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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
10
In Hartville a 2 year old girl, Reynolds child, drank carbolic acid thinking it medicine. Dr Foster saved her life though her mouth and lips were severely burned. In Sundange John Burns is between life and death after accidentally ingesting carbolic acid mistaken for medicine.
Pinedale reports a week of severe storms with unusual lightning causing injuries and property and livestock damage. J. T. Payne was injured during the episodes as storms unsettled the region.
A series of incidents across multiple towns reports lightning effects on livestock and homes. A farmer’s team was unhurt when a bolt struck near them, another horse was blinded after a jolt, and a house chimney was torn away. a bartender at a Capitol saloon was robbed of 105 dollars overnight with no clue to the thief. Meanwhile railroad workers note an upcoming Union Pacific roundhouse project at Rock Springs as demand climbs.
Entry through the front door using a key and safe lock combination led to theft of cash totaling 600 dollars and several pieces of jewelry. Police suspect suspects familiar with the area, having accessed the strong box by removing its door.
A persistent rumor says Rock Springs Australia will host a government mine rescue station as the regional headquarters. The project is expected to cost about 20000 dollars and include modern equipment for mine disaster response.
An unknown African American man, believed to have worked as a cook for the Union Pacific dining car, drowned while swimming in the Green River near the city limits. The body was recovered, an inquest held, and the burial was paid for by the county.
Listing notes several Bast Link parcels offered by G. S. Oliver with phone contact 574 for inquiries and pricing.
Notion reports all groceries and meat markets close at noon on Thursday to observe Cheyenne day at the races. Locals should plan shopping accordingly and note the shortened business hours for the holiday.
The Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth arrives for Cheyenne with a long parade and grand lineup. Acts include Adonis brothers, Desperado, Jupiter the horse, Victoria Godona, the Kenyot and Dol lay families, La Faille quartette, Siegrist-Sulbon nematists, Abreu acrobats, and Paula Peters monkey. An advance brigade arrives to set the route and provisions for 1,280 people, 700 horses, and 1,200 animals for a three mile parade and full performance.
At the New York navy yard on August 2 flames and smoke engulfed the Culgoa carriage of powder and gasoline. The crew and officers fought the blaze, saved the vessel, and protected naval property worth thousands. An eight inch powder charge in a sealed tank exploded, but no explanation was found by a board of inquiry.
The Atlas presents the last performance of the first half week bill. Acta Barneon and Taylor, Graham's Valet, Moore Youn and Wolf, and The Makarankos Russian Gypsy troupe headline with changes of costumes each show. The Little Perfection Orchestra accompanies. Sherman Co. Piste Malls listed.
At a board meeting the Industrial Club decided to repaint and decorate the entire building, with the first floor receiving new paper and the whole structure to be wired. The action follows a thorough examination of finances, deemed in better condition than previously, and the president N. Potter and the chief justice of the supreme court were thanked for steering the club.
The Citizens National Bank invites young men to start deposits, noting that bankers understand how small beginnings can grow into large balances and welcome the habit of saving.
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