Grand success of Wyoming fair honors agricultural and mineral displays
The fair closed its third day with record crowds and praise for the agricultural and mineral exhibits. Awards from Snow Cattle Co and Gordon Campbell highlight premier grain and farm products. mineral displays from Ricketts showcase coal, ores, oils, and glass materials, with notable art and sewing machine prizes.
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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
Wyoming Suffrage Adopted in State Constitution Amid Debate
The Wyoming constitutional convention approves the suffrage provision granting voting rights to women and men alike with an educational clause. Delegates clash over contracts, state officer salaries, and apportionment. proceedings run late with adjournments and committee work as the new framework moves toward final passage.
Death of Alfred M. Rogers in Denver Typhoid at 43
Alfred M. Rogers died yesterday in Denver from typhoid fever at age 43. A Cheyenne resident for twelve years, he lived near Dr Silas Reed and worked in Wyoming public land surveying, cattle business, and later the state's geological survey under Professor Emmons. He married Mike Castreman of Ohio two years ago. He was widely esteemed for intelligence, generosity, and integrity.
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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
Convention Demands Higher Salaries for State Officers
Judge Conaway criticized the low pay for key state roles stating the convention fixed niggardly salaries. The governor’s salary is set at 2500 per year though proposed changes could alter pays for old state officers. The committee rose with progress and adjourned after thirty seven members remained.
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Conaway
Inet
Boulder Presbytery Meets in Fort Collins Session
The Boulder Presbytery met in Fort Collins on the evening of the 17th. Rev. Barr, retiring moderator, preached Have Faith in God and urged revising the confession of faith. Rev. G. C. Huntington was chosen moderator and Rev. R. E. Field was elected Home Mission chairman for the fifth time. Rev. G. C Barr accepted Laramie City church. installation set for October 1. A revision committee was formed to report April 15 at Laramie City. Debates featured strong but good humored exchanges. The body adjourned to meet at Colorado Springs October 15 to 18.
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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 to Schmidt Gillette Co
The contract for the car repair shops goes to Schmidt Gillette Co of St Joseph Missouri. Superintendent Sharp bids farewell to Cheyenne and travels to Kansas after a day here. Work should finish by January 1 but was delayed by condemned iron and material holds.
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Messrs. Schmidt
Fatal Injuries Reported After Train Accident
Telegraph from Sidney reports Brakeman James Joyce died from injuries after being thrown from a train. Mrs. P Sullivan of this city, sister of Joyce, left for Sidney to join friends. Palmer of Sweetwater is noted for his consistent professions.
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Sidney
James Joyce
P. Sullivan
Joyce
Palmer
Sweetwater
Constitution Makers Debate Recess At State Convention
Thirty four delegates reported to roll call as the convention moved quickly through committee reports. Amendments on arbitration between employers and employees were discussed, with several items placed on file or made special orders. A push for a recess led to procedural delays before a noon hour adjournment and later evening session. The body thanked Altman for a bouquet and newspapers for issue copies before adjourning at seven thirty.
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Tie Sun
Riner
Hoyt
Palmer
State of
Wyoming
Reid
Butler
Richards
Organ
Warren
Topeka
Kansas
Barrett
Teschemacher
Executive Department
Supreme Court of the State
Potter
Judicary Committee
Brown
Campbell
Judiciary
Burnett
Baxter
Boquet
Altman
Visiting fire chiefs attend Wyoming fair in Cheyenne
Ed Dickinson and his brother Jim Dickinson visit Cheyenne with Dennis Sweeney chief of the Chicago fire department and his wife. Sweeney, a pioneer organizer of a paid fire department, has a national reputation. He attended a Kansas City firemen gathering before returning home via Cheyenne.
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Manger Ed Dickinson
Jim Dickinson
Cleveland
Dennis Sweeney
Chicago
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