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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
4
The Cheyenne business community urges early Christmas shopping with full stocks and low prices. Shoppers are advised to begin now to avoid last minute crowds and ensure satisfaction. Also notes local legal matters, a Burgman case set for Monday, coal mine coke value discovery, and Saratoga water bonds vote upcoming.
Bell Telephone line is down near Wamsutter and communications west of that place cut by yesterday storm. Repair is expected this afternoon. Dance Tonight at Keefe hall features Nagel's orchestra. Tickets 50 cents with ladies free and all invited.
Dr Crook introduces latest styles in burl wood orange wood and horn dressing for men and women. The claim highlights updated accessories and refined finishes for contemporary fashion.
Casper Wyoming December 6 Special to Leader the Murphy case jury out after fifteen hours of deliberation predicting a hung verdict if acquitted murphy faces possible new trial and eight to ten men may stand trial for first degree murder testimony includes attempted bribery claims and defense denial murphy allegedly offered to pay for changed testimony and a new arm for a key witness Ferrie
Salt Lake police search for J. W. Price wanted in Wyoming for felonious assault. During a court argument Price left the courtroom and vanished. Deputy Snow remains to continue the search for two to three days, but capture is not expected.
Army orders move troops now in the United States to the Philippine Islands to replace those returning from the Islands. The Eighteenth unit at Fort Russell includes four rationed companies and will depart. The Fifth Cavalry and Second Infantry join the forces headed to the Department of Colorado with some units arriving at Fort Russell.
In Casper Wyoming yesterday the district court discharged Roy and Charles Walker after a nolle prosequi was filed in their murder case. The victims death occurred while the boy was bathing near a creek and was found soon after in bushes. The evidence was not strong enough to hold them.
The Ladies of 667 Mark's Guild plan a bazaar in Keefe Hall on Wednesday evening December 10, 1002. Their famous hot suppers are to be served at 6 o'clock with dancing to begin at 6:30.
An old advertisement from Cheyenne Wyoming promotes winter fur and fashion items from CLARKS located at 17 West Slateenth Street. The text appeals to ladies to prepare for the season with new furs and related apparel.
Bill reported favorably by the Senate Military Committee provides annual militia encampments with regular army pay and travel allowances. The act aligns militia organization with the regular army within five years and permits officers to attend military schools with expenses matching regular officers. New militia companies are expected to form with many young members.
Pittsburg fore man of Duncan Brewing writes his cousin in Cheyenne about building a 50 000 brewing plant here if inducements are offered. Wyoming university cadet corps will attend Inaugural ball January 5 with new uniformed cadets leading the parade. Sam Ramney a teamster in Rock Springs is recovering from a broken leg after a horse kick. Congressman Mondell plans to push a river reservoir appropriation at the headwaters of the Grey Bull in Big Horn county this session.
The document lists Wyoming residents visiting In the city including W A Whitney R L Cole James Dixon W B Roberts R E Haskell J W Hay and Son M OMalley Robert Grant Chugwater T Clark J F Penkins George J Snyder W F Groverberry and A H Bree the Omaha sheep buyer who had both feet frozen near Rawlins. Bree is hospitalized at Hock Springs with pneumonia and faces possible foot amputation if he dies.
President Burt and party visit the Wyoming division to estimate funds needed for winter conditions. The trip aims to project tonnage increases and includes a thorough physical examination, starting in Rawlins and extending to Ogden with stops in towns along the division. Rawlins coal dealers supply the city from the Dillon mine, while the Ladies Relief Association schedules a library club room meeting and notices local rental and sale ads.
Senator Clark arrived in Washington and met President Roosevelt on Thursday night. He congratulated the president on the enlarged results of the western state elections and noted popular support for the new irrigation law's anticipated benefits.
A letter to B Dickinson, former Union Pacific manager and KCMO Line GM, says 826 towns will be built along the new railroad in year. The line crosses untraversed country, opening rich farming and mining districts and bringing thousands of settlers to the area.
This morning at 12 16 the case of B B Murphy charged with the murder of Fred Kossahn was given to the jury after a two week trial in Casper district court. Witnesses say a demand for the sheep camp’s assets led to two shots from the herders Kassahn and Van Ferris who then fired back. Attorney T F Burke defended.
Detectives Reed and Root Cook arrived with requisition papers for Mike Dwyer after his arrest in the perjury case linked to a $35,000 damages judgment against Union Pacific in Hackensack. Dwyer, a gang foreman, denies guilt and will contest the papers as Governor Richards reviews the matter Monday.
Last night at Keefe hall Troop A and Company G Wis hosted a military ball with a saber drill by Troop A and gun drill by Company EB. The well attended event showcased disciplined training and lively music by Nagal’s orchestra. A social dance at Keele hall followed with tickets set at 50 cents and ladies free. everyone invited.
Tuesday night a fire swept the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad at Lask destroying coal chutes one hundred tons of coal and five box cars. The fire department failed to control the blaze due to faulty hose and equipment.
Boots Bros Philadelphia reports strong wool market with higher quotations on most grades and top prices more common. Western stocks are moderates with forward shipments. London opening with high attendance and 5 to 20 percent advance. Also notes seasonal sales, and local ads for men’s coats and Christmas delicacies.
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