Cheyenne Leader Masthead and Staff Notes
The Cheyenne Leader lists long distance telephone details, office and house numbers, and identifies editor proprietor B F B Slack with Robert Mickel as business manager and George H Evans as city editor.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
4
Short Items From Cheyenne and Nearby Notes
Issac Hoffman, former Cheyenne club steward, is now in Omaha. The oil craze grows in Cheyenne. Several people are all nutty. New wires and telegraph offices are going in at Ozone and Granite. Capital bowling goes to North Platte next Saturday. Twelve cars of western cattle shipped through Cheyenne by Ora Haley of Laramie. A five room cottage is being built on Nineteenth Street by E R Chapman. Mrs. B C Nash burns her hand on hot lard. The spiritual advisor to Charles Woodard is Father George Bryant formerly of Cheyenne. Dr W C C Freeman of Rock Springs owns his first automobile for visits. Barbara Frelichie company train was late. show at 9:40. Cheyenne residents hold stock in Golden Basin Oil Company dominating control near Golden, Colorado. Willis Rutledge reports from Arkansas Hot Springs. Tom Jay improving. Frontier Day set for a grander scale. Passenger Agent Angier says Cheyenne advertising helped most. A J Cunningham, governor’s partner, heads home from the Danish West Indies. Governor Richards delaying return by about two months. Rock Springs papers claim Cheyenne bowlers have cold feet about visiting Rock Springs. locals pay fare. Will Brady, a top Kansas City barber, arrives and takes a position with T E Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issac Hoffman
Cheyenne Club
Omaha
Cheyenne
Ozone
Granite
Capital
North Platte
Ora Haley
Laramie
Nineteeenth Street
Maxwell and
Seymour
E. R. Chap
B. C. Nash
Charles Woodard
Casper
George Bryant
W. C. C. Freeman
Rock Springs
Barbara Frelichie Company
Golden Basin O! Company
Golden
Colo
Willis Rutledge
Arkansas Hot Springs
Tom Jay
Jay
Frontier
Angier
Union Pacific
A. J. Cunnigham
Richards
Danish West Indies
United States
New York
Will Brady
Kansas City
T. E. Gray
Ferguson Street
Mails weighing trip and a local arrest reported
A group including E. B. Dawson and June Corey departed for Omaha and Paul Laverents and others for Pocatello to witness the weighing of mails on the Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line beginning at midnight. Frank Collings, in Sheridan, acted irrationally at a theater Saturday evening, was arrested, and will be sent to Lincoln for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Dawson
June Corey
W. A. Buckingham
Omaha
Paul Laverents
Ed. Wedemeyer
F. J. Crowley
H. O. Williama
Pocatello
Union Pacific
Oregon
Frank Collings
Sheridan
Lincoln, Neb
Prisoners in Basin Wyoming Attempt Escape from Jail
Another escape bid occurred at Basin Wyoming as prisoners used a heavy stool and a smuggling scamning to damage the jail grating. Among those detained is the Thermopolis murder convicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin
Wyo
No Prize Fights Ban in Rawling on March 12
Acting Mayor Clause vows to stop any prize fight if organized in Rawling as Jack Moran and Kid Winchester sign to meet there on March 12 in the absence of Mayor Johnson. The city official asserts no bout will occur under his authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawling
Jack Moran
Kid Winchester
Clause
Johnson
Elks Lodge in Rawlins Unveils New Furniture
Special to Leader from Rawlins Wyoming on March 3 reports the Elks club has installed new furniture in their hall, aiming for a sumptuously appointed lodge room on par with others in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wyo
The
Elks
Furs for quick sale offered by EB Clarke Cheyenne
A large assortment of furs is offered for immediate disposal at very low prices. Prospective buyers are urged to visit and view the bargains at EB Clarke located at 617 West Sixteenth Street in Cheyenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Clarke
West
Sixteenth Street
Cheyenne
Northwestern inquiry hints at Casper to Salt Lake extension
