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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
10
Laramie Water Co starts a major irrigation project to water 64 000 acres in the Laramie valley. Officials say the summer work will be extensive but completion this year is unlikely. The company reports ample funding and plans to push ahead to ensure a water supply, with the reservoir ready to receive water and meet demand as inflows grow.
White Eagle, a former Indian chief, rode down the street firing his revolver in Bages. Deputy Sheriff James Davis pursued and captured him after a chase into a barn. He reportedly acted after Routt County Development Co. did not compensate his wife for ranch work, though no contract existed with her.
You will look a good while before you find a better medicine for coughs and colds than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It not only gives relief it cures. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to be pleased with the prompt cure which it will effect. For sale by all dealers.
A terse advertisement promises exclusive business rights for Wyoming for twenty five years with three state rights in total. It requires about $6,000 upfront and claims large, quick profits, directing inquiries to O Kennedy at the News Building in Denver.
Special to the Leader Buffalo April 19 delegates from Weston Crook Campbell Sheridan Johnson Big Horn Park and Rashikie expected to attend the two day road roads convention. The gathering aims to organize the Northern Wyoming Good Roads association to cooperate with the Black Hills Yellowstone Park Interstate Highway group formed at Deadwood. Local commercial bodies county commissioners city mayors and editors from Sundance Gillette Newcastle Moorcroft Upton Sheridan Buffalo Basin Worland and Cody will select delegates and carry credentials for seating at the convention.
Passengers faced delays as all trains on the Union Pacific out of Cheyenne were annulled due to service demoralization caused by Hood conditions. Omaha service was affected with travelers waiting until the morning. no resumption orders had been received by press time.
The speaker is described as a strong, honest leader who values the common people. He rose from humble beginnings in Kentucky and would reform House rules, shift committee control to Members, and pursue pledged party aims to aid the masses, with a presidential bid suggested.
A note from the fort reports the death of a young officer noted for cheerfulness courtesy and helpfulness. The regiment mourns with a 30 day badge and officers and enlisted men will attend the funeral in a body.
Chicago April 1 Noah J Moss a motorman crawled under his wife's bed Saturday to confirm suspicions. When confirmed he fired five shots from a window, scaring his wife and Garfield Watson a roomer in the house. He later vowed to pursue divorce while recalling the words Rosie dear and great big beautiful doll. Moss claimed he saw his wife goodbye to Garfield and decided to catch them.
Lander April 1. E H Power president of Wyopo Company has let a contract to Seavers and Smith for twenty five wells to be drilled within three miles of Wyopo. If oil is struck twenty five more wells will be drilled. From the Texas well’s success a superior fuel oil quality is indicated, suggesting a large oil pool may be found.
A brief health notice advises rubbing affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment to relieve rheumatism this spring. The product is said to disappear the pain and is sold by all dealers.
Judge Wellmitz court dealt with drunk and disturbance cases. Private Murphy Dennis McLaughlin and Private Hell were fined five dollars each and dismissed. Carl Smith and Chas Leasure also fined five dollars for disturbance. Galler and Raron fined fifteen dollars for disturbance after a Sunday viaduct clash.
Washington April 1 the Democratic wool bill passed the House by a wide margin with twenty progressive Republicans voting yes. Representatives Rucker of Colorado and Francis of Ohio were the only Democrats who did not align with the majority.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. It promises a refund if it fails and bears B. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
The Ninth Cavalry Band concert at Capitol Avenue Theatre drew a full house and grateful praise from local merchants. Wade K Hammond led the performers in a varied program including Beethoven Overture, Barcarolle, Blue Violets, Traumeri, and excerpts from operas with an encore for the Opera Mirror.
Massenet and Beethoven pieces stirred the audience with Moonlight Sonata and Sing me to Sleep while Wagner Lohengrin moved listeners deeply. Madame Sherry Berceuse and Joscelyn’s Berceuse added tenderness along with Rustle of Spring and Postillion waltz. Alexander Rag Time Band provoked cheers as the Star Spangled Banner closed the program.
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