Burlington trains halt dangerous speed burst after record run
A high speed run between Eckley and Wray Colorado on the Burlington caused officials to discipline the crew. General superintendent T Jr Calvert warned that future sprinting endangers safety and job tenure hinges on retraining. The March 24 run surpassed all records as delays from the west required fast speeds to keep Denver to Chicago schedules near 50 mph.
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Eckley
Wray
Colo
Burlington
T. Jr. Calvert
Missouri Lines
Denver
Chicago
Leasing Million Acres in Sweetwater County Range Company Plan
A Rock Springs meeting of Sweetwater County Range company approved leasing railroad land from Union Pacific for twenty miles north and south of the tract between Point of Rocks and Green River. The expansive area covers Point of Rocks east for 40 by 40 miles totaling 1,024,000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Sweetwater County Range Company
Union Pacific Railway Company
Point of Flocks
Green River
Point of Rocks
Signs point to prosperous era for Cheyenne
Citizens note the city’s signs suggest an unusually prosperous time is near. Observers claim the current indicators point to a strong local economy and growth on the horizon.
Greater sewer extension promised for city this summer
A Leader interview with City Clerk Abry outlines a major sewer expansion to be built this summer, surpassing all prior extensions since 1886. A central main ditch along a principal street will receive inflows from shorter tributary ditches funded by private citizens, with exact street location and costs not yet decided. The project aims to create the most complete sewer system in the far west, costing several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abry
76 New Members Joined Cheyenne Law and Order League
A regular meeting of the Law and Order League at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd. Seventy six new members were received and initiated. Leaders aim to build a lasting, principled organization in Cheyenne and expect to maintain it indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order League
Presbyterian Church
League
Cheyenne
Ohio
E. S. Johnston
Remarkable Dog Fancier Keeps Readied Canine Crew
A Western city resident on Eighteenth Street reportedly owns many well trained dogs that will obey commands instantly including jumping over fences. The dogs are fed unusual dishes and notably enjoy coffee with milk and sugar as a daily indulgence.
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Eighteenth Street
Hospital section contract awarded to J C Cassady
The contract for the section of the WW building at Only hospital goes to J C Cassady as low bidder. Estimated cost of the building is about 7 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Cassady
St of Thome
Notices and curios of a busy afternoon in town
Marshal Ingalls sent notices revoking licenses of several resort establishments for selling intoxicating liquors. The piece riffs on Abe Underwood’s grocery talents and recalls praise for the Carnegie Library donor and a shop ad from The Cincinnati Journal.
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Marshal Ingalls
Ardh
AIC
League and theater items mix in Cheyenne notices
The Law and Order League invited John G. Wooley to speak on May 14 with a stop in Laramie on May 15. The meeting drew over 100, 65 signed memberships, and five pledges signifying funds for a political campaign. The group scored a liquor license revocation victory at Cheyenne's West End. The James B. Delehert company presents The Taming of the Shrew at the opera house, starring Petruchio Charles Banford and Katherine Helen Grantly, with a strong supporting cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Wooley
Law and Order League
Laramie
League
Eaity
West End
Cheyenne
Opera House
James B. Deleher
Charles Banford
Petruchio
Helen Grantly
Katherine
Marie Dromah
Emma Hayer
William J. Shea
Irving Knight
P. A. Nannary
Harold Fiske
Paul Anderson
R. 0. Meech
L. M. Browning
John C. Davis
Notable Visitors and Local Business Movements
Lessee N. K. Boswell from the state penitentiary traveled west last evening. Denver’s John Kuy Kendaly visited the city today and left this afternoon. Mrs. William Beck and daughter Jessie went to Salt Lake City. Prof Beeler returns from Denver and heads north. N. E. B. Cortell, “Rufus Choate of Laramie,” is here on legal business. Co. P. Arnold of Laramie, last Democratic candidate for congress, is in town on legal matters. George H. Kyana, local editor of The Leader, at Green River as a witness in the Cope land murder case. A Underwood, busy dissolving one partnership and forming another.
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Lessee N. K. Boswell
State Penitentiary
John Kuy Kendaly
Denver
Prof. Beeler
Dener
N. EB. Cortell
Rufus Choate
Laramie
Co. P. Arnold
George H. Kyana
Leader
Green River
Copeland
A. Underwood
Senator Warren Seeds Distribution Linking Names
Senator Warren offers government vegetable seeds at his Cheyenne office for those who vote. The piece notes amusing name pairings of given and surnames, mentions a rumor about Ima and Ura Hogg denied, and recounts a Columbus east end case where a child is named Ura Case. It also references M. A. Bridge naming a con Brooklyn, highlighting unusual name pairings.
