Apportionment and first Wyoming legislature representation
A detailed discussion argues for proportional representation by county in Wyoming's first state legislature. It rejects a ten-seat senate plan, supports a 15-member senate and 28-member house with county quotas, and cautions against relying on US Senate precedent or loyalty to private interests. The note critiques Picatests, Tuk Sun statehood, and praises a Washington based paper slated to publish weekly.
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Wyoming
Albany County
Converse County
Crook County
Fremont County
Johnson County
Laramie County
Sheridan County
Sweetwater County
Uinta County
Senate
House
State Senate
United States Senate
Congress of the
United States
Tuk Sun
State Legislatures and Size of Legislatures Across States
The piece surveys how states structure bicameral legislatures, noting varying senate and house sizes from Delaware with 9 and 21 to New Hampshire with 321 in the house. It discusses proposals for Wyoming and a conditional increase cap, plus 40 day sessions as cost-saving precedents.
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New England
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Illinois
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New York
Massachusetts
Kansas
Tennessee
Georgia
Senate
Democrats in Iowa drift on legislature amid prohibition debate
Iowa Democrats show little push to pass the legislature with anti prohibition allies while Republicans warn of an upcoming United States senator election and urge vigilance.
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Iowa
United States
New York Men Claim Steve Brodie Jump Over Niagara Falls
A group from New York asserts that Steve Brodie leaped the Niagara Falls while witnesses dispute the tale. The public remains incredulous about the sensational claim.
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New York
Steve Brodie
Niagara Falls
Steve
The Right of Suffrage and Wyoming Elections
A Wyoming suffrage committee report promises women may vote and hold office, requires six months state residence and US citizenship, and adds a reading test for the constitution. The plan aims to bar non readers, with expected objections but support from Tri Sex.
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Committee On Suffrage
Wyoming
United States
Brown
Wyo
Australian ballot proposed to govern elections reform
A constitutional reform plan proposes delay until July 1 1894 and adopts the Australian method of ballots. It requires printing all candidate names on the same public ballot, delivery to voters at the polling place, sworn officials to receive ballots, ballot privacy, and compulsory secrecy of the vote.
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United States
Shall We Tax Coal Mines In Wyoming
M N Grant proposes taxing coal mines by output with one to two cents per ton for state purposes and one half to one cent for county purposes. He notes Wyoming coal counties Carbon Sweetwater Uinta produce most wealth yet pay little revenue. Last year Wyoming coal output reached about 1.5 million tons. at one cent per ton the state would gain about 15 000 dollars.
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Wyoming
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Georgia
Oregon
M. N. Grant
Carbon
Sweetwater
Uinta
Epperson
Wyoming apportionment proposal outlines senate and house
Mr. H. G. Hay presents a full proposition on legislative apportionment for Wyoming. Sections set districting rules by electors, counts for senators and representatives, joint sessions for initial apportionment, and future division guidelines with specified headcounts and ratios. Albany County is listed for a two senate district in the initial legislature.
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H. G. Hay
Wyoming
Senate
House of Representatives
Albany County
Wyoming 1888 County Representation and Wealth Table
A table lists county based political representation for 1888 with district counts of senators and representatives across Carbon Crook Fremont Johnson Laramie Sheridan Sweetwater and Uinta counties. It notes district allocations by county and an accompanying wealth assessable figure to compare voting strength.
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Carbon County
Converse County
Crook County
Fremont County
Johnson County
Laramie County
Sheridan County
Sweetwater County
Uinta County
Carbon Albany
Converse
Croc Fremont
Johnson Mit Laramie
Sheridan
Sweetwater
Uinta
Female barber opens shop in CuryenNE
The Bessemer Journal notes that CuryenNE now has a female barber joining the town's trades. A quill pusher from the Boomerang plans a trip to Cheyenne for a shave if funds permit.
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Curyenne
Cheyenne
Bessemer Journal
Chairman John L Outlines Rules Knowledge
The chairman of the committee on rules John L. emphasizes mastery of the Marquis of Queensberry and London PR codes. He notes precise interpretation and enforcement as key duties.
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John L
Marquis of Queensbery
London P. R
Pennsylvania Coal Output Tax Imposed at Three Cents Per Ton
In Pennsylvania a tax is levied upon the coal output for state purposes at the rate of three cents per ton.
