Mrs G Martin Denies Slurs In Laramie Case
Mrs. G Martin releases a structured denial to charges that her husband Dr G Martin faced in Laramie. She asserts the accusations are false, cites a sworn affidavit by a former domestic employee denying impropriety, defends her husband’s character and tenure, and appeals for vindication and return to a peaceful family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Martin
Laramie
Denver
Dr. Martin
Fishback
Hone
Martin
Manitoba
San Francisco
Wery
A. R. Johnson
J. W.ayne
Rome
G, Martin
Early closing urged by merchants at Sunday 7pm
The Sun notes merchant cooperation to close stores at 7 p m on Sundays and weekdays in Cheyenne and similar towns. It argues workers deserve evening rest, cites farmers trading evenings, and urges public agreement so Sunday papers can announce 7 o'clock closing. Justice Corvene, Wyoming, May 9.
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the Sun
Cheyenne
Corvenne
Wyo
Burlington Officials Explore Cheyenne Extension Route
A Burlington party led by President Perkins visited Denver from Omaha to inspect the proposed Longmont to Cheyenne extension. The group toured the Longmont area and will return soon, signaling renewed interest after prior delays caused by a strike. The officials may study survey routes to access the Pacific coast and define practical lines for extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver News
Burlington
Omaha
Perkins
Teasley
George Harris
Burlington and Northern Division
Holdredge
Calvert
Campbell
Denver, Utah and Pacific
Longmont
Lyons
Denver
Colorado
Cheyenne
Pacific Coast
Dentist Dr G Martin Flees City After Sheriff Escort
Dr G Martin of Laramie sought sheriff protection Tuesday night amid citizen indignation over alleged lecherous conduct. He remained in the county jail overnight then left on a westbound fast train at 9:30 Wednesday morning escorted by the sheriff and deputy. He rode without a ticket and would not reveal his destination. The incident has caused unprecedented excitement in town.
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G. Martin
Laramie
West
Birthmark of Morgan Kittredge Described as a Fish Image
The Times recounts Morgan Kittredge of this city describing a birthmark on his right thigh claimed to resemble a fish with four inch length and four inch rise. He says eating fish worsens it and bathing makes it throb. he fears death or madness if he continues. He notes the mark’s color and texture and that the eye is missing from the likeness.
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the Times
Morganittredge
Kittredge
Philadelphia
Colorado Passenger Agents Agree Reduced Rail Fares
The Colorado Passenger Association met at the Rio Grande office in Denver. S K Hooper presided with Horace Bird as secretary. Representatives from Colorado Midland Union Pacific Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Burlington were present. Petitions for reduced rates were approved including one and one fifth fare on the certificate plan to several towns and events and a half rate for three days to Pueblo races and for through tickets to the Rocky Mountain Sportsman's tournament.
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Colorado
Colorado Passenger Association
Rio Grande
Denver
S. K. Hooper
Horace Bird
Colorado Midland
George Ady
Union Pacific
Fort Worth
J. P. Hall
Santa Fe
P. J. Flynn
Missouri Pacific
Joe Milner
Burlington
Bird
State Normal School
Fort Collins
Golden
Pueblo
Leadville
Montrose
Woman's Christian Toupee Union
Colorado City
Canon City
Northwestern Extensions Planned by Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley
The Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley company plans two summer extensions totalling about thirty miles. One links Whitewood to Deadwood, the other runs from Buffalo Gap to Hot Springs. Lusk and Streater win the contract to grade the Deadwood line, which includes a long tunnel near Jones ranch. The Hot Springs branch is driven by rising travel to the resort and expected continued demand.
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Omaha Bee
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Company
Whitewood
Black Hills
Deadwood
Buffalo Gap
Hot Springs
Oak
Lusk & Streater
Jones’ Ranch
Burlington
Crawford
Wouldn't Accept His Challenge Over Militia Reassignment
An English militia captain refused resignation due to age and challenged the authorities to send twelve strong men. He vowed to walk them for forty miles and then lead them to the highest hill. The authorities declined to press his resignation.
