Train George Francis Train Tours via Cheyenne Inbox
The World traveler George Francis Train, accompanied by his secretary, passed through Cheyenne yesterday aboard a fast mail train. He predicts completing a global circuit in about sixty four days and entertained crowds with provocative remarks. Train’s journey, tied to Tacoma and New York publications, aims to beat Nellie Bly’s circumnavigation record.
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George Francis
Cheyenne
Tacoma
L. R. Bresnahan
Omaha
Mr. Bresnahan
Train
New Opera House
Wall
Tacoma Ledger
New York Swn
Nellie Bly
Pacific
London
Papers of
America
Queenstown
Etruria
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Lake Shore
Emin Pasha
Stanley
Europe
Emin
Halha
Northwestern
Fremont
Neb
Swa
Melliey
Man plans round‑the‑world voyage in 424 days
Train claims a second global tour by time, asserting he is the Verne hero from Eighty Days. He vows revenge, begins from Tacoma in October, with stops including Yokohama Hong Kong Singapore Colombo Aden Suez Port Said Brindisi Southampton New York Cheyenne and back to Tacoma. A reception awaits in Tacoma as he reaches Portland tomorrow morning and Tacoma at noon.
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Train
Jules Verne
Verne
Tacoma
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Singapore
Columbo
Aden
Suez
Port Said
Brindisi
Southampton
New York
Cheyenne
Portland
The Right Kind of Men for a Town
A critique of local leaders, praising businessmen who invest in town growth. The piece contrasts rival G. O. Ahead with the celebrated builder who erects hotels, depots, blocks, railways, and parks. It lauds men who strengthen the town and act with civic purpose.
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G. O. Ahead
Cheyenne Base Ball Club Secures Fair Grounds
The Cheyenne Base Ball Club arranged to use a portion of the fair grounds for a baseball field after the west end school grounds were found too small. A grand stand will be built by the fair ground entrance with the diamond west of it. The club will use the grounds until the September fair, then the stand will be moved for spectator use during races. The directors expect strong local interest and big crowds, with enhanced streetcar service planned to handle frequent trips to and from the grounds.
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Cheyenne Base Ball Club
West End
Messrs. Riner & Johnson
N. R. Davis
Kent
Notable Visitor From Weather Bureau In Cheyenne
Lieutenant A. W. Greeley chief of the United States signal service visited Cheyenne yesterday. Known for Arctic exploration with three years in the polar regions, he was brought back nearly dead. The visit related to the weather bureau. He stayed at the Normandie.
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A. W. Greeley
United States Signal Service
Cheyenne
Greeley
Weather Bureau
The
Normandie
Sunday School Convention to Exceed Expectations at Lar amie
Mr Harry A Burnham sails for northern towns to promote the event and distribute about 2000 copies of the annual programme. The convention is scheduled for July 8 9 and 10 with activities expected to surpass original plans.
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Laramie
Harry A. Burnham
Burnham
Inferior brick quality delays New Brick Company site work
The New Brick Company cites inferior Day land chosen by Trip Hammer Brick Co and a better option on Delegate Carey property in section 4. A telegram is sent regarding Carey’s record, and work will start as soon as a response is received.
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New Brick Company
Trip Hammer Brick Company
Carey
Ganene
Cheyenne Eyes Big Smelter Project By King Visit
Mr. M R King of Kansas City Smelting assesses Cheyenne as promising site for a Chick process smelter costing at least 500000 dollars with 200 workers, potentially rising to 1000. He cites local ore samples from Aspen Leadville and Silver Crown and notes water works impress, with plans to ship ore to Kansas City for testing.
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Cheyenne
M. R. King
Kansas City Smelting Company
King
Courant
Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange
Aspen
Leadville
Colo
California
West
Cheyenne Club
J. K. Jeffrey
Silver Crown
Kansas City
Mexico
Silver Cliff
Telluride
Montana
Colorado
City and electric light firm sign new lighting contract
A contract between the city and the electric light company was signed yesterday afternoon. The agreement calls for more street lights to be installed during the coming year.
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Electric Light Company
Dress Reform Sparks Debate On Short Skirts For Children
The piece attacks restrictive long outfits for girls, praising Rational Dress Society ideas for outdoor wear and shorter skirts. It mocks corsets, bonnets, and lace heavy mantles while noting the joyless, uncomfortable state of fashionable toddlers and calling for revival of sensible, short clothing.
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Kate Greenaway
Cheyenne Enterprise Eyes Iron Works and Barbed Wire Plant
The Cheyenne board of trade plans an inspection by J. W. Hammond of an iron works to judge its value and potential. If favorable, an agreement and a barbed wire factory at Cheyenne are considered, with freight reductions boosting feasibility. Menges and other iron industry figures are engaging eastern partners to push Cheyenne’s industrial prospects.
