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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
4
B. A. Slack is listed as Biter and Proprietor H. A. Clank serves as Business Manager A. Richardson is named City Editor in the newspaper staff lineup.
A News special reports possible resignations at Union Pacific include Superintendent Harris Assistant Superintendent Hay and Chief Engineer Barry with General Manager Dickinson rumored to follow. Causes are unclear but cited as dissatisfaction by President Burt over Wyoming division management and new cut off work.
Memorial Day plans in Cheyenne include a parade forming at 2 00 am on Mergusog street. The march will proceed along Capitol avenue to Warren and Twenty first, with an elaborate memorial program at the cemetery attended by Reynold's Post and allied groups.
Billy Pinkerton recalls Jeff Carr and a 1868 incident at Fort Russell in Cheyenne. He discusses the 1868 lynching, Pinkerton agency scale, and the Lee robbery case, noting evidence challenges and jury verdict hopes. The old detective signs off promising another story on his next visit.
Father Ternes travels through Cheyenne to Denver for catarrh treatment. Rawlins shows prosperity with new construction over $10,000 and a parish school planned at $2,000. District court cases include a dropped wounding charge against Adam of Silver Crown and bonds set for Frank Decream and E A Beckstead with a $10,000 bond for failure to appear.
President Smiley visits from the university while Pat Post aids the south side. Judge Potter heads to Chicago for two weeks as Rawlins hosts court with Judge Scott. Horses sell for the English army in Wyoming. Cheyenne Lodge No 1 works F C degree this evening. Mrs. Durbin's 78th birthday is noted with family guests. Local officials report a city marshal and police notes amid park praises and summer town pride.
Henry Zisch a Denver attorney witness in the Lee trial was excused from Cheyenne on Saturday due to travel fatigue. He failed to appear as subpoenaed and was reprimanded by the judge who fined him fifty dollars plus costs for the absence and missing testimony.
The men mentioned have not been discharged. They were offered a short rest day to recover. They resigned due to overwork and dissatisfaction with President Burt. No personal altercation between Burt and Harris occurred. Officials are expected to return to their posts after layoff and rest.
The orchestra questions Bob Reamy's absence after a search warrant failed to reveal his location. His Christian friends report he was fishing with Charlie Woods on Horse Creek, but no trout have been seen.
Businesses in Chayenne will close tomorrow morning for Memorial Day observance. Merchants agreed to close and refrain from opening to honor patriotic duty and fairness to those who honor the day.
A brief note reports that ginger draught is available at Ralace Pharmacy Drug Company. The item is mentioned with no further context or details.
Judge Hallet addressed the jury urging timely agreement while at 4 o'clock they questioned a verdict as accessory after the fact. The court ruled the defendant was indicted as a principal, given possession of stolen property, and left to the jury to decide if presumption suffices.
The jury returned a guilty verdict at 5 o'clock after agreeing earlier. The school board chose teachers for the next term with Miss Tuell resigning and Mrs Mills and Miksa Garthett granted a year’s absence. New principals named include Helen Middickauff and Lula McCormick among others.
Cheyenne shows a lead with 18 to 0 score as coverage notes local sales or events. The item mentions Guy Chafin and Greenhouses offering decorative blooms including cheap plants and cut flowers with prices around 6 cents and up, pansies 25 cents per dozen.
Members of the Alert Mandolin Club are asked to please meet at the hose house tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock.
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