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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1901
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader, successor to the Sun-Leader, published by K A Slack. Entered at Cheyenne Wyoming post office as second class matter. Subscription rate for daily reader is six dollars per year. June 12, 1901 edition.
Observers feared a repeat of the 1878 hail storm that caused about $12,000 in damage and lasted twenty minutes. The latest thunder hail event yesterday proved less severe, with experts noting no major hail from the south, unlike the 1878 storm.
Morrison chief clerk of the Cheyenne post office returns from a mountain trip north of Hartville and Guernsey and says Wyoming may see a Burlington extension westward from Guernsey toward the coal fields about two hundred miles away. Some confidence exists that progress could occur within a year.
The article notes rising divorce rates in the United States from 1870 to 1900, citing 238,437 divorces in 1900 or eight percent of marriages, with far fewer in other countries. It compares desertion as a leading cause, Catholic and Protestant divorce rates, and asserts the U S bears a large share of the world's divorces.
Congress appropriates 35000 for new brick structures at Fort D A Russell as frame houses will be removed. Keefe contractor builds handsome basements and trim with white sandstone. Troops from the Philippines may be sent to Fort Russell this winter. Democratic factions contest Bryan on 1904 platform as Watterson urges reform.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes Republican chatter about a third term for President McKinley is pointless He would refuse a nomination and likely end the idea with plain words The president enjoys strong public support and broad national prosperity while tradition and anti third term sentiment remain strong
The Denver News outlines Lloyd Tevis's vast estate valued at about 15 million with his widow Mrs. Susan G Tevis set to inherit the bulk. It notes doubts on a full share for Hugh Tevis and mentions a potential one half share for Mrs Hugh Tevis if he predeceased his father. The piece recalls the 1899 will and 1900 probate order by Judge Coffey allocating all property to Susan Tevis.
The article notes the estate’s appraised value as about 15 million dollars and that the widow of Hugh Tevis may receive a portion. It mentions Mrs Susan G Tevis as a determiner of the share and that Mr and Mrs Baxter will depart Denver around June 23 for San Francisco to attend the arrival of the steamer carrying their daughter and the husband's body.
Special to Leader Douglas Wyo June 11 reports the Olsen and Heller ranch house near Glenrock burned Thursday with no one on site, estimated loss around 2000 dollars and no insurance. The article also notes a June snowstorm, frost, hail, cricket invasion migrating from Glenrock area, and local farm developments including Hereford cattle purchases and copper prospect bonding.
In 1880 a patriotic cat climbed the Washington Monument interior, leaped 160 feet to the ground, survived a fall watched by workers, was killed by a dog, and its preserved skin was mounted by the Smithsonian. The display bears a simple label stating the feat and date.
A collage of local notices including for sale items such as cut flowers and a four horse power well machine. Real estate listings note Hight resilience lots on Maxwell and Twenty first streets and three lots on Twelfth near Thames via Albert Chapman. Rentals include furnished rooms at 220 East Eighteenth and 418 East Sixteenth and a summer furnished house at 406 East Twentieth. Also a call to inspect water filters at Wyoming Hardware Co and Dyer Hotel. Army recruitment invites unmarried men 21 to 35 at 81 Railroad Building Denver with dates April 16 to June 30. Also miscellaneous item: clean rags wanted at this office.
Notices announce final settlement in the estate of Bila O Hay by executor Henry G. Hay at the May 1901 district court term. A separate contest by Oscar Yoder challenges Homestead Entry No 2965 tied to Wilford J. Wood, with appearance set for July 18, 1901 in Cheyenne and publication required due to service issues.
Several Wyoming school districts announce bond sales. Johnson County District No. 3 at Kaycee seeks bids by June 24 1901 for 800 in eight bonds 100 each bearing 6 percent interest. Uinta County District No. 4 Fort Bridger invites bids by July 1 1901 for nine hundred dollars in bonds at par with up to five and a half percent interest. Guernsey District No. 12 invites sealed bids by June 24 1901 for 2500 in bonds in five 10 15 20 25 year denominational blocks at 6 percent interest. Bond proceeds fund schoolhouse construction or other district needs.
Notices announce final proof for John Hohnholz at Cheyenne Wyoming on July 10 1901 for parcels in Iron Mountain and Diamond area with witnesses listed. Another notice filings by Robert Lawson regarding timber land in Section 32 Township 18 North Range 61 West Cheyenne Wyoming with July 19 1901 hearing. An estray notice from Goldsmith Wyoming describes two horses with brands and marks.
Registered stallions for sale along with registered mares and fillies. Describes high quality trotting stock and strong demand. Prospective buyers urged to request stallion catalogue with extended pedigrees. Address: L, GC, Kinney, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.
Catalog notes offer men's overcoats at 7.50 from 12 value and fine suits at 13.50 each. A wider selection includes five hundred boys and children's items.
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