A Black Spot In Wyoming News Echoes Cowardice and vendetta
The Cheyenne Leader rebukes Laramie county for failing to reveal knowledge of assassinations in Iron Mountain and urges citizens to aid officers and end lawlessness. It condemns fear as cowardice and calls for vigilance to punish perpetrators and protect families amid ongoing violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Tell
Rfa
Iron Mountain District
Cheyenne
Tron Mountain District
Wyoming
Ambush and Shootings Demand Strict Legal Vengeance
The Laramie Republican asserts that those who lay in ambush and shoot men for real or imagined slights should face the full weight of the law. The editorial calls for stern justice and accountability in violent acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Typhoid Fever and Water Quality Debate
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Governor General Wood discusses typhoid fever from illness and active life. An eastern paper argues impure water as the main cause and cites epidemics ending with pure water, calling typhoid a fatal scourge across climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Cuba
Salt Lake Tribune
Harriman Plans Consolidate Union Pacific Offices Coast to Coast
The Omaha World Herald reports a September reorganization of Union Pacific from Chicago to San Francisco and Portland under B. H. Harriman. President Burt oversees construction with J. G. Stubbs as traffic manager, headquarters in Chicago, Harriman supervising from New York. Shifts may reduce staff, with vacancies filled elsewhere. No passes to shippers ordered, under penalty of removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
J. C. Stubbs
Chicago
Omaha World-Herald
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Portland
B. H. Harriman
J. G. Stubbs
Trafic
Omaha
Stubbs
Harriman
New York City
World Herald
Central Pacific
Ogden
Covington Chief of Police Bets, Then Wins Big in Craps
Covington Ky chief Joseph Pugh entered Baurer Bros saloon on Longworth and Central in Cincinnati with a roll of cash to gamble at craps. After losses of 100 and 50 he sank 1100 more, then turned the tide and netted 1900 by morning, finishing $1000 ahead. The text also notes a kindergarten teacher quip about rainbows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joseph Pugh
Covington
Baurer Bros
Longworth Street
Central Avenue
Pugh
Nebraska Tour Aims for Omaha Stops With Cheyenne Indians
The Cheyenne Indians plan a two week tour through Nebraska with possible reinforcements after strong fan demand. Manager Cahill eyes stern lineups and Jimmie’s leadership. games start in Omaha on the 28th and 24th, with stops at Columbus Grand Island Kearney North Platte and more as the squad travels west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Nebraska
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Cahill
Brierly
Jimmie
Omaha
Omahas
Columbus
Grandstand
Kearney
North Platte
Sagon
Tama
Hanna
Simmons
Denver
Wyoming oil samples hint at strong future
State Examiner H B Henderson returned from a month long Wyoming trip from Rawlins to the Montana border with oil samples from Lander Newcastle and other points. He was joined by C F Whittier of California who collected specimens across Atlantic City South Pass Wind River Mountains Owl Creek Wood River Lost Cabin Big Horn Bald Mountain. Whittier called the mineral findings well verified and predicted great future prospects for Wyoming oil and mineral production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Henderson
Wyoming
Rawlins
Montana
Henderson
Lander
Newcastle
Pennsylvania
C. F. Whittier
California
Atlantic City
South Pass
Wind River Mountain
Owl Creek Mountains
Wood River Country
Lost Cabin District
Big Horn Mountains
Bald Mountain
Whittier
Mr. Whittier
Mr. Henderson
Novel plan of a pastor as church supplies escorts
The Omaha News reports a Chicago pastor mobilizing First Congregational church members to provide escorts during night services. Unmarried young women request escorts via a pastor who coordinates with parish men, promising quick service. The Leader urges printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago
First Congregational Church
Cannibalism tale from Nome steamer voyage shocks travelers
