Cheyenne Leader Appoints New Publisher
The Cheyenne Leader announces A. Black as successor to Bun-Leader, becoming publisher of the paper under the new leadership.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
Delays at Fort Russell Building Contract and Other News
The Fort Russell building project stalls ten months after site clearance though a $25,000 appropriation exists and more funds are expected. War department decisions push Fort Russell toward regimental post status with artillery. Also noted: Emerson leads a railway venture from Walcott through Saratoga and Grand Encampment into Routt County, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Russell
Congress
War Department
G. Willis Emerson
Walcott
Saratoga
Grand Encampment
Rowtt County
Colorado
A Volcanic Route Debate Influences Canal Bill
Washington correspondent Wellman reports conservative senators expect passage of a Isthmian canal bill while disasters in the Lesser Antilles dampen support for the Nicaragua route. Scientists have long warned that a canal through a volcanic region poses unpredictable eruption risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington
Lesser Antilles
Nicaragua
Erientiate
Aafe
Nicaragua's Volcanoes Threaten Canal Route Asserted
The article notes Nicaragua is volcanic with ten peaks near the proposed canal route and earthquakes common, while Panama is described as volcanically quiet within 200 miles, implying lower regional danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Pelee
Nicaragua
Panama
Morgan and the Mogul Mind of J Pierpont Morgan
The article contrasts Morgan's power with public figures and cites Port St. Pierre Martinique and Pompeii scale disasters to frame Morgan as a commanding business force. It notes his influence over industry leaders and likens his control to a general directing a campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port St. Pierre de Martnique
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Stabine
St. Pierre
St. Vinecent
Martinique
Krakatoa
New York
Mark Twain
Sherlock Holmes
Ferguson
Ther
J. Pierpont Morgan
Nelson A. Sant
Army
Boas
Miles
Morgan
Fishback Praises Carbon County Growth and Rail Prospect
Hon Charles M Fishback of Rawling tells a Leader rep that Rawlins gains political support for a state Republican convention. He cites a thriving mining scene in Carbon county, new capital, an irrigation project near Saratoga, and a planned Grand Encampment mining smelting and tramway consolidation. He endorses Wyoming Central railroad backing and future Platte valley rail access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Fishback
Carbon County
Rawling
Fishback
Rawlings
Saratoga
Grand Encampment
Interview With Charles Savage Tied to Portland Diamond Robbery
The Leader reports an interview with Charles Savage, accused in a $100,000 Portland diamond heist. Savage and his wife were escorted through Cheyenne last March by a Pinkerton detective, and statements from that interview are cited as possible evidence. The reporter who interviewed Savage may be summoned to Portland as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Savage
Portland
Savage
Cheyenne
Pinkerton
Leader
Ladies Club Meeting at Mrs Charles Buechner Home
The T. T. club met last evening at Mrs. Charlies Buechner home and enjoyed a delightful time. Elegant refreshments were served by the house. Honors were carried off by Mrs. Henry Dillman and G. H. Byans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Cark Club
Mra. Charlies. Buechner
Howse
Mra
Henry, Dillman
G. H. Byans
Roosevelt Orders Lead to Break Up Beef Trust
The United States government, under President Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox, moves to restrain the beef packers for illegal restraint of trade. Special Assistant Day, with Bethea and others, gathered evidence in New York Chicago and Washington. A bill for an injunction to restrain the packers was prepared and sent to Washington. secrecy surrounded the process and officials expected a Sherman Act violation case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Roosevelt
Attorny General Day
New York
Philadelphia
Attorney Day
United States
Burnett
Bethea
Chicago
West
Washington
Department of Metice
Department of Justice
Rethea
Bethen
Day
Pagin, Morrison and
Tavis
Supreme Court
Joint Traffic Association
Buffalo
Behren
Buell Hampton by George Emerson to be published this spring
