A Paint Mine and Its Curious Relics In Cheyenne Vision
Report on an ancient paint mine in Whalen Canon with hematite ore and Indian relics. Observers link the find to pigment used by tribes, possible paint plant in Cheyenne, and a large industrial future for the region with ore beds near Wendover and Cheyenne Northern line plans.
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Whalen Canon
Chicago
W. F. Hamilton
Douglas
William Stein
Hartville
Lincoln Paint Works
Carey
Board of Trade
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Kansas
Rocky Mountain
Mexico
Montana
Union Pagific
Meeting to Host Rocky Mountain Shoot in Cheyenne
A meeting at Pete Bergerson's store gathered experts from thin city to press for locating the next Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Association shooting tournament in Cheyenne. Strong attendance and resolve backed by an estimated $1,000 subscription to fund the effort.
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Thin City
Pete Bergerson
Rocky Mountain Sportsmen's Association
Cheyenne
Community backs tournament fund drive with business pledges
The board of trade will pledge 50 and a subscription paper will circulate among local business men to raise the remaining balance for the tournament. The event is expected to attract many visitors and be highly interesting, and citizens are urged to respond liberally.
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Board of Trade
Platt Praises Union Pacific in Senate Inquiry
Senator Platt tells the Kansas City Times the senate investigation into the Union Pacific is aimed at securing better government security and a possible government railroad ownership if the mortgage due in 1897 is not met. He notes the road is prosperous with Portland and Cour d'Alene extensions and praises management. the committee’s exact report timing remains unclear.
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Kansas City Times
Senator Platt
Senatorial Investigation Committee
Union Pacific
United States Senate
Portland
Cour d'Alene
Congress
Salt Lake Advices Predict Liberal Push in 1859 Campaign
S Kellner reports a real estate boom in Salt Lake City while election excitement runs high. Liberals push a red hot campaign and seek to render Mormon votes illegal via court action on endowment oaths. Liberal finance committee mails assessment notices to liberal property holders to fund election efforts as registration nears a pivotal point.
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Liberal Finance Committee
Sal Lake City
Navy
City Liberal Committee
F. Hollister
Finance Committee
Salt Lake
Penitentiary Inspectors Visit Laramie City
A board of examiners led by Chief Justice Van Devanter arrived in Laramie City to inspect the penitentiary. Major Humphrey and Secretary Meldrum accompanied by U.S. Marshal Carr and Leroy Grant will perform duties and report to their respective federal branches.
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Laramie City
van Devanter
Department of Justice
Humphrey
Camp Carlin
War Department
Meldrum
Interior Department
U.S
Carr
Leroy Grant
Laramie
Attradt
Two New Band Men Arrive From Pasadena for Cheyenne
Two gentlemen arrive in Cheyenne to join the local music scene. Prof Edward L Merritt, former Pase dana band leader, plays solo B cornet and broad musician talent. Frank A Haskell, a first class tuba player, also arrives. Both seek remunerative work and are welcomed by musicians and citizens. Cheyenne will soon boast a band to be proud of.
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Pasedana
California
Edward L. Merritt
Frank A. Haskall
Merrit
West
Frank A. Haskell
Cheyenne
Mail Pouch Transit Details for Denver Julesburg Route
Postal orders indicate a mail pouch will be loaded in the express car of train No 2 and transferred at Julesburg to the eastbound mail car. Train Now will bring eastern mail for Cheyenne by express from Julesburg, with the mail car continuing to Denver. No letters will be collected at these trains here. The extra team to Denver will not carry mail.
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Julesburg
Denver
Cheyenne
Court Panel Adjourns After Motions in Pendency
District court yesterday empanelled a grand jury and excused attendance. Arguments on motions were heard and cases set for trial. Judge Van Devanter departed by noon train to join the penitentiary examiners board.
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Atga Im
van Devanter
Board of Penitentiary Examiners
New City Clerk Bond Approved in Cheyenne
Frank Dana’s bond for city clerk was approved and filed as the council discussed finances. J. A. Johnston was nominated and confirmed as city engineer after Don Miller resigned effective January 1. The session covered taxes, sidewalk additions, and several budget appropriations amid executive session.
