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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

3

Lively Encampment mining district sees giant tramway progress

State Geologist Bevler reports Encampment work on the world’s longest tramway with twelve miles of towers, two power plants and eight miles of wire. West of Cow Creek four miles remain. Prospects show steam plants rising on hills as summer work expands. Pearl and Wolverine properties advance. Battle Lake opens as snow recedes. Postmaster H Springer confirmed at Cambria Wyoming by senate action.

Pear Gattle Lake Bevler Grand Encampment Encampment Ferral Cow Creek AL Pearl Big Creek Wolverine Battle Lake Senate H. Springer Cambria Wyo

NOT APPOINTED BISHOP IN WYOMING REPORT REPORTED

A St. Louis Catholic writes to Cheyenne denying Father Conley of St. Louis will be bishop of Wyoming. He cites Father Phelan of the Western Watchman as confirming no appointment and says ArchBishop Kain was misrepresented by eastern papers.

Father Conley Wyoming St. Louis Cheyenne Father Phelan Western Watchman Archbishop Kain

Girl Fugitive Caught in Denver Back to City

A 16 year old girl named Hanna Lund escaped from the Home of the Good Shepherd in Denver last fall. She was captured in Laramie and taken back to Denver yesterday. She had been employed in Laramie since that time.

Hannalund the Good Shepard Denver Laramie

Graduates Named From State University and Local Notices

The graduates include Miss Leslie Farman Swigart and Mr. Charles Laomm from Liberal Arts, Miss Susan Lewis and Miss Verna Karan Naismith from the Normal School. Also announced are social events at Turner hall, a grand concert and ball, and Troop A opening Keefe hall on June 23. Local notices promote Cincinnati Shoe Co bargains, salvat ion army performances, crime tip rewards, and D Miller watch repair.

College of Liberal Arts Leslie Farman Swigart Laramie Charles Laomm Rigdon Wheatland the Normal School U. Ped Susan Lewis Florence, Cole Verna Karan Naismith

Bold thief steals horse and wagon near Cheyenne

Frank Adams fled town with Dan Fallon’s horse and wagon and shoes borrowed from Bernard McGlincy. He aimed to sell the horse and gear in Pine Bluff and may be the same man who yesterday stole an $85 watch from John Howe in the Iderman block. Authorities broadcast Adams’s description east of Cheyenne as they pursue the case on two counts of grand larceny.

Cheyenne Frank Ad Adams Dan Fallon Bernard McGlincy Eddy Street Fallon Pine Bluffs McGinney John Howe Express Iderman Block

Golden Minstrel Edward Taylor to Perform in City Lineup

Edward Taylor known as the Golden Minstrel arrives tomorrow with Brigadier and Mrs. Pebbles of the Salvation Army for appearances Sunday and Monday. Briga dier Pebbles and Captain Taylor sing at the Baptist church and the Congregational vesper service. Captain Taylor was a former grand opera singer with a renowned tenor voice.

Edward Taylor Golden Minstrel Pebbles Salvation Army Brigadier Pebbles Captain Taylor Baptist Church

Snow Storm Near End of June on Sherman Hill

Train crews report a new snow storm progressing on Sherman hill with heavy flakes and steady precipitation. An unusual cold snap grips the city as the thermometer falls on the hill, making a late June snowstorm a noted phenomenon today.

Sherman Hill

Corporations Formed Include Vindicator Oil and Gas and Dona Ana Mining

The Vindicator Oil and Gas company formed with $15,000 to operate in Colorado and Wyoming. The Dona Ana Mining Company formed with $60,000 to operate in New Mexico and Wyoming. The First Baptist Church of Gillette, Wyoming.

Vindicator Oil and Gas Company Colorado Wyoming Dona Ana Mining Company New Mexico First Baptist Church of Gillette Wyo

Cheyenne Negro Connected to Portland Diamond Robbery

Charles Savage, a Cheyenne native and former Pullman porter, tied to a Portland post office diamond heist and the Salt Lake robbery of 1901. He was arrested in Denver, then Salt Lake, later linked to a Portland hotel theft involving $8,000 in diamonds.

Portland Ore Charles Savage Denver Cheyenne Savage Salt Lake Lowenthal Montreal Canada Europe

Strike Situation Among Boiler Makers Stagnant in Omaha

Reports from Omaha indicate boiler makers have not sought a conference with railroad officials to settle the dispute. An early meeting between two aides is anticipated to discuss the matter while machinists are not yet joining the boiler makers. Executive members have been summoned to Omaha to renew wage negotiation talks.

Omaha

Warren Bill Seeks Sheridan Public Building Purchase

Yesterday Senator Warren introduced a bill to authorize buying a site and erecting a public building at Sheridan Wyoming with a cost limit of 100000. A matching House bill was filed by Representative Mondell.

Warren Sheridan Wyo Representative Mondell

Union Pacific to Host Second Annual Ball for Uniform Funds

The Union Pacific baseball team holds its second annual ball tomorrow night at A. O. U. W. hall to raise funds for uniforms and equipment. A large crowd is expected to attend.

Union Pacific A. O. U. W. Hall

Busy Governors Office Draws Visitors From Many States

The govern or's office has been crowded all day with visitors from Wyoming and other states, reflecting a busy chief executive and wide interest in his work.

Wyoming

Do Horses Talk Dialects Across the West A Claim

Texas horse dealer James King argues horses converse and have dialects by region. He cites experiments with Nevada Texas and Mexican stock showing cross recognition when mixed in large herds. N R Davis supports the claim noting distinct alarm affection and anger notes. A two year old Thermopolis girl ingests carbolic acid with doubtful recovery. Cheyenne hosts Brigadier and Mrs Pebbles at Salvation Army hall next Saturday.

