Working of Woman Suffrage in Wyoming
Horace Plunkett comments on the Wyoming experiment as described in his Fortnightly Review piece. He cites female jurors handling cases, analyzes voting behavior, and weighs the ballot’s reform impact and broader effects on statehood and morality. The article notes public sentiment, possible Australian secrecy voting, and the influence of women on politics.
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Wyoming
Horace Plunkett
Sux
Territory
Washington Territory
Stem
Cheyenne Shops Contract Bid Outlook
Superintendent Butler learned that officials awarding the Cheyenne shops contracts are near completion and will announce successful bidders today. George East is favored for part of the work and has been questioned about his qualification. His proven builder’s record in the city and at Fort Russell underpins strong confidence in his financial reliability and capability.
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Butler
George East
East
Fort D. A. Russell
Farming Lands Near Manville and Lusk Wyoming
Readable description of agricultural land around Manville and Lusk Wyoming. Notes eight miles around each town includes well fenced ranches with good residences and barns. Much land under cultivation and prospects indicate prosperity.
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Casper Derrick
Wyoming
Manville
Lusk
Henry Lemar Files Homestead Patent for 120 Acres
The county clerk recorded Patent No. 339 filed by Henry Lemar for the south half of the northwest quarter of section 9 township 17 range 67 west and lot 2 of section 6 township 18 range 68 west totaling 120 acres. The president yesterday received the world’s tall commissioner's atarge.
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Henry Lemar
American Citizen Released From Russian Prison After Militia Duty Case
Herman Kempinski a naturalized American from Bridgeport returned to the United States aboard the Augusta Victoria from Hamburg after thirteen months in a Russian jail on militia evasion charges. His wife and two daughters accompanied him while she was jailed. Kempinski recounts failed efforts with American consuls and Secretaries Bayard and Blaine before Emperor Nicholas II ordered his release. His wife spent nearly $10,000, and Kempinski aims to recover funds and meet Secretary Blaine.
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New York
Hamburg
Herman Kempinski
Bridgeport
Russia
Kempinski
Ortz
American Council
America
Bayard
Blaine
Wurtz
England and Germany in Africa Territory Clash
May 24. British envoy suspends Africa talks under Lord Salisbury order amid protests in England. Chancellor Caprivi and Emperor William press for German gains on Lake Tanganyika and north of Tanganyika including Vee. Dispute risks indefinite suspension as both powers pursue territorial advantage amid a tense political climate.
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England
Germany
New York
Vess
Bertin
Africa
Lord Salisbury
Lake Tanganyika
Tanganyika
Caprivi
William
Royal Castle
Salisbury
Egypt
Rivi
Union Stock Yards Nearing Sale to English Syndicate
Curiaco May 24 The deal by which the Union stock yards were to be purchased by an English syndicate, once threatened by premature publication, is announced again as nearing completion.
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Union Stock Yards
Curiaco
Turkish officers and students jailed for embassy assault
May 24 report from Buyukdere says Turkish officers and five students who attacked the wife and daughter of the Chief Dragoman of the Russian embassy were sentenced to six months in prison and lifetime banishment to Tripoli. Milidoff, the Russian minister, is satisfied with the punishment.
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Re Kins
Constantinope
Buyukdere
Tripoli
Milidoff
Russia Will Not Interfere in Franco-German War Pact
The Standard reports in a Berlin special that the czar has declared he will not interfere in a Franco-German war and will not join France in any alliance or attack.
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Russia
London
the Standard
Berlin
France
Yale Wins the Hace Boat Race in Close Finish
Yale defeated Atlanta by eight lengths in the Yale Atlanta boat race in New Haven. An accident during the mile and a half left Yale with seven men as Allen lost his oar and jumped into the water but Yale kept its pace and recovered, with Atlanta failing to close the gap.
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Yale
New Haven
Allen
Atlanta
Yale Boys
Jme
Vale
Train Completes World Tour Arriving in Tacoma
George Francis Train finishes his global voyage in Tacoma Washington after 67 days 13 hours 3 minutes 3 seconds from start. Prince William of Saxe Weimar is declared bankrupt with gambling debts totaling 234000 marks.
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Finieb
Tacoma
Wash
George Francis
William
Saxe-Weimar
Senate debates tariffs ships and navy during Kentucky senator oath
In Washington on May 26 the vice president administered the oath to Carlisle for Kentucky’s Beck vacancy. A tariff report resolution advanced. Cockrell’s battle ship amendment failed 33 to 18, and the bill passed. Mitchell urged liberalized pension provisions. the Senate adjourned.
