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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
4
Dilatory tactics push Horn case toward later part of the month. Attorneys say no supreme court appeal will be filed soon and the execution date may be postponed six to eight months to prolong life and influence public sentiment.
State Librarian Coutant leads a three person crew to catalog and classify all books in the big state library. The process will take at least three weeks and will enable instant lookup of every title via a complete, organized catalogue. Everett Bruce, 15, is under arrest in Laramie on charges of obtaining goods and money under false pretenses and may be sent to reform school. Oil machinery for Salt Wells sits ready after passing through town as Belgo American Oil Trust prepares setup.
Co. A. Paul of Guernsey suffers several broken ribs when a wagon toppled backward causing a sudden start. Louis Hanson arrested and sentenced to fifty days at Evans ton for striking Jim Lee a Chinese man. This is Hanson's third arrest for similar assaults.
Store advertises an overcoat at Daiber's promising warmth and style for the wearer. The message emphasizes fashion appeal alongside practical comfort offered at the retailer.
Cheyenne mayor elect M P Keefe is in Washington to press a $290000 Fort Russell artillery quarters project. The War Department paused the contract pending water supply arrangements from the city. Senator Warren and President-elect discussions touch Wyoming fort improvements. Council tonight to decide on water agreement, with ice rights on Lake Absaracca also under consideration.
Hackensack authorities move to cite Pat Dwyer alias Rohne Dwyer after he testified under oath in a Hackensack district court perjury case that led to a railroad being ordered to pay 35000. Dwyer is jailed awaiting requisition papers. he may resist extradition. Other notes include US citizenAlex McKay joining the naturalization list, Typhoid recovery for James Libby, and a horse accident near the Hofmann brewery with Mayor Murray planning action.
Fragmentary ad copy highlights neckwear variety and a dubious seller reference to W. F. Daiber & Bad. The readable text suggests a promotional line with limited details and no clear market or location.
Twenty five thousand acres at the abandoned Fort Laramie reservation were opened for settlement with many filings at Cheyenne Wheatland and Laramie. Applicants seek 160 acre grazing tracts under the 1902 act while others file for homesteads. The land offers agricultural, timber and grazing value and excitement at the land office continues. The interior department ruling favored Union Pacific in a land dispute in Uinta County.
Spectators pack the Casper courthouse as the Murphy murder trial unfolds. Witnesses recount Murphy remarks about killing Kasnahn and his herder Ferris, while prosecutors face a difficult case amid conflicting testimonies. The defense heads to trial Monday with a verdict anticipated soon.
The treasury secretary sent to Congress estimates for Wyoming including 25000 for Evanston public building 26000 for Laramie public building 36000 for Shoshone Indian Reservation 1000 general Indian service expenses and 40026 for Shoshone Indian school pupil support. Also notes Spring Valley Oil contract for a well and a new refinery for Uinta County product. Attorney Hugo Donzelman travels to Yuma Arizona about ten days for professional business. Marriage licenses issued to Fay Bosworth and Mamie Kiser and to Dan Shea and Birdie Cavanaugh. couples wed that afternoon. Funeral to Charles Stabler to be held Thursday at 10 from his house. Alex Nimmo travels to Chicago for the fat stock show. described as one of the west’s biggest stock shows.
A severe early storm strikes at nine with a high northern wind and rapid temperature drop. Farmers and ranchers had prepared for bad weather but fear the impact on flocks and herds as pastures were poor after a dry fall, though many sheep and cattle had been shipped to market to compensate.
Chas Charles Stabler longtime Cheyenne resident and tailor died at his East Sixteenth Street home at 9 16 this morning from stomach trouble at age 65. Survived by a widow and two children Rufus Stabler a Union Pacific conductor and Mrs Har ry Bentson. Mrs Bentson is critically ill with typhoid fever. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Negotiations between the Union Pacific and its engineers through the grievance committee are pending in Omaha. No definite adjustment has been achieved yet though a satisfactory termination is expected. Engineer Ralph E. Robertson of Cheyenne took part in a meeting with Superintendent of Transportation Buckingham.
Fraternal Union members are called to a regular meeting this evening with election of officers and initiation of candidates. Burt and Burt's party noted as traveling to Salt Lake City.
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