Cheyenne Leader Succesor to Sun Leader
The Cheyenne Leader obituary and notices page reports the successor publication to the Sun Leader, dated Thursday December 5 1901, noting changes in leadership and local notices carried by the paper.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader obituary and notices page reports the successor publication to the Sun Leader, dated Thursday December 5 1901, noting changes in leadership and local notices carried by the paper.
The Leader notes city leaders including Mayor Murray and Water Commissioner plan early steps to secure a reliable mountain water supply. Andrew Clark, head of the water committee, praises the initiative and aims to see the reservoir contract awarded before January end. Cheyenne newspapers continue full coverage of local and distant news.
Laramie mobilizes for the Wyoming Industrial Convention aiming for strong outside county turnout. Delegates from Rawlins Saratoga and Grand Encampment led by mayors will attend, with Sheridan and northern towns also represented. Ogden G. Fethers supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias to speak.
Hon F B Warren has introduced bills requesting a $100000 public building in Laramie Wyoming and a plan to reimburse Wyoming for Yellowstone Park care. Other measures include refunds to desert land settlers, land grants to states with normal schools, moving Miechth district circuit court to Denver or Cheyenne each September, and higher juror and witness fees. The note adds an invitation to take the Laramie excursion for a pleasant trip.
The Supreme Court ruled the Philippines are not foreign but domestic to U S customs, disallowing Dingley duties on shipments to or from the islands. Congress must swiftly authorize duties or refund past collections, with about 2 million dollars at stake for hemp and tobacco importers. The decision mirrors Porto Rico policy and foresees a quick act like the Foraker act. There will be lots of fun on the trip to Laramie.
The Boston paper quotes Senator Lodge saying he favors Chinese exclusion and will introduce a bill to extend it. The Pacific coast and the west strongly back exclusion, while the south is expected to join the stance, signaling broad regional support for barring Chinese immigrants.
The text reports mixed views on extending the Chinese exclusion act with support leaning from the East and New England toward maintaining barriers. It quotes Rep Kern of Illinois endorsing the policy and argues Western and industrial concerns favor excluding Chinese labor to protect American workers and manufacturers.
In Washington a conference of arid land state senators and others discussed irrigation policy. Mondell urged conserving water in natural reservoirs rather than government irrigation, favoring state control of distribution. He warned Cuban sugar imports would hurt U.S. beet and cane industries and oppose tariff changes.
Washington reports Representative Mondell Wyoming introduced a bill to extend the Chinese exclusion law for twenty years. He cites Pacific coast concern over Mongolian labor and aims for quick passage in the Fifty-seventh Congress with minor administrative amendments.
General Lew Wallace recalls a stern talk from his father that spurred his independence and self improving path. He details his first jobs copying court records, the tough 10 cent per hundred word pay, and the resolve to study math and grammar to pursue law.
A special meeting of the stockholders will be held at the company office in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 4 1901 to consider amending the articles of incorporation by increasing the number of shares to 3 000 000 and reducing par value to 1 each. TRAAC SNADAKEOR JAMES BE PEARSON Secretary.
Notice to stockholders of The Doctor Jack Pot Consolidated Mining Company Cheyenne Wyoming announces its annual meeting in Cheyenne for December 11 1901 at 10 am to elect trustees and conduct other business Books close December 5 reopen December 12 All transfers handled by secretary F M Woods. Also notices dissolution meeting for War Bonnet Live Stock company and dissolution of Hellbeck and Gunther partnership with Gunther continuing business Edward S Powers pardon application and sale of Kaycee Wyoming school bonds with bids due December 31 1901 Bonds issued January 1 1902 at 6 percent semi annual interest for building two schoolhouses.
An advertisement announces a going out of business sale with all stock to be closed out by January first. It promotes men and boys clothing and furnishings at very cheap prices and claims first class items at customer’s own price. Boys overcoats are offered at half price.
Notice details bids for four school house bonds in Fremont County Wyoming dated 1902 with 6 percent interest, bid receipt by January 11, 1902, and private sale option. Also notices final proof for William H. White land claim in Little Bear, Cheyenne Land Office. Witnesses named.
A call urges Wyoming to move forward quickly to join the great states of the Trans-Mississippi region. It emphasizes the state's rich and varied resources are in their infancy and largely unknown to the outside world.
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