Forbes and Co of Boston will release Buell Hampton by Willis George Emerson a western tale of the southwest and Cimarron river tragedy. The novel follows Maj Bulll Hampton and a romance amid mining towns with strong reviews from Talmage Read Fowler and others and a large demand prompting a 15 000 copy first print run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes & Co
Boston
Buell Hampton
Willa George Emerson
Bret Harte
Mr. Emerson
Wyoming
California
Planta
Grand Encampment
Wyo
Great Southwest
United States
Osborne
the Hortons
Ethel
Marie
Singing Girl
Lord Avondale
Jack Redfield
Hugh Stanton
Land of the Living
Judge Lynn
Graceland Cemetery
Maj
Red
Cimarron River
West
Colorado
T. DeWitt Talmage
Opie Read
Bishop C. H. Fowler
John J. Jennings
The
New York World
Nixon Waterman
Winifred Black
Gen
Perry. Heath
Herbert W. Levy
George Edward Reed
Dickinson College
Pennsylvania
World of Letters
Special stockholders meet to consider name change in Cheyenne
Notice states American Development company stockholders meet May 30 1902 at 10 AM in Room 4 Delaware block Cheyenne Wyoming to vote on renaming to Wyoming Electric Irrigation company and expanding to electric plants for irrigation and other uses. GEO A CROFUTT president. Final settlement planned for estate of Fred Schaefer with May 9 1902 district court in Laramie Wyoming. administrator Fred Hofmann seeks approval. Attorney J Wellsnits notes advertising best between January 1 and December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Development Company
Delaware Block
Cheyenne
Wyoming
A .D
Wyoming Electric Irrigation Company
Geo
A. Crofutt
Notice for Publication Probate Will of John C Baird
State of Wyoming Lara County District Court Notice is given that Friday May 40 1002 at 10 a m in the Lara court room has been appointed for proving the will of John C Baird deceased and for hearing Daniel W Gill's application for letters of administration any interested person may appear and contest the same Dated May 9 1802 T J PIBHER Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Wyoming
County of Lara
Distriet Court
John ©. Baird
Laramie
John C. Baird
Daniel W. Gill
T. J, Pibhebr
State of
Wyoming
County of
First Judecial District
Maurice P. Dinneen
William E. Dinneen
Tupaday
Peneil Cheyenne
Sald Lar
Bas
Ald Court
T. J. Fisher
M. E. Wellnitz
Stockholders Meeting Notice for Marlon Zinc Company
A stockholders meeting will be held in Room 12 Kentblack Cheyenne Wyoming at 2 p m on May 1 1908 to consider increasing capital stock from 200000 to 600000 and to authorize trustees to issue bonds up to 100000 OC G Knight President
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon Zinc Company
Kentblack
Cheyenne
Wyo
Stet
A. D
Steck of Maki Company
Proposals Sought for Cement Walks at Fort D. A. Russell
Denver Colorado April 28 1902 sealed proposals in triplicate will be received until 11 am May 31 1902 for constructing cement walks and grading at Fort D A Russell Information furnished on application to Q M Fort D A Russell or the undersigned U S reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or any part thereof Envelopes marked Proposals for Cement Sidewalks Etc and addressed Major J W Pope C Q M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Fort D. A. Russell
Q. M
U. 8
J. W. Pope
Notice of final proof and estate settlements in Wyoming
The Department of the Interior Cheyenne Land Office lists William C. Thomas as administrator of Ellenor Thomas estate stating June 4 1902 as the final proof date for land claim N 12 SW 14 SE 14 SW 14 SW 14 NW 14 Sec 34 T 16N R 62W with witnesses John C Gilland John Granston James E Barnes and William Waugh The State of Wyoming District Court for Laramie County schedules settlement accounts for Maurice P Dinneen estate with executor William E Dinneen and a June 3 1902 May term court date Dinneen vs clerks and attorneys also note final settlements for Arthur Richardson Christopher OBrien estates with administrators Clarence B Richardson and Annie OBrien
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Cheyenne
Wyo
William C. Thomas
Ellenor Thomas
Laramie
John C. Gilland
Egbert
John Granston
Hereford
James E. Barnes
William Waugh
Chugwater
W. E. Chaplin
Register
Arthur Richardson
County of
State of
Wyoming
Clarence B. Richardson
Notice of Final Settlement in Weber Estate
Notice of Final Settlement in the estate of John W. Weber, administrator, intends to make a final settlement at the May term of the district court in Laramie County Wyoming. Attorneys listed are John Wear and H. R. Wellnitz. An elegant map of lines of the Colorado and part of the roadway is offered for sale by sending ten cents to the agent in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Weber
