Mrs Martin Denies Laramie Scandal and Defends Dr G Martin
Mrs G Martin of Laramie publishes a statement denying charges against her husband Dr G Martin. She asserts a former domestic’s sworn affidavit disproves improper relations, defends his character and devotion, and recounts the city’s threats and attempts to force his departure. She seeks vindication and a return to a once happy family.
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G. Martin
Laramie
Denver
Dr. Martin
Fishback
Hone
Martin
Manitoba
San Francisco
Wery
A. R. Johnson
J. W.ayne
Rome
G, Martin
Early Closing Movement Earns Public Support
The Sun editor cites merchants moving to close stores on weekday evenings, arguing it permits better rest and family time. He notes workers elsewhere average eight to ten hours and urges a 7 PM Monday closing, backed by the public and ladies who prefer daytime shopping. Corvene, Wyoming, May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Cheyenne
Corvenne
Wyo
Burlington officials on Colorado visit fuels Cheyenne line plans
A Burlington delegation led by President Perkins toured Denver and Longmont seeking progress on extending the line from Longmont to Cheyenne. Officials discussed surveying routes to reach the Pacific coast, signaling renewed efforts after past financial strikes delay.
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 town After Allegations
Dr G Martin of Laramie sought sheriff protection Tuesday night amid citizen indignation over alleged lecherous conduct. He stayed in the county jail overnight and left on the 9 30 train westward Wednesday morning with the sheriff and deputy. He did not buy a ticket or reveal his destination. The affair has caused unusual excitement in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Martin
Laramie
West
Birthmark Like a Blackberry Captures City Interest
Morgan Kittredge of the eastern city section reveals a four inch right thigh birthmark described as a dead white fish image with red irritable nature when fish are eaten. He notes the mark quivers in a bath and does not cause pain except during certain reactions, with the eye missing but implied by a small spot.
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the Times
Morganittredge
Kittredge
Philadelphia
Colorado Passenger Agents Set Reduced Rates For State Events
The Colorado Passenger association met at the Rio Grande Denver office with S. K. Hooper presiding and Horace Bird as secretary. Representatives from major railways discussed and approved reduced fares including one and a fifth fare to Fort Collins Pueblo Leadville and Montrose on specified dates and events plus a half fare for Pueblo races and through tickets to the Rocky Mountain Sportsman's tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 to Build Two Rail Lines
The Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley company will construct about thirty miles of railway this summer. One segment links Whitewood to Deadwood, the other runs from Buffalo Gap to Hot Springs. Lusk and Streater secured the Deadwood line grading contract, including a costly 1800 foot mountain tunnel near Jones ranch. The Hot Springs branch is driven by rising travel and traffic to the resort, with construction scheduled to begin this summer.
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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
An English militia captain refused resignation citing age and proposed to lead a dozen young men forty miles and up the highest hill. The authorities declined the challenge and did not press the resignation.
Rains Boost Wyoming Grain, Cattlemen Hopeful
Copious rains on Wednesday and Thursday drenched northern Wyamning, boosting grain growth and signaling a timely, elegant boost. Cattlemen express elation over prospects for a favorable season as ranges recover after months of dryness.
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Worthern
Official Change at Union Pacific in Salt Lake City
Parker resigns as assistant general freight and passenger agent of Union Pacific in Salt Lake City with pay through July 1. The move follows a church backed attempt to install a Mormon railroad man as successor to Francis Cope. Silas Eccles of San Francisco will become the new general freight and passenger agent, previously with Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Chicago Meeting
The Denver Republican reports passenger agents met in Chicago to reorganize the Western States Passenger Association and as a consequence to pursue actions toward restoring passenger rates.
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Denver Republican
Chicago
Western States Passenger Association
Newcastle JournalReports Buffalo extension grading plans
The Newcastle Journal notes graders have been dispatched to the Buffalo extension reaching Belle Fourche and Donkey Creek with about twenty miles sublet. Gillett’s surveyors arrived and work is to start soon with sub contractors arriving daily. Active operations are aimed for May 12.
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Newcastle Journal
Buffalo
Belle Fourche
Donkey Creek
Gillett
Newcastle
Rail rate shifts and Western States merger plans outlined
Denver Republicans report rail carriers moving toward restructuring as the Western States Passenger association forms to replace the Interstate Commerce Railway group and push rate increases. Michigan lines will ignore a 2 cent rise and Michigan law. Lake Shore cuts base fare from 25 to 22 cents, with further reductions likely to 20 cents or less, signaling competitive secret cuts. Buffalo 134, New York 22, Boston 27, Philadelphia 20, Baltimore 19.
