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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary timetable shows various arrival and departure pairs with times and labels such as Noa Mall and Réiam. Some entries appear corrupted or misordered, including times like 6:30am 6:40 am and 3:60 pm, suggesting OCR errors in station names and minutes.
Fragmentary notice lists mall closings and train departures with times for several lines. Mentions express pouches for Laramie Nock Springs and Rawlins and multiple train numbers closing at various hours. Signatures show G W Hoyt and W B Morrison as clerks.
A forthcoming Wyoming Senate bill would create a new mining inspection office to handle the surge of coal mines opened in the last two years. The piece argues one inspector cannot cover vast distances and duties, citing Rock Springs and Diamondville as examples and noting Wyoming’s coal output compares with Colorado and Iowa with more mines than available inspectors.
The Sheridan Post reports that moving the state capital from Cheyenne is idle due to lack of railroad facilities elsewhere. Cheyenne remains a central hub because of rail links, and recent northern and southern town connections discourage changing the capital.
A scanned period page lists various city notices including a barbershop ad at Padgett's, dining at the Sterling, and rooms for rent with steam heat. Other items include a girl needed for daytime baby care at Howse Avenue and Furnished Rooms near War Emporium 1618 Ferguson Street. The Metropolitan hotel advertises modern amenities and terms of up for grabs via W. Gripwn.
Wurl, a ranchman living near Tie Siding, was found absent while his wife was murdered in their home. The coroner's jury noted brutal skull crushing and mutilation with a shovel and knife, with a broken tin box and $100 missing. A letter from Wars in South Africa reveals the killer's suicide confession.
Rawlins residents H A Kirk and William McCarthy positively identify Harry Tiler alias Harry Lyons as the man who murdered John Wheeling at Hilliard. They were present at the crime and later identified Tier in Rawlins. Sheriff Ward brought Tier from Deadwood to Rawlins, and the pair affirm the identification. Tier protests an alibi, but justice appears near.
Cheyenne ice dealers warn that extended warm weather will prevent cutting near the lakes. Ice on Sloan's Lake was only 6 1/2 inches thick and fit for emergencies. If shortage hits, ice must be shipped from other places and prices are likely to rise.
The Atlanta Journal prints an interview with former President Cleveland. He says the Democratic party must return to its old doctrines and rehabiliate its principles. He notes southern signs of this shift and predicts future party victories with a sincere return to traditional doctrine.
New articles signed bind Jim Jeffries and Gus Rubiin for a twenty five round bout at Saenger fest hall Cincinnati on February 15. Winner to receive 75 of 55 percent of gross receipts. Two thousand dollar purses funded by Bank of Cincinnati and Conventional company. George Siler named referee. Billy Delangy will train Jeffries who sails from San Francisco. Training base West Baden Indiana with Jack McCormack and Jack Jeffries assisting.
Washington December 19 The senate spent most of the session on the Pauncefote treaty while the house debated granting Pennsylvania Railroad a 2 million dollar station on the government mall. Fierce opposition arose with Mr Grosvenor accusing critics of anti railroad hostility. No action was taken.
Union Pacific brake man J T Wood was killed Tuesday morning on a Evanston to Ogden freight run. After the train stopped at a siding and Wood locked the switch he jumped to the caboose and likely fell while the train pulled away. His mangled body was found on the Echo yard tracks. his wife lives in Gunalson Colorado.
In New York the American Smelting and Refining company will ask stockholders to authorize raising capital from 55 million to 100 million dollars to acquire Guggenheim properties and boost cash reserves to about 100 million, signaling a silver trust formation. Amsterdam Kruger welcomed amid enthusiastic crowds as he arrived to meet municipal authorities and seek peace.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity shows a storm system along the north Pacific coast bringing rain to Oregon Washington Idaho and western Montana while warm conditions prevail west of the Rockies. The southern storm moves east from Louisiana to Alabama with heavy rainfall reported in Memphis and Montgomery. From the Rocky Mountain region to the Atlantic coast the air remains warm and generally clear with a 24 hour maximum of 50 degrees and a missing minimum/precipitation value.
In Diamondville Wyoming on December 19 David Haddenham age 17 shot and fatally wounded Tom Palin after Palin broke into Haddenham's mother's house. Palin, a known district miner and former strike leader, was shot twice. Palin's recovery is deemed unlikely.
Fragmentary OCR shows a bank-related notice from Stoore National Bank in Cheyenne Wyoming dated December 18 1900. It lists sums involving 28 54 108 08 100 008 and mentions a sworn before attestation by Henry Gay with a signature line and witness names blurred.
Department of the Interior issues a contest against entry 3656 by John E Burns alleging abandonment and no improvements by John W Mallison. Hearing set for February 12 1901 before the U S land office in Cheyenne with preliminary evidence due January 29 1901 at Fort Laramie Wyoming. notice by publication ordered due to failed personal service.
Notice published from Cheyenne Wyoming December 6 1900 listing settlers Nelson F Patten and others filing final proof dates January 10 1901 and December 29 1900 with witnesses named. Also includes a legal notice to Frank Ambrose in Laramie county district court with response due January 36 1901 and attorney J T Norton.
United States land offices in Cheyenne announce timber land patent bid by Joseph A. Breckens for NW and SE quarters and NW SE quarters in section 24 township 20 north range 69 west with hearings January 9 1901. Adverse claimants urged to file claims by January 9 1901. Also notice for a claim by an unnamed individual under a separate entry with witnesses listed and hearing January 4 1901.
Notice is given that James E. Miller of Iron Mountain Wyoming has filed sworn statement No. 162 for purchase of NW 34 1 4 section 34 township 20 N range 70 W and will offer proof that the land is valuable for timber or stone. The register and receiver will hear testimony at Cheyenne Wyoming on Thursday January 4 1901. witnesses named.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces filings for timber land claims under 1892 act. John L. Jordan of Iron Mountain Wyoming seeks NW quarter and other parcels in township 19 north range 69 west. Notices cite witness names and deadlines for contest or proof. Also mentions a public event “Durrant Fring Company Ball” on New Year’s Eve.
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