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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists B. A. Slack as editor and proprietor with K. W. De Belle as business manager and A. Richardson as clay editor in the masthead.
D Miller reports the Frontier Committee fixed a two day celebration on September 11 12. A Wheatland elevator burned last night causing about 4000 dollars in damage due to lack of a local fire department and water system. Jeweler W H Andrus received a Marquis ring from a Denver maker. eight diamonds and seven pearls, a special design, planned for his wife.
A string of personal notices shows Fred Harrison and Allan Laughlin heading north, Abe Hidy and wife visiting Iowa, George Caldwell of the News in town, and others like Henderson and Burke moving directions. Several officials and professionals travel or plan trips, including a Wyoming Cheyenne stop, Denver visits, and fishing plans to Bates Hole.
Mr. Kincaid of Nyquist & Co. called at the Leader to deny a report that the firm refused to pay wages. He states the firm pays all obligations promptly and that the dispute with Mr. Simpson is personal. Simpson was not denied what he was rightly entitled to.
A negro named Frank Chamberlain fired a revolver near West Cheyenne the other night over a debt of thirty dollars owed to Judge Martin. The event centers on Chamberlain and the unresolved thirty dollar claim.
Monk Artiet is laid up with a badly bruised arm and hand after his horse ran away with him today. The incident halted his ride and left him briefly incapacitated.
Captain Ames recalls Cheyenne memories as the Eighth Infantry departs Havana for Fort Snelling. The regiment, with 210 men and seven officers, leaves a city proud yet sad, hoping for a future reunion at Fort Russell. The second and third battalions head for the Philippines, while Alaska commands and current leaders are noted.
Mr W B Moody, a mechanical engineer for the Wyoming and Colorado divisions, departs for Couteacoleos Veracruz to take a highly remunerative Interoceanic railroad post. His scholarly attainments and multilingual ability, especially in Spanish, are noted. He has resided here eighteen months and made many friends.
Abe Majorw, aged 10, convicted in Ogden Utah for the murder of Captain Brows over a year ago, faces execution on August 17. He sought clemency from the state board of pardons for commutation of life but was denied. The Majors gang member maintains innocence and claims unfair trial as authorities pursued them.
A banquet for the Association was held at the Railroad hotel in Rawlins with attendance below expectations. Attendees included representatives from Leader Laramie Republican Laramie Times Wheatland World and other papers. The group toured Mineral Springs Iron mines and other sights before continuing to Syracuse for entertainment and planning a Hat Lake district visit. An offer of 1,250,000 for a half interest in the Ferrin Hagarty mine was reported but the owners showed no urgency to sell.
Mrs. Pitts died of consumption at the home of Charles Stabler near Lake Miloneha after two weeks of illness worsened by a heavy rain storm. Her daughter had brought her to Stabler's home two months earlier hoping the climate would help. Dr Grimes and Mrs Pitts husband from Sidney arranged the funeral set for tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Turnbull undertaking parlors.
The Wyoming Supreme Court entries show cases from Sweetwater and Converse counties with varied outcomes. Underhill v Davis proceedings in error dismissed. Groves v Groves dismissed. Italian Swiss Agricultural Colony v Bartagnolli reversed. Gimball Company v Payne taken under advisement. First National Bank of Rock Springs v Richard Poster set for September 8 with court adjourning to September 7 at 10 am.
The Tribune wrongly says two Twenty-third infantry companies left San Francisco for Fort Russell and that the Twenty-third arrived. they have not yet arrived from Manila and will not depart until landing. It also wrongly claims a Seventh infantry squad hunted soldiers celebrating. in fact the unit was Company I members pursuing others who skipped drill.
A. Bacon from Relvoir ranch finishes haying and estimates 300 cone, claiming the hay is the finest yet. He notes no rain since spring but ground remains moist and his ranch spans nine miles west of town with 600 Shorthorn cattle on the grounds.
Mr. K. W. De Belle, formerly of Washington D C, takes charge of the business department of the Leader. He is described as an old time a ber man and a courteous and dante sentie map, and relations with patrons are expected to be pleasant.
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A healthy boy arrived at Matt Brennan's shop this morning. Bit is no longer the baby and all concerned are doing nicely.
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Ogden defeated the Cheyenne Indians 14 to 1 yesterday in a large game. The Salt Lake papers note Ogden’s strong batting and fielding as the Indians struggle after three straight losses.
The teams prepare for a rematch with Pendergraft pitching for Ogden and Simmons on the mound for the visitors as both sides aim to repeat their earlier strong showing.
The 10 oclock funeral at St Marys cathedral drew many friends of the McKay family. Father Keating of Casper delivered a moving sermon praising his godly life. Pallbearers named were John Martin, John Crowley, Chris OBrien, Tim Dyer, M Dinneen, and John Harrington.
The article lists new and ongoing construction on Central avenue and Twenty‑third streets including cottages for A Wooder, a two story house for Mr Jensen, and Judge Carey blocks near Warren avenue. White sandstone hauling for Capitol avenue lots and a Geddes brick fence project are mentioned, with a new electric light engine house nearly finished. A St Mark’s Guild tea for Mrs Grim on August 2 is announced, admission 25 cents.
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