A Review of Wyoming State Constitution by Rev Williams
Rev Williams preaches on Wyoming's proposed state constitution from the Congregational church pulpit. He praises its nonpartisan framing, discusses rights for all, education, labor protections, and anti corruption measures, while noting cautions on suffrage and sectarian schools. He lauds Australian secret ballot and calls for honest elections and moral governance.
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A.W. Williams
Congregational Church
Wyoming
Wan Lung
Williams
Supreme Court of the State of
Wisconsin
Moralife
Girard College
Lusk Wins Ore Hauling Contract Amid Regional Mines
The Lusk Emerald reports a contract award for hauling Michigan ores to Wendover corridors, as Wyoming Central leverages avoidances of Union Pacific routes. Frew Schwarte secures starting housing duties at ten tons daily, with a potential rise on thirty days notice. A large chimney rises at Kent's bank block, signaling regional development.
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Lusk
Michigan
Wyoming Central
Union Pacific
Wendover
Frew Schwarte
Federation of UP unions to form system board in federation
The EMPLOYEES FEDERATION reports unions on the Union Pacific railway plan to form a federated board with three members from each group. Adopted June 21 1889 at Omaha, the agreement outlines grievance processing and possible joint strikes under a two thirds vote of the federated board.
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Union Pacific
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Denver
Union Pacific Railway
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Knight's of Labor
Switchmen'’s Mutual Aid Association
Federal Board
Federated Board
Federal
Omaha
Piepwen
Ex-Register Bruce’s Depot Ticket Incident Stirs Jackson
Wilson's Commonwealth reports an episode at Jackson Mississippi's Union Depot where B K Bruce sought a ticket at the white waiting room, then the colored room, then bought a ticket from the colored window. The piece highlights segregated facilities and Bruce's political role, urging local citizens to unite for progress and a public library.
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Wilson
Commonwealth
Jackson
Miss
B. K. Bruce
Washington
Montgomery
Bruce
The
United States Treasury
Rawlins News Highlights Local Prosecutions and Accidents
Hon J R Dixon receives appointment as assistant prosecuting attorney. A yard wreck damages two locomotives after a switch opens causing the eastbound passenger train to collide. engineer Bickford sprains an ankle. Pass Creek residents form a potato and grain syndicate led by Col Geo W Durant to sell locally. A party of Illinois hunters, led by T K Thornton and F W Thornton, arrives from Magnolia Washington after a hunting trip with John Easum as chaperone.
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Rawlins Journal
J. R. Dixon
Bickford
Pass Creek
Col
Geo. W Durant
Snake River
T. K. Thornton
F. W. Thornton
Magnolia
Wash
Graf
Charles Graff
Ashland
Igoeb Strawn
Charles Strawn
Ewton Mathie
Oshaw
John Easum
Careys Views on Wyoming Constitution and Statehood Prospects
Judge Carey defends Wyoming's proposed constitution, endorsing its provisions and gauging its impact on statehood. He argues for broad suffrage standards, irrigation provisions, public funding for ballots, and checks on government, predicting strong voter support and swift congressional action. He cites historical statehood votes to illustrate likely outcomes.
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Carey
Wyoming
Sun
Congress
Mountaineer
Graphic
United States
George William Curtis
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Oregon
Wisconsin
Kansas
Topeka
Lecompton
Leavenworth
Nebraska Territory
House of Representatives
Senate
Artist Hurt Battling Car Fire at McCammon Station
A passenger on a fruit car traveling to Pocatello Idaho sustained injuries at McCammon station when a fire broke out on the car. Artist, attempting to aid in extinguishing the blaze, climbed on top of the car and was hurt though not seriously.
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McCammon
Evacuated after accident at Denver company hospital
A man fell from a vehicle near a water tank, was dragged along by a truck, suffering severe leg injuries with torn flesh. He was brought to the company hospital in Denver for treatment.
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Artist
Denver
Fletcher Case Still Haunts Omaha Court Martial
The Fletcher court martial involving Lieutenant Colonel Joshua S. Fletcher of the Second Infantry sees officials reviewing the decision to dismiss him. General Schofield initially leaned to the judge advocate general but later supported the court martial findings. The matter now rests with the President after approvals by the secretary of war and others, with anticipation Fletcher may avoid punishment.
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Omaha
Joshua S. Fletcher
Second Infantry
Fletcher
Scofield
Rotary Proctor
Thomas F. Barr
Proctor
Barr
Judge Advocate General
Schofield
Secretary of War
Bee
Yankee Invention Shines At Paris Exposition
The Paris fair showcased two American wonders, the phonograph and Edison’s graphophone, alongside the Eiffel Tower. Crowds lined up daily to hear machines reproduce speech in multiple languages, amid marvel at their practicality and low cost.
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Mr. Edison
Eiffel Tower
Parle
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A. W. Williams
Labom
Hoye
England
London
Laramie County
China
Kent's Bank Block
Employe’s Federation
Rawlins
J. M. Carey
Colonel Fletcher
Paris
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