Cheyenne Leader Reports on War, Weather and President Plans
The Cheyenne Leader covers a mix of topics including rumors about Gen. J. H. Smith’s court martial outcome, weather predictions from Henry Altman, and a proposed presidential tour of Wyoming and nearby states. It notes no Fourth of July militia call and discusses Roosevelt’s travel possibilities via Secretary Cortelyou managing details.
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Washington Dispatch
Warren
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Air
Pacific
Missouri
Cortelyou
Kansas
Words of Warm Praise for Public Officials
President Roosevelt praises Secretary Root Governor Taft and General Wood for their service and sacrifices. He contrasts partisan attacks with a national verdict and defends officials against perceived abuse while noting congressional obstacles to army reforms. The piece frames ongoing public scrutiny as an unfortunate aspect of high office.
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Roosevelt
Root
Taft
Wood
Philippines
Secretary Root
War Department
Congress
Day Before Yesterday Awakens Indifference in Turun Assaults
A fragment notes Turun and allies facing open assaults while others stand up for the day before yesterday, highlighting a clash between action and indifference amid ongoing tensions.
General Chaffee Recalls Mindanao Battle in 1902 Order
General Chaffee issued a general order praising Roosevelt’s message to troops in the Philippines and detailing the April to May 1902 fight against Moros near Bayan and Butig. He notes the assault on Bayan fort, the death of Moros leaders, and the pursuit to recover horses and mules after the Bayan engagement.
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Chaffee
Philippines
Roosevelt
Davis
Baldwin
United States
Twenty-seventh
United States Infantry
Tery
Lake
Lanao
Mindanao
Bayan
Butig
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry
Seventh Separate Brigade
Cotta
Heightened Entrance of New Senator to Beveridge Visit
A tall New Yorker, long unfamiliar with Hoosier soil, pushes into the senate committee on territories and meets Secretary Tom Shipp and Senator Beveridge. After a brisk parley the newcomer asserts his aim to be the junior senator from Indiana and is finally recognized.
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Indiana
Mr. Beveridge
Paper pulp scarcity prompts search for alternative fibers
The article argues spruce forests will not meet long term paper demand and describes promising substitutes. It notes sedge fibers in northern states, bagasse from sugar mills, and rice straw as potential paper sources. It highlights Canada and specific U S regions as future pulp fiber reservoirs while urging continued forestry and new plantings.
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Rhode Island
Botanic Garden
Texas
Louisiana
Milla
Canada
Quebec
Keeping Up Appearances as a Domestic Burden
The piece critiques young couples who overspend to maintain appearances. It cites items like tailor gowns, card parties, costly clubs, and charitable subscriptions as examples of overextension. It notes veterans seek only lawful pension fulfillment and comments on money attitudes as people age.
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John Allendale
National Tribune
Redheaded Pretender Traps Bride, Husband Learnings
Four women scheme to pose as intelligent to win marriage with a man who falls for their ruse. The plot unfolds as the deceit progresses toward a wedding and potential consequences.
France Assures Help In Panama Canal Title Transfer
France guarantees full cooperation to transfer the Panama Canal title to the United States. The administration will rely on French support as it vets the title with research of original records in France. Negotiations with Colombia on canal rights progress alongside this inquiry, with Rear Admiral Walker involved in talks.
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France
United States
Panama Canal
Panama Canal Company
M. Camden
Europe
Gonre
Paris
Willam Nelson Cromwell
M. Lampre
Washington
Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Columbia
Thomas Herron
Legation
Colombia
Hay
Republican Call for Laramie County Delegates Convention
June 26 1902 notice calls all Republican voters in Laramie County Wyoming to elect delegates at Cheyenne July 11 for the county convention to select seventeen delegates for the state convention at Rawlins July 16 and to organize a county central committee. Primary meetings set for July 8 in Cheyenne evening and other precincts afternoon with specific polling hours and locations listed. Delegates may proxy to a resident of their precinct and officials Hoyt and Stahle sign as secretaries.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Laramie County
Wyoming
Court Motine
Rawlins
Carbon County
Upper Horse Creek
Geo. W. Hoyt
John W. Weber
Sali Eatate
Aramie
State of
John Weber
Republican Party
United States Land Office
Charles F. Rugg
J. Hedrick
Hedrick
Register and
United States
W. BE. Chaplin
Register
Ineasene
Olether
Forage and straw supply bids sought for western forts 1902
Sealed proposals in triplicate due by 1 a m for a fiscal year ending June 30 1903 cover fuel forage and straw at Fort Apache Grant Huachuca Bayard Wingate Douglas DuChesne Logan Denver and Whipple Bar racks with delivery across several posts in Arizona Utah New Mexico Wyoming and Colorado.
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Denver
Colo
Apache
Grant
Huachuca
A. T
Bayard
Wingate
N. M
Douglas and DuChesne
Utah
Logan
Whipple Barracks
Arizona
U. S
J. W. Pope
Q. M
Wyoming Republican Convention Call and Delegation Details
Notice from the Wyoming State Republican Committee calling a convention at Rawlins Carbon County on July 15 1902 to nominate candidates for state offices and select a new State Central Committee. Delegates for the First and Second Judicial Districts meet July 16 1902 to nominate district court judges. The convention comprises 116 delegates apportioned by county votes for Mandel and offers proxy attendance. Also notes rail excursion fares and agents.
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Republican Electora
Wyoming
Republican State Central Committee
Rawlins
County of Carbon
State of Wyoming
Supreme Court
United States
Wyo
Frank W. Mandel
Congress
Cheyenne Mail Schedules and Rail Lines
Daily mail arrivals to Cheyenne with departures for Colorado and Missouri routes. West bound and east bound U P lines list multiple daily times plus connections at Fort Russell La Grange and other points. Passenger and mixed trains noted with arrival and departure times and last details.
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North Bound
Fort Russell
Little Boar
la Grange
Hom Creek
South Bend
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J. A. van Oradel
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J. A. van Oesdel
K.P. Fullar
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Usion Pastic
Stockgrowers’ National Bank
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WM. L. Whipple
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G. E. Abbott
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Cheyenne Wyoming
Clyde M. Watts
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T. F. Burke
E. T. Clark
Burke , Clark
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Herman G. Wellnits
Idelman Bloc’ Gi Wyening
West 17Th Street
Myera’ Dry Goode
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Ime
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U. P
Mast Bound
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Cheyenne Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
John Roberts
Acadia Lodge
Fa & M
Cook
W. M. Chas
BE. Weeks
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Idelman Block
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