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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
2
The column recollects Rev. D J Pierce and his work in Laramie and university life, mentions Cody Enterprise reception, and notes upcoming Buell Hampton by Willis George Emerson. It recalls Decoration Day observances and critiques Senator Tillman’s public remarks on race and violence in Congress.
Governor DeForest Richards toured St Pierre in the ship Rorima and found a city of about twenty to twenty five thousand people, famed gardens and a palatial hotel. He witnessed its total destruction in the hurricane disaster and grieved at the loss of life and beauty.
The Leader lauds Mr. Hanford and his talented company for a commendable performance of The Taming of the Shrew. The cast receives praise for Shakespearean merit and versatility, especially in The Old Guard. Ladies school teachers praised the show though swapped box seats for audience gate due to engagements.
Editor Barrow lauds Richards in a stance praising the governor’s service and broad public support. The piece notes Richards’ consent to another term, with Republicans expecting a likely nomination and election and Democrats favoring an honest and creditable administration.
The article reports Governor Richards will run again, urged by persistent support from friends. It praises his four year term as beneficial, noting tax cuts, reforms, strong finances, and prosperity. It states he has decided to announce candidacy subject to the Republican state convention.
In Saratoga Carbon county a 150 strong Republican convention nominated candidates for mayor and councilmen. Speakers praised harmony and a festal gathering followed with supper and music before adjourning to the hotel.
A column rejects socialism as utopian and cites historical failures such as the Topolobampo Bay colony in Sinaloa. It argues for voluntary cooperation and private ownership, warns against government control of utilities and land, and critiques forced equality and systemic overhaul.
A Cheyenne society column outlines May social life amid club events. Invitations issued by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kirk. Shakespeare Club closes with decor, acrostic quotes, and prize to Miss MacCorwick. Reports on hospitality at Ferguson street, teachers’ party, Presbyterians, Methodist and Women’s groups, hospital plans, and upcoming Pan American show.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Union Mercantile company will be held at their office in Cheyenne on Tuesday May 20 1902 at 10 oclock a m for the purpose of electing trustees for the ensuing year and for such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
State of Wyoming Lara mie County In District Court First Judicial District In the matter of the estate of Maurice P Dinneen deceased Notice of settlement of account for posting executor William FE Dinneen rendered presented for settlement filed with court May term 1902 at 10 o clock a m Cheyenne Lar ame county court house schedule to hear objections May 6 1902 T J Fisher Clerk H B Wellnitz attorney for estate
Department of the Interior announces Henry Grove of South Bend Wyoming has filed for final proof on his land claim in section 34 township 18 north range 61 west. Proof is to be made June 3 1902 before the register and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation listed include Henry J Gurney James Murray Alfred Sevon and John M Steinbrecht all of Wyoming locations.
Notice from Cheyenne land office dated April 13 1902 for final proof on William C Thomas administrator estate of Menor Thomas No 8258 on land in Laramie County with witnesses listed. Also open solicitations in triplicate until May 12 1908 for furnishing fuel to Fort Grant Huachuca Fort Mackenzie and other posts with delivery terms and bid conditions.
The readable OCR fragment mentionsCOLORADO and a timetable item with numbers and routes. It appears to reference a departure No 66 and an arrival at Ottawa, with names like Sundin and Dally noted in a partial context. The text is incomplete but suggests a train or transit schedule update.
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