Giant Dam Under Construction By Contractor Gaffey
Engineer W J Wiley reports progress on a city reservoir dam being built by John Gaffey. over 18000 expended on engines piping and cement. site cleared to granite bottom with vegetation blocked by water and rocky ground. work paused by cold weather but will resume as conditions allow. Granite Canon spring will boost water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wiley
John Gaffey
Wiley
Canon
Union Pacific
Chase for Price continues after habeas corpus
Price who was arrested in Payson Utah and taken to Salt Lake to await Cheyenne officers was freed by habeas corpus and has fled. Deputy Snow reports one hour head start as officers pursue and Payson marshal arrested for contempt for resisting the writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Price
Payson
Utah
Salt Lake
Cheyenne
Les Snow
Price
Snow
National Live Stock and Wool Growers Conventions in Kansas City
Invitations are sent for the sixth annual National Live Stock Association convention and the third annual National Wool Growers’ Association meeting in Kansas City January 13 to 16. Col B A Black of the Leader is on the press committee from Wyoming. Wyoming sheep and cattle men are expected in large numbers. topics of importance will be discussed. Rawlins Wyoming dispatch. Extra Heavy Sweet Cream at Excelsior Creamery No 513 West Seventeenth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Association
National Wool Growers’ Assocition
Kansas City
Col
B. A. Black
Preas
Wyoming
Excelsior Creamery
Seventeenth St
Drapery and Fashion Cages Featured by Dr Crook
Dr Crook unveils new dressing cages in burht wood orange wood and horn materials highlighting stylish storage and display options for personal wardrobes and grooming setups.
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Crook
Mondell Praises Roosevelt on Irrigation Bill Support
Representative F. W. Mondell told President Roosevelt he credited his irrigation bill push for western election gains. Roosevelt responded that Mondell played the primary role in passing the bill through the house, noting Heeder of Kansas as second in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
F. W. Mondell
Roosevelt
Mondell
Mr. Heeder
Kansas
St Paul Plans Through Rail Service Chicago to Coast
Harriman group officials meet in Salt Lake with Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul to set up through car service from Omaha to coast terminals via Union Pacific. New ten year traffic accord follows Northwestern agreement. Through trains include Overland Limited Chicago Oakland sleepers and mixed cars, with Chicago to Salt Lake and Denver connections.
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Salt Lake
Harriman
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Omaha
Harriman Lines
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Overland Limited
Oakland
Denver
Extraordinary team of mules completes mountain trek
Rawlins Wyoming reports a fourteen mule team hauling a 27000 pound car over rough mountain roads from Walcott on the Union Pacific. Separately C R Bell arrives home with his daughter treated by Dr Lorenz in Omaha for congenital hip dislocation. girl recovering well.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Walcott
Union Pacific
C. R. Bell
Omaha
Lorenz
Vienna
Bell Telephone official in collision at Cheyenne yards
Special to the Leader from Rawlins Wyoming December 5 Superintendent A J Vance of the Bell Telephone company was in train No 101 when it collided with a Colorado and Southern engine in Cheyenne yards. He was thrown forward in the sleeper but escaped injury. The car occupants including Mr Vance were unharmed amid widespread confusion and panicked passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
A. J. Vance
Bell Telephone Company
Colorado and Southern
Cheyenne
Mr. Vance
German Colony Completes Carey Act Ditch Contract in Five Years
The Big Horn Basin Development company led by J. Wiley completed its Carey Act contract in five years. German colonists from Iowa and the East farm 12 000 acres along the Grey Bull with 20 farmers harvesting crops valued at 25100 this season. The settlement Germania in Big Horn county grows as a thriving community with 60 to 700 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley
Big Horn
Little Germany
Big Horn Baain Development Company
J. 3. Wiley
Big Horn County
Grey Hall River
Germania
Wyoming
Iowa
Senate panel backs militia bill after House passage
Washington DC December 5 the senate committee on military affairs led by Senator P F E Warren reported unanimously in favor of the militia bill that had earlier passed the house. Rawlins Wyoming December 5 a city ball will be hosted by the Mac lodges on December 25 described as the season’s greatest social event and eagerly awaited by Rawlins residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
PF. E. Warren
Rawlins
Wyo
Rawlings
Ranch land sale along North Platte near Torrington
Henry G. Hay as trustee sold 400 acres of ranch land on the North Platte river near Torrington to Lincoln Land Company of Nebraska for 8500 dollars. Price per acre about 21 dollars. Deed recorded yesterday after closing last Monday. Commissioners finished four day session with routine matters. Olympia club dance postponed to Thursday at Keefe hall.
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Henry G. Hay
North Platte River
Torrington
Lincoln Land Company of
Nebraska
aKr
Dante
Olympia Club
Keefe Hall
Defense begins in Murphy murder trial in Casper
Casper December 6 defense opens its case in the trial of E B Murphy charged with the murder of Fred Kassahn near the Murphy shearing pens on Buffalo creek. The defense predicts a quick jury decision with possible acquittal or disagreement. A motion to dismiss was overruled by Judge Bramel. News notes miner inspection in Glenrock reports satisfactory operations. Military ball tonight at Keefe hall with gun and saber drill ahead of dancing. large crowd anticipated.
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Casper
Wyo
Murphy
Fred Kassahn
Buffalo Creek
Bramel
Troop A
Company EB
Keefe Hall
Laramie Man Involved in Scuffle Over Mrs McDermott
A dispatch from Laramie reports Charles White known as Wildrick, once manager for Mrs McDermott, had a violent confrontation with Russellen a relative of Mrs McDermott. White allegedly stabbed him then fled with money, evading arrest as officers pursued clues.
