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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader issue dated Friday August 23 1901 notes its telephone line and staff with A Slack as editor and proprietor K W de Belle as business manager and George H Evans as city editor.
The report lists 1838 prisoners at Laramie state penitentiary and notes moves to Rawlins around October 1. It mentions a grand ovation for returning Indians to Cheyenne, plans for a Cody bank opening September 1, and a new Mining Age paper in Laramie. It records a man adjudged insane sent to the asylum, a party for local children, a blind letter reader attracting attention, and editorial changes at the Tribune. Also notes train consolidations at Cheyenne and a Press Association outcome, plus Harry Langheldt’s injury at a Laramie laundry.
A statewide Labor Day proclamation from the Wyoming Executive Department directs employers to close shops on Monday September 2 1901. The notice is dated August 21 1901 and signed by Governor and Secretary of State J H Chatterson.
Indians beat Kearney 8 to 6 in eleven innings at home. Sleepy Simmons pitched five innings before spraining an arm and being relieved by Glaze. After a 3 3 tie, Cheyenne scored two in the eleventh to seal the win. The Wasnimeron Market advertises veal pork beef mutton lamb poultry and vegetables as the city’s cheapest market.
The Wyoming Press Association and wives depart for Denver and Manitou on a multi day excursion. A stereopican show at Prof Mead's office wowed attendees followed by a large social dance with a twelve piece Nagel orchestra and a W R C served supper.
A fifteen year old named Frank Smith lost most of his left hand at 10 o clock this morning while oiling a large planer at Weybrecht planing mill. He was taken to the county hospital after Dr Johnston treated his wounds. The report notes the first two fingers were entirely severed and the third finger badly torn.
A state convention is planned for late November to discuss development of Wyoming resources, population growth, and rail livestock balance. The call forms a five member committee from the press with Governor Richards plus an unnamed member, and ex officio Wyoming Press Association members. The aim is practical use of mineral deposits, livestock improvements, and press collaboration to improve state prospects. Subplots include two city residents jailed for stealing cigars, and William Sturgis returning from a business trip east.
C. Bacon manager of the Belle Voir ranch west of the city sustained serious injuries after a horse kicked him in the face at the stock yards Wednesday afternoon. He was knocked down and partially unconscious. a physician was summoned. His nose was broken and his face torn and crushed. He will be laid up for some time.
Judge J A Martin and C B Richardson return from Denver with contracts for frontier vaudeville acts. Davies sisters join stars Harry Taylor La Reno family and Mlle Adelle as the program opens each evening. Bleachers progress toward completion and Mary Hopkins travels to Fort Laramie as her mother Mrs O'Brien is gravely ill.
William Jennings Bryan will address Saratoga citizens in a large hall tonight. The speech will cover political subjects. NAPERSTHK'S full orchestra will provide music for the French ball on August 28 and 29.
The Cheyenne Federation of Labor rally at Turner hall urged clerks and merchants to back 6 pm closing. Cards naming union stores will be distributed to unions to patronize only those on the list, with nonparticipating merchants omitted. Machinists also endorsed the plan, pledging to avoid nonunion shops.
Earnest Cashell broke out of the county jail at Buffalo by sawing through his cell bars. He was confined for larceny. Frontier celebration permits required for wagons and carriages to reach the grand stand with fees for two days set by the secretary C B Richardson. A wedding on a train near Caryhurst united a couple who had obtained a license while Rev Craig performed the ceremony on board the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line.
In the Jelm district west of Laramie Dr C C Clark of Salt Lake owner presents ore samples in Cheyenne to incorporate Gold Hill Mining Co with 100000 capital Free gold up to 150 per ton found near an old shaft The mine opened within feet of a rich vein and the abandoned mine had been sunk close to it. Notich Federal Labor Union No 154 meets Woodman hall at 8 oclock tonight Secretary Edward Kimberly reports. Wife of D L Cook dies suddenly in Denver of consumption.
Special to the Leader from Laramie Wyoming August 22 189? Lawrence Hereford freed by Governor Richards after serving eighteen years for manslaughter returns to Sweetwater County to care for his aged father. He was praised for conduct, and a notable incident saw him thwart a kitchen escape while on guard duty.
Maj. R. H. Wilson of the Colorado recruiting office reports the city will again host a large army recruiting station within days. A sergeant will arrive to run the office in a business block, continuing Cheyenne’s strong past results with hundreds recruited previously.
James M. Caldwell was convicted of raping a 14 year old near Baggs after being arrested last week and narrowly spared lynching. He was sentenced to ten years in the state penitentiary. The article also notes a deserter from the fort and other local notices including a restaurant sale and a cake walk prize at Turner hall.
Westley Bloom, jailed in Big Horn county in 1900 for harboring stolen property, was pardoned by Governor Richards and released this morning. He will leave tomorrow with his wife and child for their Stinking Water ranch. The case hinged on failing to notify authorities about suspected theft. Mrs. Bloom will return home with him.
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