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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
1
A commission announced for December 1 in Washington will begin six months of work to inventory the nation's waters forests lands and minerals. A joint meeting with governors will follow a week later to discuss the report expected by January 1. The effort aims to map resources and propose how to develop them for the public good.
Vienna reports a Countess, daughter of Count Hor voncourk, eloped with a Hungarian man linked to Anton Silvemy and friend of Count Szechenyi. The tale mentions a refused marriage, a duel with her brother Felix Harnoncourt, and a tutor helping the young couple amid whispers around Gladys Vanderbilt’s wedding.
A runaway freight engine known as No. 29% collided with a yard work train in the city, killing ten men. The crash halted operations and prompted inquiries into the accident cause and safety procedures.
City council postpones ruling on two proposed ice houses at Sloan's Lake amid protests by civic groups. Officials also address hot water discharge from Cheyenne plant, unsafe gutters, and a blocked cross-walk, authorizing the mayor to act. Debate continues on a large commercial sign, water system extension, and gasoline ordinance. The council passes a dam contract measure and approves a water works resolution praising a citizen’s contributions.
Fire alarm box No. 16 has been moved from the northeast corner of Twenty-first and Ferge Street to the southeast corner at the same intersection. The change alters the street corner location for emergency response.
In Sheridan and neighboring counties developers report paying copper ore and a rich asbestos vein at Wolf Creek head. Union Copper Mining and Development Company led by Robert Holland with L B Glafoke and EB Robbins shows a 360 foot tunnel uncovering copper with a 7 to 8 foot vein. Inter-Mon Mining plans winter work with eight men, provisions, tram line, and ongoing prospecting as confidence grows in a new regional industry.
The United States government sues six firms of the American Sugar Refining Company for forfeitures and customs receipts totaling 3,074,122 dollars from sugar deliveries to Marémeeyer and Bildery refineries in Brooklyn over six years. The government alleges fraud in weighing shipments and seeks penalties and restitution. The actions span multiple dates and involve alleged irregularities prior to the election period.
The Civil Service Commission notifies Hinton about four examinations for appointment to inspect and computer positions in Cheyenne. Posts include Inspector of income descent Jampe with annual salary 8840, Naval Observatory assistant and naval officer clerks with salaries between 1000 and 1200 per year.
Turin reports surprise over Senator Stephen B Wikine deny ing engagement between his daughter and the Duke of Abruzzi. No offical denial has been issued and the betrothal rumors draw wide comment in Italy amid public interest in American affairs.
Chicago nov 17 government seized two oil paintings alleged to be smuggled into the United States by Mrs Milly Craig Chad Holme of Chicago and owned by Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston. The suit seeks forfeiture of the artworks valued from 3990 to 82411 for duty evasion and penalties.
Washington November 17. Cabinet members and Supreme Court justices join labor leaders from across the nation for a White House dinner arranged by the President. The gathering honors war friends and advocates closely tied to the drive for better labor conditions.
Fred Neese a Civil War veteran was found dead yesterday at his home on West Seventeenth Street. Coroner Murray ruled no inquest needed. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Neese joined the Union Army at Troy Kansas in 1862 and served. he lived for years on a ranch near Oliver Crown. He was about 65 years old.
A Geological Survey chart shows the rise in U S mineral output from 1898 to 1907. It lists the value of metals and other mineral products, totaling 724 million in 1898 and rising to about 2.069 billion by 1907, with figures for metals and other products given separately.
A transcontinental balloon race amid shifting currents unfolds as the United States moves east then zigzags over Victorville Barstow and Los Angeles. The American lands near the coast after hours aloft, with Captain Mueller forcing ballast drops and enduring a long, wind twisted journey.
Helen C. Ward filed for divorce from Patrick Ward claiming two marriages occurred one in St Paul Minnesota on October 8 1905 and another in Denver in November 1906. She cites extreme cruelty and habitual drunkenness as grounds for the action.
Postmaster suspicion after a ruby ring sent to Miss Katherine Bikine of West Virginia bypassed delivery. Garland and Elkins officials investigate why no customs label appeared and why the gem was not declared. The package, routed through Pittsburg, arrived at Bikine’s home, drawing attention to foreign material and possible contraband.
An incomplete transcript from a Washington section discusses a political matter and a request or concern linked to New York. The text is garbled with misspellings and missing portions, yielding unclear details about names, dates, or actions.
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with possible rain or snow and cooler air in the northwest. The 24 hour period ending 6 am November 17, 1908 recorded a maximum of 59 degrees and a minimum of 38 degrees with no precipitation.
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