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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
5
A brief line from the Philadelphia Record quotes a sentiment praising nature as refreshingly simple and true. The remark evokes rural imagery and a calm, pastoral ideal.
At a drug den near Eighteenth and O'Neil streets George Harper, cocaine maddened, hacked Art Thompson with an axe. Thompson, a colored prizefighter, lay unconscious for a half hour before being found and rushed to St John’s hospital. Doctors say recovery is unlikely as Harper is under arrest for the brutal assault.
Investigators weigh two main causes for Hanna No 1 mine blasts. Fire damp present in coal may have ignited from the fire that miners battled during the first explosion, or accumulated firedamp could have triggered the second blast. Dust in the workings is also cited as a dangerous ignition vector.
The Crystal Show presents the first moving picture of an airship ever filmed along with other specials. The feature and extras are available for a small 10 cent admission.
The regular meeting of Alert Howe company is set for Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the evening. Officers will be elected or confirmed. By order of the foreman CHAS EF MALLIN, Secretary.
A dubious patent remedy advertisement promises rapid cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims a money refund if it fails to work, features Druggist Dr. W Grove’s signature on each box, and lists the price 260.
The camp tightens relief after seventy dead as miners plan organized search under strong leadership. Bodies of horses and mules are recovered, saloons and stores closed, relief workers from nearby camps arrive, and talks resume on reopening mines No 2 and No 3. Union Pacific officials order cautious restart plans.
A $10 reward is offered for the person who finds a band box left on Capitol avenue between Depot and Twenty fourth street. It contains a ladies' black fur hat trimmed with black plumes and flowers, a ladies’ waist and extra flowers. Return to 2011 Central avenue for the reward. Also ad for Zan Pile Remedy and Palace Pharmacy Drug Co.
The Inter Ocean asks readers to contact Mrs Greenlee hair goods manufacturer and bring combings and old switches for an event. Call after 1 pm.
W Luchte the paper hanger has moved to 2016 Thames Street offering a fine stock of Alfred Peat's Chicago wallpaper. The notice implies continued inventory and availability at the new address.
Community groups plan meetings and events across churches and clubs. The Baptist Young People and Shakespeare club host activities, the Elks elect officers, and multiple women’s clubs meet through Friday with teas receptions and socials. A Saturday Musicale program features a full Wagnerian set and guest speakers. Mr. and Mrs. Duboin host relatives visiting from Kansas City and Denver. Kenedy’s Laxative Syrup is advertised.
Amusements notice reviews the stage adaptation of Quincy Adams Sawyer, praising faithful treatment of Charles Felton Pidgin’s New England tale. The production features strong performances, including Alice Pettengill as the blind heroine, and offers a tender yet humorous rural drama. Seats go on sale today for tomorrow night’s show.
The advertisement promotes a flying machine at Crystal-the offering a 10 cent show on Wednesday and Thursday. Casca sweet claims to help babies and children with ailments common in cold weather. Ingredients listed on the bottle, no harmful drugs. Sold by A. B. Roedel.
Catherine Thompson, a pioneer arrival in 1867 before the Union Pacific reached Cheyenne, died at 73. Survived by daughters Mrs H Millyard and Mrs A Jaimson, and sons Charles and George E K Thompson. husband George B Thompson Sr died in 1889. Born in 1831 in County Westmeath Ireland, she lived in Cheyenne over forty years and was highly regarded. Funeral at First Congregational church tomorrow at 2 40 PM.
The J T Clark and Fitzzgerald Daneball teams crossed bate on the South Cheyenne diamond Sunday afternoon. The Clarks won the game by a close score of 36 to 2.
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