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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
2
The Daily Leader reports Attorney General Van Orsdel’s ruling that rentals from University lands may be used directly for University needs. The decision unlocks about 5000 dollars for a steam heating plant for Science Hall, aiding immediate educational aims. The piece contrasts this with earlier ideas to fund future generations, and notes editorial letters from Senator Warren.
The piece favors rapid completion of the Laramie and Hahn's Peak railway as a key Albany county development. It cites Van Horn & Co. and Director Otto Gramm with Union Pacific ties, anticipates a profitable feeder to the line, and urges Wyoming citizens to contribute suggestions and attend the April 2 Wyoming commissioners meeting. It notes Cheyenne Board of Trade, a brick factory, and brick yard prospects as growth drivers locally.
A Wyoming congressman Frank Mondell is chosen to handle the irrigation bill and plans to confer with the president. The piece asserts his mastery of the issue and his power to guide arid west interests, with Wyoming at the helm in the irrigation battle.
The readable lines describe varied grasses and a claim about life value tied to thought. It hints at a commentary on wealth among men but lacks clear events or individuals.
A reflective verse piece contrasts judgment and pride with simple truth. It travels from advice about honesty to a nostalgic reunion with relatives in the Fatherland. The poem muses on how speech reveals character and how distant homeland perceptions shape how one is viewed abroad.
Government mail clerks faced weighing troubles on a Omaha to Cheyenne train causing delays. A missing weigh slip forced reweighing of a full carload and a faulty scale arm led to incorrect readings. The flawed weight would have overcharged the Union Pacific by thousands annually.
Frank Benton of Cheyenne told the cattlemen at the Denver convention that opponents of land leasing fall into three groups. He alleged some ranchers threaten and intimidate sheepmen, using anonymous letters and violence to enforce open range rules, including shootings and attacks on sheep and sheepherders.
In Kokomo Indiana Professor Oge reports 400 of 1300 city schoolboys addicted to cigarettes, with smokers averaging one to two years behind non-smokers. He cites self control and concentration losses, urges strict enforcement of an anti cigarette law, and notes Union Pacific sale tickets to California and Portland at 25 dollars.
In Washington March 4, members debated the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Advocates praised the U S consular service as first class, while critics urged reform and merit standards. Champ Clark defended the service and mocked backwoods politicians as he outlined past governors becoming senators. He noted many senators have gubernatorial backgrounds and highlighted a wider debate on Senate conduct amid Tillman McLaurin issues.
Union Pacific Railroad announces a special excursion rate for home seekers to California. Tickets are sold at 47 for round trip with good return within twenty one days from the date of sale. Agent J. Barron notes dates this applies on the third Tuesday in March and extends through April and May.
Court notes show the county contemplates a new building near the hospital to house those kept at county expense. Commissioners met, approving steps on proposed county roads and Guernsey incorporation. clerical error misreported January receipts as 347 instead of 547. Ladies from the auxiliary pressed that nonpatients at the county hospital be cared for elsewhere.
Reports on late banking conditions will be ready soon. The board of charities and reforms met minimally to pass routine bills. State Superintendent Tynan is in Chicago for a national convention and may return early next week. Secretary Courant fields inquiries on state convention dates and railroad rates. Exposition commissioners’ actions appear in another Leader column. State Examiner Henderson may miss a day or two in Denver. New filings with the secretary of state include Shaffee Oil and Gas company, Woman's Oil company, and Glenn Mining company with capitals ranging from 15 000 to 1 000 000.
In the states of Nevada and Washington Territory as extended by act of 1993 Henry Altman of Cheyenne files No. 199 for the purchase of the NW 14 SW 14 NW 1 and SW 14 NE 14 of 22 in township 18 N range 70 W and will offer proof that the land is valuable for timber or stone rather than farming to establish his claim before the Cheyenne register May 7 1902. Witnesses named Frank H. Jones John Martin William Solomon McAlyan all of Cheyenne. Adversely interested parties should file claims at the office on or before May 7 1902.
Department of the Interior United States Land Office announces a contest by Robert Alker against Edward S Gilnepy for land in SE 14 Section 83 Township 26 N Range 63 W. The contestant alleges abandonment and nonresidence for over two years, with service by publication. Hearings set for April 18 and final hearing April 23, 1902 at Fort Laramie and Cheyenne respectively.
Office Chief Quartermaster is soliciting proposals in triplicate for drayage and transportation of mines numbered 1 2 3 4 6 van a for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1902 in Denver Colorado. Submissions due by 11 am February 31 1908 with envelopes marked Proposals for Transportation Route No. J W Pope Chief Q M reserves right to accept or reject any or all proposals.
The Passenger Department of the C and w Railway issues an up to date map covering one line from Galveston Texas to Ogden Utah. It claims to be among the most complete maps for the territory and can be secured by send a card.
Notice states a small bay mare about five years old with a colt about months old, unbranded, taken up at Archer in Laramie County Wyoming. Owner may reclaim and prove ownership, publish ad, and pay costs by February 2. Mellaer Boll, Archer, Laramie County, Wyoming.
Train No. 1 arrives from the south at 2.30 pm while No. 8 from the south comes in at 12.30 pm with arrivals noted for southern route.
The page lists Cheyenne and Burlington connections with 1:00 departure times on Mondays for the 154 Accom train, Saturday only. It notes daily service for PRP ee Pee ease and arrivals at Cheyenne around 3.00 pm. It also outlines mail closings and various west, east, and northbound schedules for U P and other lines, including Fort Russell and Little Bear routes with morning times.
Fraternal orders meet in Masonic ball on fourth Tuesdays and fourth Thursdays each month. Visitors examined. JOHN ROBERTS and W. Gill listed as conductors. ACADIA LODGE No 11 at Fa M. (Fraternity). CHAS BE WEEKS named as secretary.
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