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Charles White
Wildrick
Mra
McDermott
Russelin
Bazaar by Ladies of St Mark's Guild at Keefe Hall
The Ladies of St Mark's Guild will hold a bazaar in Keefe Hall on Wednesday evening December 10 1902. One of their famous hot suppers will be served at 6 o clock and dancing will start at a quarter past. Cards and other items will be sold at The Leader office.
Needa-Tie Winter Furs Advertised by Daiber Bros
Winter neckwear and fur lines promoted by W. F. Daiber & Bro. featuring first class merchandise for ladies. Includes Clarke address in Cheyenne Wyoming and notes on pure fur selections for the season.
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W. F. Daiber & Bro
Toe vs Central Association of Wyoming Trial Verdict
In district court Cy Toe of Onaaper won a jury verdict for title to 1400 acres of oil lands in Natrona County about 25 miles east of Casper worth an estimated 16,000. The Central Association claimed title by patent or by purchase from original locators. The case moved from Netroga County on change of venue.
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Cy Toe
Onaaper
Central Association of Wyoming
Ibi
Natrona County
Capper
Netroga County
Card of Thanks for Freddie Bray
We thank friends who comforted us during the illness and death of our dear Freddie. From Mr and Mrs John Bray.
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Freddie
John Bray
Siblings争 Over City House Dispute
In district court Ide Anderson sues Chris Anderson for possession of a house and lot on West Twenty first street. The property was built by Chris and his wife Ida, who later separated as Ide’s husband was committed to an asylum and died three years ago. Ida Anderson now claims the home from her brother in law.
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Ide Anderson
Chris Anderson
Woeat Twenty-first
Mra
Idan
Ida Anderson
Man Was A Woman In Court Jury Venire Mix Up
A bailiff serving jury summons in a district court case marked two veniremen as men when both were women, inserting This man is a woman on the venire return. Court officers reportedly found the joke amusing as the error came to light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Holland
A. M. Shaffer
Snow
Decisions affirmed and reversed on homestead entries in Wyoming
The interior secretary upheld the Cheyenne land office ruling denying C F Rugg the lands tied to Dollie Matthias widow claim. The same official also reversed the general land office ruling denying David Dickie, assignee of Robert Bamhoff, lands in Lander Wyoming.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Total Land Office
Cheyenne
C. F. Rugg
Dollie Matthias
David Dickie
Robert Bamhoff
Lander, Wyo
Elke Memorial Services Updated Saint Louis News
Invitations for Elke memorial services were erroneous announcements to members. Friends of deceased members or those interested were invited to attend. Members meet at the lodge room at 2 pm and services at the opera house begin at 2 30 pm.
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Elia
Opera House
Threats and Lynch Pressure in Thermopolis Turmoil
A note from Thermopolis claims a terror reign in the area linked to an incendiary attack on H. S. Coover’s ranch and a thwarted life attempt on Deputy Sheriff Ed Cameron. Citizens fear the lawless element and urge action by authorities to prevent further violence and vigilante justice.
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Lander
Thermopolis
Fred Stdd
Coover
Lynch
Coal famine grips Wyoming towns as fuel runs short
A coal shortage tied to a Pennsylvania strike forces Wheatland Flour Mill and Rambler Smelter to shut down. Laramie and Cheyenne seek greater supplies while residents haul mountain wood for heat. Newcastle and eastern towns rely on distant timber as fuel runs out.
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Wheatland Flour Mille
Rambler Smelter
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Cheyenne
Colorado
Laramie
Rambler Mine
Wheatland
Newcastle
Hon P H Cook Returns From Chicago With Booming Business
Hon P H Cook reports strong business on a Chicago trip to secure supplies for contracts. He notes major price increases and cites demand across industries. Local retailer W F Daiber & Bros at 104 West 17th Street promotes menswear items as gift suggestions for gentlemen.
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Cook
Chicago
Home made miege meat for sale by Mrs. Rold
Mrs Rold offers homemade miege meat for sale at 414 West Twentieth Street. Priority is given to local buyers and pickup only.
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Rold
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A. E. Roedel
West 17Th Street
Onfactionerien
Knight's
West Sixteenth St
Logan
City Meat Market
Watson & Son
West Seventeenth St
NEW Model Bakery
Sixteenth Street
Schweickert’s Hardware Store
L. P. House
Central Avenue
B. S. Karehmer
Gaffey
W. J.wiley
North Platte
Har Esty
Capital Avenue
Cowhick
Goodsco
Lorenz Patient
Vance
Big Horn Babin
Mason
Board of County Commissioners
Glenrock
Young
Charles White Wildrick
Gale
Clarke
Glatecath
Cheyanne, Wye
Grabler
Elke Memorial Services
Burt
McKeen
Park
Estella Grifith
Cheyenne Business College
Bill
Lyngh
Bueghner
Pghey Wy
F.H. Vaughn
Prop
Ristmas Presents
Adamsky
Graingers
Woure
Gapitet Avenue
Russia
Wm.myers&co
Miller's
Watrhen
Perguecon Street
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Florsheim
John Harrington
GEO
H. ‘Nagle
Chas, &. Miller
Corson, Geo
Treas
Union Mercantile Co
Ferguson Street
Buechner & Son
E. S. Johnston
W. 17Th Street
Underwood Grocery Co
17Th St
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