Bishop Burke Endorses Wyoming Statehood and Constitution
The bishop voices strong support for Wyoming becoming a state and for adopting the proposed constitution. He stresses needed capital, local self government, and unity to overcome future obstacles, while noting cautious views on woman’s suffrage but urging collective action to gain admission. He warns rejection would harm Wyoming’s progress and urges a large turnout. The interview also praises Judge Carey for advancing Wyoming’s interests in Congress.
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Sus
Burke
Franky
Wyoming
Europe
Washington
Far West
Congress
Unquestionable standing praised for territory leadership
The speaker lauds a prominent figure as unassailable in the territory and marks his tireless work for all interests. They express personal gratitude and declare him a fortunate leader in territorial affairs and statehood, asserting that strong leadership eases the path to progress.
Senate Pacific Rail Road Committee Arrives in Cheyenne
The Senate committee on Pacific railroads arrives in Cheyenne at 8:30 on a three palace car train. Members include Senators Dawes Platt Davis and chair Frye with wives and aides. They tour the city, inspect branch lines, meet Governor Warren, and plan Salt Lake as next stop. They regard the Union Pacific prospects as the report will be favorable.
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Senate Committee On
Cheyenne
Prve
Maine
Dawes
Miss Dawes
Massachusetts
Hearst
California
Davis
Minnesota
Platt
Morgan
Miss Morgan
Alabama
Reade
Briggs
Woodbury
Committee On Commerce
Senate
Territories
Pacific
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Warren
Judge Carey
Union Pacific
Wonderful Anaconda Mines Tremendous Reduction Works Described
Editor Goodwin reports from Anaconda Montana on the Anaconda reduction works praised as a monumental mining achievement. He calls it a vast iron complex with hundreds of furnaces trains and engines and notes it requires thousands of workers and immense ore supply to sustain the plant and the growing town nearby.
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Goodwin
Salt Lake
Swansea
Coal Prospects Near Sundance Stimulate Investment
Last week workers explored a new coal find six miles from Sundance. Local businessmen formed a company with $1,000 to develop the property. The deposit resembles the Kilpatrick mines, and many expect the find to be more extensive. Wyoming farmer G M Cummings urges an immediate viaduct project. Engineer Hogue has been instructed to hasten plans for city council approval and rapid construction.
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Miley Weet
Sundance
Kilpatrick
Stockade Country
G. M. Cummings
Union Pacific Road
Hogue
Ety Council
Senatorial visitors praise Cheyenne and Wyoming statehood
Governor Warren leads a senatorial party through Cheyenne raising praise for the city and its capitol. Senators Frye Platt Dawes Hurst and Davis express support for Wyoming statehood and note its resources iron coal timber and exploitable mineral wealth. A farewell with Fort Russell band marks the departure westward.
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Mizner
Fort Russell
Seventh Infantry
Tin. Omaha urged to invest as tin deposits rise
An editorial notes plans after a special on Black Hills tin deposits, predicting population growth from thirty thousand to fifty thousand and rapid manufacturing development. It urges Omaha to pursue market expansion and participate in forthcoming tin-related industries as production begins.
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The
Omaha
Black Hills
Hue
Wyoming W C T U Resolutions Endorse Temperance Goals
Resolutions from the Seventh Wyoming W C T U convention in Evanston endorse temperance progress. They call for continued devotion to the cause, support for Sabbath observance, prohibition party platform alignment, women’s enfranchisement, child education on intemperance harms, enforcement of existing laws against impure literature, and coordinated local union action.
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Evanston
W. C.T
Wyoming
Prohibition Party
Prohaition Party
Christ
Railroad notes recount daily freight average and line surveys
The article notes 125 freight cars daily from Ogden on the Union Pacific eastbound. A nine car silk train passed through last Wednesday. Pacific Short line surveyors advance toward South Pass. Bear river line location confirmed. Union Pacific train dispatchers to add a third operator. Corwin is in Green River. Northern Pacific roadmaster Fitzgerald, jailed for coal theft at Helena, faces Idaho requisition for forgery charges.
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Ogden
Union Pacific
Gree River
Southh Pass
Bear River
Corwin
Green River
J. HL. Humphrey
Union Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Fitzgerald
Helena
Idaho
Oentuty
Pleasant Recption for Lamkin at Baptist Church
Last evening a largely attended reception at the Baptist church honored Rev Mr Lam kin and Mrs Lamkin. Mrs N B E Warren and Mr LC Whipple assisted with receiving. Refreshments and music followed, with Mrs Richards singing two pieces and an organ, cornet and violin ensemble providing entertainment. Sheriff Willian will escort the escaped prisoner back to Douglas. George M Jewell of Laramie City was commissioned a notary public by Governor Warren.
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Douglas
Union Pacific
Willian Darrow
Willian
George M. Jewell
Laramie City
Warren
Elopement of Emmett C Green and Mire Hartel Reported
The elopement involving Emmett C Green, a Cheyenne cattleman and former partner of Will Swan, and Mire Hartel of Cryde Park Chicago, unfolds with letters and a safety deposit box note. Details sketch family links, rumors of prior hard feelings, and Green's Westward move from Omaha toward a ranch near Cheyenne.
