Wyoming Admission Bill Delayed In Congress
Portland dispatch reports Wyoming's admission bill postponed as Democrats seek terms on the constitution and a possible tie to Oklahoma. The issue resumes with debate planned after a day’s another discussion. Other items cover cattlemen’s convention actions and a court martial inquiry into the Enterprise incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Ing
Howe
Democrats
Sition
Democratic Party
Tim Sus
Lost Cabin
Bill Defeated Amid Veto Block In State House
Ton was defeated 11 to 19 while tests sealed the fate of the bill. In the estate where the measure was strongest two thirds needed to pass the governor's veto were not forthcoming. The bill met the same fate in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Terrible Catastrophe Claims Life In Port Huron
Aged Mrs Carlisle, located three miles west of Marysville, burned while tending a stove on Sunday and died Monday. Her paralytic husband witnessed the ordeal for three hours and could not assist. The daughter returned from church and medical aid was sought but too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Mareh
Carlisle
Henry
Marysville
Senate Passes Public Buildings Bills and Debates Reconstruction
Senate approved several public building measures including projects for Stockton, Mammoth Springs, Virginia City and Reno with sums from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The Columbia river bridges bill passed the senate committee and was sent to the house for amendments while reparations and civil rights debates sparked a heated exchange on Reconstruction, the fifteenth amendment and Andrew Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Stockton
Cala
Mammoth
Lot Springs
Yellowstone National Park
Virginia City
Nev
The
Dalles
Ore
Salem
Reno
House
Columbia River
Oregon
Committee On Commerce
Eustis
Hoar
Louisiana
Mississippi
Blair
Harrison
Sherman
Republican Party
South
North
Congress
House of Representatives
Klu Klux Klan
Butler
Andrew, Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Ohio
Barker
North and South Voting Rights Debate Echoes Across Union
The speaker argues that Northern denial of Black voters compounds Southern power, urging Congress to pass a uniform federal voting law. He asserts the north seeks justice, not hatred, and contends an act guaranteeing every eligible citizen's right to vote would calm disputes across states including Massachusetts, Ohio, and South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Congress
United States
Massachusetts
Ohio
South Carolina
Right of Way Bill Passes for Palouse & Spokane Rail
In Washington the House approved a right of way through the Nez Perces reservation in Idaho for the Palouse and Spokane Railroad. The chamber then pursued Oklahoma bill details, adopting amendments on land offices in No Man's Land and limits on entry of land under fee simple. The panel reported the bill with a provision to enforce section 2139 of revised statutes on intoxicating liquor in Indian territory until after the first Oklahoma legislature session adjourns. Passage totals 160 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Nez Perces
Idaho
Palouse & Spokane Railroad Company
Oklahoma
Tarsney
No Man's Land
Holman
Indian Territory
Senate
McCalla Inquiry Details Harsh Shipboard Punishment
Testimony from Lt Merlich and Surgeon Herndon recounts sailors in canvass jackets and iron restraints, two by two on deck under guard during the Rouen to Cronstadt cruise. Accounts describe whipping, gags, and alcohol-fueled drunkenness, with Commander McCalla enforcing discipline amid claims of improper procedures and unhappy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallats
New York
McCalla
P. J. Merlich
Graham
John Dillmour
Marinp
Rouen
France
Swaglich
Cronstadt
Sutherland
Plymouth
C. C. Herndon
Walker
Mudd
Bennett
Whalen
Kennedy
Jacob's Ladder
Entwhistle
Kline
Tle
Cattlemen Debate Information Bureaus and Texas Fever
At the Interstate Cattlemen’s convention in Fort Woern on March 13 the committee on statistics urged creation of information bureaus for stock states to track supply and demand. They urged congressional funding under the agriculture department. A proposal to appoint a veterinary to combat cattle diseases, especially Texas fever, was adopted. The bill to enclose the fence line sparked lengthy debate amid concerns over market manipulation affecting cattle prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex
B. L. Stod
Texas
J.L. Pinch
Nebraska
Neumonia
Gulf of
Buell
Pis
Bureau of
CAC
ICM
Otf
Fort Woern
United Action
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Committee On Resolutions
Resolutions Call States to Enact Law on Livestock Welfare
The document urges governors to present the matter to their legislatures for enactment, seeking a healthier condition of the livestock industry. It supports adopting railway style weights and measures to protect live stock interests and ensure effective enforcement through fines and penalties.
