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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
10
In Shoshon Aug 4 a massive blast near Manginson used fourteen hundred kegs of blasting powder to loosen fifteen thousand cubic yards of rock and earth for Burlington construction from Kirby to Orin Junction. Casper Aug 5 report notes the Natrona County Tribune quoting Mrs B B.
Brooks, president of the Federation of Tomen's clubs, has secured statewide approval for a taro of one and a third for round trip to the October convention in Casper. Tickets go on sale from the third to the tenth and are valid for return until the deadline.
A physician was brought to the hospital after a horse kicked him in the face at Pathfinder. The injuries include a broken nose and fractures to the left jaw in two places.
An abstract of Natrona county tax roll indicates total property value near 90 000 higher than last year. The gain is attributed to changes in tax exemptions and reassessments approved by the tax assessor and county commissioners.
Flockmasters in northern and central Wyoming plan to buy corn from Nebraska farmers to prevent feed shortages this winter. Many are erecting steel cribs to store and feed corn, aiming to avert last winter’s losses from scarce fodder.
Assessments in Converse show a decrease from last year due to a countywide valuation schedule agreed at Cheyenne. The completed roll reflects a $1,600,000 reduction, trimmed further by replacing mortgages on taxable property. In Laramie, George Amundson pleads guilty in a forgery case. his wife remains jailed in Cheyenne for adultery awaiting sentencing.
Sheridan August 5. Nathan A Lindsey's remains were found in the Hig Horn mountains months after his death. Carl Lindsey, a Missouri native, traveled to Wyoming to search for his father and learned of the discovery from a traveling salesman. The body will be transported to Illinois.
A widow resides near the burial place as the funeral honors proceed. Faithful the dog that guarded its master’s remains for two months will be taken back east with the son of the deceased.
The Frontier celebration in Cheyenne begins August 24 and lasts four days. Secretary S S Pearlstine has printed thousands of short descriptive stories to mail to requesters, hoping to broaden advertising as letters flood in from many nationalities and cow punchers. An estimated twenty five hundred western participants will travel to compete for prizes and prestige.
A watchman recalls waking to a kidnapping attempt on a baby as an intruder fled into the trees. The watchman and Mr. McLean fired five shots at the suspect, who disappeared. Guards will be posted as authorities investigate.
A large crowd enjoyed Barnum & Bailey's circus in Cheyenne though missings from past years appeared. The wind toppled tents causing moments of panic as the show prepared for a move to Rock Springs for an afternoon performance.
William A Burgess, a U S Army veteran, reports stomach liver and kidney improvements after using Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic. He says three bottles gained him fifteen pounds and he continues using it, praising its restorative effects and noting reduced need for doctors.
The list covers Laramie Rawlins Douglas Casper Shoshoni Thermopolis Basin and Cody as visited locations in a regional itinerary. The route connects multiple towns highlighting the state's diverse geography and local points of interest.
Scotland Yard detectives confirm the body found in Dr. Hawley Crippen's home is Belle Elmore wife of Crippen. Hair strands matching Belle Elmore are identified as part of the evidence strengthening the murder case against Crippen and his wife Ethel Leneve reportedly offering assistance by telephone.
Miss Brice, a popular American actress, makes a strong season impact in Parisian theater circles drawing praise from diverse audiences including gay Parisians.
Frank T. Bright of the Humane Society filed a monthly report detailing July cases. Forty seven horses inspected seven ordered out of harness. cows destroyed. cats and a monkey and a girl and boys sent to reform or industrial facilities. three court cases involve seven children and one animal with a $46 fine. Travel figures listed include 1085 miles by rail and 70 by stage.
Captain Kendall aboard the Montrose describes duplicating a newspaper image of Miss Leneve by overlaying a card with a circular window to compare a photo with the supposed Crippen son. He also altered pictures by chalking out a mustache and spectacles to study likeness.
The report states Crippen resembled the man as he appears today after experiments at sea. Observers who had watched the couple for a week claim to be nearly certain, recalling earlier voyages up the St Lawrence. An advertisement urges travelers to carry Benzoin Almond Lotion from Palace Pharmacy to prevent sunburn.
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