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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader lists R A Slack as editor and proprietor K W De Belle as business and Richardson as city editor.
D Miller at 1709 Ferguson St notes watch adjustments amid a comment on visiting teachers. A burglar hit Temple of Economy in Laramie with little loot. Denver by league penant set to face Indians this Sunday and Monday. A pistol-wielding man in Tie Siding sparked alarm. jailed in Laramie. John A Walcher wed Annie Fair in a ceremony by Rev. Benjamin Young. A wreck near Branston at 2:30 a.m. damaged a freight train trio but left no injuries.
Local notices list numerous travelers and residents including T B Hicks Joe Cahill Dr Barkwell Behor Ott Governor Richards and party Arthur Sparhawk Miss Helen Parker and more. Mentions include travel to Sheridan Sioux City Los Angeles Sutton Neb Cheyenne and Fort Collins with appointments and schedules.
Miss Gladys Burnett of Sheridan Wyoming was badly bitten while bicycling near the Inn last Thursday. The dog rushed from a bystander killed the animal, James McCoy.
The undersigned expresses sincere thanks to the Cheyenne Fire Department and to kind friends and neighbors who helped during the fire yesterday. J. &. COPFMAN, Subscribers for The Leader.
The second day’s program at the Institute opened with 0 o’clock attendance and prayers by Dr. Rafter. Prof. Roberts urged teaching United States history to form character and good citizens, recommending biography, historical novels, and storytelling to engage pupils. Mr. Churchill repeated discussions on wise educators, stressing proper conduct, clear educational theory, and avoiding futile ambitions. Miss Cleland spoke on primary arithmetic and the Speer method, while Churchill outlined teacher challenges, pay, and appreciation, ending with a Riley quote as round-table meetings began.
At 2 o clock a large audience gathered with all well. Prof. Roberts delivered an 8 p.m. lecture and the correspondent notes it was late to report. Hake, despite delays, was credited for his tireless efforts and the strong appreciation shown.
The lecture praised Abraham Lincoln as the ideal president and statesman. Bishop Fowler spoke over two hours praising Lincoln’s humble beginnings, overcoming obstacles, and Christian character, winning broad audience approval.
The audience applauded Bishop Fowler as he praised plain men over flashy ones. He said he respected even a yellow dog more than a "pretty man," a remark that drew further applause from some ladies.
State Examiner Henderaan reports 13 national 9 state and 9 private banks in Wyoming with deposits totaling 5,572,540.53 as of June 20 1960, up from 1894 figures by 2,844,465.13. With population estimated at 6,000 per state, deposits equal 65.50 per capita and are expected near 7,000,000 by December. Wyoming, once last in bank deposits, now outranks Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Idaho Nevada and Indian Territory.
A chaotic district scene shows two men with no vocations clashing in a public meeting. Joe Straub, a German boy, confronts them in the back room, boasting tools and an axe while the butcher and plumber threaten violence. The encounter ends with the fighters leaving arm in arm after a tense exchange.
Wil Willaeck transfers to the blacksmith shop from the machine shop in nh WH Elem to be moved from lin section out west Life right hand badly mashed. Shop and train crews expect a quiet Labor Day. Engineers listed include Thorne, J Bill, Nash, Evans, Goff, Rolling, Cheney, Hockerman. Firemen named Kinng, Lane, Sandusky, Gear, Broderiex. Two compound engines, eight total, moved today. two more expected tonight.
A new track to serve wrecking operations is being laid near the round house. When a wreck occurs the crew will couple an engine to the wrecking equipment and move promptly.
Two marriage licenses were issued today by the county clerk. William Q Sodgthammer of Wall Street Boulder County Colorado and Miss Janey of Boulder Cole. and Mr Joan A W and Mrs Anne both of .
A clipped OCR fragment advertises a center named Sek Shin promoting tech aptitude. The piece hints at programs or events but provides few specifics beyond the focus on technology and training offerings.
Seventeen ranchers contest water claims on the Laramie River against Pioneer Canal and Wyoming Development Company. Attorneys Arnold Burke and Fowler represent the contestants before the board, arguing rights dates and land ownership challenge the developers’ claim to nearly all river water.
Prof Morgan expresses satisfaction as the physical culture class opens with a good turnout. Pupils show interest under his training, backed by endorsement from prominent men nationwide.
The Fidelity Savings Association of Colorado offers 4 to 6 percent on deposit accounts. For full details on participating stocks contact William Maddox Special Adjuster Inter Ocean hotel A. M. Sullivan Special Agent W. I. Whipple local treasurer Slick Growers National bank.
Information from Camp Royal Thousand Talauds reports the death of Rev Dr Pullman of Baltimore brother of George M Pullman palace car maker and Rev James M Pullman of Chicago. He suffered paralysis last week and died Sunday morning. He was 74 with a son George H Pullman and daughter Mrs Charles B Smith surviving.
Fragmentary text hints at an industry group lobbying for a fair wage policy. The fragment mentions manufacturers and an ent eanat for the fainees imani tio eam, suggesting an error in transcription of a meeting or campaign name. Further readable context is unavailable.
Governor Richards and party enjoyed a two week trip visiting Yellowstone Park Galt Lake City and Butte Montana. They witnessed geysers including the Hee Hilve and the Big Giant as the party toured copper smelters and other sights in Butte with evident delight.
T J Ringeal of this city has inherited five thousand dollars from his aunt Mrs Annie Dolan of Morrison Tennessee. The aunt died last Sunday and her will opening revealed Ringeal as a favored heir. Ringeal moved to Cheyenne a year ago from Denver and runs a labor agency on Sixteenth Street. He traveled to Sherman with his crew after receiving the telegram.
Labor organizations prepare to observe the day with speeches and a committee meeting this evening. The trainmen’s committee is invited to the main committee’s meeting tomorrow. Speakers include Congressman Mondell, John Charles Thompson, Dan Hastings, T. L. Wilton, Benjamin Young, and H. W. Moore.
A disastrous fire last week in Dayton destroyed the Elk Horn livery stables and Diamond saloon. All stable contents were saved. few liquors were moved from the saloon. Owner Henry Baker owned the stables and Charles Scotton the saloon. Loss not yet estimated and not insured. Origin of the fire unknown.
Authorities warn of incendiary activity linked to several arson events, including a major blaze yesterday. Officials say youths are suspected and vow to arrest a perpetrator to stop the mlachief.
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