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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
2
Cheyenne merchants complain of intimidation as Union Pacific ferries striking workers to Denver for purchases. City authorities urged to protect streets and restore business freedom. boarding at the railroad shop described as a temporary measure.
Denver News editor praises Wyoming Frontier Day plans in Cheyenne with Indian games cowboy contests and a $200 saddle prize. Special trains and round trip rates are noted as the celebration aims to draw visitors and honor old frontier scenes and figures including Colonel Mosby and past army supply trains.
The Tribune reports in city affairs a tense scene as Union Pacific disburses large sums to shop workers. Transportation provided to Denver to spend money raises fear and mudslinging about scabs and other hostile terms as workers continue service and remuneration.
The Record Herald notes Charles Schwab’s nervous breakdown is tied to his duties as president of the steel trust. It contrasts his strain with the steadier temperaments of Andrew Carnegie and J. P. Morgan, who manage stress by calmer recreation such as golf and yachting.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission plans to seek a winter legislative appropriation to fund an exhibit showcasing Wyoming minerals irrigation wealth and farm opportunities. Governor Richards said world notice could attract thousands of families and large investments, especially at the Louisiana Purchase Fair, with potential to double wealth and population in every county.
Henry Ward Beecher’s analogy compares simple labor to skilled invention. The piece argues originality boosts advertising impact. It notes U S beet sugar output in 1901 reached 124,869 tons while total U S sugar consumption was 2,972,316 tons.
Press notes say Europe fears action on disarmament though Gates foresees good times ahead. A Wall Street tone contrasts with tax cuts in New York and a Jewish World count of 600000 for New York Jews. The Denver cartoon satire and a Christian Science debate on cures close the note.
The Cheyenne land office received a telegraph order directing a temporary withdrawal from entry of public lands for the Sweetwater reservoir survey. The site near Devil's Gate on the Sweetwater river is described as an outstanding location for a future masonry dam with vast storage capacity and notable gorge known as Devil's Gate.
Wyoming Republicans applaud President Roosevelt for reciprocity with Cuba and pledge loyalty to party principles. They praise Governor DeForest Richards and support land allotments for the Shoshone Indians plus wild game protection. The issue section includes foreclosures and sheriff sales in Cheyenne, detailing dates, lots, and judgment amounts, with notices of sale and estate matters in Laramie County courts.
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wy on June 20 1902 announces Jane McDonalds sworn statement No 206 for purchase of Lot 3 E 1 2 W 1 4 SE 1 4 of Section 19 Township 20 N Range 68 and will offer proof Sept 10 1902 to show land is more valuable for timber or stone than for agriculture. Witnesses listed. Claimants urged to file objections by June 10. The Semler contains all the news. Fifty cents per month.
In a daring incident on a frontier road, three Indians attempt a hold-up on a stagecoach at 11 Frontiers Road. Local cowboys respond swiftly, rescuing the passengers and scattering the robbers. No injuries reported, authorities pursue suspects.
The timetable lists multiple railroad services including EAST HOUNY No 2 Overtana Limited No 4 Atlantic Express and DENVER PACIFIC 3 southbound departures and statuses with arrival and departure times. It mentions Cheyenne stock express and Colorado Southern daily mixed trains with Sunday exceptions and U P and Fort Russell routes.
SECRET 80cieTies OBEYENNE LODGE No 1 A M & A. M Meets in Masonic hall on second and fourth Tuesdays of each month Visitory examined at two JOHN ROBERTA D W GILL Secretary ACACIA LODGE NO 1 A G M Meets in Masonic hall on second and fourth Thursdays of each month P COOK WY CHAS BE WEEKS Secretar
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