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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
2
On Tuesday December 16 1092 The Daily Leader describes itself as the only paper in the state to publish regular telegraphic press dispatches.
John F. Knapp special commissioner for the Lewis and Clark Exposition arrives in Cheyenne to consult Governor Richards on Wyoming’s role. The plan expects to place western state exhibits in Portland for a St. Louis fair, with railroad costs covered and minimal extra appropriation. The proposal, backed by prior expo experiences, will be sent to the legislature.
The Douglas Budget and The Leader defend Willis George Emerson as the true author of Buell Hampton, rebutting Herb George of George's Weekly who claims Grant Jones wrote the novel. The piece derides the challenge and urges questioning the source of inspiration.
A collage of brief excerpts mentions Miss Estelle Ree advocating Indian school discipline and work habits, Dr Jules O Schlotterbeck signaling seven new poisons for medicinal use, remarks on bacteria detection, Governor Cummins defending protectionism, and Representative Jenkins' Civil War service.
Philadelphia Press reports a surge in silver dollar counterfeiting with $8 cents worth of silver per dollar. A New York bank deposit led to 170 of 950 dollars confiscated as counterfeit, sparking estimates of up to 40 million fake dollars in circulation.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson urged Congress to provide emergency funds to eradicate foot and mouth disease in New England. Mr. England described quarantines and slaughter of infected cattle, costing about 700000 dollars, with 74 percent of cattle values covered by state authorities. He asked for certificates to allow interstate shipment after inspection, noting Supreme Court rulings allow stopping cattle at state lines, risking interstate commerce.
The editorial commends President Baer for pushing an independent inquiry into mine labor practices. It praises the insistence on a full hearing before the commission, noting evidence from a twelve year old breaker boy about wages and debts to the company store. It argues prolonged hearings will illuminate conditions and expose coal trust conduct.
The Boston Transcript reports George Washington Patrick Henry’s original letter, rejected by the Virginia legislature for a grant, sold at Libbie's auction for 580 dollars. Dated October 29 1785, the Kirst collection item was bought by a New York dealer amid other historical pieces from Rev W S Alexander.
Washington reports that trust legislation may shift toward a milder, more conservative bill from the judiciary committee. While Littlefield’s subcommittee proposed a radical approach, Republicans push for no harsh action this session. A middle ground is favored, with Chairman Jenkins aiming for a mild measure acceptable to both sides and a plan to resume the subcommittee’s work.
Dr Charles Wardell Stiles declares at a sanitary conference a new germ, unicinariasis, to blame for laziness and feverish complaints. The World quips that if true, the strenuous life and social order would transform, with New York possibly needing a more active police force.
The July 10 1902 report by Governor Hunt notes advances in U S institutions municipal administration education land cultivation and health in Porto Rico. It praises increased exports imports road telegraph health outcomes and a sugar dominated inland economy with record 1902 crop levels and growing tobacco output amid rising commerce and manufacturing activity.
State banks show loans and money reserves totaling 91 119 408 81 with capital paid in 247 0 and deposits totaling 1 390 195 04. Private banks report loans and discounts 1 104 408 20 reserves 40 096 22 capital paid in 181 000 deposits subject to check 844 597 08 and total deposits 1 414 863 06.
A shaft house at the Doane Rambler copper mine caught fire Friday morning, reducing the building and nearby structures to ashes. Inside the mine suffered little damage, with losses around $2000. The Rambler property is a major producer in southern Carbon county, near Rambler town, fifteen miles from Grand Encampment.
The North American Copper company railroad from Fort Steele to Encampment was let yesterday to an eastern contractor. The fifty mile road will cost 1,000,000 dollars and an eighteen mile extension toward the nearby coal field is planned near Dillon. It is expected to reach Encampment by July 4.
J B Johnson a Union Pacific brakeman was found with his foot crushed arm broken and skull fractured after a possible box car strike in Rock Springs Wyoming. Dr R Harvey Reed amputated his foot and arm and removed bone fragments. Johnson lies improving. He supported by wife and two children and long time member of the A O U W.
The notice invites bids for public buildings with completion by November 1, 1903 and lists depot quarters offices in Chicago St Paul St Louis Omaha and Denver for plans and forms. It states the US reserves right to accept or reject bids and directs envelopes to Capt. Thomas Swode Constructing Quartermaster. A brief subscriber notice and a new daily train service from Colorado and Southern between Denver and Fort Worth and Memphis via Amarillo is announced with details for ticket agents.
Notices from Byron and Douglas warn of sealed bids for school district bonds in Big Horn County and for building two Howe truss spans on the Douglas Bridge. Also announced is the annual stockholders meeting of Noosho Valley Oil Gas and Miner al Company and a general legal notice in Cheyenne.
A Cheyenne dealer touts guaranteed pianos with generous trade terms and a buyback option. It highlights brands Fischer and Steinway, large-volume purchases, and the claim of lower prices, urging customers to buy now and exchange within two years with full credit.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe travel to winter resorts via the Coletede and Socthery railway with connections through Fort Worth and Memphia and a route via von Tel bart Pete Mame Whe Leader See. The text preserves railway names and place references but is incomplete and cryptic.
The readable OCR shows partial timetable details for daily trains from Cheyenne to Colorado and the West Bound mail lines. It lists departures around 1 pm and 7 am, with routes including U P lines and B M services.
Fragmentary record shows names John Roberts D W Oil Cook Chas B Weeks and a secretary reference. The text describes a Masonic lodge meeting with unspecified dates and shared days. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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