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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
7
City Editor reports Che Cheyenne Leader named successor to Bun Leader with strategic role for CHAS. THOMPSON era. Details indicate leadership transition influencing local governance and editorial direction.
The city council meets tonight while Denver excursionists travel next Sunday and 100 excursionists pass through en route to Williston. Local theft reports and resignations punctuate a busy week as crowds enjoy theatre work, band performances, and circus exhibitions around Cheyenne and nearby towns. A dog was poisoned and a reward is offered for proof to convict the culprit.
One fare plus 4 for a round trip to Chicago, total $92.65, tickets on sale daily through September 30. Return allowed by October 31. A Want ad in The Leader promises results for readers seeking items or services.
Rawlins Wyoming July 23 Mrs H Mickfelt returns from Denver after a rare operation that saved her left leg by joining severed bone ends with silver wire. The joint was removed and the limb will be stiff but usable, avoiding amputation.
Senn Ra Wyoming July 31 Union Pacific opened an emergency dispatching office to relieve pressure on regular offices as the firm handles fruit and stock business. Emergency offices were also opened at Hanna and Wammatter.
Ranch men in Dis-vicinity struggle to hire hay hands despite record wages. The scarcity leaves much hay uncut and laborers report sick headaches from irregular stomachs. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a cure, sold by A. Be Roedel.
Artesian water free for all at Bresnahen's artesian well located half a mile west of town. Reduction shoes on sale during festival week at J. F. Jenkins.
State census figures show Weston County at 3 604 residents with 2 396 white males and 1 196 white females plus small counts of Black and Chinese. Newcastle is county seat at 14 008 and Cambria 737. Sheridan County totals 9 965 with 5 766 white males and 4 064 white females and small minority counts. Sheridan city at 4 937 up from 1 560 in 1900. county growth near 100 percent since 1900.
Co. P. Fleming was attacked Saturday evening in East Cheyenne by a lone highwayman who struck him with an iron pipe, knocking him down. Fleming grabbed the attacker’s legs but was left too weak to pursue as the assailant fled. injuries were painful but not serious.
In Newcastle Wyoming on July 31 John Nowlan lost his wagon at the Big Beaver ford. His son swam the horse to the rescue and helped his nearly unconscious father reach the shore after the outfit was swept into deep water.
Special to The Leader, Grand Encampment Wyoming, July 30. Nels Anderson struck gold ore two miles east of town. The first assay exceeds $50 per ton. News of the strike triggered a rush and all available land in the vicinity was開
Over three days five heavy rain events have left country roads nearly impassable in parts and city streets extremely soft slowing traffic significantly. Local drainage and flood conditions are prompting caution for travelers and residents alike.
The Union Pacific sets a $40 round trip fare from Cheyenne to Portland and back via direct routes and a $51 fare for a direct Cheyenne to Portland trip with return through California. Tickets available May 23 through September 30.
A notice advises mothers to take early precautions during hot weather to prevent bowel troubles in young children. Use fresh castor oil for young ages, avoid castor oil irritation, and rely on Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy if needed. Have remedies ready at first sign of trouble. notice appears in The Leader.
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