John N Baird A Pioneer of Wyoming Banking and Public Service
John N Baird born 1866 in Wisconsin pursued farming and education before moving to the Black Hills. He built a career in Deadwood and Newcastle including Bell Telephone and Rounds & Baird, organized First National Bank of Newcastle, served Weston County treasurer and state senator, led Wyoming bankers groups, and contributed to the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark commissions. He promotes himself as a capable state treasurer and devoted to Wyoming.
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John Lewis Baird
Darlington
Lafayette County
Wis
State Normal School
Platteville
Horace Greeley
Black Hills
Yankton
Deadwood
Fort Pierre
Garena
Bell Telephone
Mary
Ryan
Spearfish
Newcastle
Baird
Texas
Ogalalla
Devil's Tower
Crook County
Wyo
Bundance
Sundance
F. B. Rounds & Co
Rounds & Baird
Kent & Bissell
McKeon and Kinney
Colin Hunter
First National Bank of Newcastle
State Bank of Newcastle
National Bank
Bank of Newcastle
John N. Baird
Weston County
State Senate
Wyoming Bankers Association
National Bankers’ Association
Wyoming
Louisiana Purchase Commission
Lewis and Ien Commission
The Knocker Spare but Not Wise in Wyoming Debate
A satirical critique mocks a persistent knocker figure named Carey or Whedon or Billy Irwin who claims Wyoming misgovernance without specifics. The piece urges readers to oppose knockers and choose Carey or Mullen, asking readers if they admire such behavior and if they want to join.
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Carey
Whedon
Billy Irwin
Wyoming
Tor Mullen
Hulett Hotel Reopens Under Tate Management
The Hulett Hotel has been sold to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tate and will reopen to the public soon. Bo Reed notes the venture marks a strong addition to the town’s business, with Mr. and Mrs. Tinckom stepping back after a long tenure.
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Hulett Hotel
Wny
Chas. Tate
Tinckom
Mr Garey Urges Action But Offers No Better Plan
The speaker notes Mr Garey mocks those living or once alive yet provides no guidance on how to improve. The critique emphasizes the absence of a constructive method to do better.
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Mr. Garey
Sutton Buys Stage Line and Barn in Town
Fred Sutton has bought the stage line from Messrs. Tinchom and taken charge of the barn. A newcomer to town interests, Sutton promises to bring growth and opportunity, as a new broom sweeps and a change of hands brings a chance for success. We wish him good luck.
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Fred Sutton
Messrs. Tinchom
Fred
Leoa
Saw Mill Blows In Sparks Growth For Hulett
Local report notes Shier saw mill starting full blast last Thursday raising hopes for the lumber supply and community prosperity. The piece praises tireless effort of Mr Shier and acknowledges the steady experience of board members Tinkcom and Heldo amid government duties.
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Shier
Hulett
Iffinity
Tinkoom-Heide
Ann
Tinkcom
Vote for Tinkcom and Hejde for the board
The text urges voters to support Tinkcom and Hejde for the board, arguing the board should consider broad public matters beyond road projects and reflect the interests of Deep Creek Solony Ridge country and western areas. It warns not to replace incumbents hastily.
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Deep Creek
Solony
Ridge Country
Board of Commissioners
Tinkcom
Hejde
Wyoming's State Projects Prompt Inference Question
A circular letter from the Wyoming ring questions whether any state institution besides Casper’s branch hospital exists. The piece lists past-year construction totals at Evanston and Rock Springs, Big Horn Hot Springs, Sheridan, and the state fairgrounds, suggesting ongoing state improvements without naming a new central institution.
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Wyoming
Carey
Casper
Larapc
Evanston
Beulah Rally Hears Support for Local Commissioners
Beulah held a lively meeting last Wednesday evening with Nichols Ridgley Hoyt Storm Davis and Padgett in attendance. They reported strong sentiment supporting the commissioners and noted the Ross boom failing at Sand Creek. Beulah plans to vote on election day.
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Beulah
Nichols
Ridgley
Hoyt
Storm
Davis
Padgett
Carey
Ross
Sand Creek
Taxation Figures and Judge Carey’s Rich Man’s Law Claim
Crook county tax rolls compare 1908 under the old law and 1909 under the new law. The data show valuation rises but overall county taxes fall in the first year of the present law, while school taxes rise, and stock and railroad taxes show varied changes.