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Pennsylvania
Boulanger Advocates Free Trade Amid Political Setbacks
Commentator notes Boulanger shifts to free trade as a last resort for politicians facing political busts and declining support. The remark frames the move as a strategic response to scrutiny and failed policies.
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Boulanger
Plucky Patterson Robbery Ends in Pursuit Kill
J L Patterson superintendent of the Runover mine was robbed of 5000 in gold near Calico after being knocked from his horse. The robber Dodson Mongay was killed by Patterson and John Ackerman after a pursuit near Coyote Hole. The money was recovered.
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Cancert
Cala
J. L. Patterson
Calico
Dodson Mongay
Patterson
Dodson
John Ackerman
Coyote Hole
Hodson
Murderer Found in Wyoming Double Murder Case
Denver reports Thomas O'Brien identified as the man who killed S. Morris Waln of Hartford Pa and C. H. Strong of New York, tied to a 1888 Wyoming massacre. O'Brien, serving 15 years for horse stealing in Canon City, was named by a Rawlins ranchman after a sheriff’s circular surfaced. Waln travels to Wyoming to press for extradition and trial.
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Denver
S. Morris Waln
Harnford
C. H. Strong
New York
Carbon County
Wyoming
Thomas O'Brien
Canon City
Colo
Colorado Springs
Jacob F. Waln
Rawlins
Waln
Strong
O'Brien
Bartlett Fails to Break Carver Record in Glass Ball Feat
Dr Bart Bartlett finished a six day attempt in Burwato New York after breaking a total of roule 60 000 glass balls in twelve hours daily from Saturday morning through today The daily tallies included 12020 on day one 10070 on day two 0 00 on day three 16991 on day four 9609 on day five and 11675 on day six with a final total of Gyorgy Dr Biarniott also set a nominal record by breaking ten balls in eight seconds.
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Carver
Burwato
N.Y
Bartlett
Tojoso
Biarniott
New Brunswick Man Promises Reward for Cholera Remedy Trial
Mat McCabe of New Brunswick offers to pay a reward to anyone troubled with bloody flux who uses Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy per directions and recovers quickly. He cites his own cure from half a bottle after prior failures and notes the remedy's daily volume and safety when directions are followed, sold by BB David.
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Mat McCabe
New Brunswick
Chamberlain
Hr McCabe
BB. David
Millionaire Gesswein Murdered Over Refused $500 Demand
New York reports F W Gesswein, a millionaire brass manufacturer, murdered by Christian Diehle who claimed a patent dispute ruined him. Diehle, 69, demanded $500, shot Gesswein in his private office, and was arrested. Gesswein, 41, left a wife and six children.
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New York
F. W. Gosswein
Christian Diehle
Diehle
Gesswein
Deyhle
John Street
United States Court
Philadelphia
Terrible fight among miners at Browwell Mercer County
A Huntington dispatch reports a brutal melee among African American miners at Browwell in Mercer County. Knives were drawn and Dan Lambert and Tom Koble were literally cut to pieces, with three companions seriously or fatally injured.
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Mazors
Pittssurg
Huntington
W. Va
Browwell
Mercer County
Dan Lambert
Tom Koble
Tanner Quits as Pension Commissioner in Washington
In Washington on September 13 the pension office paused as Commissioner Tanner was absent. Deputy Commissioner Smith acts as commissioner while a formal handover to a successor awaits. A. Warner, former congressman from Kansas City and ex-GAR head, visited Secretary Noble for consultations, but Noble denied any discussion beyond Sioux commission matters.
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Tanner
Washington
Smith
Tis
Noble
William H. Warner
Pensions
A. Warner
Congress
Kansas City
Associated Press
General Gordon Killed by Min Seol a Lare
Berwin reports Dr. Frick who accompanied General Gordon to Khartoum says Gordon trusted his own judgment, misled Britain about danger, and was obstinate yet noble. Frick notes Gordon ignored warnings and could have fled two days before Khartoum fell. He was speared by his own troops upon inspection.
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Berwin
Dr. Frick
Gordon
Khartoum
Death of R. J. Clarke on Canadian Pacific Express
R. J. Clarke, the queen's counsel of this city and former Manitoba attorney general, died aboard the Canadian Pacific Express en route to the Pacific coast. The burst blood vessel caused his death. He was known for active participation in politics and public service.