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Frank Dana
J. A. Johnston
Riner
Don Miller
Finance Committee
J. C. Whipple
Charles Thomas
E. A. Slack
Mr. Dana
Cheyenne
Fire Department
Kuykendall
False charge drops against railroad switchman uncleared
Thomas McCutcheon a Union Pacific switchman was arrested with Harry Howard for stealing a car load of coal. At arraignment before Judge Lee no evidence supported the charge and McCutcheon, represented by E S N Morgan, was discharged with the judge stating there was nothing to show a shadow of suspicion.
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Thomas McCutcheon
Harry Howard
Union Pacific Railroad
McCutcheon
Lee
E. 5. N. Morgan
Defendant Waived Examination to District Court
Howard waived examination on the charge and was bound over in the sum of $100 to appear at the district court. In default of bail he was remanded to jail.
Funeral for J. D. Tremaine Held at Congregational Church
J D Tremaine conductor on the Union Pacific road died at 32. Funeral yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Congregational church with Rev W A Williams officiating. A U W and Order of Railroad Conductors attended, choir including Whitcomb Cowhick Powelson and Quinby sang. Burial at the cemetery with A U W participation and sympathy from many friends.
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J.D. Tremaine
Congregational Church
W. A. Williams
Order of United Workmen
Messrs. Whitcomb
Cowhick
Powelson
Quinby
Mr. Williams
Tremaine
Union Pacific
First fast mail trains begin service to division points
The new fast mail trains began their initial trips on schedule. The Omaha to Ogden leg arrived at 2 10 PM and continued toward the Golden Gate. The eastbound train from San Francisco and Portland reached Omaha at 4 20 PM, with the second leg due later in the afternoon. A $100 penalty for lateness discourages delays.
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Omaha
Ogden
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Portland
Fort Collins Bolsters Freight Growth at Union Pacific Yard
Fort Collins acts as a major shipping point with rising freight since the week, moving three carloads of cattle and one carload of horses to Chicago, six carloads of flour to Wyoming, twenty cars of hay to Southern Colorado, plus vegetables grains and other farm products. Stone shipments average about thirty cars daily. Denver Vers.
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Union Pacific
Fort Collins
Colorado
Chicago
Wyoming
Denver Vers
Towns Die For Lack Of Confidence And Public Spirit
The Mwdeed notes that towns fall short not by resources but by absence of confidence. Opportunity and home seekers vanish when residents show doubt and gloom, while towns with visible hope and industry attract investment and effort.
Trainmen Seek Unified Grievances Against Parsons
Trainmen in Cheyenne fail to meet Superintendent Barr as arranged. They plan to form a federation including engineers brakemen switchmen and conductors outside the conductors order to oppose Parsons. Defenders say Parsons acts per orders from Barr and Cummings and will be sustained at headquarters. The grievance committee will arrive Cheyenne late week for a proposed conference.
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Parsons
Barr
Allance
Cummings
Cheyenne
Real Estate Transfers and Homestead Patents Filed
Yesterday at the county clerk's office two warranty deeds were recorded. John Hunton to Union Cattle Company covers 160 acres in section 32 township worth 60, with a 1600 dollar consideration. George Rodgers to Union Cattle Company covers 160 acres in section 29 township 24 north range 61 for 1 dollar. United States homestead patents were filed for George Rodgers in Laramie county, Charles Camp in Crook county, and Allen B. Austin in Laramie county, each for 160 acres.
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John Hunton
Union Cattle Company
George Rodgers
United States
Laramie County
Charles Camp
Crook County
Allen B. Austin
Laramie
Cheyenne News Briefs From Sun Spots To State Matters
Cheyenne reports describe a Denver real estate man planning a $3,000 residence and Indian summer weather. Major Whipple receives fifteen days leave while trains run Denver to Cheyenne in three hours. Three hundred skilled workers are needed by January 15 for new shops. A delegation will press Trainmaster Parsons’ concerns in Laramie. Through mail routes recommended from Sundance to Whitewood and Newcastle. Newman’s wife to face trial again. jurors split on guilt. The first fast mail to Cheyenne met Green River officials. photographer Skolds sends a note. A Wyoming cabinet exhibit plan and Amoretti’s Silver Convention trip feature. Senate Sherman on patronage. National Silver convention to appoint 100 delegates. Grant of the auditor’s office may attend in St Louis.
