Cheyenne Leader News Notes From National Scene
The item compiles comments from the era touching on naval budgets, presidential health, cabinet moves, and political intrigues. It notes pressure on Roosevelt to appoint Taft, Crane as treasury secretary, and hints at broader posturing in Congress and press circles. It also mentions Cheyenne students returning from Colorado institutions and a call to drop Colorado in favor of Laramie.
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Roosevelt
Judge Taft
Mr. Long
Navy
Philippine Commission
Taft
Philippines
Cheyenne Tribune
Colorado
Laramie
Not Socialism Says AFL Convention
The American Federation of Labor at a recent convention declared that each worker has an undeniable right to enjoy the full benefit of what he produces. The Laramie Republican quotes this as an assertion of individualism with no communal notion. It argues that thrift and energy should be rewarded and sharing with the inefficient should not be required.
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American Federation of Labor
Laramie
American Federation
Rough Riders Suggested as Wyoming Nickname
In a recent Industrial Convention debate Wyomingites were considered for a nickname. General Agene Stewart of Union Mutual Life Insurance proposed Rough Riders, citing Western life and Wyoming’s horsemen who helped defend the flag in the Spanish War. A St Paul doctor later echoed the nickname, noting outsiders may use it.
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Laramie
D. Frank Powell
St. Paul
Rise of Col. D. S. Lamont Chronicle
A Brooklyn Eagle account details Col Daniel S Lamont former secretary of war, later Northern Pacific vice president and financial magnate, his early life from Cortland County to Union College, state service under John T Hoffman and Grover Cleveland, his famed penmanship and career rise. It also notes Representative Mercer opposing tariff concessions to Cuba and Christmas bills reflecting holiday spending.
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Daniel 8. Lamont
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Union College
Schenectady
Cortland County
Aview
Lamont
John T. Hoffman
Hoffman
Young Lamont
State Assembly
Samuel J. Tilden
Grover Cleveland
Colonel Lamont
Brooklyn Eagle
Giant Oil Land Syndicate Formed In Colorado Denver
A British led group plans a $15,000,000 San Juan Petroleum Corporation to develop oil lands in Wyoming and other states. Promoter Melville C. Boynton cites 50,000 acres in Wyoming plus holdings in Florence district and Huerfano County. Key backers include Lorn Lochdui and Harold W. Sanderson of London and Melville C. Boynton of New York with banks Wolcott & Vaille and First National Bank backing the issue.
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Colorado
The
Denver News
San Juan Petroleum Corporation
Melville C. Boynton
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
South Africa
Russia
Boynton
St. James Hotel
Florence
Huerfano County
San Juan
First National Bank
First National Bank of
Canon City
Lost in Snow Defers Battle Lake Delegates to Convention
Battle Lake delegates to the Industrial Convention at Laramie were snowbound on the Sierra Madre range for six days and nights with ore samples for exhibit. Traffic along routes was paralyzed and dangerous. Battle Lake would have led the class if they had arrived.
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Battle Lake
Laramie
Sierra Madre
Wyoming Pioneer and Evanston Leader Dies at 64
I C Winslow longtime Evanston resident former mayor postmaster and county commissioner died at home aged 64 after long illness. He leaves a wife three sons and two daughters with Linwood a Rio Grande Western conductor and Lisle James the younger children at home.
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I. C. Winslow
Wyoming
Evanston
Linwood Winslow
Salt Lake
Dr. Sollier
James
Lisle
Soldier Leo Gerbe challenges 145 pound ring for state title
Fort Russell soldier Leo Gerbe, Ohio state 145 pound champion, issues an open challenge to fight any man in the city or state at 145 pounds. He offers a reasonable side bet and all gate receipts to the winner. Zerbe’s backer is George Kenny of the Thirteenth field artillery at Fort Russell.
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Leo Gerbe
Fort Russell
Gerbe
Ohio
Zerbe
George Kenny
Thirteenth Field Artillery
Dual Roles and Secrecy in Philippine Insurrection
General Chaffee denounces native secrecy and dual loyalties during the Tay Tay killings. A priest defender, Leonardo de Posey, is condemned for murder but spared death, with commutation for respect to his calling. Public notices and Ada?
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Washington
Chaffee
Philippines
War Department
Tay Tay
Luzon
General Chaffee
Manila
Leonardo de Posey
de Posey
Caledonio Javier
Posey
Islands
Ito Refuses a Pass on Japanese Railroads
Marquis Ito praised American railroad practice of free passenger transport but paid for tickets and the private car when traveling with his entourage on the Milwaukee line. The piece also offers light book gift suggestions and notes a December 1901 public land filing notice in Cheyenne Wyoming with future filing dates.
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Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Marquis Ito
St. Paul
Japan
Milwaukee Line
Ito
Milwaukee
Abel Sheep Company to Move Principal Office to Rawlins
Notice of a special stockholders meeting in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 23 1901 to consider amending the incorporation to relocate the principal office to Rawlins. Also notices on estate administration for William Phillips, school bond bids for Fremont County and a printing ad for The Leader.
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Abel Sheep Company
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rawlins
Carbon County
Wyoming
L. F. Abel
Able Sheep Company
William Phillips
Dissolution of Hellbeck and Gunther Partnership
Notice states the partnership Hellbeck and Gunther is dissolved by mutual consent. John Gunther will continue the business and collect debts due to the firm. Gustav Hoblbeck signs along with Gunther. Dated Cheyenne Wyoming December 28 1901. Also announces the First National Bank of Cheyenne annual stockholder meeting January 14 1902 at 10 am.
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Hellbeck
First National Bank of
Cheyenne
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