with J. Francis leading as general passenger and ticket agent. Omaha representatives included J. J. Steadman, S. F. Wood, Victor Rosewater, and W. Morton Smith. City editors and editors from Lincoln awaited them as the party set out for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hills
Omaha
Hanna Rapidly Growing Coal Camp in Rawlins County
Hanna, a coal camp opened within a year in Rawlins County, shows rapid growth. The two active mines employ about fifty miners, with plans to expand as orders prompt 100 new dwellings and new hoisting works at No 2 mine. Sixty company residences already exist, giving Hanna the look of a budding city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Rawlins
Sun Dance Begins on the Reservation
A Lander dispatch to the Salt Lake Tribune reports the Arapahoe and Shoshone annual sun dance has begun on the reservation and will last a week. Chiefs sought to halt the observance, but leaders influenced by religious expectations could not prevent the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Salt Lake Tribune
Oil Land Prospects Stir Natrona County Investors
In the Rawlins Republican a six month span saw abstracts of title issued for over 75 000 acres of oil land in Natrona County. Many prime parcels are owned at about 1000 dollars per acre with no development yet. Oil proponents foresee intensified activity after July first, tied to a planned sale of a large block to an English syndicate, promising substantial development before weather halts work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins Republcan
Natrona County
Through trains to Omaha from Salt Lake City run nonstop
Salt Lake City Utah June 15. Manager Resseyale of the Union Pacific reports two through trains will operate daily between Salt Lake City and Omaha with no stop at Ogden. He adds that all Utah Northern trains will run unbroken between Salt Lake City and Butte starting June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Omaha
Saly Lake City
Utah
Resseyale
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah Northern
Butte
Utah Railroad Cuts Wool Rate to Boston
The Utah Railroad association agrees to reduce the rate on Utah wool from common points to Boston from 2.15 to 2.06 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savr Lanwerry
Utah
Utah Railroad Associa
Utah Common
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Breckenridge, Holman and Powell
Judge Carey
Yarson, Leach & Co. of
Laramie Reservation
R. M
Kent
Colorado Springs
Wheeler
E. P. Cuamvetin
the Railroad
Oil Land Investments
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