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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
2
A fire at the state penitentiary in Rawlins Wyoming destroyed a bleaching broom corn building and a car of broom corn. Prisoners helped fight the flames and twenty volunteered to assist the city fire department. Firefighters focused on preventing spread to other prison structures.
A Milwaukee convention of wholesale grocers opens to form a national organization representing the trade. William Judson of Grand Rapids chairs the organizing committee. Delegates plan to back a national food law and resist manufacturer encroachment on their business.
From Simla June 28 reports say Lord Curzon plans to resign the viceroyalty if the orders granting General Lord Kitchener supreme command in India are not modified. The prospect has caused a sensation in British circles despite official denial by Indian Secretary Broderick.
Eighteen year old William Seully met his death at a Big Horn ranch when he dived from a dam plank into a reservoir. His friends searched for him as he failed to surface and he was later found unconscious at the bottom. The body was recovered near the dive site.
Cambridge Mass June 28 Harvard University conferred degrees on distinguished figures awarding Henry Conried the Master of Arts diploma in recognition of his work as an impresario.
Irwinville resident J T Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand for swift relief during sudden attacks. He testifies to its effectiveness after several colic episodes and praises it as the best medicine he has used. Sold by A E Roedel.
A woman’s fully dressed skeleton, buried about thirty years ago, was found at the Plaster mill in southern Laramie. The coffin was well made and lined, the head shows intelligence, and the right foot rests over the left. Health officer Dr Swigert will exhum the remains for removal to the city cemetery and a full investigation follows.
The national meet of the Automobile club of Pittsburg begins in Pitsburg on June 28 and continues through the 29th. Famous professional drivers including Barney Aldfield Basle Walter Christie Louis Chervolet Louis Ross Geo Cannon Dan Vargis Webb Jay Soules Canary and Henry Ford are slated to participate in free for all national trophy races.
The New York Store in Cheyenne reports noon Friday votes place Miss Sadie McKay first and Miss Hels second in the Most Popular Young Lady Contest. Prizes include a free Portland Fair trip for the top two and $50 cash to the leader plus a $25 tailor made suit to the other winner. Votes cost 25 cents per vote with a week to vote and full value honored on sale items. Other contenders include Miss Hattie Hels Miss Maude Murray Miss Anne Sorenson Miss Blanche Hall and Miss Maude McCormick with close counts among the top four.
A sales notice advertises a plan to sell a lot and build a house with small monthly payments. It invites calls at 1808 Eddy Street and notes evening hours until 8 p m.
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