J R Buchanan of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley branch visited the Wyoming state capital seeking data on the country west and southwest of Casper toward Salt Lake City. Colonel Courant aided him and the information will be published in pamphlet form, signaling potential railroad advertising and possible westward extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
J. R. Buchanan
Fremont
Elkhorn
Missouri Valley
Northwestern Road
Colonel Courant
Capitol
Casper
Salt Lake City
Northwestern
Buchanan
Salt Lake
Wyoming
Railroad Accidents Reported From Rawlins Area
Brakeman Reader of Conductor Williams' crew fell between cars at Bucker Creek last week and suffered a mangled right foot. He was taken to Rock Springs hospital likely to lose the foot. Fireman LaPrade injured in Rawlins yards when his heel left the cab and struck a caboose ending with a torn scalp but no skull fracture. he expects to recover. Machinist Harry Coe injured at Rawlins shops when a file without a handle pierced his clothes and penetrated his stomach about an inch and a quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reader
Williams
Rawlins
Bucer Creek
Rock Springs
LaPrade
Harry Coe
Rawtins
Italian children travel solo through Cheyenne en route to San Francisco
Giuseppe and Guila Marsino ages 7 and 5 travel alone from Italy to relatives in San Francisco passing through Cheyenne Saturday night. They are tagged in both Italian and English for identification and safekeeping during their long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiseppe
Guila Marsino
Cheyenne
Italy
San Francisco
Speedy Justice at Laramie Court Delivers Quick Sentences
Judge Bramel convened the district court at Laramie Saturday afternoon and, in forty minutes, sentenced two men to the state penitentiary and one to the county jail. John F. Russell pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received three months in jail. Rd Jones, 17, released from jail for six months, then stole a bicycle and led to Rawlins penitentiary for one year. W F Bradsham, who forged a check for $15, was given four years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty. He mused about pleading as Bradsham and warned Sheriff Cook of potential long years if returned to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bramel
Laramie
John F. Russell
Rd, Jones
Slater
Dr. Stevens
Chainness
Maxwell Ranch
Tie Siding
Fort Collins
Rawlins
W. F. Bradsham
H. W. Cross
Carbon
Bradsham
Cook
Ohio
Salvation Army Captain Arrives for Cheyenne Work
Captain Ernest F. Omann arrives from Greeley to start Salvation Army work in Cheyenne with two male lieutenants and a lady cadet. He seeks a hall for services but will preach in the streets if needed, starting Saturday. Contributions of money or furniture are requested, contact box 548.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest F. Omann
Salvation Army
Greeley
Cheyenne
Oman
Postmaster Appointed at Shirley
Henry Cardwell is appointed postmaster at Shirley in Carbon county succeeding A. B E. Hasler who has resigned from the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cardwell
Shirley
Carbon County
E. Hasler
Prisoners Released After Serving Time From Crook and Big Horn
William Ellis, sent up from Crook County to serve two years for burglary, is released from the penitentiary after completing time. Andrew B. Chamberlain, a one year grand larceny prisoner from Big Horn County, was released yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ellis
Crook County
Fridgy
Andrew 8
Chamberlain
Big Horn County
State Board Settles Penitentiary Building Costs
The state board of charities and reform approved payment to contractor J. R. Grimes for instruction of auxiliary penitentiary buildings. Construction costs ranged from eight to nine thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform
J. R. Grimes
Extra Switchmen in Laramie Yards as Family Attends Funeral
Switchmen Murphy and Fisher of Laramie are working in the yards here while brothers Jack and Tom Long travel east to attend their brother's funeral at Aledo Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Fisher
Laramie
Jack
Tom Long
Aledo
Ills
Boycott of Actor Neil Affects His Tours
