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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

Page

4

New Time Card Sets Train Schedules and Adds No 105

A new time card goes into effect tomorrow on Union Pacific and Denver Pacific routes out of Cheyenne. Train No 105 Pacific Express runs from Cheyenne at 3 50 pm to Granger, joining No 6 there. Other schedule changes adjust arrival and departure times for trains 5 3 101 6 2 4 and more on the main line and Cheyenne Denver segment.

Union Pacific Denver Pacific Cheyenne Granger Union Pacifi Lne Overland Limited

Destructive Wyoming Blizzard Blocks Rail Lines

A historic Wyoming blizzard paralyzed Cheyenne and the Northern line and stranded trains north of Wheatland. Union Pacific dig teams and 100 miners from Iron mines labored through deep drifts to free a stalled passenger train near Buckham hill while a Burlington freight and other trains faced heavy drifts. Stockmen fear heavy losses as sheep and cattle suffer without feed. the storm spread from Rawlins to Pine Bluffs with widespread delays and extensive snow depths.

Cheyenne and Northern Wheatland Horse Creek Chugwater Cheyenne Northern Union Pacific Burlington Rawlins Laramie Wamsutter Hartville Junction Orin Junction Buckham Hill Denver North Platte Bushnell Pine Bluffs Here Jaramie Wamautter Evanston

Union Pacific Fights Snow to Keep Lines Open

All day and night yesterday Union Pacific battled heavy snow with six plows and crews of snow shovelers to keep the line clear. Trains ran late but proceeded, a Denver northbound No 1 train unstuck after delays, while southbound No 40 was abandoned. A derailment near the stockyard stalled No 102 for two hours until relief crews cleared the drift.

Denver Athol Hill Cheyenne Laramie Sherman Hill Burlington Union Pacific Baton Tle Carr Station Round House Vards Cty Weat Stockyard Wight Ae En

Blizzard Paralyzes Cheyenne as Storm Worsens

Cheyenne endures deep snowdrifts up to six feet causing business shutdowns and coal shortages. Widespread sidewalk cuts resemble ravines along the railroad. Telegraph lines stay up with one break north of town. a blizzard accident hampers repair work. Leader notes carrier delays and double pay for subscribers. Local merchants advertise clothing and apparel amid harsh conditions.

Stresta T Liver Tual Dave Stewart Hneman Stewart

Murder on the track at Opal Wyoming inquest finds foul play

An Opal Wyoming inquest concluded a man found Thursday on the railroad track was murdered for his money and placed on the track to destroy evidence. The victim identified as P. B. Kaufman had worked on a local ranch and reputedly gambled away funds. two young men traveling with him are sought. The Leader also rebukes a Tribune writer, notes forthcoming Holmes mining town papers, and reports local court actions including a $1,000 bail for a forger, a 12 year old discharged for larceny, and Thomas Murphy declared insane. Public events include Christmas practice by Methodist Sunday school and a postmaster appointment at Granite Canon. Moves include Durant ball show with Indian relics and songs.

Opal Wyo Kaufman New York

Wholesale Silks and Fine Goods at Low Prices

Veeland & Stone offers silk waist lines at half price and a wide range of fancy groceries. Buechner & Son advertises rich glassware, sterling and plated ware, china, canes, opera glasses, Edison phonographs, watches and jewelry at the lowest prices. Call and compare at 1611 Ferguson Street.

Edison Buechner & Son Ferguson Buechner & S Son

Long Military Career Highlighted in Philippine Service

A brief tribute notes a veteran’s expected retirement within a year and outlines a long, notable career in the military arm of the government. It lists cadet entry in 1869, various promotions from 1863 to 1899, and service in the Philippines, ending with retirement planned next year. Also mentions Miller’s Jewelry Store at 1709 Ferguson Street advertising Christmas goods.

David Miller Ferguson Street Philippines Military Seventh Infantry Leutenant Miller's Jewelry Store

Pianos for sale at Knight Locke Piano Co store

The Knight Locke Piano Co at 213 West Seventeenth Street offers 36 makes of pianos with strong holiday inducements. George Be Bird and Irene Sullivan invite customers to view the stock, with cash or easy terms available.

Knight- Locke Piano Company West Seventeenth Street

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