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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
5
Playgoers will view with favor The Man of the Hour presented by a special company under William A. Brice Grismer. The show is praised as substantial, with generous laughs and absorbing love interest, a strong and virile dramatic vehicle on a familiar subject.
A London society drama praised for strong acting by Mr. Keltey and Miss Shannon. The performance features refined oratory and natural, moving playing in a satire on the idle rich and their pleasures.
Chicago reports a $1,600,000 blaze demolishing the Peats Colby and Keith buildings with a fireproof claim proven false. Amid 900 firefighters in freezing wind a hero climbs seven stories dragging a hose and reappears hat on fire escape amid cheers.
Four men robbed a post office at Pendleton New Mexico last night of stamps and cash. A posse chased them into the mountains and four men barricaded in a canyon. One robber was captured while the others retreated to the hills and exchange fire with the posse. No injuries reported. The posse remains near the hideout planning another capture.
Frank C. Payne reports a whirlwind tour for Henry W. Savage's company with four Los Angeles performances sold out, a rapid California swing, a new Southern Pacific dining car named Madam Butterfly, and a wave of financial success softening regional panics. The troupe plays to packed houses from Austin to Salt Lake, projecting a record coast run before returning to New York.
After days of snowbound conditions in New York the thaw began February 1 and extended to Pittsburg, warming weather and clearing streets. Residents anticipate a lively Alerts ball with a hot time ahead.
Two women were badly injured when two street cars collided on slippery tracks in Homestead Pittsburg area. Miss Mary Gedak and Miselito Early suffered internal injuries while twelve people were cut by glass and trampled in the panic following the crash.
Robert W. Martin former Columbia University officer and current George Washington University secretary was arrested in Chicago for allegedly embezzling 2100 from a Chicago wholesale carpet firm. The report notes his former positions and the nature of the charge.
Society items note the High School Seniors rehearse the comedy Sweet Lavender with Mrs V K Hart directing. Proceeds support commencement costs. Other events include WCTU memorials and social plans, pure food talks by Edward W Burke, and club meetings at Carnegie Library and K of P hall.
Anna JL Rainey Likins continues her hairdresser and manicure services at room 24 Bresnahen block with a listed phone line.
The council debated reorganizing the fire department with mayor appointed foremen and direct city payroll for drivers. Chief Kerrigan urged purchases and upgrades including a $6000 steamer, more fire plugs, and alarm boxes. A resident company sought higher allowance for a horses system while bids for tapping the city water system were authorized.
Fragmentary OCR hints a fare offer to Texas and New Mexico with a two dollar surcharge, mentions stops via Colorado and Southern, fall information on application. References Fisher General Passenger Agent Denver and leader of boats per month.
A debate on dam height continues over a 60 foot dam and a railroad grade limit for a Copper Mountain area project. Burlington General Manager Holdrege argues a high dam raises costs, while proponents say it boosts power and rail shipments. The Biscorn Power Co. backs a higher dam, with a 35 foot limit risking no build. Amnos Boysen leads the movement.
An item touts the Colorado and Southern tow rites and splendid service placing the Mexican Gulf region within a few hours travel. The notice promises attractions and highlights connections and journeys, with promotional language and period tone.
An old style drugstore ad advertises Ring's Little Liver Pilla with claims to wake up the liver and clear skin. It lists a price of 25 cents and targets readers to try the product at Palace Pharmacy and Drug Co.
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