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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader reports a grave issue facing the city. Details include notes on local concerns, with emphasis on community impact and ongoing reporting by city editor George Evans. The piece reflects early 20th century newspaper tone and concerns.
Dr William H Mitchell warns the city of typhoid risk from Crow Creek water and contaminated dairy practices. He urges radical changes, including piping mountain water and establishing proper reservoirs, citing filtration flaws and proximity of lower beds to the city.
The state election social canvass is postponed to Monday. The district court convenes Tuesday with criminal and civil cases. Prisoners at Laramie penance hold Thanksgiving services. Wm Knight injured in Saratoga fall. Prof Quigley’s hop tonight in Keefe hall. Hofmann Brothers take over Sixteenth Street premises. Rambler mine sale denial. Sawyer elected football captain. S Conant Parkas to lecture on finance. Governor Richards reports health but cannot assume duties. Brownies play ends. Two Merry Tramps upcoming. Mike Miller injured at county hospital. Cess pool at Soldiers Home needs attention. Albany county may fight to keep convicts in Laramie. New pen in Rawlins to open by January. Wegenerates on alert amid local tensions.
A Cheyenne restaurant named The Sliver Moon presents a line of dishes described as a well crafted menu. Diners report a cozy atmosphere and attentive service in a small-town setting.
Cheyenne hosts outline for a new Colorado Wyoming league to include Cheyenne Laramie Longmont Greeley Fort Collins Boulder and other towns with plans to invite two or three Denver teams The goal is weekly high standard games at Athletic Park and strong local support with contracts already in place for Utah Idaho league players in Cheyenne and Laramie for 1901
The forecast for Cheyenne calls for fair and slightly cooler conditions tonight and Sunday. A low pressure system that was centered over British Columbia yesterday morning has moved east to North Dakota, bringing warmer air to the Rocky Mountain districts. High pressure remains west of the Rockies with rain reported along the north Pacific coast and Gulf coast regions, while no cold weather is noted. 24 hour data show a max 59, min 28, precipitation 0, Palmer, Section Director.
The eight mile spur from Diamondville to the coal mines southwest of town is finished and ready for use. It marks the first of many upgrades by the Short Line, with total improvements to reach about 350000 dollars upon completion.
The Terpsichore club held its regular bi monthly dance last evening at Turner Hall. A sixteen number program was enjoyed. Light refreshments were served.
An old newspaper ad urges readers to buy cheap goods at Ferguson Street location. It touts personal wealth backing and mentions five national banks. Brand names include J. W. Bruner and Warren Mercantile Co with a focus on hardware and varied merchandise.
Cheyenne residents learn the shops will operate six days a week with Sundays closed only. The November expense spike prompted a one day shutdown, but traffic last month forced the temporary cut to balance costs.
Em sche Duke Dunlap orders winter shutdown of Union Pacific improvements as weather nears. Some work continues on unfinished contracts while grading, ballasting, and track laying pause. Assistant Superintendent Keyes departs North Platte for Omaha, to be replaced by Ware. UP shops in Omaha remain busy, six days weekly, with expanded force from Cheyenne cut. Burlington enforces liquor ban, workers debating year end swear-off. Conductor Speice arrested at Norfolk for blocking a street. Machinists J R Rodgers and J R Moody resign and depart for Grainger Wyoming.
John Apperson is home from the forth James Glove is home from a western trip M P Keefe left for Omaha on business J DeForest Richards returned to Douglas Deputy Marshal La Fors went north Mail Clerk Fred Miller is able to be about after fever Walter Kelly is home from Fort Collins Walter Stoll has a slight attack of walking typhoid fever Mrs P J O Hearne visiting here from the east is quite ill with touallitis Miss Mabel Reid was taken seriously ill and confined to her home R W Bradley has been under the weather for a week and the son of State Engineer Fred Bond who has been sick with fever for six weeks is convalescent.
Deputy Sheriff Peter Hoyer arrived from the north last evening to take a dangerous man into county jail pending investigation. The attempt to murder Geo Newman, proprietor of Joe Wilde's saloon, was thwarted by spectators as the assailant’s weapon a knife.
Cheyenne and Wheatland interests form Cooney Hill Gold and Copper Mining and Milling with 500 000 capital led by Conductor Frank Hoyt John Brown George F Berry and Frank P Cole. Western Land and Cattle to operate in Wyoming Nebraska with 100 000 capital led by S Harris Earl Cometock and B L Scovel. Bitter Creek Sheep Co with 25 000 capital led by Arthur M F A Gilder sleeve and D A Reavill.
Judge Martin unites Dan F Jathew of Massachusetts and Mrs Norah Greenfelt of Michigan in marriage. FB Byrne adjutant of the Second Wyoming infantry returns to Hampton New York from his old home due to his mother’s illness, who died shortly after.
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