Real estate activity and new investment interest rise in Cheyenne
Real estate notes show many transactions in progress despite a quiet week. Interior company ordered 192 lots in Interior Height addition via H L Bernard of Portland. Gar land & Co sold 24 lots to a Union Pacific official. J H Goddard bought a Peblican and Twentieth street house for 1500 dollars. Investors from New York look to place industries in Cheyenne. J W Kelley handles a large deal with Fort Collins interests. Out-of-town buyers delay awaiting Wyoming state bill, which is expected to raise prices 15 to 50 percent upon passage. Upcoming growth includes new shops viaduct yard improvements, schools, church, and housing. Warranty deeds include Max Engle to Chris O'Brien 2200. Lucy Merwin to Wm H Richardson 1200. Land patents recorded for Austin R M Snow 120 acres desert land, John W Duncan 155 acres homestead, W H Mulligan 153 acres homestead.
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Postland
Oregon
HL. B. Bernard
Portland
Union Pacific Railway
Reading
Omaha, Garland & Co
J. H. Goddard & House
Peblican
Twentieth Streets
Charles H. Linn
V. Saker
H. A. Lee
New York Investment Company
New York
Lee
Cheyenne
J. W. Kelley
Fort Collins
Robert W. Patterson
la Junta
Colorado
Wyoming
Max Engle
Chris O'Brien
Lucy Merwin
Wm. Hi. Richardson
United States
Austin R. M. Snow
Worcester
Mass
John W. Duncan
Laramie County
Wyo
W.H. Mulligan
Discovery of Seventy Foot Coal Vein Reported
A seventy foot coal vein is reported in the Powder River region. If confirmed it would surpass Pennsylvania’s famed sixty foot vein as the thickest in the United States, showcasing Wyoming’s apparent edge in natural records.
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Powder River
United States
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Three Black Crows Capture Near Fort Laramie
Constable Joe Wiley returned from Fort Laramie with three prisoners James West Henry Hilliard and Wesley Givens captured near the Nebraska line. They stand charged with stealing from Geo A Draper on his Platte river ranch. They resisted, were bound over to district court, and sent to the county jail with Sheriff Martin receiving them.
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Joe Wiley
Fort Laramie
Nebraska Line
Tuesas
James West
Henry Hilliard
Wesley Givens
Geo. A. Draper
Platte River
Sun
Cheyenne & Northern
Mr. Wiley
Justice Hart
District Court
Mr. Draper
Martin
Adams interview dismisses Pacific railroad turmoil
In an interview on May 16 President Adams of the Union Pacific denounces a Omaha report canceling the alleged Pacific system and criticizes General Manager Smith and Superintendent Johnson. He says the story is unwarranted and that no changes are needed to preserve harmony among Pacific district officials.
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P Adams
Adams
Unionacific
Omaha
Smith Tls
Johnson
Pacific District
Cheyenne Promoters Aim to Center Wealth and Railways
An Omaha correspondent argues Cheyenne could serve as a hub linking mining agriculture and railroad wealth across Wyoming. He notes Wyoming’s minerals attract attention and growth hinges on interior rail expansion. He discusses women's suffrage as a pending yet favorable trend with mixed local support but broad liberal approval.
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Omaha
Cheyonne
Cheyenne
Denver Gilan
Wyoming
Quarantine Rules Tightened as Cheyenne Stock Yards Expand
Dr. Holcomb reports stricter enforcement of territorial quarantine certificates for cattle shipments entering Cheyenne. With heavy rains delaying traffic, 2,500 to 3,000 cars from Texas are expected next week, mostly for Cheyenne inspection before range placement. The Cheyenne yards are undergoing major expansion, adding feeding lots, pens, loading chutes, and additional tracks to handle up to 6,700 cattle daily and 80 horses, underscoring a booming cattle outlook and intensified south to Cheyenne shipments.
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Holcomb
Texas
Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Fort Worth
Denver
Arizona
Montana
Warren
R.S. van [Assell
Trac
Commodore Trufant Reappointed Union Depot Superintendent
Commodore Trufant has been reap pointed as superintendent of the union depot by President Meek and the appointment has been confirmed by the board of directors. He has long served at the depot, and the union will remain well managed with no staff changes from the leadership shift.
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Commodore Trufant
Union Depot
Meek
Legion of Friends of the Commodore
Casper Goes Republican in Wyoming City Election
In Casper, Wyoming, on May 14, Republicans unified behind W. E. Hawley for mayor and O. K Garvey and P. A Demorest for council. Democrats backed Joe Hurt for mayor and John Adams for council. Republicans claimed clear majorities and celebrated with a bonfire on the public square, while Democrats faced possible contest.
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the Sun
Casper
Wvo
W. E. Hawley
O. K. Garvey
Cheyenne Doodle
Wyoming
Great West
Jasper
Weston County Election Sees Citizens Ticket Victory
In Weston county the Citizens ticket won by a large majority with a total vote of 890. Frank W. Mondell, a Republican, was re-elected mayor by a margin of 161 in a city vote of 354.
