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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists key staff including editor and proprietor B A Slack, business manager K W De Belle, and city editor A Richardson, denoting the newspaper’s leadership lineup.
Short items from Cheyenne describe a Tin Horns party in L. O.0. F. hall, a Wantsi-Girl for housework, a co operative grocery plan, and mixed local happenings. Incidents include a brakeman injuring his left hand, a bishop and sermon at the Methodist church, incendiary scares near Owens barn, and trains delayed by yardman issues. Notable mentions include Anthony Dyer’s buggy accident and a planned monument to George Ferris with a $5 000 goal.
C FP Hunter, once a regular in Cheyenne papers, claims reform after signing a pledge before Judge Martin. He and wife ran a boarding house at Tie Siding, made money, then sold out and Hunter reportedly squandered funds in a drinking spree, choking his wife before jail. Washington Star quotes a senator on honest voters.
A fire on Runwell Street between Eleven and Twelfth destroyed Henry Brandon's home and sheds and damaged Jake Kauffman's barn and Mrs. Rogers' shed. Firemen fought amid wind and low water pressure. five lines of hose saved two of three houses in the block. Total damage around 4500 dollars partly insured.
The thirteenth annual Laramie County Teachers Institute gathers Cheyenne teachers and visitors with programs led by Elizabeth Hawen F D Churchill and Professor Roberts. Bishop Fowler speaks and a Round Table discussion follows as the session resumes with tomorrow’s timetable of arithmetic geography and primary methods.
Fragmented notice lists Warren Mercantile and Thomas Longhurst funeral director with address at 314 West 10th Street. Also advertises sale of horse gear, harness, robes, whip, plus a family cow with contact details for purchase.
The annual session of Wyoming Methodism closes with Bishop Fowler praised for leadership and several pastors and appointments announced. Resolutions honor the faithful, debt-free church, Fraternity among denominations noted, and Superintendent Tarbill praised for devotion as numerous postings are filled or to be supplied.
Fidelity Savings Association the largest savings institution in Colorado reports a six months ending June 30 1000 showing gains over five rivals Columbia Industrial Midland Colorado I & L and others The official statement notes Fidelity exceeded combined cash transactions of its competitors and claims it practically dominates the market with a 4 to 1 per cent on deposit accounts and 100 to 10000 investments Special attention to general market practice and financial security remains emphasized.
A five year acquaintance with the Pasla exercise yields cautious support for its aims. The writer questions proper introduction and emphasizes disciplined practice to gain health vigour and moral improvement.
The Union Pacific faces record traffic with 660 Cheyenne shop workers and more hires planned as caboose shortages rise. An in-yard assault near Chenville ends with a laborer jailed after a stabbing. A freight wreck at Tipton station injures no one as push engines derail a caboose in Rawlins yard.
A brief letter to the Leader laments rude service in a Sixteenth Street confectionary. Two well dressed visitors from another city asked for ice cream soda water. The clerk refused to mix drinks and used an oath, prompting the pair to leave and spend money elsewhere. One visitor later apologized for his friend’s treatment.
The court sentenced John Edward Kaufmann to three years hard labor for forging five checks. George Cartid received ten years for robbing and beating John Bresnahen near Turner Hall, an assault described as brutal and intended to prey on the community. Judge Scott denounced Cartid as dangerous and misled into the area under false pretenses.
The Milmis Site company paid 218000 to 6000 workers for two weeks in 1896 1900. Wages up about 25 percent from four years earlier with $1.20 to $1.50 daily for common labor. work steadier and plant running daily. Two new blast furnaces under construction, hires to grow, no shutdown expected.
The Manufacturers appoint Benjamin Franklin as resident agent following a recommendation from Bob Ingnila. Franklin will represent theBem Franklin brand in the designated jurisdiction.
An explosion near Richardeon, a 60 year old man, was killed instantly. O Leary suffered severe injuries endangering his life. John Menaae, stationed on the post, was struck by a rock and badly hurt. A coroner’s inquest concluded the incident an unavoidable accident.
A rider collided with a heavy wagon on Seventeenth Street. The cyclist suffered a deep cut to the right hand but escaped serious injury.
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