Statehood Rally At Opera House Highlights Wyoming Aspiration
A large audience gathered at the Opera House in Wyoming to back statehood, despite cold weather. The event featured music by Inman's Orchestra, a list of officers, and speakers including Rev Cowhick and General J C Thompson. Resolutions were read and slated for adoption at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Inman
J. Y. Cowhick
Louise Smith
L.5.bartlett
Ed. Towse
G. R. Caldwell
Gov. Warren
E. S. N. Morgan
A. Adamsky
Wm. Hale
S. A. Bright
Geo. G. Masten
Esther Morris
N. J. O'Brien
Father Nugent
C. P. Organ
M. E. Post
Grace Hebard
J. B. Thompson
T. A. Kent
Cowhick
Wyoming
Statehood Address Defends Finances and Limits on Taxation
General Thompson urged rapid statehood, arguing the territory has progressed beyond retreat. He cited the enabling act, a favorable congress, and a durable constitution that limits taxes. He noted the 42 mill county levy, 4 mill state levy, and 8 mill for cities, with a 24 mill overall cap, while detailing a 85 budget and 37 thousand deficit in one county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Congress
Constitution hailed as financial salvation at rally
The speaker cited Albany as proof of reckless spending under territorial rule and claimed the constitution limits taxes and debt. He argued Laramie county’s $417,900 debt could not exist under the new constitution and urged the audience to vote. A band played, and a letter from Bishop Burke was read but he was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Laramie
Burke
Bishop Burke Letter Supports Wyoming Constitution
Co N Potter reads Bishop Burke letter to committee. Burke regrets not attending but endorses the constitution in principle, saying it will bring statehood benefits, capital investment, mining and agriculture growth, and new industries. He believes amendments can fix faults and Wyoming’s people are intelligent and enterprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Judge Lacey Urges State Admission Support for Constitution
Hon J W Lacey writes to the committee urging adoption of the proposed constitution as the affirmative path to statehood. He says admission depends on votes for the constitution and notes minor changes he would prefer, but otherwise endorses its aim to secure good government and protect citizens.
Bright Urges Frontier Growth and Education Promise
Reverend S A Bright extolled Wyoming’s future as a grown frontier home with millions, urging unity of heart and hand for building communities under the Rockies. He highlighted low illiteracy, compulsory education, and female suffrage as epochal forces likened to independence and emancipation, predicting vast social changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bright
Rockies
Wyoming Constitution Elevates Women to Freedom
A speaker notes that Wyoming women bear a heavy burden, but adoption of the constitution would emancipate them from sea to sea and lift them from territorial vassalage to the status of a free commonwealth. Rev Bright finishes, and Rev A C Campbell is introduced, causing laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Commonwealth
Bright
A.C. Campbell
Statehood stakes and suffrage debate from A C Campbells speech
A C Campbell extols statehood for Wyoming linking wealth to population growth and lower taxes while urging adoption of the constitution. He argues capital will not move without statehood, cites Colorado’s 13 year ascent, and defends woman’s suffrage as already approved in territory. He condemns county officer salary objections and praises a pure ballot and equal legal standing for capital and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Cheyenne
Hamlet
Reverend Nugent Calls for Wyoming Statehood Support
Rev Mather Nugent delivered an eloquent address on public platforms for the first time urging clergy to speak for the state. He urged action on statehood, describing the constitution as a stepping stone and asserting Wyoming should advance onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather Nugent
Wyoming
Speech Advocates Statehood and Risk in Territory Loans
A speaker warned that a young woman may remain an old maid if rejected and cited a wealthy Chicago lady who refused a five million loan to a Wyoming friend over perceived territory risk. He noted insurers avoid territorial loans and urged progress through statehood, ending with a call to unite for adopting the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wyoming
Judge Carey Urges Wyoming Statehood In Address
The closing speech by Judge Carey argued Wyoming has stronger statehood claims than most admitted states. He cited wealth and population, showed lower state costs, and asserted Wyoming’s resources are unmatched. He urged ratification of the constitution to keep progress, with a meeting adjourning to November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Treasure House
Wyoming
Judge Carey
Laramie County
