Gold Placer Prospects Interview with Emile Granier
The Sun reports Emile Granier, arriving from Atlantic City to Cheyenne, en route to the National Silver convention in St. Louis. He discusses the Atlantic City Lander oil boom, his five year, quarter million dollar Atlantic City placer project, water supply via Christina and Rock lakes, and a 200 foot hydraulic pressure moving 2000 yards of earth daily. He expects full operation by spring and forecasts Atlantic City becoming a major gold camp amidst renewed engineering acclaim. The piece also mentions U.S. penitentiary use and territorial convict logistics at Joliet.
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the Sun
Emile Granier
Cheyenne
Atlantic City
Fremont County
Granier
St. Louis
Warren
Washington
Paris
France
Lander
Timbuctee
Christina
Pacific Short Line engineers push along Platte near Wendover
The Pacific Short Line corps of engineers have worked on the Platte River between Wendover and Fairbank for two weeks. They laid lines near Sunrise Park by iron deposits and continue three miles east of Wendover near Broom Creek. They may base at Wendover this winter to secure the right of way. Judge Santley left for Sheridan to attend district court then Buffalo for another session. Penitentiary inspectors finished their site review at Laramie and will file a joint report with the interior secretary once prepared.
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Pacific Short Line Corps of Engineers
Wendover
Fairbank
Sunrise Park
Broom Creek
Santley
Sheridan
District Court
Buffalo
Ricker Letter Attacks Cheyenne City Engineer Choice
A skeptical letter from a Cheyenne correspondent denounces the appointment of a prominent Democrat to the city engineer post, alleging Republican council members aided by Democratic influence to place a Democrat in office and warning Republicans to choose candidates more prudently in campaigns.
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Cheyenne
Demands Rise After Laramie Locomotive Engineers Meeting
Laramie division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers votes to adopt federal articles from the prior gathering. Engineers vow to push for removals of Trainmaster Parsons and Superintendent Barr, citing layoffs for minor reasons. A brakemen meeting may follow suit.
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Laramie
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Parsons
Barr
Brakeman's Brotherhood
Newcastle Boom Sparks Rapid Town Growth
A rising town named Newcastle, barely six weeks old, has 75 to 80 buildings and a grand three story Kilpatrick Bros. Collins structure near occupancy. Merchants hold stocks from ten to fifty thousand dollars, with about five hundred permanent residents and many additional floating inhabitants, while railway officials compare the boom to Denver's.
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Newcastle
Kilpatrick, Bros. & Collins
Denver
Fort Russell Sewerage Work Delayed by Frost
Contractor Keefe cannot start the Fort Russell sewerage project due to ground frost nearly a foot deep. He hopes for warmer weather to loosen the earth and plans to proceed as soon as conditions permit.
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Keefe
Fort Russell
Commissioner's Deeds Appointments Announced
George H. Harvey of New York City named commissioner of deeds by Governor Warren. Janes Vine of Laramie city named notary public.
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George H. Harvey
New York City
Warren
Janes Vine
Laramie City
Great U P Shops Bring 1000 Jobs to Cheyenne
The Sun reports Union Pacific officials expect at least 1000 workers by April 1 for the new Cheyenne shops. Rapid hiring, more dwellings, and a surge in population are anticipated as the shop construction accelerates with 25 new workers and 25 carloads of machinery en route.
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Cheyenne
Union Pacific
Deed Filings Move Land Holdings in County Records
Yesterday the county clerk recorded several warranty deeds. George R. Stevens transfers 168 acres in section 7 to Stevens and Mizner Cattle Company for 1. John S. Mizner deeds 160 acres in section 6 to the same company for 1. Bay State Live Stock Company sells Lots 15 16 and 17 Block 6 Pine Bluffs for 150. J F Blair and Wisconsin partners convey 338 acres in Laramie County to N Windsor and J C Cable for 1000.
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George R. Stevens
Stevens & Mizner Cattle Company
John S. Mizner
Bay State Live Stock Company
F. M. Peterson
Pine Bluffs
J. F. Blair
Wyoming Live Stock Company Incorporation Filed
The Wyoming Live Stock company yesterday filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. It plans to buy hold and sell lands ditches and water rights and engage in live stock dressed meats butchering packing general merchandising and related activities. Capital stock is 50000 trustees are A J Adamson C A Badgette H B Kelley Gibson Clark and M M Mason. Headquarters in Cheyenne with operations in Laramie county.
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Wyoming Live Stock Company
A. J. Adamson
C. A. Badgette
H. B. Kelley
Gibson Clark
M. M
County Commission Dispute Over Undershirts Sparks Debate
A Converse County board of commissioners minutes note a bill for an undershirt among the items paid to LH A Wagner for George Holme. The article questions whether the other two commissioners will also receive undershirts at the next meeting, signaling possible impropriety or favoritism.
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Douglas
Board of Commissioners
Converse County
LH. A. Wagner
George
Converse County Electors Question Coats On Wardrobe
A plea to Converse County electors questions delaying winter apparel orders asking why one must buy suits and Buffalo overcoats separately in stages as harsh weather approaches. The writer laments the protracted process and seeks a resolution.
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Converse County
Selah
Kicker Letter Critiques Patronage and Party Doctrine
A letter from ASOTIER KICKER in Wnitay Saint Cirkvensek Wyoming challenges mugwump factions and republican patronage. It argues office should be held in trust for good government aligned with party platform and laments personal distribution of favors by Aldermen Robins Jenks and Hunt.
