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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
A Wyoming paper notes the Oakes Ames monument move to Sherman, costs to date and possible double spend, plus local civic topics. It mentions Misa Stone and Mme Tsilka, Casper meeting invites, Roosevelt’s Masonry guest status, and President Washington’s 1752 initiation. It also covers Lincoln's birthday, greater city growth, reservoir plans, anti gambling law, irrigation history, and Wyoming coal potential.
Two speakers are scheduled to occupy a night each in the near future. They are currently in the caat but will return shortly. Once they return, definite dates will be announced.
The Wyoming secretary of state department earns broad praise for its swift handling of overseas inquiries and prompt return of documents, certificates, and articles of incorporation. Assistant Secretary of State Fuller is highlighted as exceptionally able and courteous in this branch of state government.
The piece mocks Colorado’s sympathy for Wyoming while noting Colorado has faced harsh actions against officials in the past. It defends Wyoming’s lawfulness and dismisses Colorado’s tearful worries, urging neighbors to cease moralizing and temper their prayers.
A Washington dispatch reports Representative Mondell introduces a bill to build dams and reservoirs in Wyoming to regulate stream flow while ensuring impounded water follows the natural course when released. Proposed sites include Piney Creek three reservoirs, Gray Bull headwater, Devil's Gate on Sweetwater, and Laramie River Larami e. The House also passes a bill allowing affidavits and proofs in land cases to be taken before U S commissioners or clerks anywhere in the district, expanding beyond the register or receiver.
Curtis the Collier Man toured the state house interviewing officials this forenoon. The state supreme court met but adjourned for McKinley day. Incorporations filed include McKensie Oil Co at Cheyenne Denver with 10000 capital, Boulder Basin Oil Co 20000, Granger Oil Co 15000, Dillon Swan Oil Co Colorado 60000, all linked to Boulder and Denver.
The Philippine tariff debate in the senate reveals deep partisan lines with Republicans favoring keeping and governing the islands while Democrats oppose retention. President Roosevelt rewards Lt. D. H. Jarvis for Arctic relief work by naming him collector of Alaska, after a winter overland trek to Point Barrow with dog teams and reindeer provisioning.
L. Lawrence announces free eye testing and repair services at the Opera House Block. New stock of spectacles and eye glasses is complete and neatly repaired for customers.
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