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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1902
Page
3
Local notice lists A. A. Black Baltor George H. Hvans and proprietor in Baltic City records with unclear roles. The fragment hints at a published item involving these individuals and a business owner in the port area.
Various city and county meetings are scheduled with council, board of county commissioners, and Elks events. Cheyenne Indians' eastern tour ends tomorrow while trains face delays from a Julesburg washout. A. Hoaglan named water commissioner for district six. Several local jobs and public notices span pensions to stage line offices and cattle company incorporation.
Union Pacific has two survey crews near Walcott. One team straightens curves near the Edison tunnel while a second surveys toward Saratoga and Encampment. They reached Pass Creek and will return to cross the surveyed section. Buckley notes plans for a new Walcott hotel by A C Anderson.
Machinists report poor locomotive conditions on the line between Cheyenne and Evanston with leaky boilers and faulty water. A big 16000 engine recently vented after leaking water filled the fire and died. Trains run late at Green or Branton due to boiler failures. workers warn the company may seek repairs to keep trains running.
Real estate ad for a residence on Maxwell and Twenty first and Twenty second streets. Property described as well situated in the east part of town. Inquiries directed to Chapman, real estate agent, or Albert A for rent or want ads in The Land ar.
Reports from local conditions compiled for Wyo mining in charge of the U S government describe current weather impacts on farms and herds. Agricultural prospects depend on recent precipitation, grazing availability, and market conditions affecting cattle sheep and crop quality.
Cheyenne reports a warm week with Tuesday likely the hottest day, followed by general cooling and widespread rain Friday and Saturday. Recorded rainfall includes Cheyenne 1.15 inches, Laramie 0.49, Saratoga 0.70, Buffalo 1.24, Iron Mountain 1.45, Evanston 0.54 inches. Rain ends drought and benefits ranges and native meadows though alfalfa harvest was hindered. first crops vary from average to heavy in some areas. Grasshoppers spread to Johnson county and Bear Creek while 17 year locusts appear in Grigga Johnson county.
Extracts from correspondents note variable conditions across Albany County and nearby towns. Rains arrive unevenly with drought still pressing ranges and crops while some irrigated fields show promise and grazing cattle move to mountains.
Ad offers the Cyclone Rotary Hand Fan with a claim of high sales and states terms and territory. It includes a mail postpaid price of 25 cents and a contact address in Fort Robinson Nebraska. Also notes WANTED boarders at 309 East Nineteenth street and 250 native yearling steers sought by Perry Williams in Cheyenne.
Reports from Cheyenne Laramie County and Alcova note fine rains reviving ranges and promising fall and winter feed. Iron Mountain records soaking rain filling water holes and starting range feed. Locusts hatch as alfalfa harvest continues with grasses and grains improving after Friday and Saturday showers.
Washington correspondence reports reactions to the Philippine question and the Maple Syrup anecdote in the Senate. It recalls how a Bermudian release tale blends with American loyalties and hints at changes as British allegiance rises among US citizens. It notes Cushman’s Wyoming ties and a social secretaries shortage in Washington.
Frost damaged most gardens in the valley with haying under way as postmaster notes. In Burntfork dry and warm with rapid irrigation crop growth and very low streams. Afton reports splendid growing weather with rain on the 28th. Border observes a hot start followed by good rain. crops look well and hay making progresses. Evanston records rain Saturday and heavy mountain snow aiding range feed and growing grain and meadows. Mountainview notes light rain, poor range, but irrigated crops thriving and alfalfa blooming. Newcastle Range describes poor range, backward gardens, first crop alfalfa good where irrigated. Upton reports a nice rain benefiting late grain after a start last week.
The Indians defeated the Sheltons 8 to 2 in a tight game as John Kroell racked up multiple hits in away games. Cheyenne had 8 hits while committing 22 errors against Shelton’s 6 errors. The Union Pacific League standings show Cheyenne 9 wins, 2 losses. North Platte 6 wins, 6 losses. Shelton 5 wins, 9 losses.
For sale four lots in good location inquire at this office. Three lots on Twelfth street near Thamas inquire of Albert Chapman real estate agent. Cut flowers Mrs Glafcke phone 546 for rent four room house inquire 605 East Sixteenth street. For rent six room furnished house 919 West Twentieth street. For Rent nicely furnished room call 306 West Sixteenth street. For Rent nicely furnished rooms in brick blocks electric light janitor service $5 a month upward inquire Warren Emporium.
An elaborate map showing lines of the Colorado and Southern and connections from Galveston Texas to Ogden Utah is now available from the C and S Railway Passenger Department. Send ten cents for postage to T B Fisher Denver Colo.
The Union Pacific Railroad offers special fares for July trips within 200 miles. Colorado points within 200 miles cost one fare for the round trip and Nebraska points within 200 miles cost one and one third fare for the round trip. Wyoming points within 200 miles cost one fare for the round trip.
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