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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
4
Thirty-five replacement workers entered the Union Pacific shops after blacksmiths and helpers laid down tools at 9 this morning. Three unions joined the walkout over the introduction of piece work and a nonunion boiler maker returning to the shop, with 32 men said to have quit.
A runaway crash near Douglas left two children badly injured. Miss Little Coop le dislocated her elbow and her sister Jessie broke an arm. A boy named Smith was initially reported dead but this claim is believed false.
M. Jacobson sold the fixtures of the Western hotel and the business of the hostelry to Mrs. Hunter former proprietor of the Dyer house who will hereafter run the hotel.
William Myers departs tomorrow or Monday with his daughter Evlyn for Chicago and New York to purchase a stock of fall and winter dry goods.
Max Johnson, a colored boy missing from this city for a week, was found at North Platte washing dishes in a hotel. Prosecutor Stoll filed an information against him for incorrigibility and he will be brought back likely to the reform school. Forger Hunter remains at large after escaping Sheridan jail where he was sentenced to two years. Grand Lodge BPOE leaders including Grand Exalted Ruler Pickett will pass Cheyenne en route to Salt Lake City for the grand lodge meeting. Prof Quigley hosts Saturday night hop at Turner Hall tomorrow.
U P A R and Connections announce Woodmen of the World meeting in Cripple Creek Colorado on August 1 with a round trip of 9.05 dollars. Tickets go on sale July 20 and 30 with return by August 15.
The Congress authorized the Irrigation Investigations to study riparian rights versus appropriation in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming. Prof. Plwood Mead will lead field work on the North and South Platte and Arkansas rivers, with state cooperation to define rights and impacts on irrigation development.
Lieutenant Harold D. Coburn of the Twenty-fifth U S Infantry plans a local wedding to Miss Adelaide F. Brown of Laramie. Coburn returns from the Philippines and has been promoted to first lieutenant. Judge M C Brown of Alaska attends from the judicial district.
A lake brawl on Lake Minnehaha involved several youths and two boats loaded with rocks. A gas light exploded, stones flew, a boat capsized with two boys trapped, and nearby boats rescued them, averting a drowning incident.
Sheridan tailor Edward Cope sustained painful burns to hands and neck after his clothing caught fire while he was trying to extinguish a blaze in the room where he worked.
A forest fire rages in the mountains near Lander and the entire Lander valley is blanketed by thick smoke obscuring the sun. Nearby residents are advised to stay indoors and monitor official updates.
Jesse Johnson, a prominent Sweetwater county stockman, surrendered in Lander after a Monday night shooting in New York country over a woman. A coroner's jury found Johnson acted in self defense and cleared him of blame.
David Falls is jailed after a stabbing on Fifteenth Street last night. A tramp, unnamed in reports, was wounded in the side with a two inch cut. Falls, once at the state insane asylum, may face action for temporary insanity caused by heavy drinking.
Four A D T workers from Western Union Telegraph walk out on strike over disputes with other staff. New workers will fill their roles. Machinists receive third week of strike pay with hopes of extra funds from other lodges. Accurate watch repairing offered by D Miller at 1709 Ferguson St. The Lemler contains all the news for fifty cents monthly.
Reports from Hattel Lake Wyoming say ranchers in Carbon County plan a firm stand against sheep herders encroaching on horse pasturage. Delegations served notices to move flocks within three days or risk clashes. A notary public commission was issued to James W. McDevitt of Guernsey.
N W Doggett of Saratoga Wyoming has been declared insane and sent to the state asylum at Evanston. In the past week five Wyoming residents were found insane and incarcerated in the asylum.
General Funston now at Fort Logan will visit Fort DPD A Russell next Monday and stay several days Invitations have gone to local citizens for a reception next Tuesday evening The rifle competition officers will be present Former congressman Lafe Pence and brother visit Millbrook ranch near Laramie Pence brothers invest in mines and irrigation Jesse Tann and Bennett will accompany the Indians on their eastern trip A stray two year old horse sold at auction for 19 Judge Becker united in marriage Wm D Reilly of Kiowa Colo and Mrs Anna C Willard of Colorado Springs, married this morning
The post office at Theresa in Converse county Wyoming has been discontinued and mail will hereafter be sent to Douglas.
A group of Pine Bluffa residents filed twelve land claims today in the county clerk's office. The filings cover lands north and east of Cheyenne totaling nearly 2,000 acres.
The Young Men's Literary club met last evening to discuss the subject of butter video. Members seemed familiar with both sides of the question.
The Bhelton team arrived this morning and the afternoon game with the Indians at Athletic Park drew a fair crowd. The clash is set to start tomorrow at 4 o clock.
Roderick McKay brother of William McKay of Laramie was killed Thursday in a runaway at his ranch forty miles above Saratoga. The body will be taken to Laramie for interment tomorrow. Dr. W. E. D. Gray goes to Guernsey today to hold communion services tomorrow and organize a Junior Endeavor. Leader subscription 60 cents a month. For home sales or rentals, try The Daily Leader classifieds.
W C Jones arrives in Guernsey after a 1764 mile walk El Paso to Cheyenne claiming the Mexico and Texas title but seeks the American championship by wagering a belt and purse. He plans a twelve hour daily pace from Cheyenne to New York with Fox of the Police Gazette possibly backing the match. Hynda may back Jones as potential promoter.
Adjutant General Stitzer and Captain Pitt Covert accompanied Troop A W N G as they left to lay for Silver Crown, with a two day encampment planned.
Evans Colorado clergyman Rev. G W MecCreery and his wife plan a early week visit to Cheyenne as guests of Miss Marion Williams. Mrs McCreery formerly Alice Richards daughter of ex governor Richards. Mrs W A Richards to visit Cheyenne in August hosted by Mrs Ed Spaulding. Edna Spaulding’s daughter to join later Ruth Richards. Prof Quigly hosts a social dance at Turner Hall Saturday night.
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