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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader highlights Frontier Day in Cheyenne Wyoming with praise for cowboy feats Indian races and stage robberies as a glad reunion of pioneers. It notes pleasant weather assurances for Wednesday and Thursday and comments on a unique souvenir printed for the Union Pacific excursion.
Residents report a rising demand for homes as T Dyer converts a residence into two cottages and plans a double house on West Sixteenth Street while three seven room houses are planned on Capitol Avenue. Frontier Day brings lodging shortages and crowds. hotels clear rooms and Union Pacific advertises lower rates. Cheyenne officials welcome visitors and pledge hospitality during the festival.
A report notes that a rule adjustment is being considered and may extend work lines by another hour if all parties agree. The piece emphasizes negotiations and tentative scheduling.
An Open letter from Cheyenne dated August 27 1901 rebuts a Tribune article misrepresenting Natrona County oil plans. It argues oil claims are public land not private spoils and asserts oil growth will boost commerce, rail, and jobs, countering claims of desertion and loss.
The document traces Canada's growth from 1867 to 1901, noting population rise from 3,371,694 to an estimated 6,000,000, area expansion to 3,470,392 square miles, and railway mileage increasing from 2,380 to 17,264 miles. It also cites export values rising from 57,567,000 to 168,796,000 with territorial additions including Manitoba, the Northwest, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island.
Mrs. Snyder the oldest woman convict at the state penitentiary in Laramie will be discharged August 29 after an eight year term for manslaughter. Her husband, also sentenced for the same crime, has two more years to serve. The Snyders killed a party member during a road incident in 1893. Officials consider adding a second prison as the Rawlins facility nears capacity.
A big crowd is expected at Boulevard Park as the Indians host the Neefs this afternoon in a cross bat contest. The Neefs hold an edge over the Indians, with Redskins chasing revenge. Two more games between the teams are scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday morning.
Notice from the United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming dated August 20 1901 announces Mary J Edwards of Iron Mountain Wyoming has filed for desert land proof No 3889 in sector 15 T18N R70W before the U S land office on September 26 1901 with witnesses Hiram G Davidson George W Mathews William Edwards and Charles H Edwards. Consolidated notice lists Frank F Sinon Little Horse Creek Wyoming timber culture entry No 2658 and other final proof filings before August 27 1901 with witnesses John Stevens H J Gurney John T Rutlege and John M Steinbrech. Also lists W B E Chaplin register July 22 1901 and notices about special eastbound excursions by Union Pacific from June 20 to September 12 offering round trip tickets at reduced rates to eastern points including Chicago St Louis and Minneapolis.
A public notice offers a liberal reward for information about missing horses with brands including On either stifle 80 On left stifle On left shoulder Reagan Bros Ayalo Colo. The ad requests tips to recover the animals and identify the branding details.
A Wyoming governor and Laramie County board of commissioners post rewards totaling 1100 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who killed William Nickell near Iron Mountain around July 18, 1901. Notices also announce final proof hearings for Eugene McSweeney and land patent actions by Union Pacific and land office postings.
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