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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader announces its successor to the Sun-Leader with subscription rates listed for daily and yearly access. The notice dated Wednesday March 6, 1902 states a yearly subscription at 6.00.
The Leader urges restraint from outside courts while commenting on Charles Woodard's first degree murder conviction and planned hanging for Sheriff Ricker's killing. It advocates simplifying laws to remove technicalities and praises Prince Henry's view of American journalism.
Washington reports Hansbrough irrigation measure has cleared the senate and the house irrigation committee after an initial adverse report. The bill would dedicate proceeds from government land sales in arid states to state reservoirs under interior department oversight, with funds used for the benefiting state.
The New York World argues two reasons to entertain Prince Henry in the United States. First, he is a national guest deserving national hospitality, citing Germany’s 1878 reception of Ulysses S. Grant as precedent.
The Washington Post reports Prince Henry’s visit to the capital was eventful as he attended municipal and club banquets. The piece notes his likely impressions when he departs for New York and reflects on the social volleys of his stay.
Galveston residents seek relief from taxes to fund a sea wall after the 1900 disaster. With the legislature refusing aid, the city issues 1.5 million four percent bonds and quickly draws subscriptions totaling 819,400 dollars, led by seven citizens taking 50,000 each. The move shows local resolve and self help.
A collection of provocative maxims on gender roles class and power. It argues women catch women in social alliances, brave men fear cowardice, and rich-son status rarely makes a noble father. It questions mastery in marriage and societal mobility as lessons from a sharp era.
A Washington Post quote warns that a person who believes he alone is right will invite trouble for himself, highlighting the danger of intellectual arrogance.
New York reports the death of Joseph Tama ro an operatic singer at 78 from Brights disease born in Barcelona. He held the title of court singer from Queen Isabella and was an honorary member of Florence and Rome musical societies, receiving royal souvenirs. Also reported is Mme Calve learning of her father’s Milan death from pneumonia and Franzen Van Der Putte dying of pneumonia in The Hague.
Chicago reports the U S Supreme Court ruling upholding Illinois law against put and call trading. A V Booth notes repeal seems likely in Illinois, while Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri and New York retain allowed forms. Board leaders Uran Adams and Warren weighed constitutionality and potential repeal while cap to move operations to Milwaukee and Chicago volumes declined.
The Passenger Department of the C and S Railway issues a detailed up to date map covering the Huon region and connections from Galveston Violet to Ogden Witah. Maps priced at ten cents include postage details and ordering instructions with B PIER contact.
Washington dispatch notes that consular reform faces strong Senate opposition as patronage fades. Silver Republicans Towne Cannon Hartman Depew oscillate between reunion chatter and partisan humor, while Dillingham compares Vermont and federal legislative decorum in a lively session.
A special meeting of the Consolidated Oil and Development Company will be held at its office in Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday March 11 2002 at 10 a m to vote on amending articles to adjust par value of capital stock from 1 to 100 per share. Secretary Maurice Paok. Also mentions Excursion Rate via Union Pacific Mall Read for home seekers tickets to California at 47 round trip with return fare.
The acting governor of Wyoming declares a quarantine due to epidemic animal diseases in Colorado and Nebraska. It prohibits driving or shipping domestic animals through Wyoming during 1902, except animals entering with a health certificate issued by the Wyoming state veterinarian after inspection at Nebraska or Colorado.
Office Chief Quartermaster Denver announces sealed bids due March 14 1902 for supplying fuel forage and straw at Forts Grant Huachuca Bayard Douglas D A Russell Makenzie Washakie during fiscal year ending June 20 1902. Bids may be for partial quantities or alternate delivery points. U S reserves right to accept or reject all bids.
Sealed proposals in triplicate due by March 6 1902 for improving 7700 feet of roadway and constructing gateway at Fort D A Russell with materials and labor as per plans on file. U S reserves right to accept or reject any bid. Also proposals due March 31 1902 for transportation of military supplies on multiple routes and drayage in Denver Colorado with bids due by 11 am. Mark envelopes as transportation proposals addressed to Major J W Pope Chief Q M Colorado.
Estate of Lyman Astley deceased announces letters of administration were granted February 20 1902 to Mary Astley. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months or be barred from benefits. Claims not shown within one year from letters will be forever barred.
Notice of a stockholders meeting in Cheyenne Wyoming on March 24 1902 at 9 am to approve selling the Jennie Sample and Minnehaha lodes to a new Wyoming company with 2600000 shares capital. The plan donates 1260000 shares to treasury and the new company will own the listed lodes and Julie BE with options on Golden Wedge. Purchase equals 40000 shares per acre of the lodes. D WETAND president KE Purdy secretary. Enteray notice follows. EHLER BOLLN Archer Wyoming reports an estray mare and foal taken up at his ranch with owner to reclaim. Union Pacific schedules polling March April for California Portland and North Coast terms. further details from agent.
Henry ahina of Lar amie,gatate Wyoming filed sworn statement No. 199 to purchase NW and NE quarter parcels in Section 22 Township 18 North Range 70 West seeking timber or stone priority under the Land Act. He will prove his claim before the Cheyenne register May 7, 1902. Adverse claimants must file by May 7.
De Robert Walker contestee filed for entry No. 3526 dated Oct 26 1899 in SE 14 Sec 33 T76N R62W Wyoming. Edward Gillaspy allegedly abandoned land for over two years and never resided or cultivated it. not due to naval service. Hearings set Apr 16 1902 and Apr 23 1902 at Fort Laramie and Cheyenne respectively. publication ordered due to due diligence.
Fragmentary schedule shows westbound Overland Limited No. 1 arriving Denver at 10.40 pm, No. 101 arriving and departing, California No. 3, and southbound No. 4 leaving. Southbound No. 1 and No. 3 arrivals noted around 10.20 pm and 12.20 pm respectively.
Inland rail routes list daily and weekend departures from Cheyenne to Colorado and beyond. Timings cover west and east bound trains with port stops including Russell, La Grange, Little Bear, Goath Bend and Little Hors Creek.
Masonic ball nights set for the second and fourth Tuesdays each month at Chetenne Lodge No 1 with visitors admitted after inspection. Acadia Lodge No 11 holds meetings the same pattern on fifth Thursdays, with secretaries Cook W Chas Weeks noted for coordination.
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