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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
10
In Arvada Wyoming a infant crawled to a water filled bucket on the back porch and toppled in head first. The mother, shocked, found the child drowned and her husband and she frantically tried to resuscitate him for hours. The parents are overwhelmed by grief.
The Transcontinental stagecoach route near Laramie Wyoming is blocked after a flood and mud by a storm. Crews report 2645 miles of actual running due to detours and wrecked bridges.
WORLAND Wyoming August 5 County Commissioner Charles McDonald returned from Montana with a badly broken leg after a four horse team run away. The leaders became unmanageable as they moved Belgrade toward Bogseman and the tongue broke. McDonald jumped from the saddle injuring his leg and wrist while the driver stayed with the team and was uninjured.
In Thermopolis Wyoming a 7 year old girl, daughter of ranchman Henry Johnson, was bitten by a cattle snake while playing in a field. The venom took forty eight hours to become known and she grew violently ill before a physician was summoned. Doctors call her survival marvelous.
Sand saturated with oil located within a quarter mile of Basin discovered by J N Nicely. Plans underway to organize a company to prospect the find with a drill. Oil quality described as good.
California Progressive delegates adopt a resolution arguing Governor Johnson belongs on the Pacific coast rather than in Washington as U S Senate president. They name Johnson chairman of the state delegation and assign committee roles to Rowell Brundage Heney Pardee and Rowell. The item appears in Chicago dated Aug 5.
Charles Bowman, noted cattleman, purchases an antimobile to aid roundups, hoping it will replace six cowboys and be practical on the range. He predicts the drone will disappear within a few years. The Sherman Co. Pure White Lead. The State Leader vs the Want Ad cedium of Wrowlag.
In a mixed exhibition of talent and comedy, the Indians defeated the Pom ton Bloomers by a close score as Runty notched his 22nd win. The game featured unusual plays, a two-shortstop lineup, and a boisterous finish behind Laura’s dramatic hit.
Delta Colorado prison escape tale details Edward McCullum wanted for embezzlement in Utah and Lester Aldrich charged with kidnapping who fled the county jail by digging through a 12 inch brick wall using knives and forks on Sunday.
Summary of yesterday's baseball results across leagues. Highlights include Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, Boston, New York and St. Louis batteries listed with key pitcher combos and scores. American and National League tallies show city matchups, while leading teams in the American Association and multiple standings figures are noted.
President Taft announced the resignation of Federal Judge Hanford of Seattle amid an impeachment inquiry. The investigating committee advised accepting the resignation and dropping impeachment proceedings. The document also runs a Wyoming divorce summons against Daniel J. McCarthy, with details of desertion and neglect.
Sealed proposals from Cheyenne Wyoming will be received by the Secretary of State for printing and binding for the Twelfth State Legislature of Wyoming. Bids cover journals session laws bills resolutions and official reports with specified quantities and binding types. Proposals include extensive office supplies and stationery with required bid securities and delivery timelines.
The page lists Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington & Quincy time tables with westbound and eastbound trains from Omaha Ogden Cheyenne and Denver. It includes multiple No numbers with arrival and departure times across stations and regions in Denver time.
Washington August 5 The Agriculture Department warns against fried frozen eggs and boiled dried eggs as frauds. The notice says these egg products appear where fresh eggs are scarce and that freezing or drying is harmless if done under sanitary conditions before aging.
Local Sherman company promotes liquid veneer products and varnishes for wood finishing. The ad highlights Sherman Co offerings for furniture and cabinetry with emphasis on durable coating and smooth finish options.
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