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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1910
Page
12
Cheyenne faces a drinking water emergency as hundreds of students risk using polluted municipal water. Parents have supplied pure artesian water to protect children, while the school board and city ponder options to provide safe drinking water before school resumes.
Frontier transportation officials say no agreement exists between Cheyenne Electric Street Railway and Colorado & Southern Railroad for street car service to Frontier park during Frontier Days. Indications point to the largest crowd in the event's history and potential transport shortages harming visitor experience.
A Frontier committee seeks to influence an agreement between the Street Railway Company of the Colorado and Southern. The aim is a public service accord that benefits Cheyenne, based on a past arrangement during the last Frontier celebration and potential future cooperation between the two rail firms.
An analysis argues that sensational crime reporting fuels further crimes. It cites two Denver cases of wives killing husbands and a California mother drowning children as evidence of criminal suggestion through news. The piece calls for public pressure and reform of newspapers that specialize in criminal news.
News of Mayor William H. Gaynor of New York being shot drew broad national condemnation. The piece notes Gaynor's rising stature as a potential presidential candidate and expresses sorrow as he fights a grave wound with the support of the nation.
Throw out the ring and cut down a weed today to prevent next year’s growth. An astonishing bit of news arrives, prompting quick reader attention.
A survey of disparate items notes two jailed suspects in a white man’s death, a French duke reacting to pistol duels, a possible error labeling Fudge Carey in a Patterson case, and Vatican plans in Spain. It also highlights Dr. Newell Hillis backing suffrage, general male attitudes, gambling crackdowns, a club name ruling, and Payne Aldrich tariff impacts on consumers.
William I. Dillman declares his candidacy for county clerk seeking endorsement from the Laramie County Democratic convention and voter support. He states confidence in handling the office in a satisfactory manner and asks for backing at the polls.
William Dunstan announces his re nomination for county Commissioner on the Democratic ticket pending the county convention. An unrelated note describes Heary War ton of New York seeking assistance regarding an automobile matter involving a watch and chain. A pedestrian on 40 OpIown street witnesses a speeding machine crash into a boulder amid confusion.
A vehicle struck a man who could not avoid impact. The force threw him aside, but caused no serious injuries. A projecting belt or screen snagged his watch and chair, and the man’s $150 gold timepiece vanished in a dust cloud.
George Yule a 7% Colorado pioneer rancher banker cattleman and ex sheriff of Gunnison county died yesterday in Salida after a year long illness. His discovery of the famous Yule marble deposits brought him lasting renown in the state.
In Colorado Springs on August 9 a district judge decision in the Hollingsworth Potts suit is noted yet the long running mining property dispute, valued at about 50 million dollars, remains unresolved with further proceedings anticipated.
Entries list government positions with salaries including assistant chemist at 1200 dollars yearly and marine draftsman at 125 dollars monthly. Civil engineer and superintendent of construction noted for September 14 and 15 at 1500 dollars yearly. Fish culturist salary 600 dollars yearly on October 12.
In Mason City Iowa on August 9 a four year old boy, Ralph son of J A Eien, was drowned after children poured water down his throat during play. The water entered his lungs and he died in hospital.
The Benzoin Almond Lotion sold by Palace Pharmacy is advertised as a cure for tan and freckles. The promotion urges readers to try it.
Local message urges Cheyenne residents to light porch lamps during the visitors’ stay. Citizens are asked to brighten streets and homes to welcome guests and create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Announcement lists civil service examinations at the Cheyenne post office. On September 7 positions include a cataloguer at the national museum with a $720 yearly salary and a cataloguer position at $76 per month. details are truncated in the source.
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