Tramp Seized After Assault On 1-Year-Old in Missouri
In Parasant, Missouri yesterday a wealthy farmer's one year old daughter Alice Atkins was attacked. the assailant bound gagged and ravished her and injured her. A tramp named Collins was arrested at Greenwood and held for identification. a mob gathered to lynch him but he was released after Atkins denied Collins was her attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCalla
York
Com- McCalla
Kimberly
Ingersoll
Enterprise
Lieu- Fichbohm
Myer
Daniel
Millird
Walker
Mewen
Act
Apiend
Parasant
Alice Atkins
Collins
Greenwood
Miss Atkins
Colling
Great Flood Rises Across Mississippi Arkansas Delta
March reports show the Mississippi River at a record high with riverside levees under stress. Arkansas side danger persists below Arkansas City while Mississippi Delta lowlands flood, isolating ridges and promontories as trains encounter submerged paths and cabins drift under water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesum
Mississippi
Arkansas
Arkansas City
Louisville
New Orleans
Texas
Mississippi Delta
Vicksburg
Lula
Memphis and
Little Rock
Levee repairs progress as riverfront holds steady
In New Orleans on March 14 authorities with railroads fortify weak levee spots and erect temporary earth filled log levees. Winds from the north at thirty miles per hour limit vessel impact while Governor Nichols orders steamers to run slow near mid stream amid ongoing Mississippi freshet and vessel waves damaging new defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Nichols
Mississippi
Town Swamped as Newport Flood Dives Deeper
Newport Arkansas reports the river over the levees flooding the town from four inches to two feet and suspending business. The adjacent countryside suffers immense damage with rapid, unforecasted rise. South of Newport farms flood. between Helena and Mount Francis rivers widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ark
Helena
Mount Francis
Fatal Rockslide Tragedy Halts West Virginia Rail Work
A rock and then a mass of earth slid down a mountain striking a work train near Cumner Lasp Md. Marcel 14. Twelve men were sent to clear the obstruction. Two died at once, one later, and three were seriously or fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laudeside
Cumner Lasp
Marcel
West Virginia
Skeleton evidence found after Apache killing in Arizona
A posse from Walves Ariz March 14 returned from the scene of two murders by Apaches. They found the skeletal remains, with flesh eaten by coyotes, leaving no identifiable marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordered
Haren
Walves
Tomasvone
Ariz
Marth
Camp Carlin Changes In Fort D A Russell Depot Duties
An order from the Platte headquarters assigns First Lieutenant Edward Chynoweth as depot quartermaster in Cheyenne Wyo with responsibility for public buildings and property receipts. He will work under Captain Humphrey and oversee transfers only with headquarters authority. Captain Humphrey remains in charge of water and sewer construction at Fort D A Russell, with Chynoweth as assistant supervising when Humphrey is absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Carlin
Department of the
Humphrey
Fort D A. Russell
Fort D. A Ruissell
Chynoweth
Cheyenne’s Future and the Interior Land Drive
Cheyenne grows on optimism as the Interior Land and Immigration Co expands in the city. The firm bought 2,000 acres near Cheyenne, opens offices in the opera house, and plans to attract investors while boosting Wyoming’s growth through property and the Union Pacific link. Cheyenne’s water, unpaved streets, and upcoming Cheyenne shops promise broad impact. the board promotes investment and home seeking with new folders and an illustrated pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Omaha
Cheyenne
Opera House
Wyoming
Cheyenne Press Scene and Notable Citizens in 1890
The article reviews Cheyenne newspapers including the Daily Sun and Leader and the Northwestern Live Stock Journal, praising editorial quality and Western independence. It highlights city leaders Mayor Charles W. Riner and Secretary of Wyoming John W. Meldrum, bankers like T. B. Hicks, and notes the ivory gavel gifted to Speaker Stephen W. Downey by the Eleventh Legislative Assembly in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chayes NA Wepan Ris
Chevenelee
View “Tree Danly Sux
The
Aid Lenten
Democrat
Heening Tritune
Nmeovheestern Life Stork Journal
Tribun and
Leader
Equal Sive
Caldmnie
Hoth Tie Son
Associated Pres Dispatches
Sus
Wyoming
Cheyenne
B.A. Slack
Leader Tn
Dhoz
Akrenng Tribune
Oright and Neway Sheet
Alwaren
Charles W. Riner
Jon W. Meldrum
John W. Meldrum
Harrison
Meldrum
Downey
Stephen W. Downey
Eleventh Legislative Assembly of
Also Mentioned on This Page
Uly Idita Fey Ome Hea i de
Spritzer
Con Ie
Cdakota
Aul
Sen
M ™Iot
Renate
Ond
Union Pacific Railway
West
Hiewry G. Hay, DD Kelley
Imtr
T. B. Heke
J. A. Kent
C. Baird
William Myers
J. Parshall
Olivers
Henry Gr. Hay
T. P. Hicks
A. 2D. Kelley
T. A. Kent
J. K. Jeffrey
T. B. Hicks
First National Bank
Hicks
Lottery
Marengia
Mesto
Detertor
Treasury
Beneficencia Publica
ITY
Mexico
Gra
Ts M
Ieee
Kaxpreve Corp
New York Exchange
Bernie
Betore Selina
Guichal
London
Lapterha Ae
Benecencia Publica
Avotinak Catileo
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!