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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
2
Cheyenne Wyoming newspaper notes its position as successor to the Sun Leader. The edition dated Friday March 7 1902 lists subscription rates and station details with Cheyenne post office filing.
The article laments cold storage for seafood and eggs depleting flavor and freshness. It cites fish, oysters, and butter, calling for laws against selling aged eggs and noting tastier meat declines. It also mentions Wyoming’s 65,000 acres of lands idle after decades, with grazing lands offered for two and a half cents per acre and water lands at higher rents.
The piece notes a government move to remove fences on federal lands and argues leasing rights could benefit the government and reduce cattlemen and sheepmen disputes. It warns against large non resident monopolies and favors using lease receipts for reservoirs and canals. It also mentions a forthcoming Wyoming novel and local editorials.
Fragmentary dialogue references a Harikishe described as a kind of horseless carriage. The text includes phrases in quoted speech and a title style line. No clear event or persons beyond generic terms are present.
Court House notes recall a 24 year anniversary of the great Polar hurricane of 1878 that raged for three days and nights, described as Cheyenne's most terrific storm. County commissioners adjourned after three days of routine work. The Salvation Army captain was at the courthouse to handle business at the county clerk’s office. Minnie Robinson received a retail liquor license to open a saloon in a building owned by Margaret Henne. County fees totaling $900 were paid to the county treasurer for February. Sheriff Smalley returned from official business, and Deitrick George of Iron Mountain brought a coyote pelt to obtain bounty papers amid wolf and coyote concerns.
The Grand Encampment smelter will close under GM C. E. Knapp to additions and enlarge capacity. Workers moved from ore hauling at Rudefeha mine to build an aerial tramway, aiming to finish the expansion by tramway completion to handle increased ore flow.
Rumors of a Walcott to this place branch line are strong with Union Pacific negotiations cited. Reported orders to deliver 300,000 ties to Saratoga in April bolster the claim crews will rush the railroad to this valley. Builders may extend toward Encampment this summer.
Winnipeg reports Alston Churchhill sends men to confirm Erik Gustaf Andrée and two colleagues were killed by Eskimos after a two year hunt. Traces of the balloonists were found over hundreds of miles with signs of a violent encounter and theft of valuables.
Local forecast for Cheyenne and vicinity calls for fair tonight and Saturday. An eastern storm has moved off the Atlantic coast while a western system splits. rain or snow persists across Idaho Washington and Oregon. A separate center over Kansas brings no precipitation yet while a broad fair stretch extends from the Rockies to the Atlantic. Moderate temps prevail nationwide with high pressure over California and the Great Basin bringing slightly warmer conditions in the south and east. Local data report a 6 m maximum temperature and regional readings.
A brief Chicago Tribune item quotes a humorous exchange about food mislabeling with terrapin or muskrat, ending with the remark that the speaker only knows what they are paying for.
The bill creating a new commerce department moves slowly after Senate passage. Hearings are set for March 25 with supporters urged to present reasons for transfer of bureaus. Debates continue over members' voting rights while arrests and expulsions are discussed. Also recounted are jokes on Ben Daniels and the standard tale, plus routine notes on lawmakers’ attendance and a Philippine committee’s information challenges.
Public bidding opens April 16 1902 for two Cheyenne Wyoming bond issues Water Extension 86000 and Sewer Extension 15000 with 30 year and 20 year terms. bids must include deposits and must meet par value. interest 4.5 max and payable in New York. City Clerk B A Abry warns council can reject any bid. Also publication notes insurance company compliance and advertising guidance.
February in Iven that i5 Com e an act for the sale of the lands In the states of California, Nevada and Washington Territory, an extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, Henry Altman, of Cheyenne, county of Lar amie, state of Wyoming, has ohn filed In this office his sworn state No. 199, for the purchase of the B. 12 NW. 14, SW. 14 NW. 14, and the s8W. 14 NE. 14 of Section 22. In township No. 18 N., range No. 7 W., and will offer proof to show that the land sought a more valuable for ita timber or atone than for agri cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before the register and receiver of this office at Chey enne, Wyo., on Wednesday, the 7th day of May, 1002. He names as witnesses, Frank 4H. Jones, John Martin, William Solomon, Daniel MecAlyan, all of Cheyenne, Wyo. Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above described lands are requested to fle their claims in this office on or before said 7th day of May, 1902.
The Interior Department announces a contest by Robert A. Walker against Edward S. Gillaspy for land in Wyoming. An affidavit alleges Gillaspy abandoned the land for over two years and never cultivated it. Hearings are set for April 15 and April 23, 1902, at Fort Laramie and Cheyenne. Publication notice ordered due to difficulty serving notice.
Office Chief Quartermaster in Denver invites sealed proposals in triplicate by March 31 1902 11 p m for translation of military routes and for drayage at Denver Colorado during the fiscal year starting July 1 1902. Proposals must be addressed to J W Vena Chief Q M and marked Proposals for Route No.
Estray notice states a small bay mare about five years old with a six month old colt was taken up on a ranch near Archer in Laramie county Wyoming. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying for advertisement and reasonable care costs, dated February 25 1908. Ehler Bolln Calling Guard.
The partial timetable lists east and west bound departures and arrivals for several services. It includes the Grand Limited and Antic Express with specific times in the morning and evening, plus various mail and meteor express connections.
Cheyenne and Burlington schedules show trains No 154 and 153 with daily and semiweekly runs, arrival and departure times, and exceptions. Colorado and Southern lists outbound and return times with several lines including U P B M and D P, noting specific departure windows and station stops such as Fort Russell, Little Bear, La Grange, Little Hors Greek, and South Bend.
Cheyenne Lodge No 1 and Acadia Lodge No 11 hold monthly meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Masonic hall. Visitors examined at 7 30. Cook W M and Chas Bee Weeks secretary.
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