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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
A ten year old girl was attacked after school near Fourth and Fremont by several larger girls, struck with a beer bottle and a hat pin to her thigh. The incident occurred off school grounds, sparking debate at the school board about jurisdiction and proper punishment.
Lippincott's Magazine details Newport naval war college with a year round staff and a 25 to 30 officer class from June to September. Officers are split into six to eight member committees with a commander for each side The Blue and The Red are used to simulate strategic situations and the game uses charts, maps, lead pencils, and a weather wheel to determine wind direction.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports Burlington finished its preliminary survey from Guernsey Wyoming to near the Davis Salt Lake county line. The route crosses Wyoming north of the Union Pacific with only two railroad crossings. No crossings are required between Weber Canyon and Salt Lake City except Limerock spurs at No Salt Lake. The line is described as exceptionally good and expected to have no heavy grades when built.
The forecast calls for warmer conditions tonight in Cheyenne and fair weather elsewhere. A storm moving southeast from yesterday’s center brings light rain or snow to Iowa Missouri Illinois Indiana while Cheyenne and the northwest stay mild with high pressure over Rocky Mountain districts sustaining fair skies. Maximum 49, minimum 37, precipitation 0. Palmer.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming issues final proof notice for Charles Spits of Illinois to prove up on timber culture claim No 2108 for the southeast quarter of section 12 in township 1a north range 8 west before the register and receiver at Cheyenne on December 13 1900 names Alois plas Alex Gpita Jirwa Ul a Dallas L J Theodore Woe as witnesses. CHAPLIN hardware and tinware displayed by Warren Mengantile Co.
Union Pacific Land Co reports rising demand for western grazing territory. From January 1 to November 30 this year 1 033 085 acres sold, up from 727 21 acres in the prior period. November sales by state totaled 6 420 Kansas, 69 233 Colorado, 2 047 Wyoming, 8 527 Nebraska. Notable Colorado buyers include P A Thompson Lincoln county and J HM Parker Sedgwick county. Nebraska’s largest case was H F Fox in Duel county. Officials foresee much larger demand next year, crediting eastern and middle state interest in livestock.
The Union Pacific fast mail left Grand Island 166 miles west of Omaha yesterday at 12 25 p m, delayed 1 25. HagiSeer Cunningham piloted engine 1801 on its first trip after overhaul, completing 137 miles in 131 minutes without scorching.
Positive reception expected for Hoyt production A Trip to Chinatown famous for longest rug in American theatre. Harry Gilfoil leads the cast from original lineup and headlining role with a versatile troupe of comedians singers dancers and burlesque performers.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming dated December 6 1000 announces Nelson F Patten Little Bear Wyoming holder of B 9619 for NW 14 14 and Bec 22 7 19 N W will make final proof January 10 1900 before the register and receiver in Cheyenne Witnesses Green of Bear Wyoming and others are listed to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the claimed land.
The Kaiser's sister Princess Charlotte quarrels with Emperor William II over satire and a lese majeste trial sparked by Editor Harden. The prince is dismissed from command and banished abroad with Charlotte, now residing in Roumania after prior scandal with a stolen diary and anonymous letters.
Notice of sale for school district No. 3 bonds in Johnson County Wyoming. Authorized by voters in Oct 1900 for 6000 bonds in denominations of 100 each. Interest 6 percent, payable annually, mature in 25 years, redeemable after 10. Bids due Dec 8 1900 at 6 pm at the office of the trustees in Selene. Right to reject any bid reserved.
The stockholders of First National Bank of Cheyenne will meet at the bank on Thursday January 8 1901 at 10 o'clock a.m. to elect directors for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business. George Be Abbott cashier Cheyenne Wyoming December 7 1900.
Local notices advertise hot and cold baths at 16 cents and dining at the Sterling. Listings mention Gale or For Rent, and the Metropolitan hotel touts modern improvements including hot water steam heat gas and electric heat bath room barber shop parlor and other features for potential tenants.
The Wyoming Secretary of State invites sealed bids to print and furnish bills, resolutions, journals, laws, and other session documents for the Sixth Wyoming Legislature. Proposals cover composition per thousand, press work, paper, binding, and pamphlet or book forms. Deliveries must occur during the 1901 session with specific totals for session laws and journals.
Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed proposals for erec tion and completion of a public library through December 27 1900. Plans Sah specifications viewable in Chicago and Cheyenne after late November. A 7500 dollar bid deposit and a 60 percent performance bond required. The building committee may reject any bid. By order Patton Fisher Miller architects.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on November 88 1900 Theo dore Spits of Pine Bluffs seeks to prove timber culture entry No 2102 for NE section 18 township 12N range 60W before the register and receiver. Witnesses listed from Pine Bluffs and Bobert plus ad for U S Army enlistment and a help wanted for general housework at 172 Central Avenue.
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