Cheyenne optimism grows as city braces for new developments
The article notes Cheyenne's anticipated growth in 1590 with rising rents in Helena, property booms in Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne's role as a trade hub. It highlights investor interest, calls for unity, and urges support for public and private projects to build the city and new state, while criticizing railroad ticket issues and advocating Union Pacific cooperation.
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Helena
Butte
Montana
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Thomas
Elingg
Colorado
Union Pacific
Sus
Committee On Railroads
Cheyenne Board of Trade
Tuk Leader Questions Council on Contingent Funds
The Tuk Leader criticizes the council for denying governor and secretary contingent funds while approving 1500 dollars for federal judges' contingent expenses. It questions whether judges receive higher pay or avoid maintaining public offices and staff, reflecting on democracy’s peculiar ways.
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Tuk
Cheyenne Merchants Decry Transportation Rates
A July evening report notes Cheyenne merchants complaining about Union Pacific transport rates. Local business groups urge fair pricing and improved access to freight services.
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Turek
Governor’s Capitol Rent Contingent Dispute Debated
The article accuses the Leader of falsehoods over a proposed free rent in the capitol for the governor. It notes the contingent expense limit of 1,200 dollars and recounts Moonlight and Baxter holding office, with Moonlight declining capitol offices and renting a home while applying funds to rent.
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Capitol
Warren
Baxter
Council BuT Dozing Methods Halt Territorial Appropriations
The legislature adjourned without funds for territorial expenses after the council rejected House Bill 114 amendments. Clerk Herman Giareke sent a morning message declaring the council’s final decision and demanding the house join in rebuking the governor and secretary, or no appropriations would be made.
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Herman Giareke
Democrats Target Territory After Auditor Grant Pickup
Democrats see a political edge with Auditor Grant in their fold but warn the new election law may block their path and slow momentum.
Republicans Advance Funds to Pay House Staff
Extra employees of the house were yesterday paid in full despite the failure of the appropriation, with some generous Republicans advancing the necessary funds. The additional employees of the democratic council were left unpaid.
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House
Democratic Council
Mr Burton Delivers Oration At Opera House In Cheyenne
Hon J R Burton, famed Kansas speaker with national renown as a discussant, addressed a Cheyenne audience. He urged united effort, warned against sudden wealth from property inflation, and pressed for cheap coal and steady rail freight rates to spur a major local iron and manufacturing boom centered on a Union Pacific plant and two thousand jobs. He praised investors and received loud applause.
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J. R. Burton
Opera House
Kansas
Burton
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Missouri River
Democrats Save Auditor Grant in Cheyenne Fight
The piece describes a partisan clash as the legislative council clashes with the lower house over Governor Warren and Secretary Meldrum. Seven councilmen used a strong hand but the house resisted, leaving the council in a dilemma after failed remonstrances.
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Sux
Legislative Council
Warren
Meldrum
Council
Tax Leader Accuses Legislators as Slandered Republicans
The piece argues the Tax Leader will today publish misrepresentations about future appropriations and calls for presenting the bill of particulars. It warns the public to remember unfinished business and to consider the slanders against the eleventh legislative assembly's Republicans before judging.
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Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Cheyenne Opens Bids for Public Improvements
The city reviews bids for new iron viaducts and a Crow Creek subway with plans altered to use masonry approaches. Costs rise to at least 25000 dollars for stone work while land sales may cover expenses, and officials push prompt construction this season.
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Crty
Cheyenne
Crow ‘Creek
Ti Sun
Tae Sun Applauds Interior Land and Immigration Company
Tae Sun congratulates the Interior Land and Immigration Company on the success of its first excursion to Cheyenne. The note honors the organizers and highlights the trip's positive reception by participants and local officials.
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Tae Sun
Interior Land and Immigration Company
Cheyenne
Interior Land and Immigration Company Earns Wider Praise
The Interior Land and Immigration company receives broad commendations for generosity and enterprise. Its Denver excursion was well arranged and last night’s opera house meeting in Cheyenne was a success. Manager D C Bridges and associates project quiet efficiency, and their advertising plans in Cheyenne are thorough. They rely on self funding, indicating a large cash outlay.
