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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1902

Page

3

Greek-Austrian Worker Killed by Falling Rock in Mine

Andrew Sekerak aged 45 was instantly killed at Union Pacific Mine No 8 by a falling rock. The coroner’s jury found he ignored warning signs of danger. His widow lives in Austria with one child. Funeral held at Catholic church with mass for the deceased. Members of two societies in regalia led procession. city band played.

Andrew Sekerak Union Paacific Rock Springs Austria Peter Joha Fathr Nolan Eocleties

Silver Lining at Turner Hall Impresses Large Audience

Imperial Stock Company presented the Silver Lining at Turner hall last night to a large crowd with general satisfaction. Performers showed marked ability and pleasing specialties. Also advertised is a Jersey cow with calf for sale and Dr Macdonald, famed astrologer, stopping at 417 West Twenty first street.

Imperial Stock Company Turner Hall K. G. Turner East Twenty-second Street Dr Macdonald Bringhamton, N. Y America West Twentyfirst Street

Mabel Dundas Mystery Surfaces in Kimball Nebraska

Special dispatches report Miss Mabel Dundas Cheyenne Wyoming seen in Kimball on May 7 with an unregistered man, fueling rumors she is a Nash of Norton case. Authorities note a potential link to J T Norton and possible arrest if she proves authentic. Further items note derailed trains and local recruitment activity.

J. T. Norton Norton Mabel Kimball Neb Mabel Dundas Cheyenne Wyo Kimball

Man Shot by Lover Improves, Expected to Be Released

Mike Hennigan, shot in the leg by Rose Adams Sunday morning, shows rapid healing and plans to leave hospital soon. The wound is described as painful but improving, with condition noted as stable.

Mike Hennigan Rose Adams

Accident and pursuit tales from Dix on and Dixon Wyoming

A rider named H G Nelson suffered a severe accident near Dixon Wyoming when his horse dragged him and tore off the middle finger of his right hand. A posse searches the surrounding area for a young boy wanted for robbery who was adopted last winter by W H Perkins and recently sent away with $20 a bicycle boots and other valuables.

Dixon, Wyo H. G. Nichelson Dixon Wyo W. H. Perkins

Postmaster Appointed in Pinesdale Wyoming

Celia Graham has been appointed Postmaster at Pinesdale in Fremont County Wyoming. The appointment names Ms Graham to oversee local mail service and postal operations. This change is expected to impact residents and businesses relying on timely mail delivery in the Pinesdale area.

Celia Graham Pinesdale Fremont County Wyoming

Local Cottage Near Sixteenth Street Nears Completion

Dr M C Barkwell finishes a six room cottage on House street between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. The home will be occupied by a well known city dentist who is to be married shortly.

M. C. Barkwell House Street Sixteenth Seventeenth Streets

Ten Years in Pen Special to The Leader

The May term of the district court in Green River Wyoming concluded with three convicted criminals sentenced to prison terms. Ned Hartley Copeland received ten years for manlaughter in the killing of A. C. Rogers on train No. 6 at Mato July. Jose Ardileta pleaded guilty to felonious assault and drew one year. Dortcha and another Mexican received one year each. Sheriff Swanson will escort them to the state penitentiary this afternoon for Rawlins custody.

Green River Wyo Ube District Court State Penitentiary Sheriff Swanson Rawlins Ned Hartley Copeland A. C. Rogers Maat Jose Ardileta Dortcha

Clairvoyant Advice for Life and Business

A playful guide offers clairvoyant tips on choosing mentors in business and love. It emphasizes practical decision making, honest reflection, and using intuition to navigate relationships, career steps, and personal growth.

Indictments in Federal Court Target Norton and Becker

Grand jury convened in the United States district court and returned two expected indictments. J T Norton faces fraud charges for using the mails, while Gus Becker, a 16 year old, is charged with perjury after confessing last fall. Becker will plead guilty when arraigned. The report also notes the hospital aid ambulance responding to Tony Vendini of Kimball Nebraska with pneumonia.

Gua Becker J. T. Norton Grand Jury United States District Court James A. Rendle Rawlins J. Eastor Evanston L. H. Brooks Sheridan J. D. Collins Gillette James B. Herman Lander Richard L. Preator Burlington John C. Mahnken Bothen C. L. Erickson New Castle John Iredale Rock Springs James Blackball Dan McKenzie Casper F. M. Baker Saratoga Ww. McDonald F. E. Lucas Buffalo E. B. Bond Cheyenne Charles F. Curtis Clark Edward Smith Box Elder R. A. Smiley Rawlings W. E. Cook J.M Hornicker Frank J. Bon George Forbes Kemmerer I. N. Lane Gus Becker Norton Becker Gus Becker, Sr Hecker Hospital Aid Society Tony Vendini Kimball, Neb

Contractor Injured in Accident at Federal Building Site

Ed Smith the contractor was injured when struck by a bar beneath a Pittman rod at the stone saw mill. A two inch scalp wound was dressed by Dr. Maynard. A slanting blow likely saved him from a crushed skull. Meanwhile 1000 white faced steers arrived from the Panhandle for Governor Richards and will be sold to small ranchers on time. A Crook county baby born two weeks ago died, described as a monster. Reverend Angier and J Q Matthews returned from Iron Mountain after securing eighty trout. McQuilkin praised as expert. In 1901 Union Pacific sold 362,997 acres in Wyoming. since Jan 1, 1902 Carbon county sold 196,025 acres.

