Cheyenne Leader 1901 News Briefs and Notices
Archibald Balfour and Vivian Sartoris end engagement and wedding gifts returned. Seventh National Bank of New York collapse explained. Leipsic bank collapse noted. Laramie to Centennial railway construction to boost Albany county minerals. State University to resume in September with improved facilities. Cheyenne parents urged to consider in-state education options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Balfour
Vivian Sartoris
Seventh National Bank of New York
Leipsic Bank
Laramie
Centennial
Albany County
The
State University
Cheyenne
Wyoming Attendance Crisis Calls for Action on Public Schools
A Wyoming editorial urges immediate focus on low public school attendance, notes Wyoming lags behind New Mexico and Arizona, and recalls a failed compulsory education act. It argues educators must seek remedies now to ensure students attend classes. It also condemns church leaders who ban hats, calling for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
New Mexico
Arizona
Pigeons and Protection Law Sparks Statewide Dissent
The state expresses widespread dissatisfaction at the new bird law that protects pigeons. Dissenting private sources say pigeons are game birds by nature and should not be protected, arguing the interdict on killing harms traditional game hunting and local interests.
Pigeon Plague Threatens Wyoming Wheat Fields
The article notes the destructive potential of pigeons to wheat and other grains in Wyoming and nearby states. It warns that pigeon damage could be limited by protection efforts and predicts a stable population this year, with gunpowder likely in higher demand where pigeons are abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wyoming
Election of Officers at Building and Law Association
Last night the Building and Law Association elected officers to incorporate and transact business. W. R. McKeen Jr. was named president with J. L. Murray as vice president and C. W. Riner as secretary. The Stock Growers National Bank was chosen as depository and committees were appointed to value property and manage printing. The company to be incorporated soon already has seven hundred shares spoken for among shop people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building and Law Association
C. W. Riner
W. R. McKeen, Jr
J. L. Murray
Co. W. Riner
Golden Gate Rifle Meet Attracts European Canadian Marksmen
The Golden Gate Rifle Club schedules a July 14 to 28 shooting meet in Shellmount Park San Francisco suburb with top European Canadian and U S shooters. Cheyenne is sending at least three men led by Bergersen Bonser and Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Gate Rifle Club
San Francisco
Europe
Canada
United States
Cheyenne
Pete Bergersen
Fred Bonser
Shaffer
Shellmount Park
Excursion Rates to California Offer From Cheyenne
Rates to all California points and return set at 47 dollars with sales on June 18 July 2 16 August 6 20 and September 8 17 1901. Limit twenty one days from date of sale. Subscribe for the Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Cheyenne
Gambler Considine Kills Ex Police Chief in Seattle
Seattle, June 26. John Considine, noted gambler and politician, fatally shot former Chief of Police W L Meredith on a crowded street amid a city torn by graft and corruption allegations. The slaying followed a long clash over investigations and Meredith’s resignation, with Considine later secured in county jail as mobs demanded justice. Meredith leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Meredith
Seattle
John Considine
Wash
Meredith
Considine
Law and Order League of
Star Chamber
Tom Considine
Peeling
Luw
Council
Chelago
Hopkins Adopts Girl and Proposes Marriage to Katherine
Hopkins, an uncle nearly lifelong bachelor, raises his dead sister’s child after losings and plans a future with Katherine as wife and mother to the girl. He learns the child asks Katherine to marry him, and he confesses his wish, with the idea of forming a home under Katherine’s leadership as mother to the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topkins
Hopkins
Hopkins. Ife
Katherine
Hopkinses
Idi
Nan
Mr. Hopkins
Miss Katherine
Muryer
Rose
Tathering
Waverley Magazine
Notice of Final Proof and Timber Land Claim