Rains Boost Northern Wyamning Grain Prospects
Copious rains on Wednesday and Thursday drenched northern Wyamning and boosted late season grain on the range. Cattlemen report optimism for a favorable season as past months of drought ease.
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Worthern
Change in Union Pacific leadership at Salt Lake City
The Denver Republican reports May 6 that J W Parker, assistant general freight and passenger agent, will resign effective June 1 with pay through July 1. Parker is not blamed, but a Mormon railroad insider backed by the church sparked a row over replacing Francis Cope. Silas Eccles will succeed as general agent, transferring from San Francisco to oversee Salt Lake City operations for Union Pacific and Rio Grande.
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Denver Republican
Salt Lake City
J W. Parker
Union Pacific
Mellen
Parker
Francis Cope
Salt Lake
Boston
Silas Eccles
San Francisco
Rio Grande
To Restore Passenger Rates
From the Denver Republican note on the meeting of passenger agents in Chicago to reorganize the Western States Passenger Association and set to work on rate restoration. The report signals the drive to standardize fares and improve railway service across the region.
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Denver Republican
Chicago
Western States Passenger Association
Protracted talks on rates and Buffalo extension progress
A meeting closed with unanimous approval on proposed rate basis and sections of an agreement. The Newcastle Journal notes Buffalo extension grading has moved to Belle Fourche and Donkey Creek, with about twenty miles sub let and dirt moving. Gillett’s surveyors arrived and sub contractors expected daily. Active operations are aimed for May 12.
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Newcastle Journal
Buffalo
Belle Fourche
Donkey Creek
Gillett
Newcastle
Rates advance as Western States rail group reorganizes
Denver Republicans report Chicago session on reorganizing the Western States Passenger association and setting new rate rules. Michigan lines to drop to pre law rates May 1, Lake Shore trims fare basis May 12 from 25 to 22 cents, targeting 20 cents or less amid secret cuts by competitors. Buffalo 13 4, New York 22, Boston 27, Philadelphia 20, Baltimore 19 cents.
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Denver
Michigan
Supreme Court
Minnesota Granger
Lake Shore
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Railroads and Union Pacific Debt Echo a Complex Network
The Union Pacific report reveals about seventeen operated roads, seven proprietary lines, and seventeen other entities. Mergers in 1889 show a move toward consolidation though congressional debt policy remains the main obstacle.
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Railroad Gazette
Union Pacific
Congress
Choate's Appointment Rumors At Fort Worth and Denver
The Fort Worth Gazette discusses rumored changes among Fort Worth and Denver officials of the Union Pacific in Denver. It notes railroad men debating the possible overhaul, with no clear timetable or certainty about whether any shifts will occur, and suggests any changes would affect department heads while subordinates stay on.
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The
Fort Worth
Union Pacific
Denver
Adams and party in Omaha review Union Pacific affairs
President Charles Francis Adams and associates arrived in Omaha by special train from Chicago and met with officials at the Millard hotel_hourly sessions began to inspect books and finances. Rumors spread that Adams may reshuffle the official staff, widening anxiety among Union Pacific circles.
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Omaha
Charles Francis Adams
E. Canfield
F. L. Ames
Elisha Atkinson
Marvin Hughitt
Union Pacific
Chicago
Northwestern Road
Millard Hotel
Adame
Neb
Denver
Lile
Holcomb
Railway Overseers Plan Systemwide Reorganization
A new land commissioner and an assistant to Mr Holcomb are to be agreed upon. The Union Pacific Northwestern agreement is being revised to strengthen control of through business. Adams, Ames and Holcomb will tour shops, yards and terminal facilities starting tomorrow on a systemwide inspection.
