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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1902
Page
4
A four year old daughter of ranchman M. Eckstrom was injured at her father’s ranch when her left arm was caught in a windmill at the base of the tower. Flesh was stripped to the bone in places and she was brought to the county hospital. Doctors fear possible arm amputation but hope to avoid it.
Thieves entered the residence of Mrs. W. B. Connor at Rock Springs last week. They stayed the night, lit a fire to keep warm and cook, and departed with portable belongings including bed clothes.
Special Agent Forbes of the Interior Department heads to Lander to form a fire brigade and organize men to combat the large forest fire burning near Lander for over a week, causing extensive timber damage.
Judge C. W. Brame announces candidacy for renomination on the Democratic ticket for judge of the second judicial district.
Lieutenant Corbusier and eleven men depart Fort Logan for Fort Washakie to guard the post until the new colored troops arrive from San Francisco. Troop E, formerly at Fort Washakie, has left for the Philippines.
City council discusses second reading of a liquor sale prohibition ordinance and possible passage. Equalization report may delay levy. sewer and water project costs may revert to the general fund from a 100000 bond sale proceeds. The treasurer may retire and issue a further 100000 bond.
A regional weather update reports showers tonight and Wednesday as a high from the north Pacific coast shifts eastward affecting the Dakotas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Montana. It cites a 100 degree reading at Pueblo and generally moderate Rocky Mountain temperatures with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
General Frederick Funston, commander of the Department of Colorado, arrived from Denver and inspected Fort Russell, reporting everything in first class shape. He awarded six medals for the department rifle shoot after five days of firing and hosted a grand reception at the post hall tonight for Emilio Aguinaldo’s captor.
A sheep camp near Copperton was robbed yesterday afternoon by two horsemen. One herder was held and money taken, about $100 lost. Deputy Sheriff Elwood pursued at daybreak toward the Snake River country. One suspect is described as about 22, with light curly hair and a blonde mustache.
At a meeting last night the Elks adopted a plan to finance the new lodge building. Mortgage bonds totaling 15 000 will be issued in 25 60 and 100 denominations payable in two or ten years. Bonds exchangeable for lodge notes and a sinking fund from 50 shares of stock may be used to secure maturity. Broncho Buster Hurt Bill Milligan a noted rider was thrown from a horse on Capitol avenue and severely injured though no bones were broken and he receives care at the county hospital.
The Cheyenne Indians depart this afternoon for a Nebraska trip in the Union Pacific league. They expect to win most games after strengthening with new material. Exhibitions at Minden planned, with games at North Platte, Kearney, Sheldon, and return home midweek. Jesse Tann of Rock Springs Miners and Bennett join as added players.
The state hospital plans include a nurses dormitory and new stone dead house two story barn and chicken houses. Livestock will be kept to provide fresh milk and quality feed for patients and staff. Reports from Rock Springs note a quieting Fremont county range war and a coal mine influx from Kentucky.
Ground was broken this week for the new 600 ton concentrator at the Beaton-Wyoming plant. Superintendent Tracy says the plant will be finished in four months. The smelter enlargement, converter, and electrical plant will take longer but should be in operation by the time the tramway is completed. Big machinery will be shipped soon.
George F. Thompson resigns after fifteen years as manager of the Cheyenne telephone exchange. His successor has not yet been appointed.
Grand President McNell of the Boilermakers' union was summoned to Little Rock Arkansas by Iron Mountain railroad officials to settle a strike. He did not arrive in Cheyenne yesterday according to reports.
The Sweetwater Range association offers a $1000 reward to anyone providing evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the leaders of a raid in New York country. About 1000 head of sheep were killed and several herders driven from the area by armed men on July 18, with one herder murdered. County authorities have not secured prosecutions despite investigations, prompting continued pursuit by local sheepmen.
Local fans will see eight exhibition games after the Indians finish their Nebraska tour. Managers have arranged dates for outside teams to play here, featuring the best amateur clubs from Colorado.