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Warren
Cheyenne
Hogg
Texas
Ura Hogg
Ima Hogg
Columbus
Observer
Case
Ura" Case
M. A. Bridge
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Bertal Simpkins Stricken in Village Satire Notice
Beriah Simpkins, a wealthy respected villager, suffered a severe illness. The local paper had followed his progress weekly until his condition failed to improve, with the latest note reporting no improvement a month after the event.
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Laggard
Beriah Simpkins
Citigen
Bertal Simpkins
Harper's Magazine
Quick Sellers Offer Union Shoes at Discount
In Town notices advertise sale of $2 union made shoes at $2.60. includes names J. F. Jenkins and D. Miller with addresses and services from Denver. Also promotes The Leader subscription at 60 cents monthly and a Ten Day special on ladies Julietahoos. Continuous local notices reference Powell piano tuner and Warren's Accurate adjusting and watch repairing.
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J. F. Jenkins
Town
Powell
Denver
Warren
Weir Memorial Hospital name change request presented
A delegation of Cheyenne ladies asked the county commissioners to rename Laramie County Hospital the Weir Memorial Hospital. They cite Mrs Weir and Lt Weir linked to the hospital and Thornburg massacre memories, arguing the original plans were donated by Lt Weir. The board’s decision is uncertain. Also announced is Hut chison's Imperial Stock Company at Turner Hall starting May 12 with a six night run and vaudeville interludes headlined by Evelyn McKay. free admission for ladies with a paid reserved seat Monday.
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N. R. Davie
J. A. Riner
R. S. VanTaseel
William Gutterman
Board of County Commissioners
Laramie County Hospital
Weir Memorial Hospital
Cheyenne
Thomas Sturgis
William
Imperial Stock Company
Turner Hall
Hutchison
Evelyn McKay
Enat
A. G. Stevenson
Frank Perry
Belle Hutchinson
Anna McKay
Baptist Ladies Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival
The Baptist ladies plan a festival in the church parlor on May 23 featuring strawberry desserts and an ice cream program. A fine program will be presented in connection with the event.
Our Way In The Shoe Business A Different Approach
The text explains a shop’s unique method in selling shoes by designing some products from the ground up rather than reselling standard manufacturer offerings. It notes fewer makers supply such custom plans and emphasizes deliberate, original product development.
Citizens Meet to Organize Frontier Celebration in Cheyenne
Citizens of Cheyenne are urged to attend a meeting at City Hall next Friday evening to consider a Frontier celebration and to select an arrangements committee. The list of endorsing individuals and firms is included, alongside a real estate listing offering two near new five room houses with three lots near the Terrace for $800 through Emile Dion, broker.
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Cheyenne
O'Glock
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Gents’ Department
Russia
Lilly, Brackett & Co
16Th St
Cheyenne, Wyo
Calfakin
Children’s Department
Cincinnati Shoe CO
L.P. House
Muusic
Logan’s Book Store
Manewal
Ferguson
Louis Manewal
GEO. W. Sneider
Alex. Turnbull
Mortician
Cowhick Dry Goods Co
Abe Underwood
Indies
Gaim
Messick Company
Withal
Carnegie Brary
Lt Ia
Robert C. Morris
Carnegie
Philadelphia Press
Cincinnati
the League Happy
William Beck
Jessie
Salt Lake City
D. Miller
Cincinnati! Shom CO
Messick Dry Goods Co
W. C. Deming
KE. A. Slack
J. M. Newman
Joseph Cahill
J. D. Freeborn
G. P. Johnston
John A. Martin
T. M. Ashford
F. A. Meaner
Jas. C. Costello
L. E. Stone
Hoffman Bros
Idelman Bros
H. Altman & CO
T. B. Hicks
Frank H. Clark
H. G. Hay
A. BE. Roedel
David Nimmo
W. B. Dinneen
J. W. Hammond
D. H. Holliday
Richardson Bros
Vreeland - Stone
M. P. Keefe
G. BE. Abbott
B. T. Clark
G. 8. Walker
F. BE. Stitzer
A. Adamsbey
J. C. Matthews
Dairer Bros
Max J. Meyer
David Miller, G. W. Hoyt
Union Merco Buechner & Son
Riner & Schnitor
Emile Dion
West Seventeenth Street
T. E. Gray
Ferguson St
N. Alden Bolles, D.C
Osteopathic
Normandie Hotel
W. Hall
Tor Dining Hall
West Bev
Claiy
Hall
WM. Myers & CO
John Harrington
Watchmaker
Miller's
David Miller
de Laval
Excelsior Creamery
West
17Th St
Wyoming
Geo. H. Nagle
Chas. E. Miller
Corson
Union Mercantile Co
C. L. Bolkley
Eddy Street
Apposite Dyer Hotel
Underwood Grocery Co
Underwood's
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