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Denver
Michigan
Supreme Court
Minnesota Granger
Lake Shore
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Union Pacific Faces Complex Interests and Consolidation
The Union Pacific annual report reveals seventeen operated roads and seven proprietary lines with seventeen other entities. The paper notes government stance has split interests and that merging seven small roads in 1889 signals a step toward unity. A lingering obstacle remains Congress delaying debt settlements with the government.
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Railroad Gazette
Union Pacific
Congress
Choate's Appointment Sparks Fort Worth Railtalk
The Fort Worth Gazette weighs rumors of changes among Fort Worth and Denver officials at Union Pacific in Denver. It notes talk since the reports emerged, the possibility of departmental reshuffles, and uncertainty about timing while suggesting some basis for belief despite lacking reliable sourcing.
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The
Fort Worth
Union Pacific
Denver
Adams visits Omaha as Union Pacific figures meet
President Charles Francis Adams and party arrive in Omaha by special train from Chicago and visit the Millard hotel. He meets officials early with close scrutiny of books and affairs. Rumors say he may consider changes to the official staff, stirring UP circles and raising questions about Holcomb authority.
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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
Union Pacific plan to strengthen through business control explored
A new land commissioner and an assistant to Mr Holcomb are to be agreed upon. The Union Pacific Northwestern agreement is under revision to enhance control. Adams Ames and Holcomb examined shops yards and terminal facilities and will tour the entire system starting tomorrow.
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Holcomb
Union Pacific-Northwestern
Adams
Ames
Mr. Holcomb
Rail rivalry heats up as Union Pacific bets on independent Oregon push
The Railway Age notes Union Pacific pursues an aggressive strategy in Oregon and Washington, challenging Northern Pacific with numerous branch plans. It contrasts with earlier joint-ownership proposals and warns of costly parallel routes and reduced net returns, though rapid regional development is seen as likely.
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Raiway Age
Union Pacific
Pacific
Oregon
Washington
Northern Pacific
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Oregon Company
Safe Frog Yardmaster Mahoneys Invention for Rail Safety
A device designed to prevent foot injuries and derailments by a stiff spring placed in frog or guard rail openings. The spring fits the opening, bears 300 pounds without bending, and yields to a car wheel while preventing foot catches and lodgment of obstructions. It is triangular, bolted to the tie, and curves upward to remain flush with the rail surface.
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Mahoney
St. Louis
Railway Age
Grand View addition opens with Twelve Lot Sale at Cheyenne
Mr A W Stubbs began selling lots in Grand View addition as August L Allemand bought twelve lots at 100 dollars each. Allemand, from Rawlins, plans to relocate here. Other notable sales include 48 lots in Interior Heights at 4800 dollars each and multiple 32 to 48 lot transfers across Cheyenne with various purchasers and Denver buyers.
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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 thanks many friends for support during her husband’s long illness and for help at the last rites. She assures they will be held in grateful remembrance.
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T. M. Rutledge
Cheyenne Bishopric Proposal Stirred in Rome
A Rome cablegram reports Vatican discussion of naming Cheyenne Bishop Burke as coadjutor with right of succession to Archbishop Kenrick of St. Louis. The plan allegedly would abolish Cheyenne's new see, converting the diocese into an apostolic vicariate due to insufficient local community.
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Cheyenne Cathele
New York
Rome
Catholic News
Prodaia
Henrick
St. Louis
Burke
Cheyenne
Kenrick
Cheyenne Urged as Site for Giant Iron and Steel Works
The Mansfield Steel and Nail Works, via Mr. G B Griggs, seeks to move to Cheyenne with a rolling mill and associated facilities. Proximity to bessemer iron ores, cheap fuel from oil country pipelines, and coke fields, plus favorable freight margins, promise an unlimited market and compelling investment for steel capitalists. Hartville ores could arrive at Cheyenne for 2 to 2.50 per ton versus much higher east coast prices.
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Mansfield Steel and Nail Works Company
GB. Griggs
Cheyenne
Chicago
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
Hartville Bessemer
Silver Crown Mines and Future Expansion Plans
The Sun explains that Silver Crown ore values cited earlier referred only to Rio Tinto Calumet Hecla and Homestake. Silver Crown ore deposits in large bodies may yield 12 to 18 dollars per ton, supporting profitable investment and a large mining camp, urging Cheyenne to push development and test with a small plant first.
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Rio Tinto
Calumet
Hecla
Homestake
Silver Crown
Efort Tue
Possibilities of the Future in Lamps and Society
The piece muses on future life with lamps lighting English homes, noting fumes from shutter rooms and the shifting roles of women. It contrasts a New York elegance, a London drawing room, and looming changes under gas and scientific influence.
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New York
London
Aeab
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Good Cause
Rahroad
Longment
Dakota
Wyoming
Mr. Kittredge's Birthmark
Enlichers
Choate
Pacific Coast Lines
Mammoth Steel and Nail Works Company
Silver Crown Mines
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