Montana Sets State Officers Inaugurated
Kansas dispatch notes Montana state government moving after sworn in officials. Legislature to meet on the 26th to elect U S senators. Ohio Republicans and Governor Foraker feud with Sherman faction blamed for a disaster. Banquet in London honors P T Barnum with Lord Randolph Churchill and notable guests.
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United States
Ohio
Foraker
Sherman
London
P.T. Barnum
Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord Charles Beresford
Rothschilds
Sir John Fuller
George Augustus Sala
Gladstone
Lord Aberdene
Wyoming Cattlemen Seek Reform of Maverick Law
Cattle men in Wyoming may call for repeal of the maverick law arguing they gain little from it and incur losses buying their own stock. They urge closer attention to the business to reduce the mav erick percentage.
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Wyoming
New Mexico Constitutional Convention Plans Washington Delegates
The state constitutional convention president has appointed a large group of about 200 citizens to represent New Mexico in Washington this winter. They will seek admission of the territory as a state and press Congress to action on land grant title settlements.
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New Mexico
State Constitutional Convention
Washington
Congress
Sisterhood of States
Montana election complication tests judge on qualification
Two district judges both Republican and Democratic candidates sought to be sworn before Judge DeWolf. He ruled his jurisdiction ended, noting one candidate had been elected and both qualified but he could not judge the successor’s qualification.
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Montana
DeWolf
Democrats Split on Tariff Policy Across States
Mills of Texas sent a telegram to Iowa’s governor elect congratulating on the defeat of protection and monopoly. Denver Verus notes Ohio’s governor elect favors protection on a reasonable basis while Lill Abbot and Virginia’s new governors stand on a protection platform. New York and New Jersey are pivotal for 1892. Mills’s Iowa message marks him as opposing free trade.
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Mills
Texas
Denver
Ohio
Lill
New York
Abbott
New Jersey
Virginia
Iowa
Wyoming Cattle Growers Weigh Harder Rustler Protection
Cattle growers in Wyoming debate replacing the current system with direct sheriff protection for livestock. An informed stockman suggests appointing sheriffs in outside districts per county, with sufficient deputy pay. A businessman notes the number of officers matters less than fair distribution of emoluments to protect livestock owners.
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Wyoming
cattlemen urged to improve oversight of livestock trade
The speaker, a longtime livestock man, urged cattlemen to focus on business practices to curb wrongs. He suggested the Sus would welcome input from cattlemen on possible remedies and regulations, noting the industry is overtaxed and lacks adequate protection under the current system.
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Sus
Uncle Sam's Farm series on arid lands irrigation
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper in New York announces a four part series by Joseph Nimmo on irrigation of U S arid lands. A map accompanies the pieces and discusses federal aid for navigation work. The first article appears in the November 16 issue.
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United States
East
West
Frank Leslie
Illustrated
New York
Uncle Sam
Joseph Nimmo
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Why a Democrat Appointed Chief Clerk in Cheyenne Post Office
The Avening Tribune notes a Democrat filled the Cheyenne post office chief clerk role arguing party balance as mugwump influence shifts within the GOP. It cites federal posts in Evanston Buffalo and Rock Springs, plus city positions, as evidence of Mugwump concerns influencing appointments.
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The
Avening Tribune
Cheyenne
Evanston
Buffalo
United States Attorney
United States
Rock Springs
Cleveland
Burlington buys Denver Utah and Pacific line
A Chicago dispatch quotes a Burlington official stating the Denver, Utah and Pacific line west of Denver has been acquired by Burlington. The line traverses valuable coal and mineral country largely owned by Burlington and Salt Lake City depot property suggests speculation and possible westward extension plans by Burlington and Rock Island.
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Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Utah and
Pacific
Burlington Road
Salt Lake City
Rock Island
Alton Stock Sale Negotiations Reported in Union Pacific Pact
Reports alleged the Chicago and Alton railroad would be absorbed by Union Pacific in a major stock purchase. Chicago sources claim a sale of the Alton is under negotiation despite denials. President Adams and Vice President McMullen arranged a $13 million deal for a majority of Alton stock, $390 per share on a $17,594,100 total issue.
