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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1902

Page

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Chole Cigars and Tobacco. All the Latest Books and Magasines

Chole Cigars and Tobacco showcases a selection of new books and magazines. Readers can find current titles and periodicals in stock.

Tooth Brush Satisfaction and Store Offerings

A dealer promotes tooth-brush satisfaction with two price points fifteen and sixty cents at The Palace. The retailer warns against poor brushes that pull out bristles and break, claiming their stock is reliable and offers good service.

Palace

Aztec Town Is Almost Wiped Out

Laredo Texas dispatch reports a terrible earthquake at Chilpacin o Guerrero devastating the old Aztec town near the capital. Six hundred believed dead, with vast destruction and many missing as details remain scarce. The quake also sent tremors to Mexico City and Acapulco, but offshore casualty counts are unavailable.

Laredo Texas Mexico Los Chilpacin Guerrero Acapulco

Venezuela Telegram Sparks Diplomatic Tone

London reports a Venezuelan government telegram noting the English steamer Ben Righ arrived yesterday and was described as inimical to Venezuela. The Foreign Affairs Ministry signed the cable, and no reply has been issued as officials question its peppery character.

London Venezuela Ben Righ

Bank thief suspect released as insufficient evidence

St Louis reports I N Hughes freed after a week in jail on suspicion in the stock yards bank robbery. Police believe he led the gang but lack incriminating testimony to hold him.

St. Louis I. N. Hughes Stock Yards

No News of the Condor Believed Lost at Sea

A steamer from Honolulu reports no trace of the British warship Condor after departure January 10. Authorities fear she foundered on the voyage to Victoria. Meanwhile a second Walla Walla wreck victim was recovered, identified as James Gallagher, bearing life preservers when picked up.

San Francisco Honolulu Condor Victoria Walla Walla James Gallagher

Governor Shaw Grants Unprecedented Clemency in Iowa

Iowa Governor Shaw closed his term by releasing a public statement revealing 476 prisoners received executive clemency in the past year, a figure unprecedented in state history. He will assume the treasury post in Washington next week.

Dew Moines Shaw Treasury Department Washington Iowa

Largest oil strike hits McKensie well in Boulder district

Boulder Colorado January 1 drilling at 2 A M penetrated cap rock into old rock. The McKensie well now holds much oil forcing a halt to drilling. The find is considered the district’s biggest to date.

Boulder Colo McKensie

Governor to Call Colorado Legislature for Extra Session

Governor Ormad told a Western Press representative at noon today he will convene an extra session of the Colorado legislature tomorrow. The session date will be within a week or two. The legislature will be asked to pass revenue measures and to prohibit corporate challenges to regulations while establishing commissions to control and regulate commerce.

Denver Colo Ormad Western Presa Colorado

Lovers' Perjuries Kill Two in Missouri Tragedy

Crowds in Donaldson, Missouri, mourn Gerty Clifford and Fred Brockman killed in a Hart's livery stable shooting. A note in Brockman's pocket may reveal motives tied to a lovers' quarrel as the coroner considers the disputed cause.

St. Louie Hart's Gerty Clifford Donaldson, Mo Fred Brockman Brookman Jo i

Lunatic Herald to Appear From Lunatics Magazine

St. Louis Missouri January 17 A monthly periodical edited by and for lunatics is planned from Owaneco Illinois. General A J Leeper announces the Lunatic Herald will publish exclusively lunatics as contributors and will seek correspondents nationwide while awaiting incorporation of Lunatic Herald Publishing Co.

St. Louia A_ monthly Lunatica Owaneco Lls Lunatic Herald Gen. A. J. Leeper Illinois Central Hospital For the Insane Jacksonvilles St Paul Mary Baker Eddy Leeper United States Myrself Iowa Evans F. Evans Burlington Hos Jacksonville Lunatic Herald Publishing Company Crazy Kid

Man Eats Meals at Wife's Grave for Year in Snow

Joshua Lamereaux, 80, of Luzerne County, Pa, ate every meal at his wife's grave after her death a year ago. He walked to the cemetery daily, shoveled a path through the snow, and fell ill after fainting at the grave, feared dying at home.

Willkesbarre Joshua Lamereaux Lamereaux Ceases Mills

Peculiar White House Reception Sparks Society Gossip

Washington January 17 Polite society buzzes over a White House reception where Cardinal Gibbons arrived late and was saluted by diplomats and judges. Married attendees, notably Senator Depew's bride, knelt and kissed his signet ring, a gesture unseen before in the White House.

Washington White House Cardinal Gibbons Senator Depew

New Island Formation Observed Near Honolulu Coast

A new island formation called the New Islands has been seen between Koko and Diamond Head off Honolulu. Detritus washed into the sea has piled up to rise above tides, with Palme and other trees taking root as the small island emerges at the head of Niu Stream.

Honolulu Koko Diamond Niu Atream

Buffalo vanishing in Yellowstone as elk herd grows

Butte reports say buffalo in Yellowstone Park are rapidly disappearing and may be reduced to a small herd if action is not taken. In contrast elk numbers are rising, with more than fifty thousand now present in the park.

Yellowstone Butte Mont

Home and shoe sale by J P Senking

A local notice offers a deal on a chitoe Room Atlas Block and announces a sale of children’s shoes at 260 and below per pair. J P Senking signs the notice.