Delegates from Laramie County depart tonight for Rawlins where the state convention will convene tomorrow. Northern county delegates passed through the city today. In sports, Shelton games against North Platte ended with North Platte winning 6 to 1 and 9 to 2.
Yesterday afternoon three young ladies killed a venomous rattler at the corner of Twenty eighth and Maxwell streets. Names could not be learned. The city reports an epidemic of snakes with four killed in ten days, three of them far outside the city limits.
Hon. J. A. Van Orsdel and his wife with a party of friends departed this morning for Fort Collins Colorado where they will begin a mountain camping excursion.
The regular bi monthly city council meeting is scheduled for tonight. As the first meeting of the month the council will review the usual bills and financial items.
Denver Times notes United States Senator F B Warren of Wyoming moved swiftly through Denver today. He registered at Oxford hotel with a note F EB Warren Wyo ming and left soon after to catch a car uptown. He then returned to the motel paid for the room and arranged baggage delivery to the depot. He did not inspect his room.
The national banks in Wyoming report an average reserve of 17.82 percent, down from 90.65 percent. Loans and discounts decline from 4,958,650 to 4,232,004, gold coin falls to 244,360, total specie 112,930, lawful money reserve 400,006, and individual deposits rise to 870,088.
Mrs Ellen Belcher was granted a divorce from Edward Belcher in district court yesterday afternoon on grounds of cruelty. The ruling ends their marriage following a divorce action filed earlier.
Readable fragments show a standings snapshot for teams with scorers or records. Details appear incomplete but indicate positioning and affiliations around Kearney and a 1816 reference.
HM B Kelley of Laramie transferred to Union Pacific operator in Iowa. J Hawkins oversees changes as Kelley moves from the main line to the host.
Governor Richards ordered immediate action to combat fierce forest fires in Carbon county near Encampment and Battle Lake after local authorities proved unable to control the blazes. A telegram to Interior Secretary Hitchcock requested an inspector or local fighters, and a Washington reply directed a Commission agent to proceed at once to Carbon county to extinguish the fires.
The funeral of Jack son of J D Flatt took place at 11 this morning from the home. At 2 this afternoon the infant son of Oliver Perry was buried from the Congregational church with Rev Knopf officiating. Mrs W A Richards and daughter Mrs McCreery nee Misa Richards are visiting, with Richards serving as state regent of the D A R and a special meeting planned for tomorrow night.
Last evening Rev. Forsyth united Louis H. Thomas and Miss Ethel Till ion at the Key City hotel. Judge Becker performed two additional ceremonies: Brack Moore and Mrs. Alice Washington, and William M. Ewing and Mrs. Ryan White. This afternoon Rev. Forsyth will wed John J. Covington and Mabel Walter.
Superintendent Vance says the new telephone line to Lander should be finished within a few weeks, no later than September 1. The line to Thermopolis is expected to be completed about a month afterward.
Wyoming's coal production in 1901 surpassed four million tons for the first time, increasing 11.7 percent from 1900 to 4,470,772 short tons. Sweetwater County led with 1,706,880 tons valued at 3,457,732 dollars, while Uinta County produced 1,499,147 tons.
Roderick McKay died after a wagon loaded with machinery overturned when horses bolted near Grand Encampment. He was trapped beneath the heavy load for hours, suffering a broken wrist head injury and serious internal wounds before aid arrived. His death followed six hours after rescue.
Superintendent Vance will oversee operations after no appointment to succeed George Thompson. He plans to appoint an assistant to act as chief clerk and assist in managing the exchange.
The five day department rifle competition at Fort Russell concludes this afternoon. Six Medals will be awarded to the top shooters. James Jordan foreman of the wheel press gang in the shops is the father of a baby boy. Peterson of the Union Pacific Bridges is the father of a baby girl.
County commissioners meet as Hartville citizens seek J. M. Adams for justice of the peace. Adams is expected to be appointed at the session tomorrow. L. L. Baldwin departs on a 30 day vacation to Laramie Peak for mountain outing.
Yesterday afternoon the Collins Kids routed the Zooks 14 to 1 as the Zooks quit in the sixth inning amid mounting frustration.
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