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Chicago and Alton Railroad
Union Pacific and
Northwestern Allianese
Union Pacific Company
Chicago
Alton
Adams
McMullen
Denver Repubblican
Constitution Support Strong In Local Precinct
The proposed constitution carried this precinct by a 32 vote margin with only 98 votes cast. If the countywide election had occurred, indications show the constitution would win by at least three to one. Ranchers favored it, and nine tenths of the women who voted yes yesterday supported the constitution.
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Sundance Republican
Skeneranky Nonwak Orders Cherokee Strip Eviction by June First
Skeneranky Nonwak served notice to cattlemen to vacate the Cherokee strip on or before June first. Anticipated protests and cartload clashes are likely as the eviction deadline looms.
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Skeneranky Nonwak
Cherokee Strip
Off Year Voters Favor TAMMANY as Blizzard Hits Kansas City
The report notes a presidential plea to recall an edict followed by a final push for peace. A heavy snowstorm battered Kansas City and southwestern Kansas while TAMMANY forged a strong campaign, losing only one candidate amid widespread Republican abstention in this off year.
Henry M. Stanney Plans January Visit to Zanzibar
Henry M. Stanney states he will be at Zanzibar about the middle of January, indicating travel plans and a forthcoming visit.
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Henry M. Stanney
Zanzibar
Republicans Have Stolen Montana Yell Sparks Editorials
Democratic editors cry foul as Republicans alleged to have seized momentum in Montana politics. The notice frames the dispute as a partisan power grab with ongoing debates in local media.
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Montana
Foraker Defeat Highlights Pitched Recurrent Risk
The defeat of Governor Foraker is framed as cautionary, suggesting a pitcher may exhaust a well of support by going to it too often. The line implies repeated strain on political backing and public tolerance.
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Foraker
Teachers Predominate Among W C T U Delegates
At the W. C. T. U. convention there are 467 delegates and 379 are school teachers, all of whom have taught in Sunday school.
Ohio election results outline lieutenant governor lead
The report notes a 131 vote majority for the lieutenant governor of Ohio while other Republican winners secured margins ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 votes.
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Ohio
Greer Declared Sanely for Liberty Yet Ineligible for Debt
The court rules Greer the Francis Train is sane enough to be released but not capable of being held responsible for a debt. The decision cites mental capacity limits affecting liability while allowing discharge from confinement.
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Greer
Francis
Ohio Republicans sweep state ticket except governor
In a doubtful state Ohio voters boosted most GOP candidates as the party won the vast majority of the state ticket while the governorship remains a questioned race.
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Ohio
Iowa Governor Ma Boies backs high license fee
Ma Boies, newly elected governor of Iowa and former Republican, advocates high licensing fees and states he will not endorse reducing fees below 500 dollars in any case.
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Ma. Boies
Iowa
Senator Sherman Promises Federal Takeover of Southern Elections
Senator Sherman announces plan to introduce when Congress convenes a bill to place the congressional election in the south under federal control. The proposal reflects a federal oversight approach to regional electoral processes.
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Sherman
Congress
South
Prosecution Weakness in Cronin Murder Case Evident
The prosecution moves slowly and carefully builds a web around Cronin’s murder conspirators to close every potential escape route for the assassins.
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Cronin
Senator dodges price on Lunol sale as record bid claimed
Senator Stanford refused to name the figure paid by Robert Bonner for Lunol but said the price was the highest ever paid for a horse in the United States.
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Stanford
Robert Bonner
United States
New York Republican Ticket Hoodooed by Mugwump Support
Albany Journal reports the New York republican ticket hindered by support from factions labeled the New York'est and the Timies Davenport Miller Cleveland Hew itt and Gilbert. The piece warns that the victims of this feared political alliance are increasing.
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Albany
Fournal
New York Republican
New York
Timies
Davenport
Miller
Cleveland
Hewitt
Gilbert
Wilde and Buffalo Bill Meet in London Style
Oscar Wilde and Buffalo Bill met in London recently. Both wore ringlets flowing over their shoulders. Wilde, after his introduction, visited a barber shop and had his hair cut.