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Denver
Murray
Dare Castle
Tit Sux
Charles H. Whipple
United States
Cheyenne
Parsons
Laramie
West
Barr
R. J. Eckerson
Sundance
Whitewood
Dakota
Newcastle
Newman
Green River
Curmming
Parker
Ogden
Skolds
Kirkland
Board of Trade
Wyoming
Eugene Amoretti
Lander
St. Louis
Warren
Washington
Senate
Sherman
M. N. Grant
Navy
Crook County Gains From Regional Trade Boom
The Sundance Republican notes Wyoming will still thrive despite federal rules. Prohibition's reach creates a 162 mile saloon frontage along Crook county near the Dakota line. Trade flows from the Black Hills area into Crook, with Crook county and South Dakota sharing whisky revenue.
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Crook County
Sundance Republican
Wyoming
Congress
South Dakota
Dakota
Black Hills
Black Mille
Assistant County Attorney A C Campbell Named
County Attorney Stoll has been ill at his rooms in the Carey block for several days and will be unable to work for some time. The county commissioners appointed A C Campbell as assistant county attorney with no extra compensation charged to the county.
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Stoll
Carey Block
A. C. Campbell
Dividend Declared for M E Post & Co Bank Creditors
The assignees announce a cash dividend of 1 percent for creditors of M E Post and Co Bank. This news brings relief to many waiting creditors and marks a payout from this institution.
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M. E. Post & Co
Loans Made on Rands for a Term of Years
D. W. Git narett reports on loans made on rands for a term of years detailing terms, amounts, and interest arrangements in a local financial notice.
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Rands
D. W. Git
West-bound fast mail derailed near Union Oregon
The first West-bound fast mail train ran at about thirty mph when the engine left its track near Union Oregon and toppled into a snowshed. All passengers are safe but the derailment delays arrival here by twelve hours, expected around nine oclock tonight.
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Portland, Or
Union, Or
First fast mail train arrives in San Francisco
The first fast mail train reached San Francisco on time at 9 45 am with eastern and Pacific coast railway officials aboard. Officials and post office personnel gathered at the terminus amid enthusiasm as a large amount of mail was ready for city distribution and Pacific coast service, marking rapid communication with eastern points.
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San Francisco
Eastern
Pacific Coast Railway
Ogden
Post Office Department
Pacific Coast
Brasilic Minister Reports Quiet Brazil After Proclaimed Republic
Washington dispatch says the Brazilian minister reports perfect quiet reigns in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil's provinces favor a republic. He calls the Hamburg bloodshed report nonsense and expects orderly elections with no disintegration of Brazilian territory. The state department monitors events from Rio de Janeiro.
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Washington
London
Rio
Republic
State Department
Rio de Ago Sal
Brazil
Da Fonseca Assumes Control in Brazil as Pedro Departs
Lonpos dispatches report Signor Da Fonseca assuming supreme executive authority in Brazil while Dom Pedro sails to Lisbon. Functions continue under the old regime until a new government is settled. Brazilian securities recover several points, with optimism that public obligations remain secure.
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da Fonseca
Lonpox
Rio Janeiro
Signor da Fonseca
Dom Pedro
Lisbon
Fonseca
Civil Service Report Calls for Prosecution in Virginia League Case
The civil service commission submitted to the president its report on violations of civil service rules by the Old Dominion Republican league of Virginia. It names J. J. Visser of the government printing office W. C. Elman of a General Land Office division and Mr Goodman among those cited. The commission also delivered the fiscal year annual report.
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Wasuthcrox
Civil Service Commission
Old Dominion Republican League of Virginia
League
J. J. Visser
Government Printing Office
W. C. Elman
General Land Office
Goodman
Dom Pedro Accepts Deposition Message From Brazil
Dom Pedro writes he will submit to circumstances and leave Brazil, expressing lifelong affection for the country and hope for its prosperity after the government informs him of his deposition.
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Dom Pedro
Janeiro
Brazil
Derailment Train Proves Trial Run for West Mail
A westbound derailment near Union Oregon concerns a trial through train from Green River made up to carry the through fast mail to Portland. The first through train from Council Bluffs for the west is due here at 7 o clock tomorrow morning.
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Portland
Union, Or
Green River
Council Bluffs
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Pennsylvania
Alabama
Michigan
Wendover
Platt
Union Pacific Senatorial Committee
S. Kellner
District Court
Council
Robins
Warren Avenue
Committee On Buildings
Margaret Iennie
J. D. Tremaine
Wanren
van Tasseut
Fast Mail
Brasil
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