Laramie
Wyoming
John Wear
H.R. Wellnitz
Adinjolutrator
Colorado
and & Raltway
Public surveys bid invited for Wyoming districts
The United States Surveyor General of Wyoming announces sealed proposals due May 23 1902 for running measuring and marking surveys along multiple townships and ranges in Cheyenne Wyoming with standard and meander lines. Bonds required. government may reject bids or accept parts. applications to Alpheus P Hanson. proposals to execute public surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
Office OF
United States Surveyor General
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Surveyor General
Alpheus P. Flanson
Timber land entry notice at Cheyenne Wyoming 1902
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming March 22 1902 notice of William Yates filing sworn statement No 200 to purchase part of Section 28 Township 10 North Range 65 West and contest period to May 27 1902 witnesses Griffin Griffin Porter and Marsh of Wyoming invited to file adverse claims before May 27 1902 with Register W E Chaplin noting timber versus agricultural value and location in Phillips Larimer County Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
N. Lb
Regiie
Witneasea James Griffin
Cyrtis BE. Griffin
John Porter
Marah
W. E. Chaplin
Register
Notice of Final Proof for Henry Grove Land Claim
Notice states Henry Grove of South Bend Wyoming has filed for final proof on his Timber Culture land claim N 128H 14 8 12 NEL 14 Sec 33 T 18 N R 61 W. Witnesses listed include Henry J Gurney Jamon Mur Alfred Coon and M Brecht. Proof to be made before the Cheyenne Wyoming Register and Receiver on June 3 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior, Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyanne
Henry Grove
South Bend
Henry J. Gurney
South Wyo
Jamon Mur
Lite Creek
Alfred ‘@coon
Horse Creek
M. Brecht
Little
Railroad Time Table Summary From Local Line
Train timetable fragment lists departs and arrivals for several trains. No. 101 runs past Mall with inexact times, No. 4 California Bigrees arrives and departs, No. 6 Pacific Express shows schedule, and No. 66 Mixed operates daily except Sunday with arrivals and departures. Stops include Fort Russell, Little Bear, La Grange, Greek, South Bend, and North Bound service times around 7 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Colorado
North Bound
Fort Russell
Little Bear
la Grange
South Bend
Lodge Meeting Schedule for Cheyenne and Acacia Lodges
Cheyenne Lodge No. a meets in Masonic hall on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. Acacia Lodge No. 11 meets in the Masonic hall on the second and fourth Thursdays. Visitors are examined at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Lodge
Masonic Hall
Acacia Lodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Black
Moeller
Buffalo Voice
Republican Bulletin
Voice
Bulletin
Lord Salisbury
Bryan
Republicn Party
Globe-Democrat
Beef Trust
Teller
Philippines
Davis
Arkansas
Indianapolis
Harry S. New
Republcan National Committee For
Indiana
Big Horn Country
Wyomin
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Commack
Republican Party
Avis
J. Pierpont Morgan—Potentate
Woming Central
Rawlins
Inter State Commerce Commission
Weather Report
Montana
Texas Panhandle
Rocky Mountain
Utah
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Gulf Coast
Lake
Union Pacific Rail Road
Union Pacific Railroad
J. ¥. Barron
Willis George Emerson
Croesus
Tion
Fred Schaefer
Cald Ostate
District Court
Fred. Hofmann
J. &. Wellnits
OC. &. Knight
Stockgrowers’ National Bank of Cheyenne
United States Depository
Henry G. Hay
J. C. Whipple
J. D. Freeborn
WM. L. Whipple
First National Bank
T. B. Hicks
G. E. Abbott
B. Cc. Wycand, Asst
Cashier
Wabash Screen
N. B
Christopher O'Brien
Annie O'Brien
United States Land Orice
John Mc Iegor
Daily Leader
Cotumma
Overland Limited
Weeere One
Atlantic Express
Peeewes Tae
Astern Express
BOC Bevices
Denver Pacifec
Leaven T
Pte
Cheyenne and
Burlin
Nun
U. P
East Bound
D. P
Aya
Hugo Donzelmann
Sherman Block
WM. Dubois
Opera House
R. N. Matson
T. B. KenneDy Matson & Kennedy
Law
Carey Block
Clyde M. Watts
K. of P. Block
A. E. Roedel
Lacey & Vandevanter
Attorneys-at-Law
Union Mercantile Bill
T. F. Burke
E. T. Clark
Burke & Clark
Delaware Elk and
Walter Rastoll
Attorney-at-Law
Atlas Block
D. A. van Oredel
Chas. W. Burd’ van Orsdel & Burdick
Kent Black
Wyon
Herman E. Wellnitz
Idelman Block
John Roberts D. W. Gill
Cook
W. M Chase
Weeks, Secretar
Turalahed Eensomer
Idee
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