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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
4
The Cheyenne Wyoming daily notes that U S interest in the Panama Canal remains strong despite Colombia’s cash issues and loud talk. It reports the Cheyenne City Council may favor a franchise for a city railway, with a street railway prospect improving if the proposed company proves its ability to complete the project.
The City Council plans to set aside land north of the town as a playground and athletic area for the youth. Supporters cite benefits to physical and moral development and preventing idle behavior during summer months. The measure seeks broad citizen approval for a long term public good.
A historical look at Japan's naval evolution from hermit isolation to modern armament. The text traces the shift from burning ships to cutting foreign contact, the awakening after foreign aid, and the rapid build up of ships, yards, and sailors culminating in a strong merchant fleet and disciplined naval corps.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that the Japanese are described as a powerfully marked race, reflecting the era's tense views on ethnicity and national identity in public discourse.
New York June 7 Al Lippe manager of the Attell brothers received a wire from Jimmy Coffroth of San Francisco asking if he would match Rufe Turner before the Colma Athletic club near Frisco on June 17 Under the terms 20 rounds and 130 pounds ringside Lippe agreed if Coffroth first tried to arrange a bout with Jimmy Britt or Eddie Hansson against Abe Attell under the same 130 pounds ringside conditions.
Following a family quarrel Join Bran fatally shot his wife then killed himself. He was her second husband, her first husband having been Bran's brother who killed himself five years earlier. Bran's sister in Kannas was murdered years ago and another brother recently drowned in Cleveland.
In Salt Lake City the Tri Methodist church congregation protested against the planned July 4 prize fight between Fitzsimmons and Shreck. They criticized the event and said they would appeal to authorities to prevent it, arguing it conflicts with their values.
Jackson Mississippi June 7 Governor James K Virdeman states the state university trustees rejected Andrew Carnegie's offer of 250000 dollars on condition the state match with another 250000 for a library building and equipment at the State University.
C A Wilkerson brought from Denver to Sherman convicted and sentenced to eight years. He married Mrs Mary Smith in Sherman two years ago, embezzled $2000 of her money, and then deserted her.
Railroad notes report a joint plan by Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line to build into the Nez Perces Clearwater region, promising traffic from timber and minerals. Other items include a 22 hour New York to St Louis train to aid mail flow, Illinois Central’s electrical interlocking rollout, and Pere Marquette potential shifts over Canadian detentions.
A new tent storefront at the corner of 18th Street and Capitol Avenue offers consultations on life affairs. They claim to address sickness lawsuits investments real estate missing wills lost property and absent friends. They promise cures guidance and advice for success and employ natural talents with affordable prices.
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