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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
5
Cheyenne enjoys Otto Floto Circus with two rings, acrobats, and trained camels amid showers and large crowds. Local clubs, societies, and guest updates fill the week with receptions, meetings, and summer plans as residents gather for social events and farewells.
Memphis hosts the National Association of Credit Men tenth annual convention at the Hotel Gayoso with 6500 members from 317 industries. President Frederick W. Standart presides as Governor Cox and Mayor Williams deliver welcomes, and J. Harry’s Rogue of Baltimore replies. The three day meeting aims to unify mercantile credit practices and promote honesty in business while addressing fraudulent failures and uniform laws. Delegates will be entertained royally during their stay in Memphis.
A meeting of Chicago underwriters discussed drafting a uniform tornado policy for the western states. Attendees from both union and nonunion firms agreed to tabool the commission question and plan further regional coordination. A forthcoming parallel meeting is expected to be convened by Eastern companies.
Virginia Hot Springs reports an 8 hour session in which William Hansboro, colored, was hanged for the murder of J. R. McKeen, steward of the Homestead Hotel, last March. The execution concludes a swift case as authorities carried out a death sentence.
Sealed proposals due by 3 30 p m June 29 1905 in Casper Wyoming for 350 foot pile bridge across North Platte River south west of Casper involving pine piling lumber nails and bolts. Bid bond $200 and contract bond required with right to reject any or all bids.
Lib sealed proposals in triplicate due by 2:00 p m June 16 1905 at Cheyenne Wyoming for about 14000 square feet of sidewalks at Fort D A Russell U S Army. Plans may be seen at the office. Proposals endorsed Proposals for Construction of Sidewalks at Fort D A Russell Wyoming.
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