To the People of Wyoming Urges Statehood and Constitution
The Cheyenne convention of September 2 1889 completed a constitution to be voted on November 5 1889. It argues Wyoming should enter the union now for self government and prosperity, outlining taxation relief, land donations, and safeguards against territorial drawbacks, and endorses ratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addrens
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Republic
Congress
Ple
United States
Wyoming Territory
Carrolls Court Wyoming Court Dockets September Update
Territory of Wyoming v Jesse Applegate robbery complaint dismissed as offence occurred in Sweetwater county. John Blank petit larceny found guilty fined five dollars plus costs or ten days in county jail. Augusta Morrison peace warrant case preliminary steps taken. continued until morning. Civil cases occupy much of the docket with over forty cases filed in September. only two district court cases begun in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Territory of Wyoming
Jesse Applegate
Sweetwater
John Blank
Augusta Morrison
Pleasant Recognition For City Park Improver H Altman
Henry Altman receives a surprise in Cheyenne as twenty four prominent ladies present him with gold sleeve buttons set with diamonds for his work beautifying the city park. The note from Chryvenne dated September 30 1889 accompanies the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Altman
J. M. Carey
Cheyenne
Chryvenne
Atta
Dean Sin
Henry
Jewelry dealer G W Brown buys Miller water and jewelery business
Mr G W Brown of Sixteenth street who has worked with Hi Ringolsky has purchased David Miller’s water and jewelry business and will occupy Miller’s former store. Miller will move to Rock Springs. Brown aims to build a fine Cheyenne business, enlarge stock, and meet customer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Sixteenth Street
Hi. Ringolsky
Watcr
David Miller
Youngest Member Opposes Women's Suffrage Then Votes Yes
The article profiles Louis J. Palmer, son of General Palmer, as the convention’s youngest delegate from Sweetwater who initially opposed women’s suffrage but voted for it on final passage. It notes his toast on “The Ladies” and his later reception at the adjournment boss’s session. It also describes a night session with tobacco, gallery views, and remarks on adjournment leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Palmer
Palmer
Illinois
Sweetwater
Fair Indies
Cheyenne
Riner
Morgan
Industrial Changes and Near-Source Manufacturing
The Newark failure of Halbach & Sons illustrates the case for locating manufactories near raw materials. The article traces historical shifts as eastern states near raw material sources and markets, using water power and fuel as advantages that shaped industrial placement.
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Halbach & Sons
Newark
N. J
West
East
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Wyoming’s Resources and Industry Push for Statehood
The Omaha Republican argues that industrial shifts favor nearer production and markets, urging Wyoming to capitalize on its coal iron petroleum and other resources. It foresees statehood accelerating development and asks for strong local representation to unleash the territory’s economic potential.
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Sioux City
Kansas
Topeka
Massachusetts
Pennesylvania
Michigan
Alabama
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Omaha Republican
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Wyoming Court Hears Oath For New Chief Justice Van Devanter
The Wyoming district court convened at ten to administer the oath to Judge Van Devanter who becomes chief justice. Judge Maginnis, retiring, received congratulations as the new bench officer began his duties and waived the Wyoming bar examination for his predecessor’s admittance. Frank H. Clark took the clerk’s oath and duties. praise was given to Maginnis for his upcoming legal career and to Van Devanter for his selection.
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Judge Maginnis
William Ware Peck
Lacey
Donzeman
U. S
Carr
Lehnitger
Martin
E. W., Mann
C. N. Potter
A. C. Campbell
John C
Thompson
N. Morgan
I, W. Hebard
J.C. Baird
J. G. Pratt
F. H. Harvey
Douglas
G. C. Smith
Rawlins
D. A. Preston
Lander
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Maginnis
Judge van Devanter
van Devanter
Admisson
Frank IH. Clark
Clark
Bothwell Canal Company organizes board at Ogden
The Bothwell Canal board met September 27 at 16 a.m. in Ogden. Directors include J C Armstrong, John Y T Caine, C C Richards, J H Bacon, L B Adams, and John R Bothwell. Bothwell named president. Bacon became secretary and treasurer. He pledged sane, fair management with business community cooperation.
