Wyoming editorials warn against irrigation bureau schemes
The Cheyenne Leader reports opposition to George H. Maxwell and his irrigation bureau. It accuses Maxwell of using favorable articles to divide the West and block arid land reclamation, urging western editors to reject his syndicate pieces and defend unified western demand. The page also notes state officials and election data in a related report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatterton
Wyoming
Washington, D. C
George H. Maxwell
Maxwell
Congress
Mr. Maxwell
Irrigation Bureau
Mexwell
West
Will Replace Steam in Railroad Transportation
A Green River Wyoming dispatch reports Union Pacific official Lomax favors compressed air over electricity as a railroad motive power. He argues compressed air could be cheaper cleaner and simpler in generation and application though dependent on solving gradual release from compression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green River
Wyo
Lomax
Union Pacific
Railroad Power Costs And Fuel Waste Debate
The text argues steam power is the costliest rail motor, with Lomax noting waste of 40 to 60 percent of fuel. It cites fuel drain as key to railroad cut offs and grade reductions, framing cheaper power as the urgent question in railroad operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomax
Behind Prison Bars Posey Wilson Jailed in Washington City
Posey D. Wilson, once a prominent local banker, was arrested in Washington for contempt of court after ignoring a court order to pay alimony. Deputies seized a six inch dirk knife concealed at his side as they moved to jail, following a tense confrontation at the Riggs House. In a separate note, the column relates the tale of the United Verde copper mine near Jerome, Arizona, detailing Senator W. A. Clark’s control, profits, and the mine’s dramatic revival after earlier misfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey D. Wilson
Washington
Washington Post
Posey
Wilson
Sixth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Cusck
Turner
Bradley
Augusta Wilson
First Street
Northwest
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Justice Hagner
Riggs House
Cusick
United Verde
Jerome
Arnz
W. A. Clark
Montana
Clark
Verde Valley
William Murray
Trittle
Arizona
Murray
New York
Senator Clark
Notice of Final Proof for Eugene McSweeny Cheyenne Land Claim
Notice is given that Eugene McSweeny of Cheyenne Wyoming has filed for final proof to establish his claim on parcels N 12 SE 14 NE 14 SW 14 SE 14 Sec 2 T18N R66W. Proof will be before the Cheyenne land office on September 5 1901 with witnesses Daniel McAlyan James Boyle John Astle and Fred Bohnstedt. W E Chaplin Register. Finest styles of printed stationery on short notice in The Leader Job Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Eugene McSweeney
Wyo
H. FE
Daniel McAlyan
James Boyle
John Astle
Fred, Bohnstedt
W. E. Chaplin
Register
Frank F. Sinon
Little Horse Creek
John Stevens
la Grange
H. J. Gurney
South Bend
John T. Rutlege
John M. Steinbrech
Frank I. Sinon
William Wilbourn
James Murray
Chaplin
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Nettle L. Jordan
Underwood
Laramie
James KE. Miller
John J. Underwood
William L. Clay
John L. Jordan
W. B. Chaplin
Desert Land
Isaac Greentree
Henry Altman
Daniel McAlvan
William Schultz
John L. Ramsey
Interesting Indian Exhibit at National Education Meet in Detroit
The Detroit Free Press describes an Indian exhibit led by Miss Estelle Reel showcasing 300 Indian school pupils' industrial and literary work. It features writing, sewing, woodwork, leather crafts, beadwork, and Oneida lace, plus native basketry, buckskin, and rugmaking aimed at preserving tribal industries and fostering self support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Estelle Reel
National Educational Association
Detroit
Estelle Rees
Cadillac
Miss Reel
Miss Rebel
California
Hupa Valley
Cal
Oneida Reservation
Wis
Sybil Carter
Reel
Notable Names From the Community School Notice
A list of children appears in a local notice including Htta Na hhoshehay Chalint Big Goose Antipe One Coyote An-Time-Run-After-the Smoke Peter Knows-the-Country Jos sie Three Thighs John Comes-To- Drink Agnes Sees-The-Ground Owen Walking-Stick Windy Little John Jennie Lodge Skin Starry Sun Chief and Charlie Good Trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htta Nahhoshehay