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Cirkvensek
Wyo
Robins
Jenks
Hunt
Asotier Kicker
Fish Hatchery Expansion By Union Pacific Land Purchase
Fish Commissioner Miller announced a hatchery expansion after purchasing plantation land from the Union Pacific including Soldier Springs. Plans call for a 24 by 47 foot main addition, a 24 by 30 foot superintendent’s residence, eighteen 16 foot troughs, six cemented reservoirs, and updated fish culture facilities. Capacity will rise from 500,000 to 1,000,000 eggs per year. bids from Laramie contractors are invited.
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Miller
Union Pacific
Soldier Springs
Laramie
Avon Erang
Arrival of Patents at Cheyenne Land Office
Yesterday the Cheyenne land office issued patents to numerous parties. Named applicants include DESERT CLAIMS James P Maxwell Tie Siding William S Kerr Carbon co Richardson J Daley Rawlins Sarah E Webber Maurice H York Altha P Chaffee Laramie co John Phillips Laramie co Thomas Gaines Theodore C Dorsey No RK Boswell Albany co Clemens Oskamp Laramie co Walter Neef Austis R M Snow Laramie co Margaret P Snow Albany co Mary R Ryan Albany co John H Adams Edward C Kinney John Lindberg Walter Wells Frances J Collins M Hy Van Pelt George B Owen Martha E Brannel Albany co Jarvis M Pax Charles J Stewart Colin Peaton Elizabeth Kerfoot Hattie Fisher Elizabeth Adams Catherine Johnson George P Coney Jr COAL to MET TON Joseph Hanphoff David Eagan Patrick Freaney John McDougall John R Steele James Maron all of Laranile county
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Cheyenne Land Office
Desert Claims
James P. Maxwell
William S. Kerr
Carbon Co
Richardson J. Daley
Rawlins
Sarah E. Webber
Maurice H. York
Altha P. Chaffee
Laramie Co
John Phillips
Thomas Gaines
Theodore C. Dorsey
No RK
Boswell
Albany Co
Clemens Oskamp
Walter Neef
Austis R
Elizabeth Adams
Catherine Johnson
George P. Coney Jr
To Met Ton
Joseph Hanphoff
David Eagan
Patrick Freaney
John McDougall
John R. Steele
James Maron
Laranile County
Strengthening of stand pipe completed under Peterson
The stand pipe work is finished with Kansas City pressed brick set in Portland cement and a concrete lining between walls. The structure now handles any expected water pressure and reflects well on Cheyenne's water system. The Keystone mines last monthly clean-up yielded gold.
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Peterson
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Railroad tensions and plans for Poudre Canyon route gains momentum
engineers at Union Pacific, led by a growing lobby group in Rawlins, push for management changes while secret talks anticipate a federation among trainmen. Burlington and Missouri eyes Cache la Poudre route to connect Denver and Cheyenne, boosting regional growth and real estate.
Valentine Baker Opens Commission House
The article notes Valentine Baker opening a commission house, signaling a new business venture. Details indicate Baker aims to handle commissions for buyers and sellers, expanding local trade avenues.
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Valentine Baker Tus
Valuable map aids Wyoming admission claims
The territorial engineer's office completes a detailed irrigation map described as a comprehensive learning tool. Prof. Mead plans an engraved copy with his report to Governor Warren for the next legislature, highlighting Wyoming's case for statehood and the efforts of Frank Bond and Meadon in its creation.
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Tye Sus
Territorial Engineer's Office
Congress
Wyoming
Frank Bond
Penseral
Mrof. Meadin
Mead
Warren
Grand jury reports no action on bribery case in November term
The district court held no trial cases yesterday and the petit jury was excused. Harris pleaded guilty to petit larceny, fined $1 plus costs, and confined ten days in the county jail after about three months already served. The grand jury finished its labors, reporting 23 disposed cases, 58 witnesses examined, and no action on the bribery case.
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Harris
Wile Vai Deevinter
Oviet Joater
Groran A
Daarer
Address for Wyoming Statehood Shapes Congress Debate
The preparation of a congress address on Wyoming statehood, largely the work of ex-Governor Hoyt, is near completion. It presents a thorough argument for admission, compiling facts and reasons to persuade national representatives. It is described as the most exhaustive single document on the subject to date.
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Congress
Hoyt
Wyoming
Union
Appointment of Homer Merrill to National Silver Convention
Homer Merrill of Rawlins has been appointed by the executive committee as a delegate at large to the St. Louis assemblage of the National Silver convention. Merrill is considered highly worthy and would cooperate with the convention, but his business engagements prevent attendance at this time.
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Bradley
Tae Sewn
Homer Merrill
Rawlins
Lange
St. Louis
Merrill
Burlington Announces New Schedules For Cheyenne To Holdrege Route
The Burlington sets a new time card with the Cheyenne departure at 7 30 pm. The through service to Denver will connect with the Platte train at Holdrege Nebraska. The change follows the spirit of the Wines era and keeps a fiat through train operation.
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Burlington
Cheyenne
Denver
Holdrege
Preemption trial receipts filed for Laramie county lands
Jane H. Galloway filed receipts for six acres in Laramie county at two dollars and fifty cents per acre totaling twelve dollars and fifty cents. George R. Garland filed for five acres in Laramie county at two fifty per acre totaling twelve dollars and fifty cents. Leave of absence granted for fifteen days to Major Charles H. Whipple paymaster U S A at this station.
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Jane HH. Galloway
Laramie County
George RK. Garland
Charles H. Whipple
U.S. A
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