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Carey
Crook County
Umler
Board of County Commissioners
Crook
Crook County Tax Debate Noted by Editor Perry
In the Sun dance Crook County Monitor editor Perry says Crook county must pay into the state treasury from land rentals and sales about 49 thousand dollars this year with 116 dollars daily and 600 per month. He argues funds fund political salaries and opposes continued payments if Judge Carey is elected.
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Crook County Monitor
Sundance
Perry
Crook County
Taxnaver
Judee Carey
Mr. Perry
Crook
Taxpayers Face High Wyoming Costs To Support Mullen Campaign
In Crook county the 1910 tax burden is broken down from a $42,000 total to net $11,562.44 after deductions. With 2,000 taxpayers, each pays about $4.45 to live in Wyoming for a year and to back W. E. Mullen on November 8 for continued honesty, prosperity, and Republican government.
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Crook County
State of
Wyoming
State of Wyoming
W. E. Mullen
Crook County Would Lose Its Voice in Congress
The passage argues that electing W. B. Ross on November 8 would yield nothing for Crook county for two years. It warns that it would end the era of prosperity under Frank W. Mondell and leave Crook county forgotten in Congress, tallying Mondell as the district’s representative.
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W. B. Ross
Crook County
Frank W. Mondell
Congress
House
Wyoming
Sundance
Brooks
Cheyenne
Union
Voting Call Aids Inclusive Citizenship Effort
A booster urges readers to review a ticket described as a queer anomaly and to vote in its favor if possible. The note encourages participation in elections and ending with a call to claim citizenship in the state.
Candidacy Mention Sparks Wyoming Governorship Talk
A St Louis observer quips that the only hope for an empty beer case is a dry remark that overlooks Carey’s Wyoming governorship bid. The comment shows the light tone around political prospects.
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St. Louis
Carey
Wyoming
Good Roads Debate Highlights Wyoming Election
Judge Careys letter to voters urges better road construction and maintenance across counties while contrasting with Mullen platform calling for a million acres of land to fund roads. Mondell's Public Lands clout noted. Ray Brown moves to Sioux Falls. Otto Lunblad visits Bear Lodge merchants. Arthur Johnson returns from Snoma government work.
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Wyoming
Mullen
Carey
Mondell
Public Lands Committee
Misa Brigham Ends School Term in Rus sell District
Misa Lillian Brigham completed a successful term of school in the Rus sell district and has returned to her home in Whitewood.
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Misa
Lillian Brigham
Russell
Whitewood
Meerick Returns From Belle Fourche Hospital
A. B. Meerick has come back from Belle Fourche where he was in the hospital. He is not fully well yet but shows noticeable improvement in health.
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A. B. Meerick
Belle Fourche
Ridge settler brings supplies for wedding visit
Ernest Caldwell travels from the Ridge country this week to lay in provisions as a wedding draws attendees to town, highlighting how nuptial events pull people in rather than single life.
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Ernest Caldwell
Ridge Country
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Irvin Buried
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Irvin was buried in Alva cemetery. The parents receive the community’s deep felt sympathy.
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Delbert Irvin
Sen
Alva
Andersons Visit Engle Home From Bear Lodge
Mr and Mrs A P Anderson and daughters Ruth and Nether visited the Engle home. They are from the Bear Lodge mountains and spent time with the hosts during their trip.
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A. P. Anderson
Ruth and
Nether
Engle
Bear Lodge
North Fork teacher weighs future term and state policy
Celia Kelley returns home after a teaching term in North Fork country and considers next steps. The message questions public sentiment and the Carey platform amid state policy debates and the settlers' view of the state's direction.
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Celia Kelley
North Fork
Carey
Gertrudeley Completes Term in Barlow Canyon School
Mise Gertrudeley finished her term in Barlow Canyon country and then traveled to Rosebud country for a home stay. She did good service in her school.
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Mise Gertrudeley
Barlow Canyon
Rosebud
Mise Truax Keeps Busy With School Visits
Mise Truax has finished visiting schools in this region and moved to the southern part of the county to handle profectorial duties. She remains too occupied with business to discuss politics.
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Mise Truax
Democratic trio Works to Fix Fences for Kindred Chance
Ty Vore D G Ellsbury and Lee Mulholland described as fine fellows are noted for mixing a little medicine for their own success as they campaign in the area.
