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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
10
Three traveling men were arrested for refusing to pay Pullman car fare on Union Pacific Train No 17. The case questions whether Union Pacific can compel passengers to pay for lodging on Pullman cars across state lines and whether the railroad may impose the Pullman rate as a regular fare.
Three travelers W A Rodgers Edward Miller and Frank Hitchcock from Cheyenne to Laramie on No 47 refuse the extra Pullman charge. They are jailed then released on cash bonds and deny the road may compel Pullman service without local regulation day coaches. They hire H V Gronsbeck and face a preliminary hearing this week. The dispute draws wide attention along the Union Pacific line in Wyoming.
Sheridan Aug Jacob Wren, a local real estate dealer, left his trousers on a wall in a natatorium dressing room and returned to find them missing along with fifteen dollars and a watch. He stayed in the water until a messenger brought a replacement pair from his home.
Meeteetee Wyoming August 3 report horse wrangler Engeone Phillips suffered a concussion after his feet tangled in the restraint rope and he was jolted to the ground while subduing a wild horse. His condition is described as very serious.
Laramie reports a Greek man killed in an accident near the Sherman tunnel two weeks ago. His brother Fedas has hired lawyers intending to sue for damages alleging negligence by the steam shovel engineer. Sheridan notes L F P Murch, former Sheridan Commercial Club secretary, has entered the newspaper field.
The club confirms the business manager plans to assume new duties immediately while not yet signing a formal resignation as secretary. The transition signals ongoing leadership changes within the organization.
Thousands of acres of unappropriated land, carved from the national forest and restored to the public domain by President Taft, will open to homestead settlement this fall. In Wyoming and Idaho, lands in Caribou, Targhee, Minidoka, Pocatello, and nearby tracts total over 190,000 acres, with dates set for settlement October 22 and entry November 21.
The acting secretary of agriculture eases quarantine on cattle diseases effective August 1, releasing Dawson county Montana and Hayes Hitchcock Chase and Dundy Nebraska from restrictions. Progress against the disease prompted the action with federal and state cooperation. Remaining quarantined areas span Montana Wyoming South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Colorado Oklahoma and Texas with details on included and excluded counties.
The text describes a state and territorial framework defining treatment and movement rules for sheep exposed to a malignant disease. It specifies an emollient drenching mixture and prescribes when sheep may be shipped to slaughter centers or moved interstate, with certificates of inspection required for healthy stock. It notes prohibition on moving diseased animals interstate and directs where to obtain full orders.
G. F. Oliver advertises available east side lots at favorable prices. Contact G. F. Oliver at phone number 574 for details and inquiries.
A group of sixteen vagabonds were arraigned by Police Judge Bruner after a drag net led by Chief Smalley. Found guilty but sentenced to suspended terms on condition they leave the city, then escorted to the city limits by police.
Atlas week’s end lineup opens with F J Boyle Bros Co performers of European comedy juggling and their Clubdom and Hoopland. Helen Hughey vaudeville singer joins the program along with the Markarenko troupe. Cheyenne and Fort Russell audiences will see the Russian Gypsy Quartette, motion pictures, and the Little Perfection underscoring the program.
Miss Mamie Cronin an attache of the secretary of state's office is vacationing with relatives in Rawlins. L B Wied of Sunrise arrives in Cheyenne from the north with others. Mr and Mrs E V Pomeroy and twin girls are visiting from Ridney in their Overland. Roy Montgomery of Gillette is visiting Cheyenne. Mrs M M Kennells of Campsteal arrived for a short visit. P L Cleave of Green River conducts business in Cheyenne. Robert M Decker of Rock Springs arrived from the west. J H Clouse Democratic elite committeeman returns to Rawlins. Ex Governor Osborne has been in the city and returns to Denver. Colonel F M Gill goes home to Shoshoni. Equnameling at Sherman Co.
A tungsten lamp post at the Kelley Grovey corner of Sixteenth Street and Capitol Avenue was toppled last night shortly after 10. Witnesses disputed whether a passerby leaned it over or someone removed the bolt linking stem to base. The post was left wrecked with shattered globes and the city light company was notified to cut power to prevent electrocution.
New York Aug 3 There is a new title to be contested but the present holder expects to keep it for many years Louis Metzed veteran ocean traveler arrived here aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse having completed this voyage
Mr Metger proclaims his 180th voyage from New York to Europe a record no one will beat as he steps ashore. Encourages new challengers to dare to claim the title. Palace Pharmacy promotes Hazel Cold Cream as Sun Burn remedy.
A 70 year old Irish visitor Mrs Sam Ahman Hagerty arrived with her son Jans Hagerty in Pawtucket R I aboard the Paris. On docking her joy rendered her speechless and she suddenly lost her voice while greeting relatives, a rare reaction described as joy’s toll in the harbor crowd.
A fragmentary notice advertises items for sale at the best price on the east side. It mentions Olaver and a phone number 57 but lacks full details or context.
A drifting essay notes young men often lack savings discipline. It argues banks welcome early deposits, teaching thrift and building balances. The Citizens National Bank invites the business of young men and offers cordial cooperation in developing savings habits.
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