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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader, successor to the Sun Leader, lists K A Slack as publisher. It notes entry at Cheyenne Wyoming Post Office as second class matter and provides subscription rate for the Daily Leader one year. Friday June 14, 1901 date appears.
A scathing commentary on Tom Patterson's defeat in a libel suit and his public stance after the election. Editor Carroll questions Patterson's ties to Democratic tactics, accusing him of cowardice and selective loyalty. The piece contrasts Patterson's stance with views on Stapleton, Hill, and Bryan's presidential ambitions.
Wyoming ledger lists 6000 registered brands with 1500 recently entered in county books. A Denver firm plans a national directory of brands, while foreigners seek copies. The article notes the bird law permits scientific killing with certified proof, bonds, and year long validity, raising concerns over potential abuse.
The Washington Star notes a new order barring consumptive immigrants to curb tuberculosis spread. It argues consumption is highly contagious, warrants exclusion, and may push European nations to restrict sick migrants. The move aims at international sanitary reform and better enforcement.
State news notes a $2,000 parsonage planned by the Congregational church of Douws las, work started on a new Douglas school house, attorney Tom Hopper of Sun dance recovered from insanity and resumes practice, alfalfa gathering begins in central areas, Saratoga mass meeting plans July Fourth events, a 15 piece Saratoga brass band organized, and Carbon county to sell 127 pieces of real estate for taxes.
Syndicate Mining Company acquires the entire stock of the Black Diamond claims from CG, A. Rischkey, and Grant Smith of Dixon, uniting adjacent mines with identical locations. Little work has been done on the Black Diamond, and the locators had previously sold their interest in the Syndicate. In other notes, Johnnie Phillips, ten, broke his arm after a burro fall while traveling with his father toward Lander. he is recovering in Rawlins with Dr. Maghee attending.
Government built in 1878 old military bridge over the Platte near Fort Vetterman has been replaced by a new steel bridge completed last Saturday under the supervision of contractor Brenning. The new structure is praised as one of the best in the state and perfect in detail. Also notes on Washingray Market offering veal to lamb and a Union Pacific round trip sale from Cheyenne to Buffalo, N Y from June 1 to October 31, 1901 at one fare plus $1 with 30 day return.
Mrs Ella G Cock a stepmother to Tom Thurnell writes to Cheyenne coroner demanding a full inquiry into Hubert Bacock's death in the county jail. She accuses cattlemen of threats and foul play linking Wyoming range cattle laws to murders, cites past conflicts and asks for justice. The note includes commentary on the Bacock case and a printer’s ad at the end.
City notices list items for sale including a four horse power well machine by J M Gilmore at 2083 West 17th street and eight land lots for sale on Maxwell Twenty first and Twenty second streets via Albert Chapman real estate agent. Also three lots on Twelfth near Thames, plus two rooms for rent at 418 East Sixteenth and five furnished rooms at Warren's with modern amenities. Employment wanted for general house work at 2015 Ferguson street. Water filter promotion at Wyomin g Hardware Co store or Dyer hotel. Army recruitment for unmarried men 21 to 35. Recruiting Office Denver. Cleaning rags wanted at this office. Continuous listings of local commerce.
Notice of final settlement in the estate of Ella O Hay by executor Henry G Hay. Also a Department of the Interior contest notice for Homestead Entry No 2965 in Cheyenne Wyoming, alleging abandonment and lack of residence, with appearance required July 18, 1901. Public notices issued by W B Chaplin, Register. Subscribe for The Leader.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Clerk of School District No 8 Johnson County Kaycee Wyoming until June 24 1901 for bonds of District No 3 par value 800 dollars dated July 1 1901 bearing six percent interest payable January 1st at the County Treasurer in Buffalo Bonds redeemable January 1 1903 and annually thereafter through 1910 with bids open to public bid.
May 28 1901 notices announce John Hohnholz final proof on July 10 at Cheyenne for lots 3 4 5 SH 14 NW 14 Sec 6 Tp 19 N R 6 W with witnesses from Iron Mountain and Diamond Wyo. Another notice records Robert Lawson filing timber land claim No 179 for Section 32 18 N 61 W with witnesses from Little Horse Creek and Cheyenne and July 10 1901 as proof day. Also a public estray notice from Goldsmith Wyoming describes two horses taken up at a ranch: a 6 year old sorrel branded 11 and a 4 year old black branded AVAN L. GILFORD.
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