Tammany Crowd Bribery Conviction Shocks City
Tom Pratt advances on the Tammany group with unexpected results. Developments yesterday shock the democratic party which has long known a corruption nest at New York City headquarters. The mayor's bribery conviction would stain the nation and shame patriotic citizens.
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Tom Pratt
Democratic Party
New York City
The
Democracy
Tammany
Solid South
United States
Royal Chat Between Queen Victoria and German Empress
Last evening at Darmstadt Queen Victoria and the German empress shared a pleasant conversation highlighting cordial relations between Britain and Germany. The meeting reflected evolving social ties and diplomatic warmth in European affairs.
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Queen Victoria
Germany
Darmstadt
Wyoming Statehood Near as Senate Hints Passage
Andrew Gilchrist, returning from Washington, says the senate will pass the Wyoming admission bill late this week. He notes capitalists he met expect investments once Wyoming transitions to statehood.
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Andrew Gilchrist
Washington
Senate
Wyoming
Stanley Returns to England Faces London Dangers
STANLEY the explorer has re turned to England. He will find that the dangers of life in London are far greater than those he ever encountered in Africa.
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Stanley
Explorer
England
London
Africa
Pickett Letter on Big Horn County Bill Sparks Debate
The Rustler reprints Col. W. D. Pickett's long letter arguing for Big Horn county creation. He notes initial legislative prejudice against new counties and urges information on the basin’s isolation and wealth. The Sun published details while the Tribune supported the bill.
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W. D. Pickett
Big Horn County
Legislative Assembly
the Sun
the Tribune
Senate Confirms Fremont Nomination as Major General
The senate yesterday confirmed John C. Fremont’s nomination to the rank of major general on the retired list.
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Tax Senate
John C. Fremont
Carpenters Strike Sparks Government Protection Demand
A new turn in the carpenters strike sees non union carpenters from surrounding towns arriving in the city to demand government protection. They allege mistreatment by strikers and say police fail to provide protection.
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Carpenters
Wyoming statehood likely before excursion trains depart
If statehood occurs the officials expect Wyoming to be made a state while special trains are heavily loaded with passengers. Excursions are planned from Omaha Lincoln and Denver to Cheyenne, reflecting the urgency of the move.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
Lunder in proceedings cited in Kilwaukee divorce tale
A Kilwaukee couple’s troubled case unfolds as the wife accuses her husband of deception in filing for divorce. The article details allegations of wrongdoing by Thomas Hartdorp, highlighting a bitter dispute over legal actions and marital separation.
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Dra
Thomas Hartdorp
Kilwaukke
Lunder
Supreme Court declares Iowa liquor law unconstitutional on interstate commerce grounds
The Supreme Court holds Iowa prohibition law unconstitutional as it interferes with interstate commerce. It rejects state power to exclude or restrict commerce without congressional permission, asserting that regulation belongs to the United States Congress.
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Tax Supreme Court
Iowa
United States
Congress
Union Pacific to Expand Cheyenne Shop Complex
The Union Pacific plan for Cheyenne will greatly exceed 1889 totals with yearly additions of buildings and machinery under a city contract. A new foundry may start in 1891, and the existing machine shop will nearly double in length while two large car shops rise, under a signed city agreement with UP leadership.
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Tux Sun
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
United States
Chicago Packing House Employees Avoid Strike
Chicago packing house employees decide not to strike, following advice from some elder leaders.
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Chicago
Laramie Boomerang Remains Unsold and Unpursued
The Tue Laramie Boomerang announced last Saturday that the paper was not for sale and that purchase propositions would not be considered. It vows to remain a staunch Republican paper and calls for harmony within the party, disappointing Democrats hoping for a split in Albany or control of the paper. The Sun notes the avowal and reprints it in full.
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Tue
Laramie
Mrs Bloomer case cited as example of persistency and falsehood
New York Herald notes the case of Mrs. Bloomer as a singular example of persistence in spreading falsehood. It recounts she denied inventing the feminine trousers yet her golden wedding celebration renews the old claim nationwide. fatos
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Tur
New York Herald
Bloomer
Principles and Parties in 19th Century Debate
A Cheyenne Sun note quotes a Mountaineer exchange debating party principles. It portrays the Republican party as protective of labor, public schools, homestead laws, western territorial rights, land titles for settlers, and territorial state admission, contrasted with Democratic pushers of territorial vassalage. The piece frames Republicans as progressive and pro-settler, criticizing Democrats on western policy.
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Cheyenne Sun
Democratic Party
Slack
Mountaineer
Ludin
Republican Party
America
Europe
China
Territories
Cleveland
Wyoming
House
Idaho
Great Promises and Political Critique Ahead of 1893 World Fair
The piece praises fraternal relations and Western Hemisphere prosperity and notes a 1893 world assembly in Chicago. It attacks the Democratic party, labeling Tammany corrupt and Cleveland unfavorably, with few influential Democratic leaders in Congress aside from West. More anon.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Ludin
Tammany
Cleveland
Hill
Congress
Springer E. McAdoo
Mr. West
Senate
Anon
Corlett Chief Justice Appointment Theory Questioned
The Lander Mountaineer questions why Mr Corlett was not named chief justice by President Harrison and argues Ludin relies on political bias. The piece cites a 1884 letter attacking a cabinet member and asserts Ludin would dismiss unfamiliar claims if he had read it.
