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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
2
The piece notes local actors backing craft guilds as carpenters resist new labor issues while builders seek peace. It introduces Henry G. Hay’s forthcoming plans, his long tenure, and the public interest over potential resignation as Wyoming politics buzzes with speculation.
A Cheyenne girl recalls the town transforming from a barren railway stop into a thriving city with a stone depot a park state capitol and new public buildings She predicts within thirty years it will be among the largest most prosperous western cities attracting visitors and new homes.
Douglas prides itself on hospitality and civic spirit as it recalls funding to bring a horse to Cheyenne for President Roosevelt. Senator Warren paid expenses for the animal and its care, and the gift was offered to the president as a token from Douglas.
Fragmentary text notes a political context with mentions of Grover Cleveland and Justice Bnew or Ansie, referencing diminishing power and weighty public discourse. The garbled source prevents clear factual details or outcomes.
A garbled newspaper fragment discusses the role of the press in linking distant readers, quoting Justice Brewer on how without the press even with telegraph and post office people would be strangers. It notes the public’s reception of current thought and events worldwide.
The report describes a mishap during parade day in New Orleans where two officers failed to arrange a carriage for Gen. Joseph Wheeler causing his exclusion from a function. Despite the lapse Wheeler remains a beloved Civil War and Spanish American War hero admired by veterans and Atlanta Constitution notes he still elicits strong ovation at events.
New York Evening Sun reports Havana marked the first anniversary of Cuban independence with jubilant crowds cheering President Palma as he rode through streets. Palma's message to Secretary Root praised US gratitude for aiding independence and Cuba’s pro American stance.
A collage of quips and jokes from Chicago Tribune and Buffalo Express items. Notable lines touch on politics, marriage, advice, and everyday observations, intermixed with humorous exchanges and notices from various papers.
Cheyenne celebrated President Roosevelt's three day stay with lavish decorations and a busy program. The visit featured a horseback entry, parade, church service, a 200 guest dinner at Senator Warren's Terry Ranch, a frontier show at the fairgrounds, and a warm reception for the President and staff, coordinated by Senator Warren and local citizens.
A New York Evening Post commentary laments the Democratic Party’s lack of a clear leader and unity. It cites Judge Walter Clark and Peleg W. Hoskins as potential figures and critiques Bryan’s influence on nominating calls. It touches on travel ads and jokes from Chicago papers to illustrate political and public discourse of the era.
The Grey Bull Club of Meeteetee Wyoming calls a mass meeting for July 15 1903 at the town hall to express citizen views on Yellowstone forest reserve management and boundaries. The aim is to urge changes and wider publicity to ensure a representative expression.
A Chicago Inter Ocean report cites Prof. Ernest von Halle claiming the world is being governed industrially by the brains directing steam power, not wealth alone, with nations winning through ingenuity and resolve. The piece notes the emphasis on brains and brawn over capital.
A complete and perfectly equipped line of railway in the west along the North Western route Omaha to Chicago operates double tracked with block signals heavy rails and high maintenance. Three daily trains from Denver Ogden Salt Lake and Cheyenne three from San Francisco two from Portland and five from Omaha to Chicago offer solid through service. D W Aldridge General Agent 401 Seventeenth Street Denver Colo.
Notice of special stockholders meeting at 10 o clock a m June 23 1903 in Room 12 Kent block Cheyenne Wyoming. Purpose to consider disposal of assets to New Century Exploration Investment Co or any other purchaser and to consider dissolution of the Aurora Gold Mining Co. President S G Wilson.
Notice filed by Dugald R. Whitaker of Cheyenne Wyoming under the timber lands act of 1878 for NE 1 4 SE 1 4 and other fractional sections in Township 17 N Range 68 W. He will prove land is valuable for timber or stone and claim before the Cheyenne register August 11 1903. Witnesses from Cheyenne listed. adverse claimants must file by August 11 1903. Also notices trains via Overland Limited promoting rail services to Chicago with details on routes and amenities.
Contested land case involving Hugh J. Allen claims absence from land prior to 1908 and lack of improvements. Proceedings set for 10:00 a.m. July 15, 1908 at the United States Office in Cheyenne. Publication ordered after inability to serve by personal means.
McClung filed an application in Wyoming on October 26, 1899 for the NW quarter of section 30 township 13 north range 66 west with final hearing set for 10 o clock. Witness list includes Charles Rogers Martin Breither John L. Swanson and Frank Carlson all of Cheyenne. Special Eastbound Excursions: Union Pacific to Chicago St Louis Memphis St Paul Minneapolis and other points for $1 fare plus $2 round trip with return by October 31.
On June 6 and 7 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will sell round trip tickets to Chicago Chicago, Minneapolis, St Paul and intermediate points for one fare plus one dollar. Tickets are valid for return until October. Three daily Cheyenne to Denver trains operated by 1B Commercial Agent, 1079 Denver, Colorado.
A historical timetable lists west bound and southbound trains with arrival and departure times. Entries include Overland Limited No 1 and No 3 with late evening arrivals, Pacific Express No 6 and High Speed No 106, and Denver Pacific No 2 with morning and evening schedules.
Local notices list train arrivals and departures on routes to East and West with times, plus mail and freight schedules. It also lists Cheyenne Lodge meeting details and Acadia Lodge notices with dates for second and fourth Tuesdays.
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