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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
4
December 18 1907 letter from Jacobe Pete to Dear Friend describes returning from town with groceries for a large Christmas dinner and guests. He notes inviting many friends and wanting the finest foods to present a proper table. He hints at obtaining everything for Christmas at a store.
Judge Whitford sternly rules against interference with divorces granted in his court. Lewis Albert Branch remains jailed after marrying again and paying little support. A $2,500 bond on appeal stands as the lone path. details emerge from private discussions and secondhand sources.
Mr and Mrs G 3 Walker and children left for Denver yesterday. Superintendent John Dwyer of the Colorado Southern has returned from Douglas. Joseph Straub is slowly recovering from rheumatism. State Engineer C T Johnston and Attorney General W E Mullen are attending court business at Lander.
Stocks and bonds linked to the Colton securities case were located in the California Safe Depository and Trust company vaults. Indictments against J. Dalzell Brown and Attorney Walter Bartnett may be affected, though not all missing securities were recovered. The found items are mainly mining stock shares of questionable value. the $205,000 in missing bonds remain unfound.
Orders to appoint Surgeon Charles F. Stokes to command the hospital ship Relief are expected to be signed soon. Secretary Metcalf says the position is definite and a merchant crew and master will be sought. if not, the navy enlisted force or a line officer will assume command.
In Birmingham Alabama on December 27 Henry Thaxton a black man condemned for killing white man E T Hunstucker faced execution when a telegram from the governor stayed the sentence for fifteen days. The sheriff read the message aloud and Thaxton reacted with astonishment as inmates cheered.
Salt Lake City Utah Dec 27 The mines of the Silver King Coal tion and the Daley Weat companies at Park City will close January 1st Directors act due to low silver and lead prices A thousand men are directly affected.
The Fraternal Battalion comprising drill teams from Woodmen of the World Modern Woodmen Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and the Woodmen band staged a dress drill and dance last night. A large audience attended the social event.
Rio de Janeiro reports the senate passed on third reading a government bill mandating conscription and obligatory military service. The item mentions DeWitt's Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve promoted by A. B. Roedel as a healing remedy.
The Social Dancing Club presents a dancing night at Turner Hall this evening featuring Nagel's Orchestra. Gents pay 60 cents while ladies enter free. Also advertised are DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a best-selling remedy.
Clark of the Court Madden in Greeley urges Colorado and Wyoming congressional support for a bill extending final proof deadlines for desert land entries south of Cheyenne near the Colorado line. Settlers claim irrigation delays and financial strain jeopardize water access and risk loss of holdings.
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