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the Lander Mountaineer
Corlett
Harrison
Ludin
Colorado
Was It Merely Bluff in Wyoming Statehood Debate
The piece critiques the Cheyenne Leader for favorable editorials on Wyoming statehood and follows Judge Corn and Springer’s roles. It argues misstatements and shifts in opinion, noting Springer opposed admission while Judge Corn claimed broad support and questions whether opposition was bluff.
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Cheyenne Daily Leader
Leader
Judge Corn
Washington
Wyoming
Corn
Congress
Springer
House of Representatives
Mr. Springer
Judge Corn backs Wyoming stance after Washington trip
The article questions Judge Corn’s trip to Washington to gauge the democratic mood and his assurance that Wyoming faces no opposition from Democrats in Congress. It notes Leaders call the opposition claim bluff and suggests sending misled messengers is unwise.
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Springer
Judge Corn
Washington
Wyoming
Congress
Tus Sun
Boomerang to stay with present owners in Wyoming politics
The Boomerang will remain under its current owners McKee and Chaplin with no change in proprietorship management or policy. It will continue as a Republican advocate and urges cooperation to help win the upcoming statewide election.
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Messrs
Republican Party
Wyoming
Recognition for Colonel Guy V Henry by Government
The Sun urges honoring Colonel Guy V. Henry for twenty years of frontier service. It praises his bravery at the Rose Bud battle where he saved the army, though he paid a heavy personal price. It advocates granting him a brevet of brigadier and major general, noting support from generals Sherman Howard Crook and others.
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Guy V. Henry
Wyoming
Crook
Custer
Northwest
Henry
Adier
Sherman
Howard
Crock
Black's Crimes and Western Murder Links
Telegram from Laramie to the Denver Republican says George Black, an old offender, is linked to a Burnett murder and an arson that consumed a body. Black, from Information Bay county, fled Missouri for Wyoming after a similar crime, with no arrest warranted. Martial law on Crete ends siege as Christians on the islands show gaiety.
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Missouri
Wyoming
Black
Railroad Rumbles and Proposed Cheyenne Northern Expansion
The Cheyenne and Northern may extend to Douglas and Buffalo with a race for stock control of the Pacific Short Line. The Douglas Budget notes a private tip predicting immediate Cheyenne and Northern construction into Douglas rather than the originally chosen junction twelve miles east, while Douglas is favorably viewed.
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Cheyenne
Northern
Douglas
Buffalo
Cheyenne and Northern
Pacific Short Line Stock Prospects Reported by Ogden
A rumored plan to issue money for immediate use to advance and build the Pacific Short Line surfaces. The Pennsylvania road may have sent a representative with a solid proposition. Southern Pacific reportedly secured about forty five percent of the stock and remains hopeful for more while Milwaukee seeks additional shares but cannot procure them. The deal promises a line from Ogden to the Missouri River and toward the Atlantic with fuel and coal interests in Wenneroonoa referenced amid cautious optimism.
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Ogden Standard
Pennsylvania Road
Milwaukee Road
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
Atlantic
Wenneroonoa
Ogden
New Union Pacific Locomotives Reach The Road
The Union Pacific receives a batch of new ten wheel consolidated hogs numbered 1600 for heavy freight service. A second class 1400 engines enable speeds up to twenty five miles per hour within their train length. The main issue in a 35 to 40 mile schedule is stopping and starting at stations.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Burlington Cuts Cattle Rate To Omaha By Mileage Rebate
Rumor says Burlington Railroad cuts cattle rate at Omaha by introducing a mileage rebate of 7.35 dollars per car matching Kansas City terms. If true it will lower rates at gateways to Sioux City and beyond. a special stock train from Beatrice to Kansas City will run May 4 in eleven hours, quicker than current time. General Manager Summerfield announced plans for stock handling improvements and incentives to Nebraska cattle raisers to use Kansas City stock yards.
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Denver Republican
Cynicaco
Burlington
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
Beatrice
Summerfield
Nebraska
Omaha railway conductors seek wage raise and mileage cuts
General Manager Dickinson and officials from Omaha report talks with Missouri Pacific at Cheyenne. Wage increases were granted but no decision yet on adding crews or reducing monthly mileage. Conductors on the Omaha North Platte run asked for 5 a month raise and mileage down to 5500, implying more crews.
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Omaha Republic
Dickinson
Barrand Choate
Buckingham
Cheyenne
Missouri Pacific
Con Bee
Hiutoras
Omaha
Holcomb
Nebraska Division
North Platte
Union Pacific
Burlington Flyer Sets Chicago to Denver Speed Record
Burlington railway officials started a Chicago to Denver run Sunday aiming to beat the best time. The train completed the trip in less time than the record with time to spare, pleasing Burlington officials and reporters who witnessed the event. General Passenger Agent Eustis praised the achievement as a public benefit.
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Burlington Flyer
Denver Republican
Burlington Railway
Chicago
Denver
Burlington
Corres
Agen Eustis
Ge Burlington
Chica
A New Union Pacific Deal Draws Fire from Gould Line
The Union Pacific quarreled with Jay Gould after absorbing the Fort Worth and Denver line. A new contract with the Rock Island allows joint use of tracks at Omaha and a short line to Denver. It opens a path to the Indian Territory and Texas, challenging Gould’s Texas business and changing regional rail access.
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Union Pacific
Omaha Bec
Jay Gould
Fort Worth
Denver
Texas
Gulf
Gould
Rock Island Road
Omaha
Globe-Democrat
Indiana Territory
Rock Island
Hutchinson Kas
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