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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1910
Page
12
Publication line indicates ownership by Pblishing Co and EDMISTON as publisher with second class matter status. Post office entry dated May 12 1909 lists Cheyenne Wyoming under March 3 1879 act and monthly pricing for mornings including Sundays. Contact numbers show office and editor phones.
In Cheyenne the Republican machine used its influence to defeat Alderman Sweet in a ward by attacking his bid to nominate delegates not approved by party bosses. The incident exposed the machine’s reach behind the scenes and spurred calls for reform among voters wary of centralized control.
The Cheyenne Aerie of Magles funds a deep well on public property to improve the local water supply. Other fraternal societies in Cheyenne, thriving on dues, could follow this example as the bore is set to begin. The project aims to provide pure drinking water regardless of whether a strong artesian flow is found.
A report notes a plan to divert a portion of accumulated funds to public philanthropy. Details are unclear and phrasing suggests ongoing discussions within the organization about authorization and impact.
A fragmentary editorial extols Cheyenne Frontier Days as a regional highlight urging residents to welcome visitors from Denver and nearby towns. It praises municipal effort, calls for courtesy, and notes upcoming events including the machine politics satire and Open convention with references to Carey and Judge Carey amid local civic humor.
Three former Illinois Central officials Frenke Harriman Wratek L Ewag and Jon K Taylor were arrested on charges of conspiracy to cheat and defraud the railroad in a graft scheme. Bonds set at 10000 each. The probe links to more than 1.9 million in car repair fraud and possible other embezzlement tied to new construction gains. Ira G Rawn figurehead in scandal previously involved.
A balloon explosion at 200 feet fatally injures Captain Jack Castle a seronaut from Laville Kentucky died from injuries suffered yesterday near Mount Vernon Indiana. The incident occurred as he fell from the balloon at an altitude of about 200 feet. Avetin Texas August 26. The Texas legislature is unlikely to act on new insurance laws amid a rift between the governor and lawmakers.
Puebla Colo Aug 20 A mother learns her 6 year old son has died after an accident witnessed by the boy while he watched the scene. The report notes the tragic event occurred as authorities investigate the incident.
A man suffered a fatal eye injury at a Wester Atert building incident. He was rushed to a specialist but died before treatment could save him. His mother in ill health, Mrs. Traeder, relapsed and died an hour later at age 49, widow of William Traeder, a Pueblo resident of 28 years. Also listed: PAG, TANK OF LADING SUITS, COATS AND FURS AT INGERSOLL'S.
A series of short dispatches report troop calls by the forestry service in southern Oregon, Detroit’s population rising to 465 766 with a 63 percent increase since 1900, a gas explosion destroying the Yakima Grocery building with a 120 000 loss, cavalry transfers planned to the Philippines in October, a Cleveland coroner’s inquest into William Rice’s murder yielding little light, and Sheriff Young and County Attorney Rugh pursuing clues in Bertha’s murder in Abilene Kansas.
Announcement states that Mamie 8 Hepperson will run for county superintendent of schools, pending decision of the Democratic convention. The notice names the candidate and the party process.
The candidate announces intent to seek renomination for the office of county commissioner under the Democratic ticket subject to the wishes of the Democratic county convention. The statement signals continued party alignment and seeks support from delegates at the convention.
William H. Dillar n announces his candidacy for the County Clerk office. He asks for the endorsement of the Laramie County Democratic convention and the support of voters at large in the forthcoming election.
A candidate declares bid for the sheriff nomination subject to the Democratic county convention. The statement signals intent to seek party support in the upcoming nominating process.
A man giving the name D W Comber was arraigned by police at Sherman claiming a woman named L Hughes cheated him by "rolling" him for money. The incident occurred at Plate Kalle in Sherman.
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