Thousands of Acres of Land to be Opened for Settlement
Long article describes a government and Big Horn County irrigation project opening vast Wyoming lands by public drawing. It highlights anticipated railroad construction, new towns, mining and manufacturing growth, and support from state officials. References Oregon Basin irrigation, landscape features, and a Chicago display marketing the scheme's potential nationwide impact. Also notes a royal plantings of public interest and a funeral notice for Mrs. Dillenbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfaie
Carey
Wyoming
Omaha
Kanene
Denver
Ninte
Gatehet
National Guard
Schnitger
Brooks
Washington
Fuller
Johnson
Chicago
Big Horn County
Burlington
Adama and
Clark Streets
Yellowstone Park
Chicago de Herald
Chicaico Telbune
Oregon
America
Movement to provide youth amusements advocated by clergy
A city movement, supported by the clergy, aims to offer young men a clean recreation space. Oxcar Woods of the West Side church presented the proposal to the Commercial Club asking for a representative to join a conference with other city groups. President Simpson appointed R. Fueh to represent the club at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxcar Woods
West Side
Commercial Club
Woods
Simpson
R. &. Fueh
Seats for Bic Benefit Sell for Five Dollars
Community push promotes a university event to aid residents of Laramie and distressed families. Fifty seats priced at five dollars each are offered through boosters led by local figures including Mary Slavens Clark and Mayor Boattling. Proceeds aid widows, orphans, and the Gundwid fund, with proceeds supporting the university and community relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanne
Laywmlo
Price
Mra
Mary Slavens Clark
Halliday
BJ. Hall
Otto Gramm
Clark Pe
Memorial Day Preparations by Custer Pash G A R
Preparations are underway for Memorial Day observances. The Custer Pash G A R will hold the annual ceremony at the Presbyterian church on May 24 with Rev Hogbin in charge. A flag presentation from last year will be placed at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Presbyterian Church
Hogbin
Werhomar
Annual Rush of Visitors to Laramie Shifts to Towns and Camp Sites
The article notes a surge of visitors to Laramie and surrounding areas with hotel occupancy high and vacancies scarce two months prior. Visitors include homeweekers seeking Albany county land bargains, prospectors heading to the mountains, and regular tourists. Commercial travelers also flood the area, with drummers and traveling salespeople boosting Wyoming business as eastern routes reopen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Albany County
Tien
Wyoming
Gar Of Horses Received At Ernest Ranch In Little Lara Valley
The Conflors Avestock company yesterday received from South Dakota a payload of range horses for use on the Ernest ranch in the Little Lara valley. The shipment strengthens local stock stock and supports current ranch operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conflors
Avestock Company
Toay
South Dakota
Ernest Ranch
Little Laraste Valley
Professor Gilkison Resigns From University
Professor William Gilkison, a popular instructor at the university, resigns effective at the close of the current school year. He sold his home at the corner of Tenth and Garfield Streets and plans to depart for Fort Collins to engage in the corn and grain business after leaving the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gilkison
Vin University
Nesigna
Giikison
Tenth and
Garfield Streets
Rows Mondy
Sova Ation
Biktantly
Fort Collins
LARAMIE ATTORNEY 18 ADMITTED TO THE BAR
Cheyenne April 1 The supreme court yesterday admitted eighteen lawyers to the Wyoming bar. Names listed include Wilfrid O'Lewry and Alfred Heuch of Cheyenne W H Caasler of Arion W O Wilam of Casper and Luther Jean Adamm among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Cheyenne
Supreme Court
Wyaning
Wilfrid O'Lewry
Mentnor
Alfred Heuch
W. H. Caasler
Arion
Wilam
Casper
Anderson
Ancamp Joentt
John Pilton
Mivertany
DePage
Bheridon
Munroe placed under heavy bonds after Kinley ranch shooting
Hunrey Munroe, a steepherder, was sprung on heavy bonds following a Monday shooting at Kinley ranch. The local hearing was set for May 1 as investigators continued to locate the bullet and assess the gore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Munraoe
Hinery Munroe
Iintay
Kinley Ranch
Kinley
Brooks appoints trustees to Blinatitrernbuy board
Fragmentary report notes two Democrat names selected to replace Harriet Knight on the Blinatitrernbuy trustees. J W Rogers county official named as successor to W G idem. Other details unclear due to garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Wheatiacht
Laramie club plans advertising and funding changes
A late meeting of the Laramie commercial club discusses the cost and feasibility of advertising for the city and county, including plans to distribute materials from Denver for a Democratic convention. The secretary, Harry Gonden, was found in debt to the club, and a motion urged repayment. The executive committee faced internal disagreement over reimbursements and future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Altho
Wilydettaine
Denver
Wyoming
Moody
Harry Gonden
Sonden
Gonden
Gouden
F. H Egglestonen
Crow Creek
Corthell
Military Committee
Army of Salary
Washington
Omaha
Snd
Cornell