Cheyenne Quarantine Yards leased for new Thomas Bros meat venture
Thomas Bros of Cheyenne lease the quarantine yards and launch a major beef and mutton fattening program at Pole Bear and Horse creeks. They feed 360 beef cattle and 2000 sheep, plan to bring stock to the yard on Seventeenth Street for corn and hay finishing and direct beef supply to Fort Russell contracts and local markets. The firm also operates a large grain and fruit trade, hides and furs, and the JIM herd provides much of their beef. A local medicine promotion by Mat McCabe offers five dollars for using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Thomas Bros
Nebraska
Fort 10
Jim
Interview with A G M Cummings on Union Pacific plans
The Sun reports Assistant General Manager Cummings met near Cheyenne and discussed the Northwestern Union Pacific combine. He confirmed contracts are signed and declined new details while noting probable accuracy of a New York interview. He praised Wyoming's constitution overall and favored statehood, noting benefits to development and railroad growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Cummings
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Northern
New York
Adams
Chicago Tribune
Fort Fetterman
Lux
Mr. Cummings
Collision Between Passenger and Freight Trains
Yesterday the east bound passenger engine run by Engineer Furness collided with a westbound freight four miles east of the city. Conductor Smith led the freight with Michael Lyons as engineer. No fatalities occurred though both engines and several cars were damaged. The passenger section had passed Archer. misinterpretation of passing instructions is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furness
Smith
Michael Lyons
Archer
Douglas Creek mining boom spurs jobs and new activity
Reports from Douglas Creek show about sixty men at work with miners in demand at good wages. New locations reopen and old prospects are reevaluated. Rumor says Colonel Downey will start the Florence. Buildings rise, town lots grow scarce, and Keystone may soon stamp and process a large ore dump, boosting Larami e City and Wyoming mineral wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Creek
Loomerang
Colonel Downey
Florence
Keystone
Laramie City
Wyoming
Clue Identifies Murder Suspect Near Douglas
Report claims the murdered man near Douglas is partially identified and a clue to the assassin has been found. The piece criticizes the coroner for not being notified and questions Eng Usher's authority to conduct an inquest, likening him to Tommy T. Lusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Usher
Tommy T.—Lusk
Managers on three railroads curb press access
The Une on Pacific, Rio Grande and Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railways issued orders limiting press coverage. Officials told reporters they may be allowed to view some operations but under strict supervision and with restricted details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uneon Pacific
Rio Grande
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Railway wreck reporting policy urged for transparency
A view argues that secrecy about railway accidents is wrong and antedates reform. Full information should be released promptly to the public and press to avoid guesswork, with truth revealed as far as is known.
Laramie Glass Works Ends. Assets to Settle Debts
The Laramie Glass Works fires were extinguished Friday night and the affairs placed under L C Hanks for final settlement. Assets including glass on hand coal soda and more are believed to meet obligations. Some locals urge a thorough board of trade inquiry amid suspicions of a glass trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie Glass Works
L. C. Hanks
Laramie
Board of Trade
Glass Trust
Davis
Hallock Company
Laramie Glass Making
New Union Pacific Shop Plans Presented for Approval
The Union Pacific shops unveiled updated plans including recent changes, presented to the city council for approval at a special meeting. Engineer Appleton said the new design improves on the old and the council approved them. Viaduct plans cannot be finished in less than three weeks, with an Omaha assistant likely to assist soon. May or Riner will travel to Omaha to confer on speedy construction once ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Appleton
Omaha
Riner
Tex Healy Faces Preliminary Hearing Over Horse Theft
The preliminary examination of E. J. Healy known as Tex was set for hearing at Sundance yesterday. He is charged with complicity in the spring theft of Henry Weare s horses. Three other suspects are jailed in Sundance in related cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Healy
Tex
Sundance
Henry Weare
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Candbaigt
J.C. Thompson
General Thompson
Lincoln
Campbell
Thoes
Mat McCabe
New Brunswick
Ill
Chamberlain
McCabe
B. B. David
G. M. Cummings
Constitution
Land Office Report
Clisa O
Oiss
Usib
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!