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Lux
Board of Trade
Cheyenne
J. W. Hammond
Washington
Griggs
Hammond
Menges
Pennsylvania
Kansas City
New Use for a Silver Dime Craze in St Paul
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes a local fad cutting the center from silver dimes to make rings with the rim as a band and a chain to hold the inner piece. The fashionable piece has spread among society girls, students, performers, and businessmen, with jeweler reports of about 1,500 sold since December.
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St. Paul
Cana
Wabasha Street
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Wit and Humor Snippets From 19th Century Columns
A collage of jokes and quips from various papers. Immigrant crowd at Astor House prompts a humorous Swedenborgians remark. A betrothed pair delays engagement due to theater plans. A couple jokes about bread and cheese as costs rise. California readers urged to plant ponphor trees noted for rapid growth.
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Smith
Robinson
the Power
Henry
Harper's Bazar
George
Philadelphia Times
Tim Campbell
New York
Astor House
Nicholas Muller
Ward Campbell
Chally
Dollie
Howard
Calentura
Cal
Decoration Day plan for Reynolds Post G A R
John A Reynolds Post G A R prepares a grand Decoration day demonstration with General Mizner as officer of the day and Fort Russell garrison to participate. Trains will run to the fort for troop transport. Rev Lamkin will preach next Sunday and Memorial services follow at the Methodist church with Rev Bright officiating. City council invites city wide attendance and additional organizations may join the militia and fire department.
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John A. Reynolds
General Mizner
Fort Russell
Rev. Lamkin
G. A. R. Post
Methodist
Bright
Firemen's Meeting Sets Memorial Day Plans
Last evening the city fire department held a special meeting to accept John A. Reynolds post G A R invitation for Memorial day exercises. A band will be hired and full uniform attendance aimed for. Harvey Middleton to become Union Pacific superintendent of motive power June 1, replacing retiring Cushing. The Nebraska excursion arrives June 4 and the Northern Firemen’s association report noted no Greeley tournament this year.
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City Fire Department
John A. Reynolds
Warlaumont
M. P. Hannifan
Northern Firemen's Association
Greeley
Harvey Middleton
Union Pacific
Mr. Cushing
Nebraska
Hammond Expands Cattle Herd With Colorado Purchases
J. W. Hammond has steadily increased his herd and recently bought two bunches of cattle from Colorado parties, sending them north. He expresses strong faith in the cattle business outlook.
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J. W. Hammond
Colorado
Mr. Hammond
Headquarters Change At Cheyenne Brewery Office
The Cheyenne office of Anheuser Busch Brewing moved its headquarters from Germania to Tivoli, effective immediately.
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Cheyenne
Anheuser- Busch Brewing Company
Germania
Tivoli
Rumor of New Special Agent Appointed in District
Rumors circulated yesterday about the appointment of a new special land agent for the district. No official confirmation was available, but discussions centered on who might hold the post and when it would be announced.
Real Estate Rumors Hint at New Smelting and Nail Works
Real estate men discuss King’s arrival and potential big smelting and nail works in the city. Dealers anticipate manufactories relocating here and note favorable correspondence, with Parshall and Baird in Pueblo on business about Cheyenne projects. Riner Johnson sold property in Interior Heights. other deeds filed show various transfers.
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King
Mr. Hammond
Messrs. Parshall and Baird
Pueblo
Cheyenne
New
Riner & Johnson
C. F. Wells
Keete Hall
Omaha
Denver
Varied Coast Dress of Brazilian Blacks Described
A letter from Brazil outlines evolving costume among black and mulatto communities along coastal towns from Para to Bahia. It traces shifts from bare or minimal wear to calico garments, coats, hats, and shoes, and notes that educated individuals imitate white Brazilian and Portuguese styles. Women are praised for graceful carriage and physical development among fish hawkers in Bahia.
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Brazil
N. Y. Zritune
Equator
Para
Maranhao
Pernambuco
Bahia
Rio
Bubia
Ile
Industrious Neapolitans
A traveler reports Maples residents now deserve praise for industry. He cites architects engineers and other employers who confirm Neapolitans are willing to work. The Neapolitan laborer and artisan are described as intelligent and productive in many street industries sustaining livelihoods.
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Maples
Belog
Lashimt
Earth
Owith
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Train le
MR. King
Cheyenne’s Enterprises
Real Estate News
William McCague
F. J. Armstrong
E. C. Frost
Interior Heights
William L. McCague
D. A. Bush
E. G. Rogers
Township
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