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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
3
A noisy OCR fragment lists train numbers and times with inconsistent punctuation. It mentions No 2 Limited at 6:40 am and No 4 All Ha, plus No 6 Daily with unclear hours, suggesting a small timetable snippet.
Salt Lake Tribune notes no contest expected as Wyoming voters prepare to elect Francis E Warren to the U S Senate. Warren, ten years in the Senate, is praised for patronage gains, committee leadership, and close admin ties. Democrats hold three joint-ballot seats with one senator re-elected. Republicans hold a 54 vote majority.
The current holders are described as able to invest to improve the asset, treating it as a gift. A bond and lease proposal proposes a two year term totaling $60,000.
An interview with a British locomotive chairman notes trains increasingly order engines from America due to faster delivery and lower cost, despite British engines offering better quality. Freight and passenger engines differ in price from 2500 to 3500 pounds locally, with American contracts undercutting by about 500 pounds. The clash of standards centers on boiler frames and rapid wartime demand strains home production.
The San Francisco telegram reports the death of Thos Hubbard Caswell the sovereign grand commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Hon James D Richardson succeeds him as grand commander and is praised for his fitness to assume the post. The article notes Caswell held the highest Masonic rank in the world and compares Richardson to General Albert Pike in tenure and stature.
An Aberdeen or London syndicate plans to control Battle Lake mines in the Big Horn area. Charter Oak and Rambler Doane mines, among the district’s oldest, have drawn English capital and American bidders since discoveries nearly two decades ago. W. A. Clark’s agent examined Charter Oak in 1897 seeking options on Doane, with initial offers shaping potential cross‑Atlantic mining ventures.
A Chicago Times-Herald summary reports the U S treasury and branches hold 474 108 330 in gold coin and bullion the largest stock ever and far above 1809 levels Officials expect 476 000 000 soon and possibly 600 000 000 as a reasonable target The combined visible gold in treasury and banks reaches about 670 000 000, exceeding the 1895 total and signaling growing gold reserves and currency demand dynamics across the nation.
Fair tonight and Wednesday. A storm moved from the lower Mississippi valley to the Atlantic coast states bringing rain from Louisiana to Pennsylvania. Knoxville reports 1.16 inches in 24 hours. No snow on the ground near weather bureau stations except trace at Cheyenne and four inches at Moorhead Minnesota. High pressure over Plateau districts with generally fair weather in central and western states. Maximum 46, minimum 23. T W S Palmer Section Director.
Housekeeper seeks position as live-in helper with cooking skills and country openness. Accountants and stenographers offer services, including opening and closing books, with All communications to D. & V. care Lowder office. Local listings include florist, watch repair, meals at Sterling Eatery, furnished rooms with bath, and a 1709 Ferguson Street address.
Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed proposals by December 27 1900 for erection and completion of a public library building. Plans available in Chicago Illinois and Cheyenne. A 500 dollar certified check accompanies each bid with a 60 percent performance bond. The committee may reject any bid.
Notice announces sale of coupon bonds of School District No. 3 Johnson County Wyoming amount $600 in $100 denominations. Bonds bear interest at a specified rate, mature in 25 years, redeemable after 10 years. Sealed bids due December 20 1900 at 6 pm Griggs office. trustees may reject all bids.
Notices announce final or preliminary timber culture proofs filed by Charles Spits of Stringtown and Theodore Spits of Pine Bluffs. Witness lists include Dallas L. Kepler Henry Ward John Dolan and others. Dates set for December 2 1900 and November 28 1900 with locations in Cheyenne and Pine Bluffs Wyoming.
Olive Ambrose sues Frank Ambrose in district court seeking a divorce on cruelty drunkenness and co-support. Answer due by January 12. T J Fisher clerk and J T Morton attorney noted with dates November 8 December 7 14 21 6.
The Metropolitan hotel with modern amenities including hot water steam heat gas electric light bath room barber shop parlor and all required conveniences to make a first class house. Inquire at 41 W Griffin, Dublmore Dor He Leader.
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