The Elk lodge members in towns along James Neill’s tour refuse to support his productions. Neill earlier sought Elks initiation in Oregon but withdrew, claiming it inconsistent with his dignity. The boycott follows the perceived insult, reducing Elks’ patronage at his opera house appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Neill
Barbara Freitchle
Opera House
Elk Lodge
Neil
Neill
Lodge of Elks
Oregon
Elks
Burlington Officials Demand Westward Rail Build
Superintendent J. R. Phealan and Route Man J. W. Wehn of Burlington toured mines near Frederick after traveling from Alliance in Phealan's private car. Phealan noted Burlington's coal consumption rose sharply in two years and stated the railroad must extend west to coal fields to boost supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Phealan
J. W. Wehn
Burlington
Phealan
Alliance
Frederick
Guernsey
Pheasan
Severe Storm Harasses Sheepmen in Rawlins Area
A severe storm rages near Rawlins on March 9 with blowing windows and drifting snow. Sheepmen seek shelter to protect their flocks as wisps of snow hinder visibility and movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Wye
Man Cuts Wrists in Delirious Sighting on Cedar Street
Charles Mans of Laramie at Hazelton Pennsylvania born family attempts suicide with a pocket knife on Cedar Street in a temporary insanity fit. He is overpowered by bystanders and taken to Dr McGhee. His condition improves and doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mans
Laramie
Rawling
Rawlins
Wyo
Cédar Street
Dr. McGhee
Comes
Mans
Hazelton
Mane
Will U P Build Walcott Route Toward Saratoga
Denver observers report that Union Pacific interests seek Walcott townsite owned by Ley and Ryan and study a Walcott to Saratoga railroad route. The move is seen as aiming to secure Walcott before any construction, echoing President Burt’s hint of a line to the Grand Encampment mining district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Walcott
Byley and Ryan
Saratoga
Union Pacific
Walcott Station
Grand Encampment
Burt
Printer Latimer Gray Joins City Typographical Union
Latimer Gray of Laramie, currently in the city, has entered the Typographical Union after completing his apprenticeship in Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latimer Gray
Laramie
The
Typographical Union
Neill company stage strong production draws large audience
Barbara Frelichie headlined a Saturday night Neill company show that drew a large audience and delivered one of the season’s best staged and most powerful performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Frelichie
Neill
Mrs Woodard Returns to Woodard Ranch After Execution
Mrs Charles Woodard goes home to the Woodard ranch in Casper and vows not to witness the execution. A jail photo of Woodard is mentioned.
Big Wool Shipments and Range Loss Forecasts
Three million pounds of wool will ship from Big Horn and Fremont counties this spring with 1,500,000 pounds from Johnson county stored in warehouses. Plagued by drought, Lander sheepman Jules Lamoreault warns central Wyoming may see sheep losses of 35 to 60 percent this spring. The Boston Wyoming Smelter Power and Light Company filed a $200,000 mortgage with the Royal Trust Company of Chicago to finance ore purchases and operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn
Fremont
Johnson County
Jules Lamoreault
Plonser
Lander
Wyoming
Boston-Wyoming Smelter, Power and Light Company
Royal Trust Company of Chicago
Rawlins Journal
Hanson Confirmed for Wyoming Surveyor General Post
Gen. A. P. Hanson was confirmed by the Senate Saturday afternoon for a second term as surveyor general of Wyoming with headquarters in the state capital. Born in Sigourney Iowa in 1856 he moved to California and then Wyoming in 1880 where he surveyed for the government and later led in Crook County business and politics. His long career includes service as Sundance land office receiver and state senator. he studied law and was admitted to practice in 1894 and 1895, with a strong Republican record and broad cross party support for reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
A. P. Hanson
Wyoming
General Hanson
Sigourney
Iowa
California
Crook County
Hanson
Sundance Land Office
State Senate
State Supreme Court
Federal Court
State
John Charles Thompson
Cleveland
Perry Bickford
