Tammany corruption exposed in New York City
Tom Pratt shifts focus to the Tammany crowd with surprising results as developments threaten the democratic party which has long defended a nest of corruption at New York City headquarters. The mayor of the nation’s largest metropolis is accused of bribery and corruption, a disgrace to the American people.
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Tom Pratt
Democratic Party
New York City
The
Democracy
Tammany
Solid South
United States
Royal chat brightens Darmstadt between monarchs
Last evening Queen Victoria and the empress of Germany met at Darmstadt for a cordial exchange. The social visit highlighted increasing Franco-German and British-German goodwill in European affairs during a period of calmer diplomacy.
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Queen Victoria
Germany
Darmstadt
Wyoming Admission Bill May Pass This Week
Andrew Gilchrist, returning from Washington, believes the senate will pass Wyoming’s admission bill late this week. He says capitalists he met expect statehood and plan to invest in the territory once it becomes a state.
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Andrew Gilchrist
Washington
Senate
Wyoming
Stanley Returns to England Faces London Dangers
Stanley the explorer has re turned to England and will discover that life in London presents dangers far greater than those he faced in Africa.
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Stanley
Explorer
England
London
Africa
Pickett Letter Urges Big Horn County Bill Support
The Rustler reprints Col. W. D. Pickett’s long letter arguing for the Big Horn county bill. He notes early session prejudice against new counties and describes informing the public about the basin’s isolation and wealth. The Sun published the information, while the Tribune editor from the basin supported the bill.
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W. D. Pickett
Big Horn County
Legislative Assembly
the Sun
the Tribune
Senate Confirms Fremont as Major General on Retired List
The senate yesterday confirmed John C. Fremont for promotion to major general and placed him on the retired list.
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Tax Senate
John C. Fremont
Carpenters Strike Sees Government Protection Demand
A new turn in the carpenters strike arises as non union workers from surrounding towns demand government protection in the city They allege mistreatment by strikers and claim police fail to provide protection.
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Carpenters
Wyoming Statehood Looms as Special Trains Brace for Cheyenne
If statehood becomes likely, Wyoming may be declared a state before special trains depart from Omaha Lincoln and Denver to Cheyenne heavily loaded with travelers and officials.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Omaha
Lincoln
Denver
Kilwaukke Husband Faces Divorce Claim Rumor
A troubling tale from Kilwaukke centers on Thomas Hartdorp Dra alleged to have committed a breach in instituting divorce proceedings against his wife. The wife recounts a distressing narrative, though details remain unclear and contested.
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Dra
Thomas Hartdorp
Kilwaukke
Lunder
Supreme Court Rules Iowa Prohibition Law Violates Interstate Commerce
The court holds Iowa’s prohibition law unconstitutional where it restricts interstate commerce. It states that granting states power to exclude titles without congressional consent risks empowering a state majority to regulate commercial intercourse between states, contrary to national authority vested in Congress.
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Tax Supreme Court
Iowa
United States
Congress
Union Pacific Plans Major Cheyenne Shop Expansion
Union Pacific will greatly expand Cheyenne facilities this year, surpassing 1889 building values. The contract with the city commits yearly growth of the plant, with a new foundry in 1891 and the existing machine shop nearly doubled in length. Two vast car shops and extensive additional machinery are planned under city agreement signed by UP leaders.
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Tux Sun
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
United States
Chicago Packing House Workers Vote Against Strike
The Chicago packing house employees decide not to strike following advice from senior leaders, avoiding potential disruption while weighing options.
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Chicago
Laramie Boomerang Declares Sale Off The Market
The Tue Laramie Boomerang announced last Saturday the paper was no longer for sale and that any purchase proposition would not be considered. It pledges a staunch Republican stance and urges party harmony. The Sun notes harmony and publishes the Laramie paper’s avowal in full.
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Tue
Laramie
Mrs Bloomer's Case labeled as persistent falsehood
The New York Herald calls Mrs Bloomer's claim of inventing feminine trousers a singular example of persistency and falsehood. It notes she has written to papers denying the invention while her golden wedding celebration renews the old statement nationwide. It remarks a lie travels far faster than truth.
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Tur
New York Herald
Bloomer
Principles of the parties as argued in the Mountaineer and Cheyenne Sun
The Republican party is framed as the protector of labor and pioneer interests. It highlights homestead laws, territorial votes, transcontinental railways, land titles for settlers, and early statehood moves while accusing Democrats of delaying territorial autonomy. It portrays Republicans as progressive and defender of settlers against foreign labor competition.
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Cheyenne Sun
Democratic Party
Slack
Mountaineer
Ludin
Republican Party
America
Europe
China
Territories
Cleveland
Wyoming
House
Idaho
Democratic Party Leadership in 1892 Campaign Critiqued
The piece argues for continued fraternal relations and republic prosperity, praising national efforts while attacking Tammany Hall and Democratic leaders like Cleveland and Hill. It questions party influence in Congress, noting few strong Democratic voices aside from West and a few local managers.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Ludin
Tammany
Cleveland
Hill
Congress
Springer E. McAdoo
Mr. West
Senate
Anon
Corlett Chief Justice Appointment Theories Debunked
The Lander Mountaineer questions Ludin's speculation on why Mr Corlett was not named chief justice by President Harrison. It notes no public statement exists and cites a letter published by Democratic papers in Colorado during 1884 as the needed context.
