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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
7
Local newspaper item noting the Che Cheyenne Leader publication lineage and editorial leadership with Charles Thompson listed as city editor under The Leader Publishing Co.
Real estate markets dull with few large projects. Construction activity in the city is unusually low. A Bishop’s house roof nears completion at Capitol Avenue and Twenty first Street ready for occupancy soon. Cheyenne hosts a Young Men’s Literary club meeting at the Carnegie Library and a Korein Temple ceremonial session at Rawlins. Cheyenne Mayor status remains unresolved with Alderman Cole acting as mayor during Cook’s absence. A Cheyenne advertisement notes 160000 dollars in water bonds for sale in New York. A boxing match between Smoky Murray and Nate Dewey is planned in Cody tonight. A minor rise in seed purchases appears in the dry farming district.
Five soldiers from Fort Russell, Companies K and F of the Eleventh Infantry, were arrested after a lodging house incident over the Senate saloon. A landlady said one man rented a room and was joined by four others, leading to a wild fracas and damage. She seeks 310 to reimburse the losses. the men admitted the claim but could not settle it.
Mr and Mrs Tatsumo Nishimura celebrate the birth of a daughter named Tatsu born on the 4th in Cheyenne. The child is the third Japanese baby born there and will be christened in the Congregational faith. The Nishimuras, proprietors of the Japanese employment bureau, are well known in the locality.
A bold testimonial notes Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularity and cure kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. The note is signed Bold by A. BH Roedel.
The funeral for John Warlamount will be held at St Mary's Cathedral at nine o'clock in the morning. DeWitt's Carbolised Witch Hansel Halve is advertised, sold by A. BR. Roedel.
An address by William Jennings Bryan at Carnegie Hall, New York, argues that tax inequality amounts to larceny, with large owners and franchises advantaged over small property owners. He contends assessments bias toward undervaluation of big holdings and that personal property should be taxed, not just visible real property, urging equity in franchise and securities taxation.
Creditors’ attorneys move for turnover of property valued at 27 709.56 to trustee Marion A. Kline. Predmestky, bankrupt and formerly owner of a New York store, faces a Feb 24 hearing to show cause why assets should not be turned over. A 33 1 3 cent on the dollar settlement offer is noted as possible.
A discussion questions fairness of taxes on working men versus protective classes. It argues that those who escape taxation influence law to shield property, harming morals. The piece warns government can be a force for justice or injustice and that manipulated laws enable injustice.
Ad promotes Williams Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney and bladder troubles caused by nervous strain. Mentions symptoms like flank pain, back ache, facial puffiness, and frequent urination. Sample free and mail order available for 60 cents from Williams Manufacturing Co in Cleveland, sold locally by A. E. Roedel.
The Civil Service Commission announces that on March 26 applicants for federal positions in Cheyenne will be examined for several roles including assistant superintendent of seed warehouse, watchman, public document cataloguer, magazine attendant, and plate cleaner with salaries from 720 to 2 456 per diem for the magazine attendant.
One fare plus 2.00 to selected Texas New Mexico and roter points with limited stops via Colorado Southern. Full information on application. FP E. FISHER General Passenger Agent Denver.
R B Knott, electrical contractor, has completed the installation of an electric light plant at the Tammond Packing Company's plant in South Cheyenne. The new plant consists of a 126 kW 250 volt direct connected generator and switchboard, a one ton horse power mixer, and about 175 lights. Knott says the packing company will install additional motors soon, resulting in an up to date plant.
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