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Emmett C. Green
Mire J. Hartel
Cryde Park
Chicago
Mr. Green
Ceattleman
Weoming
Cheyenne
Lie Sun
Noted Historian Dr Lyman Draper Marries Mrs Catharine Hoyt
At the residence of Hon Geeme W Hoyt yesterday Rev Ro E Field performed the ceremony uniting Dr Lyman Draper of Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Catharine Hoyt of Chicago. Draper, a renowned historical writer and founder of the Wisconsin Historical Society, is author of Kiln Mountain and the Heroes.
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Geeme W Hoyt
Lyman Draper
Madison
Wisconsin
Catherine T. Hoyt
Chicagen
Ro E. Field
Draper
Istorical Society
Bridal Couple Leaves for California Trip
A bridal couple who resided in the community years ago left yesterday for a trip to California as Pre Sun sends good wishes and a hopeful tone for their journey.
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California
Fremont Exhibit Praises Farmers Alliance Display
Fremont's exhibit at the Territorial Fair garnered high praise. Robert Barnaby reports the alliance display was well received with wheat and oats noted as top choices and the corn entry earning a first premium and cash prize of 2 dollars.
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Fremont Oipprr
Robert Barnaby
Farmers’ Alliance
Peearont
Barnaby
Cueves
Robert Harnay
Biriners
Wye
Paleo
Eiwoon Miran
Appel Case Delayed By Indictment Technicality
Indictment against Peter Appel for a brutal Green River knife assault on William P. Hlonter was set aside due to a defect in drawing up the indictment. Appel bound over for appearance at the next court term while public anger grows over the delay.
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Peter Appel
William P. Hlonter
Green River
Areuta
Appel
Sweetwater County
Suit for damages tried in Fort Collins
Mrs FM Spencer sued Stirling Birmingham and James Billingsley for damages of 1500 in Fort Collins. The jury ruled for the defendants Thursday night after expert Wyoming and Colorado counsel argued the case. Attorneys Seevers Davidson and Clark spoke for the defense, while Judge Hollard and Judge Bullard delivered the notable remarks.
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Stirling Birmingham
James Billingsley
FM. Spencer
Fort Collins
Wyoming
Colorado
Spencer
Caldwell and Groesbeck
Laramie City
Corlett, Lacey and Riner
Cheyenne
Judge Hollard
George W. Seevers
Davidson and Clark
Army of Talent
Cay
Messrs. Seevers
Davidson
Bullard
Sheriff Recaptures Escaped Horse Thief in Converse County
Sheriff J T Williams arrived from Douglas and took possession of William Darrow, captured by Sheriff Martin and identified by facial scar. Darrow is not the gang member already broken up days earlier. the gang had broken into five Converse County ranches and fled north.
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J.T. Williams
Douglas
William Darrow
Martin
Darrow
Converse County
William
Desert Patents Filed at Cheyenne Office for Laramie County Names
Twenty four land patents granted yesterday at the Cheyenne land office to settlers from Laramie county. Names include Fred ot Dennis Patrick Mullion Daniel tlman Lemuel Smith C E Dyer Willian So Jenks John Po Shiver William Ko Aker Albert Rouleau Charles Smitt Jebo Morrison Colin McDougall John Mc Doupeau Albans Joseph Murphy Michael Themes Willian Billing Joti Tarkus Cirbirn acuity Jow Willian Doughty Gad George Bieutighans Morris Resvalawin Crouch Jonathan Ko Grathele Neb Gioarne I has Neb Albert Wo Devils and others.
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Cheyenne Land Office
Laramie County
Fred Ot Dennis
Patrick Mullion
Daniel Tlimnan
Lemuel Smith
C .E. Dyer
Willian So Jenks
John Po Shiver
William Ko Aker
Albert Rouleau
Charles Smitt
Jebo Morrison
Colin McDougall
John Mc Doupeau
Joseph Murphy
Michael Themes
Willian
J Shiat
Willian Hh
Doughty Gad
George Bieutighans
Morris Resvalawin
Crouch Comnts
Jop
Han Ko Grathele
Neb
Gioarne I
Albert Wo
Abe
St Marys Ladies Relief Society Ball At Reese Hall
A large turnout attended the St Marys Ladies Relief Society ball at Reese hall. Guests enjoyed a fine supper and dancing with music by The Ge Casion Love, ending a pleasant evening with tea and good company.
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St Mary's
Reese's Hall
The Constitution Praised as Near Ideal by Believers
A reader notes the constitution is not perfect but will gain wide approval as no document can please everyone. The piece argues it is the best nation has known and deserves support despite inevitable criticisms.
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Rock Springs
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J. M. Carey
the Railroad Commission
Coal Prospects
Pacific Railroad
Capitol
Senator Hurst
Frye
Plains
Hurst
Flo
Territorial
Harney Peak
Krewsa
Cornwall
Boyland
Crosar
TIN
Womens’ Christaan Temperance Union
Railroad Notes
Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department
Green
Proco
Prairie Avenue
George Bartell
Livestock Commission
Mr. Martell
Mrs. Wortel
Bartell
Love
Emmett
Mr. Bartell
Indianapolis
Oreen
Will Swan
Denver
Inter Ocean
Bim
Namie
Fremont
Sheriff Williams
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