National Home Bookera’ Association J. P. Senking

Gilmore Sentenced for Horse Stealing in Indiana

Albert Gilmore was sentenced in Chicago to four years at the Michigan penitentiary for horse stealing. He testified that his act was to save a friend, and he stood between the guilty man and the prison, a situation Judge Durbin may consider a pardon.

Chicago Albert Gmrmore Indiana Michigan

Christians Increase Church Membership Increases Domestically

Dr Carroll released a church statistics statement noting United States membership at 48 250 000 for this month up from 27 000 000 a year ago a gain above two and a half percent indicating faster growth than the population. Big Order for Freight Cars in Birmingham Alabama reports Cincinnati Southern Railroad placing an order with Southern Car and Woundry for 1800 box and flat cars totaling about 1 260 000 with rapid delivery planned.

New York Carroll Birmingham Ala Cincinnai Southern Railroad Southern Car and Woundry Company

Emperors yacht launch set for February in New York

New York dispatch reports that the Emperor will launch a new yacht in February with the president and cabinet attending from Washington. Prince Henry and his party will visit the capital and then tour major cities. The Cincinnati Shoe Co plans a Big Shoe House at 308 West German street near the Inter Ocean hotel and post office.

New York Washington Prince Henry Hattery Thie Cincinnati Shoe Co Big Shoe House Weat Gixtrench Street Inter Ocean Hotel Post Office

Exposition Delayed One Year to 1904 Opening

A conference with ex Governor Francis, Adolph Busch, and President Roosevelt decided to postpone the St. Louis Louisiana Purchase Exposition from 1903. The fair will not open until 1904, likely May 1, with public notice to follow.

Washington Francis Adolph Busch Roosevelt

Jewel Thief Gaught in New Orleans Case

Theodore E Manners is jailed in New Orleans and identified by D. Louisa G. Watherspoon of Chicago as the valet of Paul G. Thedbaud of New York. Jewelry valued at 50,000 dollars was stolen from Thedbaud's wife.

Chicago Theodore E. Manners New Orleans D. Louisa G. Watherspoon Paul G. Thedbaud New York

State Officials Update and Laramie Incorporation

H B Henderson returns home from a state duties trip. Albany county becomes the field for Laramie Oil company with 15000 in capital led by Rufus Thayer Charles Page and W D Elliott. Land rentals sales income rise with 440 received for lands. The penitentiary project near Rawlins nears 125000 cost. The state board of charities embarks on a tour of institutions starting tomorrow night. N K Boswell leases both penitentiaries with leases running to April 30 1903.

Laramie Albany County i Rufus Thayer Charles Page W. D. Elliott State Board of Charities and Reform State Capitol State Asylum For

Wyoming Quarries Considered for Federal Building Stone

Washington dispatch reports Supervising Architect Taylor to send an expert team to inspect Rawlins and Iron Mountain quarries in Wyoming. A final decision on stone for the Cheyenne federal building will favor Wyoming material, with Bedford Ind. stone rejected despite an agent's recommendation. Protests against outable stone will be considered.

Taylor Senator Warron Rawlins Iron Mountain Wyoming Cheyenne Bedford, Ind Supervising Architect

Detectives Visit Knoxville As Logan Suspect Case Grows

W T Canada chief of detectives for Union Pacific and US Marshal Hadasell arrived in Knoxville with a requisition for Harvey Logan. They deny holding Logan and say they came to inspect coal lands in Alabama and to meet the suspect in Epexville. Governor McMillin says he will not honor a requisition without due notice.

W. T. Canada Union Pacific Railway United States Marahal Hadasell Cheyenne Wyo Harvey Logan Allan Kid Qurry Alabama Epexville McMillin Hae Lagay

Rule 207 Drives Large Union Pacific Layoffs

Two hundred UP employees reportedly dismissed or on track for dismissal in 30 to 40 days due to Rule 207 which bars drinking on and off duty and would discharge for entering a saloon. Union leaders debate enforcement while Superintendent Park affirms broad use and future rule updates.

Park Union Depot Union Pacific Federated Railroad North Platte Omaha Burt Presbyterian Church W. L. Park Cheyenne Wyoming American Railway Association Denver Buckingham

Walt for the Oincianah Shoe com pany's Big Bargain Shoe Rouse

A local shoe firm announces a big bargain sale as part of a storefront promotion. The event highlights discounted prices and limited stock aimed at attracting shoppers to the downtown store.

Walt Oincianah Shoe Company Rouse

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Percy Smith Tral Market David Nimme Dinnern Brothers Eddy West 16Th Street F. Ochmitt Cahill Bros Allegretti’s Chocolates Pate Ree Vc THE Lunatics Lunatics Magazine Washington Society New Island Jewel Thief Gaught H. B. Henderson State Examiner State Superintendent of Public Instruction State University State Penitentiary Laramie City N. K. Boswell Night Knoxville, Tenn U. P Union Pacific Railroad Seventeenth Street Denver Post Boy M. Marks Ternes Dry Goods Store Ferguson Cheyenne, Wyo Gilbert W.F Daiber & Bro. Men's Furnishings Velvet Axminster Savonnerie Axminster Tapestry Brussels Body Brussels Warren Mercantile Co All Raglans WM. Myers & CO Ohenstein Brothers
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