Bishop Burke Endorses Statehood and Constitution for Wyoming
In a brief interview, Bishop Burke expressed strong support for Wyoming becoming a state. He lauded the proposed constitution as a creditable instrument, urged broad public support, and warned that rejection would hinder the territory’s progress and economic prospects. He favored minimal changes and emphasized the need for local unity and capital from abroad.
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Sus
Burke
Franky
Wyoming
Europe
Washington
Far West
Congress
Unquestionable Standing and Leadership in Territorial Affairs
The speaker praises a prominent leader for steadfastly serving territorial interests and statehood efforts. He emphasizes personal gratitude, noting the territory benefits from strong leadership and expresses confidence that good leadership makes a major part of the work complete.
Senate Pacific Railways Committee Arrives in Cheyenne
The Senate committee on Pacific railroads led by Senator Frye arrived in Cheyenne at 8:30 PM aboard three Mullman palace cars. The party includes Dawes Platt Davis and others and plans a city tour before departing for Salt Lake City with no stopover to San Francisco. The visit aims to inspect branch lines and assess Union Pacific prospects, creating favorable reporting for the railroad.
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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
Anaconda Reduction Works Astonishes Montana Observer
A Salt Lake editor reports from Anaconda marveling at the vast Anaconda reduction works. He describes iron buildings, mill trains, and 2,000 ore suppliers plus thousands more for material, claiming the plant and its town growth mark a new era in ore concentration and efficiency.
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Goodwin
Salt Lake
Swansea
Coal Prospects Near Sundance Spark Investment
Last week several men organized a company and raised $1,000 to develop a coal find six miles east of Sundance. The formation mirrors Kilpatrick mines in the Stockade country, with a larger coal vein. locals expect a more extensive field. Wyoming farmer G M Cummings urges an immediate viaduct, and plans are to be rushed for city council prosecution of the work.
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Miley Weet
Sundance
Kilpatrick
Stockade Country
G. M. Cummings
Union Pacific Road
Hogue
Ety Council
Visitors tour Cheyenne with Wyoming statehood talk
Governor Warren led a senatorial party touring Cheyenne in carriages from Pullman cars. They viewed the capitol, praised the city, and discussed Wyoming statehood with senators including Frye Platt and Dawes while a farewell serenade blessed their westbound departure.
Omaha Editorial Urges Tin Industry Expansion in Black Hills
The Omaha editorial notes a projected population rise to 30 000–50 000 and anticipates manufacturing growth in the Black Hills tin region. It argues Omaha should push to expand markets and participate in the predicted local industries once tin production begins.
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The
Omaha
Black Hills
Hue
Wyoming WCTU adopts temperance resolutions in Evanston meeting
SeventWyo convention at Evanston October 2 3 adopts multiple resolutions praising temperance work. They call for support of Sabbath observance a constitutional amendment for women suffrage and enforcement against impure literature while urging cooperation with prohibition efforts and child education against intemperance.
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Evanston
W. C.T
Wyoming
Prohibition Party
Prohaition Party
Christ
Railway Notes Highlight Eastbound Freight and Dispatch Changes
Ogden Union Pacific reports an average daily eastbound freight load of 125 cars. A nine car silk freight train passed through last Wednesday, likely the era’s most valuable locally. Pacific Short Line surveyors progress east of the Green River toward South Pass, bearing Bear River as permanent line. Trainmaster Corwin remains in Green River due to a missing dispatcher, with J. H. Humphrey temporarily in charge. UP to add a third train dispatcher to handle increased workload. Northern Pacific Roadmaster Fitzgerald, detained in Idaho on a coal theft charge, faces forgery accusations from a prior line.
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Gree River
Southh Pass
Bear River
Corwin
Union Pacific
Green River
J. HL. Humphrey
Union Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Fitzgerald
Helena
Idaho
Oentuty
Pleasant reception for Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Lamkin at Baptist church
Last evening a largely attended reception at the Baptist church honored Rev. Mr. Lamkin and his wife. Mrs. Richards sang two numbers and an orchestra provided entertainment. Also noted: a jail escapee from Douglas was captured in Union Pacific yards and will be returned. George M. Jewell of Laramie City named notary public by Governor Warren.
