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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
2
The Boomerang criticizes Wyoming Democrats for abandoning past issues while Republicans cite President McKinley and Senator Hanna to argue for clear, proven policies. The piece credits the GOP with steady laws, growth, and sound administration, contrasting with Democratic vagueness ahead of elections.
The U S Department of Agriculture through Prof Mead advances irrigation law work to aid western land reclamation. Congress boosted funding to 65000 with three aims riparian rights drainage and use of power for irrigation. Reports from California and Utah underpin proposed uniform western irrigation laws.
The States’ intestintive and the United States Bureau of the Census provide wool production data. In 1807 the last year of the Democratic Wilson tariff act, state wool output reached 269,105,201 pounds, with imports into the United States noted in the report.
Wyoming wool buyers see higher prices in the current year as imports fall and domestic consumption shifts. Figures show foreign wool imports dropped from 350 million pounds in 1897 to about 109.6 million in 1901, with US consumption down to 24 percent.
The controller notes inflation risks despite overall bank strength. Loans have risen by 265 million since July and 49 million since April, driven partly by solid value growth but signaling possible overextension. He warns against excessive inflation while noting current prosperity and a resilient iron and steel sector.
Review highlights several fast runs across England including Darlington to York 44 14 miles in 43 minutes and Appleby to Carlisle 30 34 miles in 30 minutes. West coast express Wigan to Willenden covers 188 12 miles in 4 hours 41 minutes, averaging 61.1 mph. Great Western non stop Birmingham to Pacinos 1291 4 miles in 2h 20m. England trails the world in regular service. Sud Express Paris to Bayonne remains the fastest long-distance train at 64.18 mph with 4 stops.
Reports from Wisconsin and Maine relay Representative Landis of Indiana and Champ Clark of Missouri in a Northwest tour debate over tariffs and trusts. Clark backs free trade while Landis argues Republican tariff laws spurred prosperity amid Democratic downturns. Senator Spooner discusses Cuban reciprocity and Roosevelt’s possible nomination, plus Philippines peace implications. Calderhead joins Kansas senatorial race. delegates remain split among Long Curtis and Stanley with Burton faction influence.
The Cheyenne column lists church services across denominations led by pastors including Rev. A J Walker Rev L J Johnson Rev H H McQuillkin and Rev M L Tate with times from 8 a m to 8 p m. Also notes a land notice for John Niglaen and details on a final proof hearing set for September 3 1902 at Cheyenne Wyoming with witnesses named Soren Yonsen and others.
The Minnesota club of St Paul forbids serving intoxicating drinks to women except at meals due to recent incidents of drunken women removed from the club. The club, though fashionable, faces public reproach as a town seen as improving, with a tone contrasting to New York’s expectations.
The Nile dam at Assuan nears readying the reservoir by year end. It covers 2,500 square miles of desert with fertile soil valued at 400,100,000 dollars once cultivated. The project cost 25 million dollars, funded by the Egyptian government over 30 years. Contractor is Sir John Aird. 250 workers have labored for two and a half years. The dam spans 1.25 miles with a camel road atop and 180 sluices. locks extend along the western edge to manage river traffic. it will control Nile sediment and floodwaters.
Wyoming Republicans declare allegiance to protection for labor and industry and praise Congress delegation led by Mendell. They outline prudent state finances, debt liquidation within ten years, reduced government costs, and support for Indians lands allotments and wild game protection. A public lands revenue increase is noted along with praise for Governor Richards.
The Passenger Department of the GC and Railway issues a comprehensive up to date map detailing the View of the Colorado and Southern lines and connections from Galveston Texas to Ogden Utah. Available by sending a small fee to the issuing office.
Special rates granted for the Frontier celebration in Ohio city on August 27 and 28. A $3 round trip from Denver with tickets on sale August 1, 27, and 8, valid for return through August 29. A $2 one day rate for August 21. Similar low rates from nearby points. Colorado and Southern arranged a special train from Boulder.
OCR snippet outlines multiple train numbers and services across Colorado and Cheyenne. Mentions Atlantic Express Masters Express stock express daily accommodation and mixed trains with scheduled departures and arrivals. Includes Western routes Colorado and Southern, Colorado Trail lines and connections at Denver, Cheyenne, and Fort Russell.
Secret societies notice lists meeting times for Acacia Lodge with monthly sessions on the second and fourth Thursdays. Includes names Cook, W. Y., Chas. Werks, and secretary details.
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