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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
3
A Union Pacific agent found only six vacant Cheyenne houses with two empty, four rented but unoccupied. President Burt fears no new housing means no married workers, urging revival of the abandoned cottage company to build and rent modest homes at 12 to 15 dollars monthly. The town needs housing, not wind, and decisive action now.
The Colorado Springs Telegraph argues Colorado misrepresented in the U S Senate as Teller and Patterson once urged forceful action in the Philippines but now oppose the administration. It urges mass meetings to denounce the senators and consider resignations while noting Colorado’s capable but directionless leadership and poor congressional representation.
Editor Chaplin of the Laramie Republican seeks to probe the real basis of socialism by asking how to measure work value. He references Cheyenne socialist contributor Breitenstein and poses examples comparing labor across professions to determine consumable wealth allocations.
The piece argues against fixed state values in socialism, comparing services and goods to market pricing by consumers. It questions how socialism would address race relations in the South and whether equal rights would emerge, warning of political and social risks and urging careful analysis.
Mr Carnegie proposed funding Spain's 20 million payment to win Filipino independence acknowledgment from the United States. President McKinley replied that Carnegie misread the people's question. Cattle prices at Chicago yards hit a twenty year high at 7.60 while hogs and sheep set yearly records. The Indianapolis grand jury began probing beef trust methods. Senator Wehoe Kentucky urged following McKinley's policy and urged end to attacks on the U S army and flag by Aguinaldo sympathizers.
A collection of sharp opinions on peace terms in South Africa and U S politics. Critics mock aristocratic fortunes and branding as captains of industry. Comments touch on the Tillman Sena and Bryan politics, stampedes, and a proposed Isthmian canal route.
A light china shop of ironic maxims contrasts gender roles and social manners. The speaker notes a cat and king metaphor, questions bachelor discipline, and observes how women rehearse coronations and perceive life insurance. It ends with remarks on parenting and appearance.
A fragmented Chicago News snippet muses on what makes a man respected, noting self-respect and habit shape reputation while critiquing popularity myths and the limits of a small business in fostering lasting value. The text includes garbled phrases about lines, sheets, and a mis-spelled economic thought.
Bright Thursday in Cheyenne featured two large receptions at the Kirk and Gilcrest homes. Guests arrived in full dress, enjoying music by Nagel's orchestra, flower arrangements, and elegant dining. Local society groups and notable residents attended, with plans foreshadowing upcoming events and notices from the era.
In a small Nebraska village a white painted church grew from funds of a modest band. Rev Aura Smith preached holiness while the One We Know supported the church with a shared doctrine of freedom from sin. A watermelon social led to an incident that shattered that doctrine and left a man swearing.
The Cheyenne city edition reports the Great Pan American Shows will exhibit on Tuesday May 20 in full across three rings. The act list includes a three ring circus, a thirty cage menagerie, a Roman hippodrome, a monster museum, an oceanic aquarium, and a living phenomenon congress. The display promises foreign features and world famous attractions seen in major cities.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming publishes a timber land notice for William Yates of Phillips Wyoming under the 1878 act. He files sworn statement No 200 for parcels in section 28 township 10 north range 65 west and will prove timber value versus farming. Witnesses Griffin Griffin Porter Marsh listed. Adverse claim deadline May 27 1902. Registrar W E Chaplin.
Notice of final settlement for the estate of Fred Schaefer and the estate of Arthur Richardson, both in Laramie County Wyoming. Administrators Fred Hofmann and Clarence B Richardson state intentions to file final settlements at the May 1902 district court term. Attorneys WW Wellnitz and for Hofmann and unspecified attorney for Richardson are listed.
In the estate of Christopher O'Brien deceased the executrix Annie O'Brien will make final settlement at the May term of 1902 in the district court for Laramie County Wyoming.
Sealed proposals in triplicate will be received here until 11 a m May 31 1902 for cement walks and grading at Fort D A Russell. Information available from Q M Fort D A Russell or the undersigned US reserves right to accept or reject bids or parts. Envelopes must be marked Proposals for Cement Sidewalks, Etc addressed Major J W Pope C M.
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