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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1901
Page
2
The editorial reviews President Roosevelt’s message on tariff reform and reciprocity, praising his comprehensive plan to unify protected industry with expanded trade. It highlights concern for wage workers, seeks broader markets, and notes calls for reform of trusts, arid-land reclamation, and merchant marine issues.
The opening lecture at the Metho dist church by Hon. J. A. Van Orsdel titled The Louisiana Purchase drew close attention. He outlined France’s position after San Domingo losses and Napoleon’s need funds, leading to the sale for fifteen million dollars. The talk highlighted Napoleon Toussaint Louverture and Jefferson as key figures and praised Jeffersonian statesmanship.
The passage notes President Roosevelt advocates radical reform while preserving good elements. It emphasizes eliminating bad aspects and maintaining desirable policies as a strategic approach to rebuilding. The aim is to arrange for the lowest transportation rate through this thoughtful mix of change and preservation.
Pioneer rancher Richard Whalen notes Guernsey serves as a rail yard and a new bridge is planned over the Platte River. He says the Burlington will likely extend west to connect with the Union Pacific and reach Laramie as the objective, with a reduced ore transport cost and possible Laramie plant plans.
The state board of charities and reform returned home from trips to Rawlins and Rock Springs. Rock Springs physicians selected to head the state hospital medical staff include Dr. E S Murray R Harvey Reed C M Freeman Lane W G C Freeman and Dr H A Hobeniont of Green River. They will assume duties January 1 with no cash compensation beyond medical and surgical experience from hospital cases. A president will be elected to direct affairs and a house surgeon and business manager will be named with salaries.
Evanston police arrest a well known young married man, Guild Palmer, at his home on a serious charge instigated by his wife. Palmer, a father of two, had a relationship with another woman and shared his board and room with his mistress.
Union Pacific plans spring construction of 150 brick cottages at Cumberland coal camp in Uinta county to house miners. The camp, now one year old, hosts about 1,500 people and over 300 houses with $750,000 already spent and a $200,000 water system planned. A Converse Oil and Refining stockholders meeting on December 4, 1901, will consider increasing shares to 3,000,000 and reducing par value to $1. IBAAC SNEDAKOR is president and JAMNS FE PEARSON is secretary.
A repaired steam shovel was sent to Buford and the gravel pits reopened this morning. About twenty men will be employed and gravel trains will resume service to locations needing material. Pits will stay open while good weather lasts and shut down for winter as weather worsens.
Edward S Powers pardoned by Governor Richards after a earlier district court forgery conviction in Laramie County. Powers, once sentenced to one year, is restored citizenship and released from prison amid local Cheyenne attention. Also notes inmate William Starr’s insanity in Laramie County jail and a pardon notice for Powers with Nov 28 1901 pardon hearing date. Local weather notes and cheap Union Pacific Laramie to Cheyenne round trip rate announced.
Advertises a going out of business sale for men and boys with all stock to be closed by January 1. Claims first class clothing at personal price and offers boys’ overcoats at half price.
A compilation of notices from Cheyenne Wyoming and surrounding districts announcing stockholders meetings for The Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company and others, changes to corporate offices, stock transfers, and public land timber claims. Also includes school bond sale details for Kaycee and notices to change company names and trustees.
Notice announces bids for four school house bonds of District No. 14 Fremont County Wyoming. Bonds valued at $176 each, 6 percent maximum interest, semiannual coupons, dated January 15, 1902, due serially from January 15, 1907. Bid deadline January 11, 1902, at 5 p.m., bids opened by George W. Woolf. Lose Cabin December 1901 notice includes publication dates. Also land patent notice for William H. White in Cheyenne with proof due December 20, 1901, witnesses listed.
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