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Bothwell Canal Company
Ogden
J.C. Armstrong
Commercial National Bank
This City
John Y T. Caine
Utah
Congress
C. C. Richards
Utah Loan and ‘Trust Company
J. H. Bacon
Salt Lake Bank
L. B. Adama
Utah National Bank
John R. Bothwell
Bothwell
Tinohanger
How Will You Vote Australian Style Ballots Explained
The text explains secret voting and describes how to obtain, prepare, vote, and fold an official ballot. It outlines allowed marks, writing in candidates, and rules on sample ballots and counting. It also states penalties for election violations and the duties of election officers to maintain order and prevent campaigning within polling places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wyoming
Montana
Opinion on Wyoming apportionment and state senate balance
The Lux voices opposition to the first Wyoming legislature apportionment as unjust to Laramie county though not as absurd as a one senator per county plan. A New York reader cites De Tocqueville on the Senate, arguing historic democracy tensions and the need for a unified republic.
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Laramie
Wyoming
New York
Senate
de Tocquiville
Opposition to state sovereignty and equal voice in legislature
The article argues against treating the state as an independent power and asserts there is no valid argument for a one senator per county plan. It notes support mostly from smaller counties and contends the plan would dilute governance by creating unequal representation while grafting power to a few.
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United States
Tue Lux
Natrona Land Company Incorporation Filed at Geneva
Articles of Incorporation filed for Natrona Land Company headquartered in Geneva Nebraska with operations to be carried on in Wyoming territory. The firm aims to acquire real estate and personal property to improve reclaim develop rent or sell, own towns streets and public grounds, manage lease promote settlements. Capital stock $200,000 with directors W C Schickley E K Cobb and C W Schickley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natrona Land Company
Geneva
Neb
Wyoming Territory
W. C. Schickley
E. K. Cobb
C. W. Schickley
Presenting gold headed cane to Carl Mansbach
Carl Mansbach proprietor of the Ger mania hall received an elegant gold headed ebony cane yesterday. The head bears an embossed engraving with the inscription Presented to Carl Mansback by his friend, L. Kabis. Kabis sent the cane from New York. It drew much admiration.
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Carl Mansbach
Germania Hall
Carl Mansback
L. Kabis
Desert Land Claim Proof Notice for Orrin P Wee Donald
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming gives notice Orrin P Wee Donald of Keokuk Iowa must prove up desert land claim No 3117 in section 10 town 12 range 61 west before the Register and Receiver on November 5 1580. Witnesses John H McDonald Samuel L Biai Robert Jackson and James Hill at Laramie County Wyoming.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Orrin P. Wee Donald
Blonideau Street
Keokuk
Lee County
Iowa
Wyoming
John H. McDonald
Samuel L. Biai
Robert Jackson
James Hill
Aller Egbert
Laramie County
WAM Plus
Register
Porter McDonald Files Desert Land Final Proof Notice
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming September 19 Notice Porter McDonald of Egbert Larent county Iowa has filed notice of intention to make proof on desert land claim No sat before Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday November ith day of November for continuous residence and cultivation of said land. Witnesses listed include John HM McDonald Samuel Blake Bert Jackson and James Hill all of Egbert Larent county Wyoming.
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United States Land
Cheyenne
Wyo
Porter McDonald
Ninto Alto
Iowa
Wyoming
John HM
McDonald
Samuel Lb. Blake
Bert Jackson
James Hill
Egbert, Larant
County
Wyormla
BE. P
Notice for Publication in Cheyenne District Land Office
Labd office at Cheyenne Wyoming gives notice of final proof due October 10, 1880 for James H M Griffin on fractional land U.S. survey details. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence and cultivation include Henry Yoder Charles Yoder Frank Yoder Philipp J Yoder all of Philips, Wyoming.
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Henry 4. Yoder
Charles Coh
Frank Yoder
Philipp J. Yoderall
Philips
Wye
Epdor B.attaon
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Territorial Government
AEC Landis
Wiaing
Agricultural College
the Convention and Constitution
Constitutional Convention
Melville C. Brown
Charles H. Burritt
Henry G. Hay
Mortimer N. Grant
Jesse Knight
George C. Smith
Caleb P. Organ
Henry A. Coffeen
Douglas A. Preston
Mark Hopkins
Frederick H. Harvey
Carroll's Court
Justice Carroll
Boss
Hoyt
Willis van Devanter
Fineal
LABD
Wyoning
James HM. Griffinh
Cana
Royal Aring Powder Co
Walle
Cattle Brands
L. Voorhees & CO
Horace
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