The Empire of the West The Union Pacific’s Promised Progress
The article traces Lewis and Clark’s one year six month journey to the Pacific and contrasts it with the Union Pacific Railroad’s rapid expansion. It lauds the railroad as a backbone of progress and prosperity across the states it serves, highlighting its regulatory role and enduring influence.
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Lewis and Clarke
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Sweetwater county names strong slate for county offices
The Sweetwater Conventions list shows a robust slate for county offices with State Senate candidate Gust Starholm and multiple nominees for Representatives, Sheriff Thomas Harris, County Clerk F B Crumley, Treasurer Murray Noble, and Attorney Walter J Dunton. Other posts include Clerk of Courts Thomas Whitmore and Supt of Schools Mryde E Baird, plus commissioners and aides across terms.
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Sweetwater County
Égunty
State Senate
Gust Starholm
Andrew Hamilton
John Koshir
Win
Iredale
W. .Hughes
Thomas Harris
F. B. Crumley
Murray Noble
Waler J. Dunton
Thos, Whitmore
Araeasor
John Johnston
Petty Thieving Arrest Report in Hartney Case
A colored man named Auuagy Jones was arrested Saturday after entering Mra Thos Hartney’s home and breaking a trunk to take a gold watch. He appeared before Judge Hoenberg and pled guilty to the charge. The judge admonished him regarding the severity of such offenses and sentencing followed.
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A'uuagy Jones
Hartney
Hoenberg
Political Address List Appears From Evanston Figures
A jagged OCR fragment lists names tied to Evanston figures including Jones, McCuaig, Chapman, Carnahan, and others. It appears as a roster or committee slate with titles like treasurer and attorney and mentions Mountaineiow and Cumberland.
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V. A'Goorley
Mountaineiow
Bherit
Jonathan Jones
Evanston
Gerk
JA4
W. Neil
Kommerer
Attorney
A. Crawford
Temsurer
J. 5
Martin
Gark
Johnston
Vase Ambot
Anthony McCuaig
Evans
Hobart Chapman
Bvantonee Smith
T.B. Carnahan
Cumberland
Campaign Education Amid Prosperity and Tax Debate
In a period of prosperity the State and county face graft and mismanagement charges from the opposition. Editors urge voters to scrutinize claims, defend development plans, and consider tax records as Judge Carey is accused, while Mr. Hillings returns to the Star Valley Independent to support the Republican ticket.
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Mt Retreet
Arlene
Hillings
Vint
County
Star Valley Independent
Mrr
Hilings
Sime Thos
Lee
Forsyth Campaign Talks Canceled Due to Low Attendance
In Cokeville Judge Carey cites a phrase about interest as Forsyth democratic candidates planned to speak in the Star Valley but the event was called off because attendance was extremely light. Douglas A. Preston of Rock Springs traveled to Star Valley on legal matters related to the Fuller and Kimball sheep deal.
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Forsyth
Douglas A. Preston
Rock Springs
Star Valley
Fuller and Kimball
Preston
Brooks
Uuy
Built Twenty Houses by Victor Smith in Kemmerer
Victor Smith completes twenty houses in Kemmerer, plans Rock Springs HQ for winter, and his crew remains to finish nearby work. He hints at retirement but industry history suggests a spring return to constructive projects. Local commentary reflects on politics and a Petrified leg anecdote at a social dinner.
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Victor Smith
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Vic
Wilde
Wyoming Ballot Confusion Prompts Clear Choice
Fragmented campaign statement signals voter choice between Mul len and Carey on a Republican ticket versus a Democrat slate. The piece asserts state control stance and advocates Democratic principles tied to Judge Carey’s endorsement, urging decisive support this fall.
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Wyoming
Mullen
Carey
Bold Highwaymen Rob Hamilton Hotel In Brazen Heist
On a Wednesday night two armed men masked with handkerchiefs robbed the Hamilton hotel taking about 7000 in cash and diamonds valued at 82 000. They struck the piano player and held inmates and visitors at gunpoint while a search of rooms yielded jewelry and money. A visitor escaped notice due to rheumatism and later warned police, but the robbers vanished before officers could nab them.
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Tate
A & Perfect
Bilu Jon
Wyoming
Thia
Hamilton
Precinct Candidates for Kemmerer Republican Ticket
The Kemmerer Republican precinct ticket includes Celeste Lima for supervisor who has led road improvements since last spring. Also on the slate is Just at pre vilie for road work between Frontier and Satlet aiding ranchers and railroad access. Sami W. Pother, a longtime Kemmerer resident, is described as a capable candidate with strong community ties and no opponent in the Democratic or Heber races.
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Kemmerer
Celeste Lima
Frontier
Satlet
Ommie
Sami W. Pother
Kenmerer
Rou Peteal
Lost Telescope Grip Between Pine Grove and Remierer
A stray grip for a telescope is reported missing between Pine Grove and Remierer near the Helemeepie area along the Aub Jotling route. Local notices seek any sighting or return of the item.
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Ailien
Rams for Sale: Yearling Cotswold Ewes and Bucks
200 head of yearling cattle from Cotswold ewes and bucks offered for sale. Also 40 registered Caudian Howolds yearlings and other stock from Hawes de stock. Cotswold stock separated in Canada and prepared for shipment to Utah in 1900. Prok A Mau Cokeville Wyoming.
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Ewesteria Bucks
Iweyeanold
Lincoln
Costwold
Hawes de Stock
Utah
Prouk A. Mau
Cokeville
Wyo
Cleveland Glasses and Oddities in Hazy Town Rumors
Local chatter claims Cleveland showcases unusual eyewear and twisted state tales. A quirky note hints at a well established business for sale and uncertain motives behind a mysterious Monets Teereeary.
Rest near De Stalford's noted in records
Fragmentary OCR reads like a location note stating a rest area north of De and Stalford's. details are unclear and no full event context is available.
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Stalford's
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