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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
2
The Washington Post quotes M. P. Keefe predicting Cheyenne will host a major military post at Fort Russell with officers quarters and bar racks. The government also funds an $825,000 post office building to serve Cheyenne and federal courts.
The obituary outlines Thomas Nast as the era’s greatest cartoonist, noting his role in 1872 party caricatures, the elephant and donkey emblems, and the tiger for Tammany. It recalls his modesty, a 12 year-old visit to thank a newspaper, and his final days on a southern island rewarded by the government.
The text details a tense standstill as British German ministers deliver an ultimatum to Venezuela amid long running claims. It highlights a 50 million franc loan tied to a Caracas Valencia railroad built by Berliner Disconto Gesellschaft, with German investors footing two thirds. Interest default since 1897 left railroad shareholders unpaid, amid a looming settlement and large arrears in Germany.
The article notes German accusations and demands, describes British suffering in persons and property, and recalls France severing diplomatic relations with Venezuela in 1895. It states France seeks settlement of its claim via a special Venezuela government arrangement, per the Chicago Record-Herald.
Our Rome correspondent notes Rome shifts historic street names to honor modern rulers. Corso and Villa Borghese may be renamed Villa Umberto as Italy modernizes. The piece laments erasure of long standing associations tied to Vittorio Emanuele Garibaldi and other figures, warning foreigners will miss Rome’s famed identifiers.
Instructions advise using alum to settle impurities when filters are unavailable. Add one tablespoon per four gallons, stir thoroughly, then allow to settle and pour off clear water for use.
The Salisbury stance on temperance drew hostility but never shifted. A Hatfield clergyman urged local option and warned pubs breed drinking, yet Salisbury refused to concede and quipped about forty bedrooms in Hatfield House, ending the debate.
Paria Press notes General De Wet’s return home as European crowds deride his party in Brussels Paris and Berlin. They demanded tangible support and derided the Boer cause while France reportedly collected less than twenty thousand pounds and Britain hopes for broader fundraising.
Marian shows the verses to papa and he expresses pleasure. Harry notes papa’s gladness and remarks that he is relieved Marian was not present.
Converse County Wyoming invites sealed bids until noon December 20 1902 for building two Howe truss spans 60 and 40 feet on the Douglas bridge plus repairs as needed. Bids to be opened and read with a standard bid price around 9600.00. County clerk Cook notes plans on file and reserves right to re set bids. Winter travel passage notes low round trip rates via Colorado and Southern routes with connections.
A biographical profile recalls Tom Reed of Maine through his House tenure and later life. Anecdotes show his sharp wit in debates with Springer and Singleton, his reluctance for political life after retirement, his modest fees and integrity, and his blunt humor in encounters with contemporaries.
Proposals due at 10 oclock for brick barracks officers quarters captains quarters lieutenants quarters a bakery and related buildings. Completion required by November 1 108. Full bid instructions and forms available at Depot Quartermasters offices in Chicago St Paul St Louis Omaha and Denver. U S reserves right to accept or reject bids. Envelopes marked for Public Buildings addressed to Capt Thomas Swode Constructing Quartermaster.
Colorado and Southern railway announces July 1 additions to its Denver Fort Worth and Denver Memphis routes. A daily fast train with Pullman sleepers cafe cars and first class coaches will run between Denver and Fort Worth, and a Denver to Memphis sleeper via Amarillo and the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railway. Tickets available from Colorado and Southern agents or the office of T. S. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver.
Notice from Byron Big Horn County Wyoming dated Nov 18 1902 announces bids for nine two hundred dollar school house bonds at six percent interest, payable at county or state treasurer offices. Bids due Dec 31 1902 2 pm marked sealed proposals opened daily at the trustees office.
The ad promotes piano purchases with guarantees and flexible payments. It declares large cash buys, low prices, no agent commissions, and a trade‑in exchange within two years. It lists brands like Fisher Kimball Ludwig Hobart and Cable, with an agent at 464 West Seventeenth St Cheyenne and claims of high sales volume and customer trust.
Fragmentary OCR text references the Colorado and Gouthers railway documents passing through Port Worth Memphis and a new route. It mentions low rates and a throne, with garbled names and places such as Cenarg Pespinget Ranch and Prenver Owl.
Fragmentary OCR shows route names and bound directions across Colorado with references to counties and streets. The unreadable text lists several bound lines and place markers, hinting at a transport or boundary notice without full context.
South visitors examined as Acacia Lodge No. 11 hosts Masons on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 6. Cook W. Chas and Wenks oversee secretarial duties for Acacia Lodge No. 11 and A M members.Monts and dates referenced indicate routine lodge communications and attendee roles.
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