Grand success of the Wyoming fair honors agricultural and mineral displays
The annual territorial fair draws immense crowds by day three. Awards crown Snow Cattle Co for grains and vegetables. Gordon and Campbell win top farm products prizes. Mineral exhibits showcase coal from Rock Springs, oils, iron ores, glass products, copper ores, marble, and more, under Ricketts supervision.
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Agricultural Department
F. W. Isham
Snow Cattle Company
Johnston Bros
Wyoming
Isham
Gordon
Campbell
Wyoming Development Company
L. Fee
Fort Russell
Gilchrist
Crow Creek
Buffalo
Johnson County
E. B. Chapline
Gustav E. A. Moeller
Tae Sun
Geologiet Ricketts
Rock Springs
Union Pacific
Crook County
Nigger Hill
Terrine
Hartville
Rawlin
Seminoe
Laramie City
Hartville District
Rawlins
Albany County
Muskrat Canon
Carbon County
Wyoming Suffrage Provision Passed At Constitutional Convention
The Wyoming constitutional convention approves the universal suffrage clause for both sexes and adopts detailed voting and residency rules. Debates over contracts with employees and state apportionment follow, with extensive discussion of officer salaries and the governor's veto powers.
Death of Alfred M. Rogers in Denver at 43
Alfred M. Rogers died yesterday in Denver from typhoid fever at age 43. A Cheyenne resident for twelve years he worked in public land surveying in Wyoming since 1870, later entering the cattle business and more recently serving with the state geological survey under Professor Emmons. He married Mike Castreman of Ohio two years ago and was highly regarded for his integrity, learning, and charity by many friends in the community.
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A. M. Rogers
Alfred M. Rogers
Denver
Mr. Rogers
Silas Reed
Wyoming
Geological Survey of
State
Emmons
Mike Castreman
Ohio
Cheyenne
Alfred Rogers
Salary Debate at Constitution Convention Sparks Discontent
Judge Conaway condemned low pay for officials with salaries set at 3000 and 2500 for secretary of state auditor and representative of public instruction while noting potential legislative power to adjust pay. The committee reported progress and the session adjourned with 37 members present.
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Conaway
Inet
Boulder Presbytery Meets in Fort Collins on Faith Revision
The Boulder Presbytery gathered in Fort Collins on the evening of the 17th with Rev. Barr retiring as moderator. Rev. G. C. Huntington was elected moderator and Rev. R. E. Field was named Home Mission chairman. A committee on faith confession revision was formed to report at the April 15 spring meeting in Laramie City.
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Boulder
Fort Collins
Barr
G. C. Huntington
Frank Moore
R. E. Field
Wyoming
G. C Barr
Laramie City
W.o.thompson
L.C. Kirkwood
Presbytery
General Assembly
Home Mission Committee
W. O. Thompson
J. Y.cowhick
J. N. Davidson
Thompson
Reid
Kirkwood
Thies
Colorado Springs
U P Machine Shops Contract Awarded
The car repair shops contract goes to Schmidt Gillette Co of St. Joe Missouri. Superintendent Sharp and his staff leave for Kansas after bidding farewell to Cheyenne. Construction to finish by January 1 with delays from condemned iron and material shortages easing as replacements arrive.
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Messrs. Schmidt
Gillett & Co
St. Joe
Sharp
Cheyenne
Kansas
Fatal Injuries From Train Accident Reach Sidney
Brakeman James Joyce died from injuries after being thrown from a train. Mrs. P Sullivan of this city, Joyce’s sister, left for Sidney to join friends. Palmer of Sweetwater is noted for his outspoken views on female suffrage and militia duties. The Wyoming constitution is expected to adopt progressive provisions including arbitration between employers and employees. Various job printing services are offered at the local office.
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Wyoming
The
United States
Sidney
James Joyce
P. Sullivan
Joyce
Palmer
Sweetwater
Constitution Makers Lively Times at Kansas Convention
Thirty four delegates gathered for roll call as the constitutional convention proceeded with dispatch. Debates covered militia funding, arbitration between employers and employees, and judicial opinions on emergencies. Recesses and motions amid clock noon parked proceedings before 7:30 p.m.
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Reid
Butler
Richards
Organ
Riner
Warren
Topeka
Kansas
Barrett
Teschemacher
Executive Department
Supreme Court of the State
Potter
Judicary Committee
Brown
Campbell
Judiciary
Burnett
Baxter
Boquet
Altman
Hoyt
Fire chiefs visit Cheyenne on Wyoming fair trip
Ed Dickinson with his wife and brother Jim Dickinson, chief of the Cleveland fire department, visits Cheyenne with Dennis Sweeney, Chicago fire chief and pioneer in paid fire departments. Sweeney attended a Kansas City firemen meeting and traveled home via Cheyenne. The high roller porte fell in the soup yesterday and the worst of it is, they can't even up today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manger Ed Dickinson
Jim Dickinson
Cleveland
Dennis Sweeney
Chicago
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E. R. Beckstead
W. A. Vancanon
St. Louis
High Bridge
Kentucky
F. E. Fullerton
Pittsburg
Penn
Tie Sun
State of
Lot
Burritt
Barrow
Senate
Coffeen
Mr. Teschemacher
Laramie County
Hay
Legislative Assembly
Fox
Harris
Morgan
Messrs
Smith
Holden
River
YTERY
Ita
U. P
A. A. Pullman
F. G. Palmer
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Knights
Washington
Ivanhoe Commandery
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