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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
Three traveling men were arrested for refusing to pay Pullman car fares on Union Pacific Train No 17. The question centers on whether the railroad can lawfully charge passengers for Pullman accommodations within the state, as trains Nos. 1 2 17 and 18 operate with Pullman cars and have required fare payments.
Three travelers W A Rodgers Edward Miller and Frank Hitchcock from Cheyenne to Laramie on No 47 refuse the Pullman surcharge claiming it is an unlawful imposition. They were jailed then released on bonds and will face a preliminary hearing this week with attorney H V Gronsbeck. The case argues the railroad lacks right to require comfort car charges for local travelers. The dispute garners attention along the Union Pacific line in Wyoming.
Sheridan Aug Jacob Wren a local real estate dealer misplaced his only pants at the natatorium dressing room. He left his trousers on the wall, plunged, and upon return found the garment missing along with fifteen dollars and a watch from his pockets. A messenger was sent to fetch a replacement pair so he could dress.
Meeteetee Wyoming August 3 reports horse wrangler Engeone Phillips at Dry Creek vegetation may not recover from injuries after his feet tangled in the rope. He was jerked to the ground striking his head and is in serious condition with concussion of the brain.
In Laramie on August 3 a Greek laborer died when a steam shovel caused a collapse at the Sherman tunnel. The victim’s brother, Fedas, has hired lawyers and will sue for damages, alleging negligence by the shovel engineer. Sheridan reports LFP Murch, former secretary of the Sheridan Commercial Club, has entered the newspaper field.
Business management notes from the Sewi weekly Post indicate the secretary has not yet resigned but will take on new duties immediately. The report implies a transition in club leadership and ongoing administrative changes.
Thousands of acres reclaimed from national forest land will be opened to settlement this fall. In Wyoming, Caribou and Targhee forests hold 772 and 1 450 acres in Unita County with settlement dates Oct 22 and entry Nov 21. Idaho tracts totaling 72 162 acres in Minadoka 33 172 Caribou 33 172 Pocatello 22 226 lie across Bingham Bannock Bearlake Cassia Twin Falls and Oneida counties.
The acting secretary of agriculture orders August 1 removal of quarantine for cattle mange or scabies from Dawson county Montana and Hayes Hitchcock Chase and Dundy counties Nebraska due to eradication progress. Additional orders release portions of Wyoming and Nebraska from quarantine and outline movement rules for sheep under state and federal inspection.
The text outlines bureau certified treatment bands and interstate movement rules for sheep exposed to malignant disease. Non diseased animals may be shipped to slaughter centers or moved interstate under inspection certificates. Infected sheep are prohibited from interstate movement. Disinfection of stock materials is required. Full orders available from the Bureau of Animal Industry Washington D C.
G. 5. Oliver advertises several choice East Side lots available at favorable prices. Contact phone 574 for details and location specifics.
A group of sixteen vagabonds in Cheyenne were arraigned by Police Judge Bruner after being netted by Chief Smalley's drag net. Found guilty but sentences suspended on condition they depart the city, escorted to the city limits by officers.
European juggling acts join the Atlas bill with F. J. Boyle Bros. Co and their Clubdom and Hoopland. Miss Helen Hughey showcases vaudeville musical talent. Markarenko troupe returns for today and tomorrow as Cheyenne and Fort Russell viewers bid farewell to the grand music and dance of the Russian Gypsy Quar tette. Motion pictures shown. no Thursday or Monday matinees. Chi-Namel varoted at Sherman Co.
Personal mentions list Attache Mamie Cronin of the secretary of state office visiting Rawlins relatives. L. B. Wied arrives in Cheyenne from the north. Mr and Mrs E V Pomeroy and twin girls stay a few days from Ridney in an Overland. Roy Montgomery visits Gillette resident. Mrs M M Kennells comes from Campsteal for a short city call. P L Cleave transacts Green River business. Robert M Decker arrives from Rock Springs. J H Clouse Democratic elite committee man returns to Rawlins. Ex Governor Osborne in city then returns to Denver. Colonel F M Gill heads home to Shoshoni. Equnameling at Sherman Co.
Shortly after 10 o clock last night an unknown person wrecked a tungsten lamp post at Kelley Grovey on Sixteenth Street and Capitol Avenue. Witnesses dispute whether a man leaned against it or removed a bolt, but the post was toppled and the globes smashed. police cut the current to prevent electrocution.
New York August 3 There is now a new title to be competed for but the present holder feels confident he will keep it for many years Louis Metzed veteran ocean traveler arrived here on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse having completed this one
The 180th voyage from New York to Europe ends with remarks by Mr Metger who vows no one will beat his record as he steps ashore. Hazel Cold Cream by Palace Pharmacy marketed as sun burn remedy accompanies the scene.
A 70 year old Irish immigrant Mrs. Sam Hagerty of Londonderry arrived in Boston aboard the Paris and, after greeting her son Jans Hagerty in Pawtucket, R I., became mute on approaching the dock. Witnesses reported she suddenly spoke when excited but later could not utter a sound.
A few Chotor East Side votes for sale at the best price. Contact Olaver at phone 57 for details.
A fragment discusses young men starting life with modest means and banks like Citizena National Bank inviting their deposits. It argues banks welcome early savings as habits grow into larger balances and emphasizes cooperation with young customers.
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