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Newcastle
Wyoming
Weston County
Citizens
Frank W. Mondell
Woman's Relief Corps Initiates Eight New Members
The Woman's Relief Corps held a regular meeting yesterday afternoon and initiated eight new members. Members reported the corps is in flourishing condition with a bright future, and the group served lunch at Reynolds post social last evening.
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Woman's Relief Corps
Reynolds
Wyoming horses and Illinois cattle fed at Union Pacific yards
The Union Pacific yards feature a large headhouse alley with city water in every pen and aim to light the yards with electricity once dynamos arrive. A carload of fine PO ranch horses bound for New York and five cars of dehorned Avon cattle en route to Salt Lake were fed and rested. Sixteen workers are completing yard extensions.
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Union Pacific
New York
Wyoming
Avon
Ill
Salt Lake
Brooklyn Races Attract Big Crowd In Spring Meeting
At Brooklyn Jockey Club the spring meeting opened with heavy attendance despite drizzle and muddy track. The Brook lyn handicap produced a surprise as the favorite Los Angeles faded while Castaway led to win by eight lengths with Badge second and Eric third. time 2 10. Mutuals payouts amounted to 212 05 with Place 52 70 and Badge 15 15. Five furlongs race saw Civil Service first, Blue Rock second, Fordham third, time 1 7 02.
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Brooktyx
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Ono
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
Badge
Sir Dixon
Garrison
Barnes
Day
Hayward
Eric
Warwick
Oriflame
Anderson
Cynosure
Hogan
Castaway
Bunn
Vengeur
Martin
Cartaway
Venguer
Mutuals
Civil Service
Blue Rock
Fordham
Fort improvements of Fort Russell noted in recent works
Fort Russell undergoes major upgrades with 400 trees planted after a 35 mile haul and relocation of 15 year old cottonwoods from Camp Carlin now East Fort Russell. Sewer and water systems near completion with Crow creek water supply praised as high quality. Rifle scores rise as regular practice starts. G A R officers attend Reynolds post social.
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Fort Russell
Camp Carlin
East Fort Russell
Milner
Crow Creek
Muir
Reynolds Post
Stanley to Be Married to Miss Dorothy Tennant
London May 16 The news agency reports that explorer Henry M Stanley plans to marry Dorothy Tennant daughter of Charles Tennant and noted for her paintings in the academy and other galleries.
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Stanley
London
Henry M. Stanley
Dorothy Tennant
Charles Tennant
Academy
Wyoming Admission Delayed By Senate Deadlock And Deaths
A letter from Delegate Carey to Henry G. Hay discusses the slow path of Wyoming statehood in 1890. It notes the senate’s adjourning after Senator Beck’s death, the silver bill delaying Wyoming action, and optimism that Wyoming will become law this session. It mentions the McKinley bill, sugar beet prospects, and industrial hopes for Wyoming.
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Carey
Henry G. Hay
Board of Trade
House of Representatives
U. 5
Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Senate
House
Springer
Beck
Blackburn
Kentucky
West
Congress
Kansas
Nebraska
Joseru M
Caney
Cartisto Named to Succeed Beck in Louisville Nomination
Democrats nominate Hon. John G. Carlisle to succeed Senator Beck. After withdrawals by Settle and Cooper, the ballot shows Carlisle leading with 72 votes on the ninth tally, meeting broad support. Cheers greet Carlisle as the caucus moves to unanimous acclamation, reflecting voter will.
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Louisville
John G. Carlisle
Beck
Settle
Cooper
Knott
Carlisle Ga
E. Lindsay
McCreary
Smith
J. C. Carlisle
Cardele
The Electric Railway Of Today Prophesied Dominion Of Electric Transit
Wetzler argues electric railways will phase out horse cars within ten years in the United States. He foresees faster, comfortable streetcars powered and lit by electricity and even same day cross continental travel. Electricity is shown as a major social force reshaping daily life and distribution of power.
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Scritmer
Joseph Wetzler
York
Chicago
Hannibal Hamlin's Shot at Pushaw Pond
A Bangor cannon story recounts how Hinckley & Egery built guns used to fire at Dollar Island near Pushaw Pond. Vice President Hannibal Hamlin visited, fired a cannon, hit the waterline island, drew ire, then calmly apologized, and left town unseen. The guns later served at the front.
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Pushaw Pond
Pushaw
Pereh House Landing
Dollar Island
Bangor
Hannibal Hamlin
Hamlin
Grouse Outwits Hunters Amid Forest Stroll
In a forest setting two men wait for a farmer with foxhounds to pursue Reynard. A large ruffed grouse lands nearby and, after study, is startled by cap snaps from the brothers. The bird remains curious, then takes wing as the hunter party nears, disappearing into the woods.
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Reynard
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Weston
Mondell
Judge Carey
Cartisto
Noaa
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