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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
4
The Cheyenne Leader credits BE Slack as editor and proprietor with H A Clarke business manager and A Richardson city editor guiding the newsroom.
A mix of local items reports accidents at Laramie eight in one day and preparations for Woodmen exercises at the cemetery. Mrs Jennie Borida marries John A Lewis of Cripple Creek while Rev H A McQuilkin preaches on love and character at the Presbyterian church tomorrow.
For sale notice offers a three room home and lot with monthly payments. inquire at 411 East Eleventh Street.
The Cheyenne High School commencement at the Opera House drew a crowded audience as the twenty-first class presented orations declamations and music. Graduates including Laura Gustin Nan Corn Adam Mille Leona B Stew art Minnie Miller Anna C Han ven and Walter Kelley showcased strong diction and stage presence with honors to Caesar Shakes peare and Victoria era themes.
A string of incidents stalls rail work as engine 1183 suffers a broken drawbar during a switch run, delaying No 1 by three hours. Elsewhere, shop expansions planned in Cheyenne and western depots are announced as debt repairs proceed. A gambling saloon and prostitution growth draws concern amid local unrest.
Kid McCoy of Chicago declares that the referee’s decision must stand following his recent bout with Ryan. The statement emphasizes acceptance of the verdict and maintains boxing authority on the outcome.
After a last day break in the high school lab the chemical closet was opened and nitric acid and ammonia mixed. The next day Principal jokes and eggs insult attack followed with Peck's Bad Boy leading a town parade. Several youths were arrested or to be arrested with fines likely.
State Examiner Harry B Henderson reports banks are healthy and expanding. Deposits rose from 322 145 41 in April 1899 to 559 236 58 in April 1900 an increase of 224 090 17. Loans grew as demand for legitimate investments rose and the loan and discount account more than doubled.
House painting underway. Driver Henry unveils a gong triggered system to lift blankets for fire safety while horses are kept calm. Alerta plans a company ball nine and possible team formation. Local streets show playful taunts as a Chinaman responds with a cheeky retort to Claude Corey.
The Woodman Memorial day events are arranged for tomorrow with W. EB. Din neon named master of ceremonies. A male quartet will perform at the cemeteries and every Woodman will wear a lilac.
Reports indicate increased smallpox presence near Cheyenne with an empty peat house. The last three patients were brought to town today displaying eruptive rashes yet reported feeling well.
Gelis Mines in Central City sell for 69000 dollars to Boston capitalists after years of delay. General Thompson, long tied to the property, receives warm congratulations as machinery is purchased for an extensive mining operation and cash payments begin immediately.
John Allison of Horse Creek arrived in the city and rode the first train to Denver after being bitten by a rattler below the knee. The leg was bandaged above the knee, the wound cauterized, poison drawn, whiskey used, and the limb now appears paralyzed and very black. Woodmen of the World are called to meet at Woodman hall tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. to observe Memorial Day.
A series of names and travel plans show residents visiting relatives and taking trips. C A Guernsey Dan Brees and Mrs Ed Vittwhand are noted travelers with connections to Grand Island Denver and New York. Ed Vreeland sails east for a convention while others pursue business, illness, or relocation.
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