Notice from the Cheyenne land office dated May 28 1901 announces that John Hohnholz of Iron Mountain Wyoming will make final proof on July 10 1901 for sections and lots in Township 19 North Range 69 70 West. Witnesses listed include John L Jordan John J Underwood James B Miller and William Clay. Also Nettie L Jordan of Underwood Wyoming files for timber land in Section 13 Township 19 North Range 70 West with September 11 1901 hearing. witnesses James B Miller John J Underwood William L Clay John L Jordan. Adverse claimants are invited to file by September 11 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Land Office
Wyo
John Hohnholz
Iron Mountain
John L. Jordan
John J. Underwood
James B. Miller
William Clay
Diamond
Chaplin, Register
Act of Congress
California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Nettie L. Jordan
Underwood
Laramie
William L. Clay
Underwood, Wye
Call for Bids for State Penitentiary Work at Rawlins
The State Board of Charities and Reform in Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed bids by July 8 1901 for masonry carpentry and iron work at the Rawlins state penitentiary. Bids may cover whole or part with $200 certified check and a double bond required if awarded. Work due September 15 1901. board may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform
Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Penitentiary
Rawlins
Carbon County
Notice of Sale of District School Big Horn County
Sealed proposals will be received at the clerk of school district 22 in Big Horn county Wyoming until July 20 1901 for a bond of 2985 dollars dated May 6 1901 bearing 6 percent interest and to be redeemed May 6 1911. Proceeds fund a school house. Bids sealed and addressed to the clerk marked Proposals for School District Bond. District reserves right to reject bids. By order clerk W B Prirch June 10 1901. Stockholders Special Meeting Union Oil and Refining company 10 am July 5 1901 Inter Ocean hotel for trustees and other business. H M Strheter secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of the United States
Eighth Judicial Circuit
District of Wyoming
Union Pacific Railroad Company
William B. Brooks
Charles Breun
United States
District of
Colorado
District of Tennessee
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Meceese
Wyo
Big Horn County
State of Wyoming
Basin
Meetectse
Board of Trustees
Union Oil and Refining Company
Inter Ocean Hotel
H. M. Strheter
Union Pacific Sells Cheyenne Buffalo Ticket Plan
Round trip to Buffalo from Cheyenne offered June 1 to October 81 1901. Tickets valid thirty days after departure at one fare plus $1. For full information contact C. W. Shwet Union Pacific Railroad agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
St .Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Enser
W. Swert
Cheyenne
Buffalo
Union Pacific
N. Y
C. W. Swhet
Union Pacific Railroad
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Sun-Leader
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Cheyene
Postoffice
Daily Leader
Denver
Peter
Building Association
Brierley
Salt Lake
Lagoons
Glaze
Cahill
Sidney
Bridgeport
Cheyenne Indians
Sidneys
Indians
Tramways
Belvoir Ranch
BP. A. Bacon
Corlett Station
Leader
G. B. Goodell
West
Mamma
Maggie
Harry
Tommy
Gambler
John A, Riner
John W, Lacey
Hverard Taek ‘Appleton
Mr. Meekton
Washington Star
Cleveland Plain Dealer
George Gilbert
Jefe Gilbert
District Court of the First Judicial District
State of
Jesfie Gilbort
Sande
W. B. Prirch
Napthaline
City Pharmacy
Jef. Jenkins
West Sixteenth Street
I. Greentree
Alex Turnbull
WM. DU Bois
Opera House
Bik
Patton, Fisher & Miller, Architects
Normandie
John Brown
Capitol Ave
R. A. Pertzborn
West 20Th St
W.W. Crook
Burlington Block
Cheyenne Sanitary CO
Ferguson Street
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
1. C. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
WM. L. Whipple
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
Q. E. Abbott
J. H. Loomis
Asst. Cashier
Sam
Sherman CO
Holdy Lst
McCormick & Gilmore
W. 17Th Street
P. S. Cook
IDEAL
W. W. Warner
Eddy Street
J. W. Griffin
Table Board
Depot Exchange Cafe
L. Kabis
Union Pacific Depot
Andrew McAdam
West 17Th St
BON Ton
J. M. Newman
Sixteenth ST
J.F. Schmitt
Warren
Lane F
Ioconta
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Paul Milatzo
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