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Oscar Wilde
Buffalo Bill
London
Oscar
Blizzard in New Mexico worst in region history
Largen and more detailed accounts describe the New Mexican blizzard as the most destructive in the section’s history. It was not as deadly as the January 1885 Dakota Minnesota and Nebraska storm but caused heavy stock losses and many lifeless futures along its path.
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Laren
Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Stock
Interior official Bowgus targets land claims racket
Bowgus, a secretary of the interior special agent during Cleveland’s administration, solicits citizens who hold final receipts and promises a patent on their land for a $25 remittance. He has sent such letters even on claims he previously reported adversely.
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Bowgus
Secretary of the Interior
Cleveland
Secret removal of agent Bonfils shocks Cheyenne land office
Washington ordered Special Agent Bonfils removed and his papers transferred to the Cheyenne land office register and receiver. Details on grounds for the removal remain undisclosed as the action is disclosed in a brief, dated report.
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Bonfils
Washington
Register
Cheyenne Land Office
Wyoming Develop ment progress linked to Bonfils report
In Harrisburg a long litigation over the Credit Mobilier of America nears closure as $40,000 is paid to the state for taxes due over 18 years. The company valued stock at fifty cents per share while claiming dissolution. The state auditor pursued the case, naming Union Pacific as codefendant.
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Harrisburg
Credit Mobiler of America
Commonwealth
Union Pacific Company
Coronel George Tries Land Fraud Scheme in Wyoming
Coronel George in Washington sought a $25 cut by promising to secure patents for desert land claims in Wyoming. He wrote to an eastern claimant claiming wrongdoing and offered to rectify it for pay. The land department received a savage reply and a patent followed. He then contacted Wyoming residents offering similar services. several letters reached Special Agent Bonfils and were refused.
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Coronel George
Washington
Wyoming
Land Department
George
Bonfils
Snowbound ranges in New Mexico devastate cattle and herds
Santa Fe New Mexico dispatches report a severe blizzard along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line east of the Glorietta mountains. Three feet of snow covers the cattle belt from Springer to Clayton with up to 7 000 head of beef cattle either perished or scattered and about 30 000 sheep killed by exposure. Six men have been found dead and eight to ten stockmen are missing including QO W McQuistion of Raton. Official loss estimates are not yet possible as communications are cut.
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N. M
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Glorietta Mountains
New Mexico
Trinidad
Red River
Colorado
Kansas Plains
Conlin
Springer
Clayton
Fort Worth
Denver
QO. W. McQuistion
Raton
S. W. Dorsey
Sherman Signals Silver Legislation Ahead
Senator Sherman of New York says a White House interview shows the next congress will be compelled to legislate further on the silver question. He declines to detail plans but expects action within two years and notes the issue affects all classes, with opinions likely to evolve after full congressional discussion.
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New York
Washington
Sherman
Congress
New Haunawick man offers $5 for cure of bloody flux
Mat McCabe of New Haunawick offers $5 to anyone troubled with bloody flux who takes Chamberlain's Coffe Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy as directed and recovers quickly. He claims a half bottle cured him after other medicines failed and notes the remedy's wide daily sales and proven track record when directions are followed. For sale by B. B. David.
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Mat McCabe
New Haunawick
Chamberlain
B. B. David
District Court Charge to Grand Jury on Secrecy and Independence
Judge Van Devanter presides as a large audience attends the district court. The grand jury hears a lengthy charge stressing secrecy, independence, diligent inquiry, and indictments for public offenses, with notes on livestock theft and legislative bribery rumors.
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District Court
van Devanter
Trumbell
C. P. Organ
C. M. Smith
John Underwood
Grand Jury
Grand Jury Instructions Emphasize Equal Protection and Duty
The instructions require impartial investigation of offenses, regardless of social standing, with a 16 member grand jury needing twelve votes to indict. Foreman swears witnesses and officials may assist but cannot attend deliberations. Jurors must examine jail conditions, maintain records, and report findings daily to court.
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Laramie
United States
Grand Jury
W C T U Amendment on Partisan Action Defeated
Cuicano November 12 The W C T U debated a constitutional amendment to forbid partisan political action. Mrs J Ellen Foster of Iowa urged adoption accusing the convention of sparing Republican leaders. The motion was defeated by a heavy majority.
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Cuicano
Lengthro
Con
J. Ellen Foster
Iowa
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