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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
2
The Daily Leader lists subscription pricing for one year at 96.00 in its December 13 1900 issue. It notes the traditional annual rate for readers opting into the publication.
A historical column argues capital punishment deters murder only if the law is uniformly enforced. It condemns lenient sentiment, mob violence, and pardons as promoting crime, and cites Governor Thomas of Colorado on abolition. It stresses laws must be backed by public will or they fail.
The Independent highlights Gmerm Olis as a witness to the Philippine situation, denouncing anti imperial influence and describing unrest among lesser Filipino leaders. He cites rebel funds nearing 2,000,000 dollars raised abroad, and notes support for U S policy among many Filipinos while some resist. General Otis reports Min Piice approval of public-road improvements amid tensions.
The article notes an improvement plan for Manila harbor costing about 35000 pesos. The proposal argues the project would speed needed work, reduce obstruction, and strengthen friendly relations between natives and Americans.
A collection of short ribald or cautionary lines on optimism, misjudgment, change, and social quirks. Observations touch on rushing water from springs, musicians with few alts, pessimism, cowards, agreement, change, thrift, pipe replacement, Chinamen, unloaded guns, women's opinions, and theatre outings.
John E Harkis files a contest affidavit against John W Mallison for land in NW 1 4 Sec 26 Township 26N Range 66W Cheyenne Wyoming. Hearing set for January 20 1901 before U S Commissioner at Fort Laramie with final hearing February 12 1901 before the register and receiver in Cheyenne. Service by due diligence due to lack of personal service.
A mix of local business promotions and legal notices appears. Listings include a florist at 224 & Ferg, bath prices at Padgett's barber shop, meals at the Sterling, watch repairs by D. Miller, furnished steam heated rooms, and Warren Rium offering housing. Also notices of final settlement in the Lawrence McGuire estate, administrator W. McGuire, and rent/for sale ads for The Metropolitan house with modern amenities. Subscriptions for The Leader mentioned at 60 cents.
A historical review notes Wyoming's expected mining expands in copper coal and iron, rail networks by Burlington and Union Pacific, and a booming wool and livestock industry led by thousands of sheep. It highlights new lines to connect mining districts and agricultural regions, plus anticipated state gains in wool output and cattle markets as 1900 approaches.
Notice of publication for Peter Hansen and WNel eon Patten filing for homestead proof and final proof before the Cheyenne land office. Dates January 9 and January 10 1901. Locations include SE quarter 14 NE 14 Sec 24 T19N R69W Lot 2 3 LA NW 14 SW 4 NE sec 10 T19N R68W and other small parcels. Witnesses listed from Wyoming Iron Mountain Diamond and Little Bear areas.
The Wyoming legislature roster lists senators by name and residence with party and four-year terms starting January 1901. Republican holdovers total ten, Republican members exceed Democratic ones with a 18 to 1 split, reflecting party composition.
A petition filed in the District Court of Laramie Wyoming by Olive Ambrose seeks a divorce on grounds of incompatibility. The notice names Frank Ambrose, last known residence Chicago Illinois, as respondent in the case initiated by Olive Ambrose.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Bilas J Hoppe deceased. All persons having claims against the deceased must exhibit them within six months after the first publication of this notice, or they may be barred. Publication date November 20 37.
Notice announces that James Ki Miller of Iron Mountain Wyoming filed sworn statement No. 162 seeking timber or stone land in Township 20 North Range 70 West near Cheyenne. Miller will prove land value for non agricultural use on January 4 1901 before the Cheyenne Register and Receiver. Adverse claimants should file by that date.
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming lists Oct 19 1900 notices under the timber land act extending to California Oregon Nevada and Washington. Claimants from Diamond Wyo Cheyenne and Hecla Wyo file sworn statements to prove land suitable for timber or stone, with witnesses named and deadlines in January 1901 and December 1900.
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