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Douglas
Union Pacific
Willian Darrow
Willian
George M. Jewell
Laramie City
Warren
Green
Chicago
Proco
Prairie Avenue
George Bartell
Livestock Commission
Mr. Martell
Omaha
Elopement of Emmett C Green Shocks Cheyenne Society
Details emerge of Emmett C Green and Mire J Hartel eloping from Chicago to Indianapolis and Cheyenne. The couple’s secrecy splits two prominent Wyoming families, with letters found linking Green to both women and a note from a safety deposit box revealing plans to abandon debts and assets. Green, a noted cattleman once linked to stock misappropriation, faces renewed attention as the affair unfolds.
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Emmett C. Green
Mire J. Hartel
Cryde Park
Chicago
Mr. Green
Ceattleman
Weoming
Cheyenne
Lie Sun
Mr. Bartell
Indianapolis
Bartell
Oreen
Noted Historian Dr Lyman Draper Weds Mrs Catharine Hoyt
At Hon Geeme W Hoyt residence yesterday Dr Lyman Draper of Madison Wisconsin and Mrs Catharine T Hoyt of Chicago united in marriage Rev Ro E Field officiating. Draper, famed historical writer and long time leader and founder of Wisconsin Historical Society, author of Kiln Mountain and the Heroes. Mrs Hoyt is well known in society circles.
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Geeme W Hoyt
Lyman Draper
Madison
Wisconsin
Catherine T. Hoyt
Chicagea
Ro E. Field
Draper
Istorical Society
Bridal Couple Leaves for California Trip
A bridal couple who once resided in the community departed yesterday for a southern California journey. Local friends extend good wishes for a happy trip and safe travels.
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California
Fremont Exhibit Praises Farmers Alliance Display
A Fremont item reports Robert Barnaby of the Farmers Alliance receiving praise for a territorial fair display. The wheat and oats were lauded as best exhibited, corn earned first prize with a toy and $2 prize, and a diploma was awarded to the alliance for the display.
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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 Defect
The indictment against Peter Appel for a brutal knife assault on William P. Hlonter at Green River is set aside due to a defect in the drawing of the Indictment. Appel is bound over for appearance at the next term to await grand jury action amid widespread indignation in Sweetwater County.
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Peter Appel
William P. Hlonter
Green River
Areuta
Appel
Sweetwater County
Suit for Damages In Fort Collins Ends In Favor Of Defendants
Mrs. FM Spencer sued Stirling Birmingham and James Billingsley for 1600 damages in Fort Collins court. A jury returned a verdict Thursday night in favor of the defendants. Local and regional attorneys from Wyoming and Colorado argued the case, drawing much attention for their eloquence.
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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 Darrow
Sheriff J T Williams from Douglas seized the escaped horse thief William Darrow who was captured locally by Sheriff Martin. A facial scar aided identification. Darrow is not part of the gang recently broken up by officers.
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J.T. Williams
Douglas
William Darrow
Martin
Darrow
Converse County
William
Desert land patents filed with names from county listings
Twenty four desert land patents were received yesterday at the Cheyenne land office. The list includes numerous names such as 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 Albans enunty Joseph Murphy Michael Themes Willian fb Billing ail Joti Tarkus Cirbirn acuity Jow Shiat Willian Hh Doughty Gad George Bieutighans Morris Resvalawin Crouch comnts Jop han Ko Grathele Neb Gioarne I has Neb and Albert Wo Devils.
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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 Hosts Evening at Reese Hall
The ball and supper at Reese's hall attended by a large local contingent, with a lively dance and cheerful social program. Guests enjoyed a fine supper, music, and convivial company, ending a pleasant evening with music and dances.
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St Mary's
Reese's Hall
Constitution Endorsed as Best Ever by Faithful Advocates
A community statement praises the constitution as the best form ever conceived, arguing no document is flawless to please all, yet this one will meet broad approval and earn high regard after careful study. Local readers are urged to engage with the text and form their own judgments.
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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
Mizner
Fort Russell
Seventh Infantry
Harney Peak
Krewsa
Cornwall
Boyland
Crosar
TIN
Womens’ Christaan Temperance Union
Railroad Notes
Ogden
Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department
Mrs. Wortel
Love
Emmett
Will Swan
Denver
Inter Ocean
Bim
Namie
Fremont
Sheriff Williams
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