Wyoming Senators Attend Western Diner in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Senator Perkins of California hosted a western dinner at the Metropolitan Club with 32 guests including Justice McKenna Representative Newlands Senators Bard Mitchell Turner Koster Warren Clark of Wyoming Depew and Cockrell. Absentees Clark and Kearns were in New York. Senator Clark of Wyoming filed petitions seeking a constitutional amendment against polygamy. Prof Elwood Mead of irrigation studies arrived and will travel toward San Francisco. Ed Morris of Green River returns from Denver improved. Maurice and Swan Johnson bound over for trial at Green River for killing a heifer owned by A J Francis of Leckie. Rev Bruce Kinney of Wyoming Baptist Church begins state duties with a trip to Sheridan and northern Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Dispatch
Perkins
California
Metropolitan Club
Justice McKenna
Newlands
Bard
Mitchell
Turner
Koster
Warren
Clark
Wyoming
Depew
Cockrell
Clark and
Kearns
New York
Maurice
Swan Johnson
Green River
A. J. Francis
Leckie, Wyo
Five Boys Arrested For Burglary In Burlington Box Car
Five boys aged 8 to 10 were arrested Saturday for breaking into a Burlington box car and stealing about $5 of chocolate and edibles. The matter was settled with the railroad and the youths were released today. Also noted is a Ladies Auxiliary dance at A. O. U. W. hall Tuesday night with tickets 60 cents and 26 cents for an extra lady. Jewelry and watch repair by D Miller at 1700 Ferguson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burington
Ladies’ Auxiliary B. of
R.T
A. O. U. W. Hall
To Denver for Treatment
Miss Mary A. Talbot was taken to Denver this morning to receive medical treatment for stomach trouble. She is critically ill and not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Talbot
Denver
Boycott by Cheyenne Labor Group Targets Local Chinese Businesses
The Cheyenne Federation of Labor launches a boycott against Chinese restaurants and laundries in Cheyenne. Additional boycotts target two grocery stores one restaurant and one barber shop amid rising anti Chinese sentiments. The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co reports 9 106 exchange subscribers with 62164 dollars revenue for 1901 and lists Cheyenne Rock Springs Rawlins Laramie Evans Macampment Kemmerer Saratoga Green River among towns with subscriber counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Federation of Labor
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Statement of Exchange
Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Rawhing
Laramie
Evangton
Macampment
Kemmerer
Garatoga
Green River
Boy Breaks Arm In Fall At Kemmerer
Tom Callahan, a small boy, fell from the coal chutes at Kemmerer last Thursday and broke his arm in two places. The boy's father recently died and his uncle was killed on the railroad. Two furnished rooms with bath at 318 Raead Seventeenth Street. Buy Hammond Lord Andwell the empty palla to Arp and Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Callahan
Kemmerer
Aeter
Bath
Seventeenth Street
Hammond
Lord Andwell
Arp & Hammond
Card of Thanks from Jobe and Thomas Long
Jobe and Thomas Long thank friends for sympathy and kindness during their recent bereavement. FOR RENT Three room house corner Twenty Fourth and Eddy, Onla the alive plumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe
Thomas
Heven Room House
Cornet
Twentyrfourth End Eddy
Onla
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elks New Building
F. E. & M. W. Railroad
Hartville
Land Office
Cheyenne Steam Laundry
Wellnits Bros
Sixteenth
Idleman'a
Gale
Cowhick Dry Goods Company
Speedy Justice
Ed. Jones
Maniac
U. P
Woodard
Sheen
Washington
Prof. Mead
Elwood Mead
Department of Agriculture
Ed. Morris
Bruce Kinney
Baptist Church
State of
City
Jactaes Ghey
West 17Th St
Hi. G. Enders
Grainger
D. Miller
Ferguson St
Goodale West
Seventeenth ST
Chas. & Miller
Geo. H. Nagle
CORS
Trea
Union Mercantile Co
John Harrington
Coal
Lump and Nut
Colorado
ACME
Ciitu
Miller
David Miller
Buechner & Son
Diamond Letters
Opticians
Shayanne
L. Lawrence
United Gates
Gall
W. F. Daiber & Bro,Men’s Furnishers
Boy
Cahill Brothers
Allegretti's Chocolates
Pete
Logan’s Bookstore
Post Office
Spaulding
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