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Holcomb
Union Pacific-Northwestern
Adams
Ames
Mr. Holcomb
Union Pacific’s aggressive Oregon Washington push risks rival clash
The Railway Age notes Union Pacific pursues independent expansion in Oregon and Washington, building many branches while antagonizing Northern Pacific after gaining control of Oregon Railway and Navigation lines. It argues joint ownership would have favored both but predicts parallel, costly routes, rapid regional development despite losses.
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Raiway Age
Union Pacific
Pacific
Oregon
Washington
Northern Pacific
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Oregon Company
Safe Frog Yardmaster Mahoney Invents Rail Guard Device
A device by Safe Frog Yardmaster Mahoney of St. Louis prevents switchmen feet from catching in frogs or guard rails. The Railway Age describes a stiff triangular spring built into the rail opening that bears 300 pounds and yields to a car wheel. It blocks foot entrapment and prevents obstructions that cause derailments. the spring is bolted to the tie and curves to stay flush with the rail surface and frog angle.
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Mahoney
St. Louis
Railway Age
Grand View addition opens with $100 per lot sale
Mr A W Stubbs began selling lots in Grand View addition with August L Allemand purchasing twelve lots at $100 each. Allemand from Rawlins plans to relocate to Cheyenne. The report lists multiple Interior Heights and city lots sold, including transactions totaling $1,000 to $4,800 for clusters of forty eight or thirty two lots and several individual lot sales.
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A. W. Stubbs
Grand View
August L- Allemand
Cheyenne
Allemand
Rawlins
A. Underwood
A. G. McGregor
Frank C. Weir
W. L. McCague
C. R. Donahue
Interior Heights
Minnie G. Beckner
Denver
William B. Lawrence
Fred G. Young
C.D. Kelley
City Cheyenne
B. VanDusen
John ‘I. M. Harrington
Card of Thanks from Mrs. T. M. Rutledge
Mrs. T. M. Rutledge expresses heartfelt thanks to many kind friends who assisted and comforted during her husband’s long illness and in the last rites. She vows to always hold them in grateful remembrance.
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T. M. Rutledge
Cheyenne Bishopric Rumor Stirs Rome Memo
A Rome cable to the Catholic News says plans to appoint Archbishop Kenrick of St Louis as head of Cheyenne’s bishopric and make Bishop Burke of Cheyenne a coadjutor with right of succession are under discussion. The move would affect Cheyenne’s see, seen as lacking a sufficient community and potentially elevating Cheyenne to an apostolic vicariate.
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Cheyenne Cathele
New York
Rome
Catholic News
Prodaia
Henrick
St. Louis
Burke
Cheyenne
Kenrick
Cheyenne hoped for mammoth iron and steel works
The Mansfield Steel and Nail Works seeks to relocate to Cheyenne with a rolling mill and bessemer ore supply. G B Griggs and J L Hampton guide talks, while fuel from oil and coke fields, rail connections, and an $8 per ton pig iron freight advantage favor Cheyenne. Authorities urge practical investigation to secure investment.
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Mansfield Steel and Nail Works Company
GB. Griggs
Cheyenne
Chicago
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
Hartville Bessemer
Silver Crown Mines Seen as Big Future Prospect
The Sun clarifies ore values for Silver Crown, noting Rio Tinto Calumet Hecla and Homestake ores quoted earlier. Large bodies of Silver Crown ore may run 12 to 18 dollars per ton, classed as low grade yet profitable, with potential as a major mining camp pursued by Cheyenne people and the press.
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Rio Tinto
Calumet
Hecla
Homestake
Silver Crown
Efort Tue
There and Then a Pretty Lamp of the Future
A reflective piece contrasts gas lamps with modern lighting and hints at social change. It muses on a New York woman who trimmed lamps for the rich and contemplates London market training and the evolving role of servants and specialists in daily life.
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New York
London
Aeab
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Rahroad
Longment
Dakota
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Choate
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Silver Crown Mines
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