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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists B. A. Slack as editor and proprietor K W De Belle as business manager and A Richardson as city editor in the masthead.
A county meeting in Steve Hart's venue invites civic talk at Vinduvet hall Friday. Depot work injects new steam water and air pipes. A Hartville infant dies. Fort Russell troops arrive tomorrow. W. F. Miller builds a substantial Twenty-fourth Street home. A boilermaker is injured by flying iron. a ball player’s wife travels to visit in-laws. Burglaries subside. locals hope neighborhood quiets. Loyd Fredendall named Wyoming cadet to West Point. Mambeau club plans Keefe hall meeting with 120 men, torches to be used. Attorney Cyrus Biard travels from Cheyenne toward Prineton to practice law.
A flood of notes records residents and visitors traveling north west east and south. Individuals include I I Bartlett R B McCormick William Giorgis John Coble and Judge Carey with others like Mrs F L McMannan Mrs R Cushing and Mrs Dickinson visiting relatives or taking trips to Omaha Denver or Ohio.
Former county commissioner and merchant Morrison visits Cheyenne with John Morrison and family guests of Senator Stone. Mrs. Morrison recalls nine years since leaving for Omaha and notes improvements. Nebraska pointers praise Omaha, corn crop, and Republican prospects while discussing presidential candidates and local sentiment.
The body of a man identified as N A Goodwin from Lawrence and born December 11 1847 was found hanging in a shed at the fair grounds at 6 o clock. A note pinned to the body blamed whiskey and women and stated no inquest would be necessary. Coroner Padgett and undertaker W A Gans assisted. burial was at county expense.
A Cheyenne correspondent named Fred Hagen writes from Pananda in the Philippine Islands detailing hardship in the rainy season, lost men in battle with hostile forces, and a vivid account of a clash near a river. He expresses support for McKinney and discusses political expectations. Amusement reports at Lake Side park conclude with a near fatal boat house incident witnessed by spectators.
Report of a Kansas Pacific hold up in which a sleeper named Lebu was involved. Berth No 6 occupant Mr Fay killed, berth 6 later occupied by no one. Bullet holes remain evident and city chatter centers on the incident amid full hotels and lodging houses. Also notes several local property transfers including 25th and Thames Irish house sale to F M Peterson and barber J H Baron buying 205 and 307 West Sixteenth Street for 3000, plus Stokes selling the Dyer house on Eddy Street and E G Stokes selling to W W Warner of Denver. Colonel Dixon listed as property owner.
Engineer Al Ronald of Laramie travels to Omaha for a grievance committee session of railroad orders and the road of dala. The last Omaha meeting had no dala delegation present due to a road trip. The committee will close its business at this session.
Seven officers and 105 men from the Seventh Artillery boarded at Cheyenne for a voyage to China. They carry seven 7 inch siege guns from Port Wayne Kansas and aim to deter Boxer resistance with their firepower.
The Dana cut on the Union Pacific is a major improvement project by Owen Brothers. About 3000 workers are on site with spending between seventy and eighty thousand dollars within a one mile radius. The 900 foot long cut reaches 72 feet in solid rock and features two sharp curves making it a demanding contract. A steam shovel operates day and night until October 1 finishing the contract and easing local traffic.
A new merry go round with an updated organ and engine arrives on the lot near the court house at Nineteenth and Ferguson streets. Operators from Casper say they did well there and will stay based on business. they caution the license here is heavy.
Last evening the city council discussed a petition from Capitol avenue residents seeking a sewer extension. Councilman Underwood introduced a bill to raise license fees for vegetable wagons and bar Colorado peddlers. The bill will lay over until the next meeting. The city levy totals seven mills with ten mills for streets and alleys and twelve and ten tenths mills for viaduct bonds. Pitt Covert was granted permission to enlarge his residence.
The Willing Workers held a delightful social in the city park last evening illuminated by headlights and lamps. Games were played and retreatments served. President Mrs. Johnston and her assistants oversaw the affair, with proceeds totaling $46.
Mr Swarts mining promoter and Denver capitalist William Metz with Field and Goody ansayers arrived in Denver after inspecting Silver Crown. Mr Goody says the camp shows a favorable opinion with surface work only and ore visible on top is among the best seen. He carried a valise of ore to Denver.
Bids are invited by Robert C Morris secretary Carnegie Library Building Committee for construction of Cheyenne library according to Patton Fisher and Miver plans. Bids due Wednesday September 12 1900 at 12 noon. Plans may be viewed in Cheyenne or at Patton Fisher and Miver Chicago office. Estimated funds available about 45000 dollars.
A friend cites a death by self harm after an unemployed man sought work via an employment agency, briefly sent to Sherman as a Cook with no work found, then drinking led to tragedy. Also mentions Henry Hoffman ferrying engineers for millroad work, a Reunion Society Army of Philippines event with Denver fare, and Hartville appointing its first town officers led by Mayor J J Hauperl.
Democrats announce a rate of 45 for August 9 between Cheyenne and Laramie with a return option tied to a ratification meeting. SWEET Agent Segal Dance reports a Cheyenne Grove Woodman Circo dance on Monday August 20. Admission to A U W hall 26 cents. Congregational young people offer ice cream and cake at the city park Thursday 6:40 p.m. price 15 cents. if weather is poor, service moves to the church.
A hungry foreign man visited Sixteenth Treat Store yesterday and, after指 pointing to his mouth, was guided by a curious clerk to Davie and Kelley’s shop. He received crackers and ate frantically, then kissed the helper’s hand in gratitude. The man, evidently famished, was persuaded to stop eating to avoid harm.
Mr JL R Gilletts receives congratulations from friends as he travels to Toland Alaska to assume duties as United States coronalop and enter the new role with support from a wide circle of well wishers.
A man named George De Tila slipped between two oars while waters oars and broke his hip. Priwley was injured at the work and hurt quite badly.
Sixteen engines were turned out last month and work continues to accumulate requiring longer hours. Engine 1728 from the wreck out west was turned out today. Two more of the large 1600 engines with corrugated Vanderbilt fire boxes will arrive tomorrow. Life in railroad circles is unprecedented for this time of year as business becomes impossible to handle.
The finance committee reported a fairly successful effort yesterday with some members not contributing as much as last year. Rates this year are better than ever and benefits from the imitation of Strangers will be created. The committee will go out again tomorrow.
Forty five medical corps members from Jefferson Barracks arrived at the depot this morning led by Broward Holmee. The group, described as a boisterous, lively bunch, prepared to board a train bound for China amid lively platform chatter and rough humor.
Albert Shocks and Mina Mo Hiler united in marriage yesterday in Cheyenne. The couple, both born in Cheyenne, reside in the city and will begin married life in their hometown.
Thirty years’ experience backs the repair service at Cull in Percy Selth's furniture store. The notice notes how the workshop handles damaged locking glasses and promises reliable results.
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