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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
4
The Union Pacific water purification plant in the railroad yards begins operation, supplying engines with clarified water. A system of 35 similar plants along the line uses soda ash and lime to soften alkaline western water, with daily tank cleaning and automatic overflow to the supply tank.
Special to Daily Leader Rawlins Wyoming August 1 George Murphy telegraph operator died yesterday afternoon in the city jail following a six week drunken spree and a suicide attempt Wednesday. Receipts show he sent money to Minneapolis and he likely has a sister or mother there through the Commercial Operators Union card found in his pocket.
Arrangements are under way for a state golf tournament in this city two weeks hence with men and women champions to be decided. Prof. Gilkinson of Laramie holds the state title and the silver cup from the Cheyenne club. Cheyenne experts seek to dethrone him while Margaret Bailey defends the rival silver cup for the champion player of the state against Laramie rivals.
The women of the W. A. C. hosted an ice cream social and dance at the A. D. I. W. hall last evening. A large crowd attended and enjoyed a delightful time together.
A long awaited baseball game and concert set for tomorrow at Boulevard Park. The Fort Rus sell and Manewal team meet with Second Infantry crack players in the lineup captained by Capt. orkizer. The Second Infantry band performs a 2:30 PM concert interlaced with the game beginning 2:00 PM. Tickets are selling well and a large crowd is expected.
Jackson and a crew began erecting a half mile cable between Granite Canon and Otto on the Laramie Cheyenne line. The nineteen wire cable will replace many single wires to reduce breaks from blasting and other causes near the track. Wires will be connected at both ends after poles carry fewer lines.
Tom Chase, a ranch hand at BR Ontit, left Glenrock last Sunday with a valuable horse saddle and two old shooters. Constable Phenix pursued to Manville where the thief was captured but later regained liberty and remains at large. George Lorimier was convicted in Casper for shooting at Fred Roedde and fined 328 with thirty days in jail. Frank Douglas jailed fifteen months for holding up an old man in Casper. Troop A will hold a rifle shoot on the city range tomorrow afternoon with refreshments and full attendance expected.
James D. Stannard and United States geologic surveyors completed a river survey from Guernsey to Goshen Hole on the Platte south side and returned to Guernsey. They plan further testing to decide whether north side crossings or south side hills offer cheaper passage, countering newspaper talk about Devil's Gate.
Gen Frank Baldwin commander of the Department of the Colorado arrives with aide Lieut Drum to Fort Russell to oversee the end of the department rifle shoot for Infantry. He will review the troops and present medals to the Best Marksmen as results determine the winners in the rifle contest.
A suit for 100000 damages is planned against Ed Murphy and J B Okle and others who formed the attacking party in the Casper murder and shooting case. Van Ferrie seeks 50000 for a lost arm and Mrs Kassabn 50000 for the death of her son. Murphy reportedly claimed no money or credit during the trial.
Mayor M P Keefe and Judge J M Carey plus Davis Carey of Philadelphia toured the new reservoir and dam early this morning. The report notes the event as part of the city's water works progress with dignitaries touring the facilities.
After September 1 the Omaba Daily News price rises to 1.60 collected at the pid price 1 per year during August. Legal blanks of all kinds available at The Leader office.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions money channels and a broad world view. No clear persons or organizations identified to anchor a full news card.
Last night’s firing announced sergeants Richard Lunsford Ira Morrigan F. J. Putnam and corporals C O Baxter W G Higginbottom with scores cited. If kept, they win prizes and form a department team to represent at the national shoot this fall with gold silver and bronze medals awarded to top six.
Mrs Charles McAllister widow of a well known Eighth infantry band member asks Colorado authorities for clemency to discharge her daughter Valentine from the Golden Colorado reform school. The mother’s family hardships followed the father’s death in Cuba during the Spanish American War and other items note a bowling alley venture and frontier rental appeals.
County clerk’s office reports property valuation in eight counties with Laramie leading gains at 229 219 90 and Wheatland land values rising sharply due to real estate expansion Wheatland flats also boost overall growth while cattle and sheep show mixed results and total state valuation may fall about 1 000 000 nine counties report losses and stock corporations count 120 shares only.
The first corpse recovered from entry No 17 is that of Mat Jarvela a Finn with a wife and two children. Rescue crews expect it may be about a week before additional bodies are found. Fresh berries noted at Manewal's restaurant.
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