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the Lander Mountaineer
Corlett
Harrison
Ludin
Colorado
Turning back the Leader's Wyoming hoodwink claims
A critique of the Cheyenne Leader editorial stance on Wyoming statehood. The piece notes misstatements from March about Democratic opposition and Judge Corn’s views, contrasting promises with events as Springer opposed admission, challenging whether claims were bluff or misrepresentation.
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Cheyenne Daily Leader
Leader
Judge Corn's Washington trip on democratic opposition
The text claims Judge Corn traveled to Washington to gauge the democratic mood and deliver a sedative if needed. It asserts he returned with assurances Wyoming would face no opposition from Democrats in Congress. Tus Sun questions his authority and cautions against sending leaders who cannot advance the people's interests.
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Judge Corn
Washington
Wyoming
Corn
Congress
Springer
House of Representatives
Mr. Springer
Tus Sun
Boomerang to remain under current Republican leadership
Rumors of a sale to a democratic syndicate are false. McKee and Chaplin rejected offers as business matters, and the Boomerang will stay with its present owners. The paper pledges Republican advocacy and urges unity to win Wyoming state elections.
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Messrs
Republican Party
Wyoming
Recognition for Colonel Guy V. Henry Proposed by Sun
The Sun urges government recognition of Colonel Guy V. Henry for his frontier service and bold actions in the Rosebud engagement. It notes his bravery cost him an eye and injury, and calls for a brevet of brigadier and major general as timely honor. Generals Sherman Howard and Crook are cited praising his soldierly qualities.
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Guy V. Henry
Wyoming
Crook
Custer
Northwest
Henry
Adier
Sherman
Howard
Crock
Black’s Crimes Tied to Missouri Case and Crete Siege
A telegram to the Denver Republican says George Black, an old offender, fled Missouri for Wyoming after a murder and arson linked to an earlier crime in Information Bay county. An elderly man named Herring is cited as having shown money before the fire and murder. No evidence tied Black to the Missouri crime, and he and another man left Missouri for Wyoming. The report also notes Crete’s martial law and jaunty chirletians.
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Missouri
Wyoming
Black
Railroad Rumbles and Possible Route to Douglas
The Cheyenne and Northern may build to Douglas and Buffalo with a race for possession of the Pacific Short Line stock. The Omaha Budget notes a private tip suggesting the line will reach Douglas directly rather than the initially chosen junction twelve miles east. Douglas remains the favored end point in this speculation.
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Cheyenne
Northern
Douglas
Buffalo
Cheyenne and Northern
Pacific Short Line Stock Prospects Reported
The Ogden Standard notes money ready for rapid Pacific Short Line construction. Reports say a Pennsylvania representative offered a satisfactory proposition, Milwaukee sought more stock but could not obtain it, and Southern Pacific gained forty five percent but was refused more. The paper says Southern Pacific is jubilant at new holdings easing long burdens as construction may start soon from Ogden toward the Missouri River and Atlantic regions.
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Ogden Standard
Pennsylvania Road
Milwaukee Road
Southern Pacific
Missouri River
Atlantic
Wenneroonoa
Ogden
New Union Pacific Ten-Wheel Consolidated Locomotives
The Union Pacific is receiving several new engines ordered last fall and sending them to work on heavy freight trains. These ten wheel consolidated hogs are numbered 1600. A second class, 1400, can reach speeds of twenty five miles per hour within its train. The main issue in a thirty five to forty mile schedule is stopping and starting at stations.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Cattle Rate Cut Rumor Hits Burlington at Omaha
Rumor says the Burlington might reduce cattle rates by adopting the mileage rebate of 7.35 dollars per car, similar to Kansas City. If true, rates could drop at gateways to Sioux City and beyond. A stock train from Beatrice to Kansas City will run May 4 in eleven hours, replacing the current slower service. General Manager Summerfield announced planned improvements to handle stock and to lure Nebraska cattle raisers to Kansas City markets.
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Denver Republican
Cynicaco
Burlington
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
Beatrice
Summerfield
Nebraska
Omaha Pacific conductors seek wage raise and crew changes
General Manager Dickinson and officials from the Omaha line returned from Cheyenne where conductors pressed wage increases and mileage reductions. They reported a raised pay agreement for Nebraska division but no firm deal on adding crews or cutting monthly mileage, with potential impact on Omaha to North Platte routes.
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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 launched a Chicago to Denver train Sunday afternoon and beat the previous best time by a wide margin. General Passenger Agent Eustis credits the run to a fast schedule and anticipates public benefit from the improved service.
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Burlington Flyer
Denver Republican
Burlington Railway
Chicago
Denver
Burlington
Corres
Agen Eustis
Ge Burlington
Chica
New Union Pacific Deal Alters Texas Rail Rivalry
The Union Pacific moves to gain direct access to Texas and the Gulf by a joint contract with the Rock Island, enabling a short line from Omaha to Denver and a route via the Indian Territory. This cuts into Gould interests in Texas and signals intensified competition in western rail corridors.
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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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