Chalint Big Goose
Antipe
Peter
Jossie
John
Agnes
Owen
Windy Little John
Jennie Lodge
Starry Sun Chief
Charlie Good Trace
Miss Estelle Reel and printing ad lead Forts forage bids
Miss Estelle Reel reports on the Detroit National Education Association exhibit by Indian school pupils led by Fort Lewis. The Fort Lewis display shows classroom, industrial, and art work praised by visitors. The notice then shifts to a Denver ledger printing promo and sealed forage and straw proposals for multiple forts with bid details and submission deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Wiatella Reel
National Educational Association
Detroit
Fort Lewis School
Tort Lewis School
Miss Reel
Notices to Creditors and Lands Patent Listing
Notices to Creditors for the estate of Christopher O'Brien executrix ANID O'Brien requires claims within six months of letters July 25 1901 or they will be barred. Also a United States Land Office notice by Union Pacific Railroad about lands in Wyoming open for inspection with protests due within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher O'Brien
District Court
Jedcial District of
Wyoming
Laramie County
Anid O'Brien
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Railroad, North and West of Sixth Principal Meridian
Township
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Wyoming Governor Offers $1000 Reward in Nickell Murder
The governor of Wyoming on behalf of Laramie County offers a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed William Nickell near Iron Mountain in July 1901. Samuel Corson chairs the Board of County Commissioners with Dallas R. Cowhick as clerk, notices to be sent to Sheriff John P. Shayer in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wyoming
County of
Laramie
State of Wyoming
William Nickell
Iron Mountain
Laramie County
Cheyenne
Capitol
Richards
Board of County Commissioners
Will Nickell
Kels Nickell
Samuel Corson
Dallas R. Cowhick
John P. Shayer
Proposals to Furnish Wild Horses and Wild Steers
Executive committee of the fifth annual Frontier celebration in Cheyenne invites bids to furnish ten wild horses and ten wild steers for delivery by August 26 1901 at Cheyenne fair grounds. Bond of 50 required. Bids close 6 p m August 9 addressed to C B Richardson secretary of the executive committee Cheyenne Wyo July 30 to August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Apache
Grant
Huachuca
A. T
Bayard and Wingate
N. M
Douglas and
du Chesne
Utah
D. A. Russell
Mackenzie and Washakie
Wyo
Fort Logan
U. S
Frontier
Cheyenne
Fair Grounds
C. B. Richardson
Executive Committee
Timber land filings and desert claim notices at Cheyenne
Cheyenne notices announce timber land entries by Frank F Sinon and John M Steinbrech with August 27, 1901 final proof dates, witness lists, and locations in Little Horse Creek Wyoming. Also public desert land final proof for Isaac Greentree due August 21, 1901, with witnesses named. Union Pacific promotes a Buffalo round trip special from Cheyenne with tickets on sale June 1 to October 31 1901.
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Buffalo
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
N. Y
C. W. Swert
Union Pacific Railroad
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Sun
AA Slack, Publishe E
Cheyene, Wyo
Daily Leader
Kipling
England
Posey Wilson
Actor
The
Leader
Ferguson Street
J. W. Popr
Q. M
W. BE. Chaplin
Thos. Longhurst
Opician
the City Pharmacy
J. F. Jenkins
West Sixteenth Street
Alex Turnbull
WM. DU Bois
Opera House
Bik
Patton, Fisher & Miller, Architects
Chicago
Normandie
John Brown
Capitol Ave
Cheyenne, Wyo
W.W. Crook
Burlington Block
Cheyenne Sanitary CO
L. Kabis
Union Pacific Depot
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
1. C. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
WM. L. Whipple
Asst
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
J. H. Loomis
Asst. Cashier
Sherman CO
Widy St
East Sixteenth Street
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
W. W. Warner
Proprietos
Eddy Street
J. W. Griffin
Table Board
Hofmann Bros
Andrew McAdam
West 17Th St
BON Ton
J. M. Newman
Just
C. L. Bulkley
Dyer
Eddy St
Rand
Brewer & Walega
Nassau St. N.Y
Wm. Murphy
Rock Springs
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