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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1910
Page
12
The fragment notes second class matter entry dated May 12 1909 at the Cheyenne Wyoming post office under the act of March 3 1879. It mentions subscription rates of six months three months one month and delivery by Carina with morning and Sunday editions and office phone numbers.
City residents are urged to show uniform courtesy to visitors during Frontier Days. The piece stresses that friendly treatment breeds a good name for Cheyenne and that slight inconveniences from locals help visitors feel welcomed.
Eight days remain before Frontier Days and a week before the automobile meet at Frontier Park. Editorial concerns over transport rely on a possible Colorado and Southern line agreement with Cheyenne Electric Street Railway to move crowds efficiently. Strife between the two firms could hinder Cheyenne’s show.
Confused OCR notes describe Cheyenne Frontier Days events with references to crowds and clashes. The text hints at disorder in the city streets as visitors from Wisitorm arrive next week, noting rivalry and unrest among groups.
The article urges Cheyenne residents to remove weeds from street gutters along their property to present a civicly proud appearance for Frontier Days. It argues the task is too large for the city alone and asks tenants to participate, suggesting neighbors will join and that individual effort is essential for a quick, visible improvement.
The State Leader argues the city should not tax or block dry farmers selling in Cheyenne. It says peddling produce from vegetable wagons supports local agriculture and public policy favors encouraging such trade rather than collecting tribute via licenses.
Cheyenne fans accuse an umpire of bias in a game between Cheyenne Todians and a Denver team. Denver Post editor George Cres writes that local pride fueled a heated clash at Broadway Park, with Wyoming Hofbraus blamed for stirring tensions.
The crowd backed Cheyenne as Hagerman and Magerman faced pressure from supporters of Hofbraus. Hagerman’s curves were hammered while Ruaten Haven shut out Hofbraus, earning an ovation for fair play and a demand for a square deal in all affairs.
A collection of pithy lines reflects political jabs social snatches and distant images of modern life. It notes Florence Nightingale Sheridan County politics Cheyenne soldiers aviation gossip a Washington society cleanse claim and a San Francisco gas incident with a dash of accident and intrigue.
A brief statement by WM Dunstan announcing his candidacy for re nomination to the county commissioner position on the Democratic ticket subject to the Democratic county convention.
William H. Dillaman announces his candidacy for the County Clerk's office expressing confidence in handling the duties properly and seeking the Democratic endorsement and voter support.
L Hughes announces seeking the Democratic party nomination for county sheriff, subject to the county convention.
Notice that the board of equalisation of Cheyenne will hold a second meeting on Thursday August 14 1910 at 9 a m at city hall to hear complaints from individuals or corporations feeling aggrieved by increases in their assessments.
Woman at TWUle Ave 15 dirt ravine found the body of a grieving friend. Moments after mourners departed, another woman died suddenly. Henry David, a tobacco dealer, was involved in a nearby painting scene at the funeral.
Detro it detectives captured a man at midnight Friday after he seized a decoy package left by Joseph Anderson Kemp 12, son of a Texas banker, who had been targeted for a $60,000 ransom. A second note demanded $10,000 and warned of murder. The decoy contained $51 and guards were withdrawn after the arrest. A real estate ad follows.
Sheriff Hughes arrested two car conductors near Pioneer Park on warrants issued by Justice William McGinn, charging them with grand larceny. More arrests may follow as reports claim a detective agency hired by the company tracked trips and passenger counts during the race meet, raising questions about its methods.
Three young women traveling alone strayed on a mountain peak but were aided by a gentle conductor who promised to take them to Denver. The travelers credited Colorado hospitality, including Ferguson ranch locals, and noted conductors on the Moffat road would not have accepted such risk with only a ring as security.
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