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J. Vore
D. G. Ellsbury
Lee Mulholland
Milwaukee Plans Rapid City Extension to Coast Route
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will extend from Rapid City north and west to connect with the transcontinental line near Miles City Montana. Four grading cars with McIntosh Bros. & Wickham Co. gear arrive today or Monday, signaling a winter railroad camp near Rapid City. The new line aims to bypass congested current routes and run from Chicago through Iowa to Miles City and beyond as the main coast path.
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Rapid City Journal
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Rapid City
Miles City
Montana
McIntosh Bros. & Wickham Co
Great
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast Extension
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Lemmon
Cannonball
Cheyenne River
Chicago
St. Paul
Aberdeen
Earling
Iowa
Manila
Sioux City
Platte
Chamberlain
Bernhardt Still an Attraction Opens Studebaker Run
Chicago crowds pour in from Illinois Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana to see Mme Sarah Bernhardt on her American tour opening tonight at the Studebaker Theatre. She performs Rostand's L Aiglon in her debut act.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Studebaker
Rostand
Coronation superstitions and omen concerns in royal history
King George seeks a coronation free of ominous signs fearing public doubt in his reign. The piece recalls past coronations with mishaps such as the crown slipping in 1820s and missing regalia under various monarchs, noting how these incidents fed ominous expectations among observers.
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George
Victoria
King Edward
Edward
George IV
Marquis of
Anglesey
George III
Lord Effingham
George II
Westminister
James I
Coronation Omen Tales and a Crown of Doom
In recounting Charles I’s coronation a dove’s wing broke, and the Bishop of Carlisle cited a text that evoked funeral imagery. Charles later faced execution on the scaffold. The piece warns that doom prophecies arise from unlucky events and seek ominous meaning after incidents occur.
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Chares I
Edward the ‘Confessor
Carlisle
Seremon
Charles
Geldom
Mitchell Day Celebrated in Carbondale
John Mitchell former United Mine Workers president spoke to local miners in Carbondale Pa on Mitchell Day marking the end of the anthracite miners strike up to 1900 celebration.
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Carbondale
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Tom Thumb Celebrates 59th Birthday
Mrs. Tom Thumb, appearing in a Boston playhouse engagement, received many birthday congratulations as the famed performer marked her 59th year. She recently returned from a European tour and is reported in excellent health.
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Boston
Mags
Tom Thumb
Champ Clark Jays Cummins The Man
A cryptic note praises Champ Clark and Jays Cummins as the standout figures, suggesting one is uniquely national in scope and influence. The statement hints at leadership potential and a predicted prominence in political circles.
Cummins Seen as Best GOP Hope for 1912 Nomination
Champ Clark told a Kansas City audience that Iowa Senator Baird Cummins is the only man who can win the Republican nomination for president in 1912. He went further, saying Cummins could even defeat Roosevelt if the two were pitted against each other. Clark is the Missouri minority leader and long served in Congress.
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Kansas City
Champ Clark
United States
Baird Cummins
Iowa
Missouri
Cummins
Roosevelt
Tower House
Albany Hallowe'en Carnival Draws Thousands
Thousands of visitors filled Albany on October 31 for the annual Hallowe'en carnival. A program of elaborately staged parades and pageants featured the day’s festivities.
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Albany
N. Y
Minnesota Mines at Maitland to Resume
The Minnesota company, led by president Frank E. Little of Minneapolis, plans to resume operations before the New Year after paying half of the labor lien. Little has been ill, and inactivity hurt business morale as land purchases by Minnesota people outpaced capital.
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Minnesota
Maitland
Frank E. Little
Minneapolis
Lvn
Little
Canadian labor federation meeting in Montreal discussed
Leaders gathered in Montreal to organize a purely Canadian labor federation affiliated with the British Trades Union Congress.
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Montreal
Canada
Cosgrea
Japanese Laborers Form Unions on California Farms
Report says Japanese laborers on California fruit farms organize into unions with about two thousand members in one county. They set a daily minimum wage of two dollars for a nine hour workday, signaling collective bargaining pressure across farming districts.
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California
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Ray Brown
Sioux Falls
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Otto Lunblad
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Government Am
Mitchell
Champ Clark Jays
the Man
Hallowe'en
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