James King Texas King Mr. King Nevada Nebraska Mexico West Lone Star N. R. Davis Davis D. G. Miller Thermopolis Cheyenne Pebbles Salvation Army Hall

Traveling Agent Angier Sees Record Frontier Celebration Crowd

Traveling Agent Angier of the Union Pacific is in the city on business. He expects the Frontier celebration this fall will attract a larger crowd than ever before.

Angier Union Pacific

Madera Signed by the Indians Debuts Tomorrow

The Boulder University standout Madera joins the Indians and will make his first appearance tomorrow. Wyoming Capitol commissioners in Cheyenne invite competitive plans for a governor's residence by 1 am August 26, 1902. McHoods and Martin Mulvey secure the Salt Lake saucer track for a twenty round boxing match at the Elke carnival pitting Kid McCoy against Fitzsimmons or Jeffries.

Madera Boulder University Beeo Indians Capitol Building Commissioners of Wyoming Cheyenne Mc Hoods Martin Mulvey Salt Lake Kid McCoy Fitzsimmons Jeffries

Brick Yard Reopens Under Jamee Talbot Near Crow Creek

Jamee Talbot mobilizes a large crew at the former brick yard by Crow Creek to clear ground for brick manufacture. Kilns will hold several thousand bricks and will be fired once completed, ending years of no brick production in the city.

Jamee Talbot Crow Creek Talbot

Max Myer Entertains Crowd and Seeks Senate Run

Max Myer entertained friends at the Depot Cafe and announced a bid for senator in opposition to D. Charky, with the crowd treating him to a fine spread. Vreeland & Gregory advertise summer undergarments at 17 Ferguson Street. The Episcopal church ladies will serve supper for Troop A’s ball on June 24. Shelton is hailed as the best team in the Union Pactic league, playing Saturday and Sunday. Also noted are beef-trust opposition and fresh vegetables and a sale at Omenstein Bros.

Max Myer Depot Cafe Max D. Charky Senator Myer Union Pactic League

Robbers Break into Cheyenne Jewelry Store

Rasmus Jewelry Store in Leader, Wyoming was broken into last night. Entry was gained by cutting rear door panels and a large quantity of jewelry and watches was stolen. Telegraphic descriptions of the stolen items have been sent nationwide, but no clues have been found to the burglars.

Postmaster Named for Buffalo Wyoming

The president nominated Wilbur P. Keys yesterday for postmaster at Buffalo in Johnson County Wyoming.

Wilbur P. Keys Buffalo Johnson County Wyoming

Cheyenne Elks adopt plans for new lodge building

The Cheyenne Elks building committee will meet tonight or tomorrow to accept plans by Architect DaBossa. Plans have been reviewed and approved. Bids will be invited for construction. Cornerstone ceremonies are tentatively set for August 11 with the Grand Exalted Ruler and visiting Elks trains arriving in Cheyenne.

The Cheyenne Elks DaBossa Elks Cheyenne Salt Lake

Quigley's Hoedown at Turner Hall This Saturday

For a good time go to Quigleys ao elo hop at Turner hall Saturday night. Admission 25 cents.

Quigley Turner Hall Quigley's

German Lutheran School to Close for Summer

The German Lutheran school ends for the summer with a Friday evening entertainment at the German Lutheran church open to all free of charge. Nearby events include Shelton va at Boulevard park with games slated for June 11th and 12th and regular admission.

Shelton Va Boulevard Park

Piano lessons offered at Chenstein Bros after June 26

Miss Maud Johnston will accept piano pupils at Chenstein Bros with a special vacation discount for two lessons per week. Terms available at 414 East Twenty second Street after June 26.

Indians to tussle with Shelton in top clash this weekend

Local fans await the Indians versus Shelton games with Shelton in second place. Indians have beaten North Platte and Kearney but face a strong Shelton unit, and a sweep this weekend would cement the Indians’ supremacy.

Sheltons North Platte Kearney Shelton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ferguson Uncle Sam Lauck & Tupper’s GEO. W. Sneider Alem Rnbull Mortician A. E. Roedel Pharmagy Telephone West 17Th Street Knight West 6Th Street Cheyenne, Wyo S. Drobacz Eddy Turners New Keefe Hall Cincinnati Shoe Co Brigadier Mrs. Pebbles Sloan's Lake Cheyenne Ice Company D. Miller Ferguson St Cowhick Dry Goods Co Pine Bluffa Sherman Texas Cattle Shipper Agent Angiers George E. Abbott Senator Max Myer Vreeland & Gregory Ferguson Street Cali Ladies of the Episcopal Church Beef Trust Omenstein Bros Rooma Bilon Peterson East Twelfth Cincinnnati Bhos Co Bohool Entertainment Chenstein Bros al Logan Waterman and Parker Fountain Peps Gus Holtz Seata Ellis Marie Buehinan Kent Block Wyoming Development Company Kent Bank L. Fi. Bresnahan Troop A Excelsior Creamery West Seventeenth Street Ladies of the M. EB. Church Browing Kitzmiller Pantatorium Crescents Ramblers Tribunes Stearng Clevelands Nationals Pierce Spring Forks L. P. House West 16Th St Riner & Schnitger Underwood Grocery Co W. 17Th St MC Ladies WM. Myers & CO John Harrington Geo. H. Nagle Chas. E. Miller Corson Treas Union Mercantile Co Coure Union Mercan Watchimaker Millers ITO Hocateus Hood River E. S. Johnston
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