A Nome to Nome voyage aboard the Centennial brought a harrowing account from the Aglapuk mining district. Miner George Dean died of starvation. companions Jack Houston and Joseph C Thiery were gravely ill, with Houston likely to recover. They reportedly severed and cooked their dead comrade’s thigh before rescue. Story also notes earlier hardships from June 7 as provisions failed and they ate grass birds and other scarce foods. The item also includes unrelated notices about printing quality and a June 28 1901 land notice from the United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming regarding Union Pacific lands and possible protests within sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiery
Good Hope
Nome
Agiapuk
Teller City
Sumger
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Paacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Sixth Principal Meridian
Wyoming
Township
General Land Office
Washington, D. C
Notice of Final Proof and Estate Claims in Wyoming
Notices announce Eugene McSweeney final proof for land in Cheyenne with witnesses named. Also executrix Annie OBrien urges creditors to present claims within six months. probate court orders Maurice P Dinneen estate sale proceeding with hearing on August 17. Modern printing advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher O’brien
Christopher O'Brien
District Court of
First Judicial District of
Wyoming
Laramie County
Annie O'Brien
State of
County of
Laramie
District Court
First Judicial District
Maurice P, Dinneen
William J. Dinneen
Cheyenne
Proposals Sought to Furnish Wild Horses and Steers for Frontier Celebration
Executive committee of the fifth annual Cheyenne frontier celebration invites bids to furnish ten wild horses and ten wild steers for delivery by August 26 1901 at Cheyenne fair grounds. Bond of 40 required. Bids close August 9 at 6 p m. Address C B Richardson secretary. Cheyenne Wyo. July 30 to August 9 Consolidated Notice for Publication. July 20 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Fair Grounds
C. B. Richardson
Wyo
Timber Land Act notice for Cheyenne claims
Notice under Timber Land Act of 1898 from Cheyenne Wyoming listing Nettie L. Jordan of Underwood filing sworn statement No. 188 for land in Section 13 19 N 70 W and witnesses James Q R Miller John J Underwood William L. Clay John L. Jordan. Hearing set September 11 1901 before the register and receiver. Also Desert Land Final Proof notice for Isaac Greentree and public desert land claim details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Eugene McSweeney
Wyo
H. WW
Daniel McAlvan
James Hoyle
John Astle
Fred. Bohnstedt
EB. Chaplin
Register
Frank F. Sinon
Little Horse Creek
John Stevens
la Grange
H. J. Gurney
South Bend
John T. Rutlege
John M. Steinbrech
William Wilbourn
James Murray
Little Morse Creek
BH. Chaplin
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington ‘Territory
Nettie L. Jordan
Underwood
Laramie
Ranjje
James QR. Miller
John J. Underwood
William L. Clay
John L. Jordan
W. B. Chaplin
Desert Land
Isaac Greentree
Henry Altman
William Schultz
John L. Ramsey
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Sun-Leader
E. A. Slack
Cheyene
Daily Leader
Theo
Voight
Kansas
Carrie Nation
M. L. Blake
Sheridan County
Cleveland
Bryan
Richards
Posey Wilson
Justice Bradley
Washington
Posey
Supreme
Wilson
MR. Harriman
Lizzie
Wyoming Oil
Will
Ferguson Street
W. EB. Chaplin
Frank H. Clark
Buffalo
N. Y
C. W. Sweet
Thos. Longhurst
the City Pharmacy
J. F. Jenkins
Wear Sixteenth Street
I. Greentree
Alex Turnbull
WM. DU Bois
Opera House
Elk
Patton, Fisher & Miller, Architects
Normandia
John Brown
Capitol Ave
Cheyenne, Wyo
Crook
Burlington Block
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
I. C. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
WM. L. Whipple
Asst
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
Q. E. Abbott
J. H. Loomis
THE
Sherman CO
Bidg St
East Sixteenth Street
Cheyenne, Wyoming
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
W. WW. Warner
Eddy Street
Wena
Confcuy
Chevenne
Cheyenne Sanitary CO
Darot Erchange
Carl
L. Kabis
Union Pacific Depot
J. W. Griffin
Table Board
Hofmann Bros
West Sixteenth Street
Andrew McAdam
West 17Th St
Wm. Myers
BON Ton
J. M. Newman
Just
C. L. Bulkley
Dyer Hotel
Eddy
Warren
Brewer & Walker
Nassau Bhs
Wm. Murphy
Rock Springs
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