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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1902
Page
2
A visiting observer praises the town as attractive and healthy yet questions why few industries exist. He notes residents’ contentment may hinder ambitious growth and hints newspapers focus on social items rather than business. The piece weaves satire with tariff notes and local media references.
The Globe-Democrat condemns tipping as extortion in Europe and the United States. It cites ambassadors, couriers, hotel staff, and a $120 bill paid by the duke of Sesto for a brief Paris visit, Loubet’s ban on tips, and J Pierpont Morgan resisting tips during travel.
Congressman Mondell sends a note praising Douglas for its motto do not knock the knocker and for doing the right thing. He jokes about the knocker and Wyoming, wishing Douglas and other towns prosperity and happiness through the motto.
The Wyoming Republicans in convention endorse President Roosevelt and his policies including reciprocity with Cuba, Chinese exclusion, irrigation progress, and a planned isthmian canal. They praise Governor DeForest Richards, call for anti-monopoly measures, and note improved state revenues and debts liquidation plans. Also included are railroad excursion rates and a court order notice for the estate of John C. Baird with sale authorization hearings set for September 1, 1902.
A humorous local note describes Douglas Frost and Pete Shroeder debating a thermometer at Steffen's while a burglar tries a trapped bureau amid damp weather. The tale weaves weather, romance, and light crime as a beech tree bears carved initials and a summer romance faces the test of time.
Frontiers show program lists events including running half mile free for all Indian pony test stage coach hold up by Indians and rescue by cowboys for champion lady rider of the world and second half of roping contest road agents noted in entries.
Special rates announced for the Frontier celebration in the city on August 27 and 28. A $4 Denver to city round trip fare with tickets on sale August 26 27 and the morning of the 28th good for return through August 20. A $2 one day rate for August 28. Colorado and Southern arranged a special train from Boulder Loveland Longmont and Fort Collins. A morning departure on the 26th has been sent to Denver for exhibition.
Readers are advised to use The Daily Leader advertising column for house sales or rentals. The column emphasizes clear listings, contact details, and pricing to attract potential buyers or tenants. Ensure accurate descriptions and prompt responses.
A partial timetable lists train numbers and routes such as No. 101 Pant Mail No. 102 Fast Mail No. 164 Accom Chereness and Overton Limited. It includes east and west bound departures, arrival times around 10 PM to early morning, and notes on service days and exceptions amid Colorado and Denver Pacific Railway lines. entities include No. 6 Mired No. 68 Mixed and Cheyenne connections.
Acacia Lodge No 1 lists meeting nights and secretary details. It states meetings held in Masonic Hall on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month and provides names for officers and contact points.
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