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Winnirne
J. Clarke
Canadian Pacific Express
Pacific Coast
Ble
Polistice
Manitoba
Mannion Seeks Race Across Atlantic in £500 Challenge
Toronto rumor notes oarsman Hanlan stating if Matterson Bubear and Vale row Ross or any two they will guarantee Mannion a race for £500 a ride plus expenses. He would gladly take on the challenge and cross the Atlantic.
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Mannion
Toronto
Hanlan
Matterson
Bubear
Vale Lace
Ross
Milled by Electricity Kills Italian Vendor in New York
Italian fruit vendor Joseph Mata was killed when he slipped while cleaning a gutter and fell onto a live electric light wire. A blue arc flashed as the wire touched his skin, and it crushed into his body with a cracking sound.
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New York
Joseph Mata
Atlantic and Pacific strike at Winston worsens
On a shaky basis the Winston strike shows no abatement as paymaster errors fuel tensions. Two conductors got $20 too much and $20 short respectively, one discharged for not refunding, the other for refusing work. The strike aims to reinstate them, though many workers doubt success and fear outcomes. Freight traffic slows, passengers and mails remain steady, and local finances feel strain, yet General Manager Robinson is trusted to handle the crisis.
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Alouquenqur
N. M
Atlantic and Pacific
Winston
Robinson
Destructive Fires Raging Through Bancor Maine
Haging Fires Bancor Maine September 13 reports very destructive forest fires sweeping the region. Dense smoke obscures the sun and threatens the Maine Central and New Brunswick railway lines. Fire burns on both sides of the track for miles and makes roads impassable from heat. Counter fires are started to save villages.
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Bancor
Maine Central and
New Brunswick Railway
American workers tour Europe find better wages here
Fifty American laborers who visited Europe in July reported European workers are worse off and machines less advanced. They noted European wages run about 33 percent lower on average, with observers from Cincinnati and Murfreesboro commenting on printing and engineering trades.
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Americas
New York
Europe
P.M. Ogden
Cincinnati
Joseph Thorpe
Murfreesboro
Lenuden Labor Troubles End Strike And Proposals
In London on September 13 a tailors strike ended with working hours cut to ten and a half. Cardinal Manning met dock company directors and proposed a settlement they likely accept. A joint committee agreed wages rise to take effect November 4. The Lord Mayor reported dock directors say workers ready to return Monday. The feudarian submitted to master’s settlement and subscriptions from Australia reached 4523 pounds.
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Lonpdon
Cardinal Manning
Cardinal
Australia
Funeral of S. S. Cox in New York
Funeral held in heavy rain crowded church with many floral tributes. Notables at the service included ex President Cleveland Vice President Morton General Sherman Governor Hoadley and George Francis Train. Brief sermons were delivered by several pastors and interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.
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S. Cox
New York
Cleveland
Morton
Sherman
Hoadley
George Francis Train
Dr. Deems
W. H. Wilburn
House of Representatives
Dewitt Talmage
Greenwood
Santa Fe Convention Report On Education Tax Plan
Denver reflects on the state constitutional convention debate. A committee on education affairs proposes a plan requiring at least three months of schooling per year in every district and a nine month school term funded by special taxes. The public school fund would be supported by a 24 percent territorial tax and an additional 24 mill levy.
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Denver
Colo
Santa Fe
Committee On Judicial Department
Committee On Educational Affairs
Reward Offered for Chief Gushiri Head
Zanzman announces a £5000 reward for the head of Chief Gushiri citing defections against the interior missions. Captain Wise mann notes attacks aimed at destroying missions and inadequate stations to resist them.
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Mead
Zanzman
Sept. U
Wisemann
Gushiri
Guvshiri
Tutles
Clash over church building ends in street fight
Disturbances between German Evangelicals and Lutherans escalated last night as violence broke out inside the church. Police placed the matter before a judge for adjournment while both sides claim a right to the building. Several arrests are expected as tensions flare.
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Sr. Croup
Ming
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Jeweler
Gosswein
West Virginia
Min Seola Lare
Atlantic
Pacific Striker
Maine
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