New Federal Building Ed. Smith Pittman Maynard Smith Panhandle Governor Richards Perry Williams Wyoming Union Pacific Carbon County

After Fossils and Butterflies Seek Big Horn Sites

W H Utterback of the Carnegie Museum and ex Cheyenne resident arrives and plans to trek Casper and survey fossil beds near Medicine Bow with W W Gilmore leading a party. A New England supper and dance hosted by the Woman's Relief Corps at A C U W hall, 5 to 7 pm, costs 2% cents for supper and 26 cents for the dance. Also a Metropolitan barber shop advertises services and an experienced teacher seeks private ranch work with references.

Marning W. H. Utterback Carnegie Museum Pittsburg Cheyenne Casper Big Horn Mountains New England Woman's Relief Corps A. C. U. W. Hall

League Forms Now Set for Pacific Baseball Teams

Local fans celebrate a six month push for a Pacific league uniting Cheyenne and Nebraska towns. Key officers named Fess of Kearney as president and William Richards of North Platte as secretary treasurer. Teams include North Platte Kearney Shelton Cheyenne with Mindou and Grand Island likely to join. Schedule arrangement begins, Indians to open season east of Cheyenne, Memorial Day game with Boulder planned. Also marriage of Bertha Thompson to H Lester and two carloads Wyoming wool ship out.

Union Pacific Baseball Cheyenne Nebraska Kearney League F. A. Fess William Richards North Platte Shelton Mindou Grand Island Indians Boulder

Inspector General Irons Reviews Fort D. A. Russell

Major Irons inspector general of the department of the Colorado arrived from Denver and this morning inspected Fort D. A. Russell. He found everything in first class shape.

Irons Department of the Colorado Denver Fort D. A. Russell

Little Daughter Dies of Measles Complication

Josephine Keating four years old, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs William Keating, died last night from stomach trouble following measles. She was bright and vivacious. funeral set for tomorrow at 2 oclock from the Catholic Church.

Josephine William Keating

Realty Transfer Records Describe Engstrom Hughes Property Sale

Isaac J. Engstrom sold to John Hughes the late 1 and 2 and cast half of lot 3 in block 628 for 800 dollars. The deal records a private transfer of parcels within the block with buyer Hughes and seller Engstrom noted.

Isaac J. Engstrom John Hughes

Accurate adjusting and watch re pairing

D. Miller at 1708 Ferguson 8t offers watch repair and precision upkeep services. Local postings note expertise in accurate adjusting and re pairing of timepieces.

D. Miller Ferguson

Frontier Day Committee Reorganizes for Cheyenne Celebration

The Frontier Day committee is reorganized with A. D. Kelley as chairman and members Mayor J. L. Murray J. A. Martin Warren Richardson Jr and E A Slack. They plan Cheyenne’s celebration for August 27 and 28 pending weather checks. Agent J F Barron guarantees Union Pacific rail rates match last year. E D Edwards oversees the Western Union Telegraph office and Mr Butler departs for Denver to manage operations.

Committee On A. D. Kelley J. L. Murray J. A. Martin Warren Richardson, Jr E. A. Slack Cheyenne Murray J. F. Barron Union Pacific E. D. Edwards Western Union Telegraph Office Mr. Butler Denver

Sister's Death Takes Mrs Brownlee to Illinois

Mrs. C. Brownlee departed last night after a telegram announced the death of her sister at their former home in Illinois.

C. Brownlee Illinois

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Gents’ Department Russia Lilly, Brackett & Co Children’s Department 16Th St Cheyenne, Wyo Cincinnati Shoe CO Crescents Ramblers Tribunes Stearns Clevelands Nationals Pierce Spring Forks West L. P. House Logan’s Book Store Manewal Louis Manewal GEO. W. Sneider Alex. Turnbull Mortician Carnegie Library Kitzmiller Pantatorium West 16Th Street Neb Wye River Station Medicine Bow Bennett Chas. Lewis Elkhorn Hotel Frank Cahill Cheyenne-Ogden C. 8. Clayton Fort Russell Cowhick Dry Goods Co Federal Grand Jury Crook County H. H. McQuilkin Presbyterian Church J. Q. Matthews Colorado and Southern Iron Mountain McQuilkin W. W. Gilmore Kent Metropolitan Metropolitan Hotel Paul Tion Knopf Bertha F. Thompson Hiram Sapp H. Lester The Electric Light Company William Owen George Eckyn Laramie Mne, YO Messick Dry Goods Co Knox Furguson St T.E. Gray Ferguson St C. W. Hall Ter Enteenth Street Hall N. Alden Bolles, D Osteopathic WM. Myers & CO John Harrington Watchmaker Miller’a David Miller Ohio E. S. Johnston W. 17Th St de Laval the Excelsior Creamery 17Th St Wyomi Geo. H. Nagle Chas. E. Miller Corson Treas Union Mercantile Co Chase & Sanborn Gio O. L. Bolkley Eddy Street Dyer Hotc Underwood Grocery Co Underwood’s
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