This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
9
A massive gas explosion at Grand Central Station’s auxiliary power house shakes Manhattan. Ten killed and 125 injured as traffic collapses. four workers missing feared dead. Fire officials cite illuminating gas with an electric spark as the cause, walls blown, debris widespread.
A Cheyenne report from Laramie says Arthur F. Woodard and Marie Johnston wed in Cheyenne on October 6. Johnston may have been married to a living husband, and Woodard seeks to annul the marriage in Laramie district court. A bigamy prosecution could follow if the report proves true.
Judge C N Potter president of the Industrial club said Cheyenne may host an aviation meet in January. An association plans three French heavier-than-air flying machines to give air light exhibitions. They require 6500 in gate receipts for two days plus excess receipts to cover expenses. The club will not sponsor but will pass the correspondence to a promoter.
Reports from Port Linon Costa Rica late in December said an ocean earthquake near San Salvador sank several islands off the coast with five hundred feared dead. Vessels returning to port carried word that Copango island disappeared after distress signals. tremors were felt through Thursday night into Friday morning. An earthquake was also recorded at Santa Clara College in San Jose California.
Sheridan Wyoming December 19 During his presence of mind while on a Tongue river railroad bridge Jack Warracz a Polish miner panicked at an approaching passenger train and ran into it He was hurled fifteen feet into the air and fell dead beside the track He had cleared the bridge and could have jumped to either embankment before the tragedy occurred.
In Maron Missouri yesterday morning a fire broke out at the Methodist church as Rev Crothers prayed. Dr Thornburg warned that the building was on fire, prompting the audience to evacuate. Within ten minutes the roof was ablaze and the church was destroyed.
A Cheyenne Athletic Club boxing card at Eagle's hall featured Young Erlenborn of Denver and Kid Rogs of New York. Rogs dominated early, Erlenborn rallied through ten rounds, but Rogs knocked him out in the eleventh as officials and seconds stopped the fight.
The Wyoming Legislature will meet in January to consider new laws and county division bills. Gov. Garey may recommend new men or reforms and the State Leader plans fearless reportage from within the Legislature. Read and subscribe for loyal coverage of proceedings and editorials.
Construction starts on the Wellington to Cheyenne link of the Puget to Gulf Coast line as Kilpatrick Construction opens offices in the Keefe building. Sub-contractors gather in Wellington Colorado with equipment arriving to ready tracks for trains by the July 31 1911 deadline. Civil Engineer Cowan and Hooper of Colorado & Southern and Dan Griffin Kilpatrick general manager arrive to supervise.
Denver reports rescue workers reached the mine apot today to search for five of ten liners trapped by fire and cave in last Wednesday. They found they might still be alive as two escaped and readings point to undetermined future chances. Rescue teams labor about a mile and a half from the entrance amid dangerous conditions.
A contest filed against Democrat sheriff elect R B Mackney alleges invalid votes in Boyd precinct with voters not legally qualified, polls open past legal time, and oath not administered. If sustained, Mackney’s majority could be overturned and impact secretary of state elect Houx, and Weston county legislative races.
Edward Douglas White is elevated from associate justice to chief justice in a quiet ceremony at the Supreme Court. Harlan administers the oath as White holds the Bible used in prior ceremonies and reflects on the understated nature of this transfer of power.
Chattanooga December 19 United States Senator James B Frazier denied signing the Senate privileges and elections sub committee report that cleared Lorimer of scandal He released a statement claiming seven Lorimer votes in the Illinois legislature were tainted and that four bribed lawmakers affected the result The dispute centers on whether seven votes were corrupted and whether the report should stand as fact.
Cheyenne public schools will hold Christmas exercises next Friday with some grades excluded. After Friday, students begin a 17 day vacation and return Monday January 9, 2011. Eighth grade at Central led by Miss McCormick. West Side hosts two programs. East Side directed by Miss Hwers. South Side features first grade programs and others to be scheduled for Washington's Birthday.
The State Leader's call in Cheyenne Sunday to name children needing Santa Claus gifts drew quick replies. A Warm Cheyenne resident offered to fund cheer for needy kids. Readers are urged to mail coupons for matched charity aid with anonymity preserved.
El Paso reports private telegrams say a federal column under General Fernandes faced a large insurgent force 23 miles north of Chihuahua. Guerrillas pursued by cover in rough country. Rurals and regulars mobilized to contain rebels as 1,000 more troops reach Chihuahua.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.