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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader issued by E A Slack lists publisher credit with a 46.00 amount. The note appears as a brief line from the successor newspaper to the Sun Leader.
Cheyenne calls for a brick yard to meet rising city needs and to supply Elks Lodge and Union Pacific projects. A local resident with a 132 by 132 foot lot seeks affordable brick, while Wyoming’s political scene anticipates a cabinet appointment for Judge Van Devanter and a broader push for business organization and July 4 observance.
The Chicago and Northwestern railroad bans feet on the opposite suburban seat and requires feet stay on the floor. Conductor enforcement with possible ten days' pay fine for neglect. The move aims to curb offensive habits and set a standard for other roads, including elevated lines.
William Jennings Bryan was named an honorary member of the New York Press Club by a unanimous viva voce vote. He acknowledged the distinction with humor, saying he was glad to be unanimously elected to something, especially in New York.
The Philadelphia Press argues Attorney General Knox will aggressively enforce the interstate commerce act to curb railroad rate pooling and special rebates. It asserts robust railroad prosperity rests on lawful pricing and warns public suspicion could prompt drastic future legislation if rates violate statutes.
The piece argues that women use material displays and social rituals to signal status and affection. It claims men suppress true feelings, while women wield wit to attract and influence husbands, mothers, and clergy. It notes ambition and envy, and critiques borrowing others ideas as a social crime.
In London Tid-Bita a man who reads detective stories boasts that close observation reveals a barber by his map across the table. His friend counters asserting the opposite and suggests a butcher with a slim white bandage, sparking a debate on disguise and perception.
The Rev Minot J Savage in Manhattan drawing rooms criticizes New Yorks wealth focused society. He denounces a class defined by riches, condemns vulgar displays at opera and receptions, and urges engagement with humanity through fellowship learning and service.
In a Washington Post tale Senator Perkins of California recalls a boyhood voyage aboard the Lune from New Orleans to Sweden. He and Harry Branscombe were arrested in Stockholm's royal park but befriended by an English speaker who revealed the king’s interest. Perkins and Branscombe later sailed again, reuniting after years aboard his ships.
Max C. Mayer a former partner in Rathborne Mayer Rathborne was arrested at Bayonne New Jersey on embezzlement charges totaling about 100000. He faced a 4800 embezzlement warrant in Jersey City and a New York County grand jury later indicted him. Mayer claimed dissolution of his partnership caused the issue and said he planned to have attorneys explain the matter. In a separate note, the Lulu mining strike near Hill City South Dakota reported exceptionally rich ore with free milling quartz in new pockets and a 100 foot drift revealing a two to four foot vein and ongoing rich pockets.
Notice of publication from Denver 1902 announces Wyoming law compliance to form an insurance life and casualty company. Names H Green D A Chappel L E Lemen F P Kellogg. Also notices for Abbandwal Mining company stockholders meeting in Cheyenne April 17 to consider sale to Boston Cleveland Mining Milling Co. and Happy Thought Mining company stockholders meeting April 26 to decide capital stock increase and board size with book closure April 23. Attest by Ritter and Von Gonzenbach.
Cheyenne Wyoming invites sealed proposals for two bond issues totaling 865000 for water extension and 15000 for sewer extension. Bids due April 15 1902 with deposits required. Interest set not to exceed 45 percent annual. bonds redeemable after ten years. bids opened same day.
Department of the Interior issue contest notice from the Cheyenne United States Land Office. Details specify a formal administrative action affecting land claims and potential deadlines for respondent filings. Further information appears in the official notice.
Train numbers and arrival and departure times show a fragmented timetable. No. 1 Overland Limited and No. 6 Pacific Express have specific arrivals and departures, with No. 4 Atlantic Express and No. 102 Fast Mail listed, plus times like 10.20 pm and 12.20 pm for southern departures and arrivals.
The record lists train numbers and routes including No 164 Accom daily except Sunday from Cheyenne at 1 pm and No 156 Stock Express Saturday only. No 153 daily except Monday arriving Cheyenne 9 00 am. It also shows West Bound U P 6 am and 9 pm East Bound U P 1 26 pm and 10, plus other lines for B M D P and C M. Fort Russell and local stops Little Bear La Grange Little Horns Creek South Bend at 7 am.
A terse item notes Cheyenne Lodge No 1 of the Four Fraternal order, referencing secret societies and lodge activities likely from an advertising or notice page. The fragment mentions Cheyenne and a lodge marker, suggesting a formal fraternal gathering or listing.
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