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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1902
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader, successor to the Sun-Leader, edited by E. A. Slack, is published in Cheyenne Wyoming. It lists subscription rates at six dollars per year for the Daily Leader and notes issue date Tuesday March 25 1902.
A Chicago Tribune editorial argues the industrial world is undergoing a peaceful, beneficial shift as wages rise and hours fall. It cites Massachusetts wage gains, Boston strike resolution, and the Civic Federation as evidence of progress between workers and employers, plus the need for stronger presidential protection and prompt punishment for crimes against the president.
The Capitol Chat column recalls a playful feud between Senators Tillman of South Carolina and Warren of Wyoming over who is the real farmer. They boast about farm chores and early day duties as they compare strength and farming experiences. Tillman asserts he managed a farm from seventeen and later became governor, while Warren concedes other farm hands.
Senate approves a strong president protection bill expected to pass the House. The measure, though not perfect, aims to deter assassination by stiff penalties, including death for murder or attempts, and extends protections to the president, vice president, and others in the line of succession.
The passage offers wry maxims on advice and speech. It contrasts gentleness and foolishness, noting that wisdom comes from stripped honesty while wit can spark conflict. It celebrates seeing ideals over reality and hints at the costs of clever talk.
A reflective piece discusses why people delay apologies, the motives behind a woman's tears, and how beauty, wealth, and luck shape marriage. It also notes family lineage passing on through generations and how a man’s appeal may hinge on steering other women's interest.
Mrs. Samuel Swartwood of Mountain Top near Wilkesbarre has borne twenty nine children, with twenty two living. She advises marriage young, hard work, cheerfulness, and filling a home with children. The Swartwoods keep all children at home, share meals, and manage clothing by refitting hand-me-downs. She says a big family is a blessing and offers motherly maxims.
London dispatch notes King Edward will embark on a yachting voyage around the English coast starting Thursday. He will make brief public appearances at port calls aboard the royal yacht with no elaborate ceremony. If he visits the Channel Islands, he would be the first English king there since King John, ending a 700 year gap since a sovereign trod the isle. Queen Victoria once toured the islands. Queen Alexandra departs London Tuesday for Copenhagen to attend King Christian's birth.
Notice states War Bonnet Live Stock Company, Wyoming corporation, has been dissolved following a special stockholders meeting on December 18, 1001 and a trustees resolution dated the same day.
The Cheyenne Business College basketball team claimed the season’s honors by defeating every opponent in an open challenge to any team in the state.
Miss Blanche Boise a nurse about 26—protege of Carrie Nation—horsewhipped Mayor Parker in his office at the Topeka city building yesterday. She lashed him three times then he seized her by the throat and tore the rawhide from her hand before throwing her into the hall.
Detroit conservatory director J H Hahn widely known as a national musician drowned yesterday at Engleside near Constantine. Born 1847 in Philadelphia he played publicly from age seven and led Michigan music education groups including the Music Teachers National Association and the Michigan Music Teachers Association before settling in Detroit in 1872.
Notice of a special meeting of the stockholders authorized by trustees to be held at the Van Orsden Burdick office in Kent Block Cheyenne Wyoming at 2 p m on April 17 1902 to consider selling the mining property to the Boston Cleveland Mining and Milling Company George H Lowe President
President Ze laya accepts an invitation from Costa Rica's President Iglesias to visit Limon for discussions on the Nicaragua canal pending U S Senate passage of the canal bill. Date of visit to be decided.
The acting Governor of Wyoming issues an amended quarantine proclamation dated March 4 1902 to halt movement of domestic animals through Wyoming from Nebraska and Colorado unless animals have a health certificate from the Wyoming state veterinarian after inspection. The measure aims to prevent disease spread and allows entry only with health certification.
Frances Wasserman trustee with will annexed for Edn Amburgh deceased has filed account for settlement in Laramie county Wyoming Cheyenne district court. A hearing is set for May 26, 1902 at 2 p.m. in the court room at the courthouse. Interested parties may appear and file written exceptions to contest.
Notices state letters of administration granted in 1902 for Lyman Astley and John Gunther. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within six months or be barred. one year to file claims. Emile Richardson appears as administrator for Gunther estate. Dated March 19, 1902.
Notice announces a stockholder meeting at Burke Clark offices Cheyenne Wyoming on April 26 1902 at 1 30 p m. The agenda includes a vote to increase capital stock from 100000 to 200000 dollars by raising shares from one million to two million par ten cent shares and adjusting trustees.
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming offers notice under the 1878 timber lands act. William Yates of Phillips Wyoming files sworn statement No 200 for land in section 28 township 19 north range 65 west. He will prove the land is valuable for timber or stone rather than farming on May 27 1902 with witnesses Griffin Griffin Porter Marsh Phillips.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe various breeding terms and stock references including names like Kinney Pine Rint Wye and Alec Register Mares and Fillies. The text mentions breeding stock at a ranch and various identifiers such as 8087 16-344 20414 44 and Great Electionesr. Further context is unclear.
United States Land Office in Cheyenne Wyoming issues a notice for publication dated February 25 1902. It references compliance with the June 3 1878 act and outlines land claims in Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory as extended to public land states by the August 4 1892 act.
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes March and Union and a reference to California. Readable text lacks clear events, dates, or names to confirm a specific item or outcome.
Railroad schedule lists west bound trains including No 101 Past Mail and No 1 Overland Limited with arrivals and departures around 11 to 7 20 pm. East bound services show No 2 Overland Limited No 4 Atlantic Express Masters Express No 102 Fast Mail and No 3 from south with various arrival times including 12 30 pm.
Daily railway notices show No. 154 Accom., daily except Sunday, departs Cheyenne 1.00 p m Saturday only and 3.00 pm Monday. No. 153 daily except Monday arrives Cheyenne 9.00 am. Mail closings and west east and south bound times listed for U P, V P, B M, D P, C M, and stops Fort Russell Little Bear La Orange Little Horse Creek South Bend.
Cheyenne Lodge No 1 A F and A M meets in Masonic hall on second and fourth Tuesdays monthly Visitors examined at 730 Acadia Lodge No 11 A F and A M meets in Masonic hall on second and fourth Thursdays monthly P B Cook W G Charles B Weeks Secretary
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