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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
2
The Cheyenne Leader operates as successor to the Sun Leader with A. Black as publisher. The paper is entered at Cheyenne Wyoming post office as second class matter. Subscription rates list daily Leader one year and other terms.
The Leader reports the death of Mrs. F B Warren wife of Senator Francis E Warren after a lengthy illness. Described as a charitable Christian woman, she was beloved for her kindness and service to the sick and helpless, with the community grieving her loss ahead of the funeral.
The piece argues that character is inherent while reputation is opinion. It cites Emerson's praise of western honesty, defends justice as a aim of law, warns against tolerating crime, and notes historical local murders and a Tribune claim about murder verdicts. It critiques sensationalism and defends lawful, fair punishment.
The Tribune editor Deming denounces condoning the Woodard lynching as a relapse to dark ages and a mockery of law. The piece notes Wyoming’s act as cool premeditated justice with nationwide scrutiny, staining Casper and Natrona County and shaking public trust for years.
The Tribune expresses its frank views on the case of the State v. Woodard, argues for dismissal, and asserts that ongoing discussion yields no gains while noting Casper residents went about their business as if nothing happened.
Citizens in Casper express relief and satisfaction over Woodard's lynching while regretting it occurred. Judge Bramel cites the temper of the people as demanding swift, fair justice and notes no prosecution of the lynchers will occur. The crowd viewed Woodard's body at the town hall amid a lawfully enforced, but controversial, vigilante act.
Notice proclaims the Wyoming corporation War Bonnet Live Stock Company dissolved by stockholders on December 18 1901 with secretary certifying on February 18 1902. Also included are notices to creditors for the estate of John Gunther with administration granted March 17 1902 and six month claim filing deadlines.
Easter music and worship details from Episcopal, First Congregational, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and South Side churches. Listings include organ preludes, anthems, solos, prayers, sermons, and special Sunday programs with named choirs, soloists, and participants.
Local church listings invite the public to morning and evening services across Cheyenne. Denominations include Congregational, Trinity German Lutheran, A M E, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist, Scandinavian Lutheran, and English Lutheran with Sunday schools and youth programs noted.
County commissioners defer bridge plans until mid summer while Judge Scott may not return before mid next week. Bids for two bridge projects open likely that day. contracts follow. No coyotes bounties or marriage licenses issued since last report. Next board meeting expected to be important. Osteopathic exam and treatment offered at Normandie hotel parlors by N Alden Bolles D D.
The United States Land Office Cheyenne Wy issues notice in a contest against Theodore C Conkling for homestead entry No 2841 filed Sept 16 1892. Contestor John E French alleges abandonment since 1895 and continuous absence since spring 1896. Hearing set at Fort Laramie May 16 1902 and final hearing May 26 1902 in Cheyenne. Due to lack of personal service the notice is by publication.
March 13 1902 contest affidavit filed by Edwin A Francia against John L Taylor for land entries in sections 3 and 4 township 46 north range 62 west. Contest claims lack of improvements and abandonment over six months. Parties to appear and present evidence April 2 1902 and May 14 1902 before US commissioner John Hun.
Notice states a special meeting for stockholders at Burke Clark law offices Cheyenne Wyoming at 10 p m Sunday April 1902 to vote on increasing capital stock from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand dollars by doubling shares to two million or par value ten cents and to raise trustees to five Books for transfer will close April 23 and reopen soon after.
Readable lines suggest best advertising period spans January 1 to December 31. The fragment expresses thanks for a chance to advertise and mentions a potential partnership or opportunity without concrete details.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 that Wilem Yates of Phillips County Wyoming has filed to purchase part of Section 28 Township 19 North Range 66 West and will prove the land is more valuable for timber than other use.
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