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Washington
Carlisle
Kentucky
Beck
Sherman
Police Gazette
Plumb
Finance Committee
House
Senate
Reagan
Cockrell
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
United States
Voorhees
Butler
Hawley
Great Britain
Mr. Hale
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Blair
Mitchell
Committee On Pensions
Congress Debates Liquor Transport Substitute and Timber Culture Bill
The House, led by Speaker pro tem McKinley Burrows, debates a Senate substitute on interstate liquor transport and a comprehensive timber culture repeal. The Senate committee advances measures on desert lands irrigation rights, town sites in Alaska, and land allotments with mineral protections amid adjournment.
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WashincTon
House
McPherson
McKinley Burrows
Michigan
Wilson
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Nebraska
Alaska
Kodiac
Ataqua
Pribylor
United States
Cattle Shipments Losses Hit Exporters In Last Week
Cattle exports to Europe dropped 2 percent last week with 15 000 head moved at about 3 a head loss, totaling roughly 45 000 for exporters. One shipper offered 30 000 to cancel a contract while English market fears and potential duty measures threaten future shipments. Goldsmith shipped sheep instead to limit losses. Demoralization among shippers grows amid relief telegrams and storage space commitments into September.
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New York
Europe
Catholic Leaders Denounce Bennett Law at Milwaukee Convention
In Milwaukee on May 27 the German Catholic convention heard H Spannhart of St Louis and bishops Flasch and Kaises attack the Bennett law as a threat to church schools and parental authority. They warned the law endangers religious freedom, education, and civil rights, urging Catholics to oppose it fully.
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Massachusetts
Grand Lodge of Masons
McKinley reports on customs bill and tariff concerns
Washington May 27 McKinley of Ohio submitted the conference report on the customs and administrative bill. Tennessee’s McMillan opposed citing tax increases outside the sugar schedule and duties rising to about four percent. The measure would raise 60 to 76 percent and hinder imports, close customs houses, and harm commerce. The report was adopted as Democrats largely abstained. The House then debated river and harbor appropriations with amendments rejected and a rule against obstructive navigation provisions.
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Washineton
McKinley
Ohio
McMillan
Tennessee
Secretaries of the Treasury
House
Senate Debates on Territories Duty and Liquor Bill
Senate discussions covered Blackburn being excused from the territories committee, a Burlington Iowa remonstrance against duties on Mexican ores, and Cullom's resolution on bonded goods and Canadian Pacific rail movement. The imported liquors bill faced debate over congressional delegation to states and potential protectionist effects, with votes postponed. The vice president announced new committee appointments and a conference report on revenue collection law was agreed to before adjournment.
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Senate
Washington
Blackburn
Committee On Territories
Allison
Burlington
Mexico
Cullom
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Judiciary Committee
Cole
Congress
George
Iis
Carlisle
Protection Wanted After Arizona Indian Attacks
Washington reports delegate Smith presenting Tombstone coroner verdict on Robert Hardy killed by Apaches near Rucker's canon. President Harrison orders prompt protection of settlers and punishment of involved Indians. General Miles orders pursuit of Kid and party and to ensure settlers safety near Tombstone Arizona.
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Washington
Smith
Arizona
Harrison
Tombstone
Ariz
Robert Hardy
Rucker's Canon
Secretary of War
San Francisco
Henry Hardie
Miles
Geronimo
Kid
Cleveand
Yuma
War Department
Department of Arizona
International Bank scheme discussed by American conference
May 27. The secretary of state forwarded to Congress a report on the inter American bank plan. The document argues the United States would not assume financial responsibility. rather it would grant the bank a franchise with strict scrutiny to build public confidence. Secretary Blaine outlines benefits and notes merchants depend on European bankers for commerce with the Americas. A bill to implement the committee’s recommendations is prepared.
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The
Wyoming
Interior
Wasuixnoron
Congress
Secretary of State
International American Conference
United States
Blaine
Europe
Great Britain
Department
Prominent Man Murdered in Jackson
Jackson May 27 Major A Kimball a veteran Michigan newspaperman for forty years and a public funds official under the administration was murdered on his way home by unknown assailants. No clues as to motive or suspects.
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Jackson, Mich
Major A. Kimball
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