U.P
Hamilton
de Hamilton
Se Glub
Tranpury
Coethell
Rend
Klor de Ph
Ma Witmoturbae
State Inspector to Probe Hanna Disaster
State inspector will probe the Hanna disaster as Kingsford and Whiston, Wiediger and others plan improvements to a cream parlor fitting and room setup. The Sixth Street water company resumed laying a water main, aiming to finish in a few days. A. Hunter, formerly of North Park now of Greenville, visits the city to buy range cattle for feeding war efforts and notes a growing eastern demand for western cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsford
Kingsford & Whiston
Wiediger
Ely
Sixth Street Water Company
Ingine
Sixth Street
Ying Western Cattle
A. Hunter
North Park
Greenville
Will Make Thorough Investigation Of No 1 Mine
Cheyenne reports Joseph Bird of Pinmondville new Victoria of mines for the southern district met with Gov. Brooks to review the state's No 1 Hanna mine disaster probe. State Inspector Young led early work, Bird will lead when the wreck is opened, and no immediate plan to reopen is set. Seventeen days since the explosions, Hanna residents adjust to altered conditions as workers prepare to clear debris and coffins await transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Joseph
Bird
Pinmondville
Brooks
Hanna
Young
Pird
Povidlina
Jaramie Citizens Laud Miss Knight Resignation From University Board
The citizens of Jaramie commend Miss Knight for resigning from the state university trustees. She is praised for independence in governance and refusing to sign the regulation that deposed President Tine. Her action is viewed as a stand for better management and accountability at the institution. The piece notes her longstanding esteem in the community and suggests a different university direction if the board had consisted of more prudent members. Also announced is Frank Burrage to headline the library story hour tomorrow afternoon, a respected entertainer for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaramie
Mise Hareiot Knight
The
State University
Miss Knight
Laramio
Miss Koleh
Tine
Nuenes
Wyoming
Urrage
Lbyary
Frank Burrage
Girl Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Bruce Case
After eighteen hours of deliberation in the Miles Annie Bruce murder trial, jurors convicted the defendant of manslaughter for allegedly poisoning her father James Bruce at Staoot lat fall. The courtroom tension was high as the verdict was read and Mrs Bruce, the defendant’s mother, faced the crowd with subdued relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statman
Bruce
Miles Annie Bruce
Miss Bruce
James ‘Rte
Broce
Orline
Dairy Creamery Row Sparks City Ordinance Clash
City committees failed to reach agreement on proposed dairy regulations after a joint meeting between Wyoming Creamery Company representatives and city officials. No full attendance by councilors. plans skirt toward a temporary compromise. Dairy business operations to continue while issues remain unresolved.
30 Hobos Were Guests of the City
A small street action reports a group of about thirty hobos rounded up by city police and railroad detectives after arriving on a train from the coast. They were marched to the city hall, fed, and slept briefly before resuming their journey eastward. The piece notes additional movement of several groups en route from the coast and touches on economic panic. Also, Prof and Mrs Gilkinson sold their home at the corner of Tenth and Garity streets to Prof Ross Mondy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Mer
Furds
Hhe
Gilkinsons
Mrs. Gilkingon
Ross Mondy
Tenth and
Garlty'streets
LOCAL PERSONALS AND WEDDING NEWS
Mrs. Fred Brees shows slow improvement while Mrs. Mc page and Mrs. Jamieson head home to Douglas after visits. Mrs. Mabel Lee departs Tonopen Nev. with Mrs. Wm McMurray near sale. Walter Hixson and Georgia McIntyre wed in Arlington Wy by Rev Oscar Woods. couple to reside in Woods. Court House Notes record Featherstone return from Rock River and Coombs filing proof for Independence group as winning claims. Union Pacific sold to Jehn Nellsen for 1884.01 covering sections 29 and 80 in township 15.
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Nason
Walter Hixson
Woods
Georgia McIntyre
Arlington
Wyo
Oscar Woods
West Side Church
Court House
Bernard Featherstone
Rock River
W. L. Coombs
Independence Group
Union Pacific Today
Jehn Nellsen
Gray of Delew Opts Out of Democratic Nomination Fight
A damaged letter from Judge Gray to party officials notes opposition to Poreng pig as presidential nominee and urges the Denver convention to elect another candidate. The document, read before the Democratic committee, argues many candidates are unsuitable and emphasizes respect for the convention outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Delew
Democratic Party
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Kings King Bios
Hanford
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Dillenbeck
B.D Hiskey
Salem
Cho
Geneseo
Organization For Young Men
BIC
Aliwatis
Cole
Holt Mt
UNI
Democrate
Nami
Harriet Knight
Fea Aber
Union Pacific Coal Company
Wiss Knight
Girl
Gage
Annie Bruce
Wyoming Meamery Company
Elty Coi
McMurray
Cannell
Hart
Dalrynen
Elty
Wits
Eraetion
Ranchinen
Fred Brees
Wm. Jamieson
Jet “Nash
Kyler Burns
Mabel Lee
Tonopen
Nev
Wm. McMurray
Vete Rauner
al Dyer
Saylig
Ile
Ebihe
Fudge Gray
Hakorne Dion
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