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Interior Land and Immigration Company
Denver
Opera House
Cheyenne
D. C. Bridges
Frugal caucus to refurbish a dusty office
The auditor’s office will be refurbished with a funded upgrade. An old chair and weathered desk will receive shellac and repairs as a subscription drive is launched among caucus Democrats.
Sun Driven Through Greeley in Morning Excursion Rush
Special commissioner delivered The Daily Sun to residents of Greeley at dawn. Citizens learned an excursion would pass, rushed to meet the train, and every passenger on board held The Daily Sun as it departed.
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Tne Sun
Greeley
Wyoming Statehood Divides Southern Press Tone
The Southern papers claim Wyoming is unfit for statehood due to its population. They warn that if Wyoming adopts democracy the southern press may alter its stance, reflecting regional egotism and press bias amid political shifts.
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Wyoming
Acre
Immense Opera House Gathering Highlights Civic Wakefulness
Large crowd filled the opera house last evening with every seat taken, signaling strong citizen interest and awareness of current needs. The event reflected heightened public engagement and communal concern among attendees.
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Opera House
Presence of Ladies Elevates Meeting Atmosphere
Attendees noted the presence of the ladies at the meeting last night boosted the occasion with noticeable eclat.
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Tutt
Council Members Grumble Over Hold Over Grant Victory
Democratic council members expressed displeasure despite their claimed win in extending the Hold Over Grant, signaling continued friction within City Hall over the measure.
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Grant
Crevenson Visitors Spark Mutual Pleas in Cheyenne
Visitors to Crevenson are warmly received and Cheyenne hosts share appreciation. The territorial treasurer would be fair as a Republican, yet if a Democrat is chosen Luke Vorhees is acceptable to Republicans as any longtime resident.
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Crevenson
Cheyenne
Territorial
Luke Vorhees
Prominent firm shows $142000 in treasury to start state business
A prominent company reports having $142 000 in its treasury, claiming solid finances and readiness to establish a state venture. The disclosure underlines its ability to fund operations and meet initial start up costs.
The Son of His Father in Council Row
The piece reports on a late session clash where John McGill rebukes the council president, accusing interruptions and asserting equality on the floor. McGill attacks the president’s bar access and references his Johnson county roots with the line about him being the son of his father.
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Council
Beck
Ton
John McGill
McGill
Dundreary
Johnson County
Democratic council in Wyoming blocks governor nominees
The Denver Times notes Wyoming territorial council Democrats refuse to confirm governor appointments on party lines. They argue officials should stay amid statehood talks, while critics call the move partisan and harmful. The piece contrasts with Republicans in Washington who backed nominations regardless of party.
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Denver Times
Legislative Council
Wyoming Territorial Council
National
House of Representatives
Far West
Cleveland
Wyoming
Cloak Makers Strike Ends in New York
The ten day cloak makers strike is declared off after bosses sign an agreement with employees. Wages are fixed at 15 dollars per week with weekly payments. Work hours run from morning until six in the evening.
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New York
Wyoming Admission Bill Moves in House Committee
A party line vote in the House committee on territories calls up Wyoming's admission for Tuesday the 25th and schedules Idaho's plan next. Democrats oppose quick action, hinting at amendments and delays while Republicans push toward a final vote amid related bills and upcoming elections.
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Cheyenne &Yy
Wasuinatos
House Committee On
Wyoming
Idaho
Springer
Hay
Mansur
House Committee of Territories
Springe
Carey
Unit
Baker
Mail service in Wyoming sparks remonstrance over delays
Rev M Nichols of Newcastle Wyoming writes to The Sun detailing irregular mail from Cheyenne to Sundance noting nine to sixteen day deliveries nineers and late papers arriving with no routing marks. He urges reform and requests mail travel by the old route.
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Wyoming
M. Nichols
M. E
Newcastle
Wyo
Sun
The
Sunpanen
Cheyenne
Rader
Leader
Tribone
Sundance
New York City
Fever Rages at Campinas Atlantic Rio Dispatch
A Rio dispatch reports a low fever epidemic spreading in Campinas at Panto with rising case numbers and heightened health concerns across the region.
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Rio Janeiro
Campinas
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