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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
6
A Pearsons Magazine article explains diphtheria deaths from anti toxins and the cost and care issues. The piece urges readers to learn why American child deaths exceed those in France and how improved administration can save lives.
North Overton Measenger analyzes whether Democrats will hold long term control or Republicans surge back in the next election, framing the uncertain climate around party prospects and voter mood. The piece weighs historical patterns, current polls, and potential battlegrounds shaping the race.
Chanoeing the wheels of a freight train he planned to sever his head and lie with his neck on the rail. A. Sloan aged fifty, previously attempted suicide a week earlier in Frontier and Cumberland. A trainsman rescued him the first time. the second act was carried out unhindered. Coroner Carahan exonerates the Short Line Railroad company from responsibility.
Laramie December 29 M Okuda a Japanese interpreter for the Union Pacific Railroad company at this place received a message from Japan announcing the death of a rich relative and claiming he has been bequeathed a vast fortune The impostor is not excited and will continue in service until more details are learned.
At a Sheridan Chamber of Commerce meeting a drive began to urge Congress to grant homesteaders in Wyoming dry farming areas more than 320 acres. Members feel the Mandel bill granting 120 acres is not liberal enough to attract homesteaders.
In Kemmerer December 29, range riders from the Big Piney country tried for days to reach the Snider basin and free cattle trapped by deep snow. The heavy snowdrift proved insurmountable and rescuers gave up, predicting cattle losses as snow depth grows.
Keenery sold to R Akeenord and associates for 126000 dollars. The brewery founded by Henry Kriger and William Haltenvoft and associates changes hands and will be run by new owners starting January 3.
Newly elected state legislators from York, Big Horn and Johnson counties will stop in Sheridan December 29 to confer with the Sheridan county delegation on topics of mutual interest as they travel to Cheyenne the following week.
State briefs from Wyoming towns report a mix of incidents and local events. Citizens note thefts in Sheridan graze cellars and pantries as police struggle. Worland plans city transfer of the water plant by January 1. coal car injuries, school games, and Burns celebration plans appear across towns. Transportation, births, deaths, marriages, and construction updates populate the regional tally.
In Chicago a 3 year old girl Marie Hisgen mourns deeply for her fox terrier Wink who vanished last Thursday. The child refuses to eat and suffers severe distress, with doctors unable to ease her until the dog is found or a replacement is located.
The Negro National Baseball League was formed in Chicago with eight cities represented including Chicago Louisville New Orleans Mobile St. Louis Kansas City Mo Kansas City Kas and Columbus Ohio. Felix J Payne of Kansas City Mo was elected temporary chairman. An executive committee will meet in New Orleans during Mardi Gras week no later than February 16.
Washington Pa Dec 29 William Maloney nearly fired an oil well shot when he complained the nitroglycerin was too thick He placed the explosive in hot water and the charge exploded blowing Maloney to pieces and wrecking the derrick at the Cross Creek township well.
Mount Eyna in Sicily near Catania remains active emitting flames and smoke but shows no lava. Residents calmed after earlier fear of a major eruption and expect the volcano to subside soon.
Adam Pryce of Warrior Ridge near Huntington, Pa., carried $500 savings to Pittsburg to buy his daughter a gift and deposit the rest in a bank. On the train a stranger offered to show the daughter's home, and at the Allegheny River bridge Pryce was knocked down and the money stolen.
An earthquake in Elis province Greece on December 29 caused immense damage with probable loss of life. Hundreds of houses and stores collapsed, creating panic and suffering as troops prepare to aid the region.
Pred Doyle, a youth laborer, went to bed in Salida Tuesday night and woke in Grand Junction with a new suit of clothes, a £60 gold watch, $150 cash, and a round trip ticket to Denver. He recalls drinking in La Junta but cannot explain the missing 48 hours or the possessions now found. Doyle reported to police to determine if the items belong to someone else and how he ended up in Grand Junction.
In Frankfort Kentucky A Theo Phanis Greek restaurant keeper shot in the head during a Tuesday morning disturbance is expected to leave the hospital soon. Grover Land and Pat Bohannon Cleveland and Denver ball players are jailed on bond for participation in the trouble.
Denver reports Louis and Frank Merrick were located in room No. 3, entry L, Leyden mine at 4 44 this morning. They had been the subject of a long mine rescue search after disappearing fifteen days ago. Their bodies were found lying face downward with arms folded over their faces and were identified as the Merrick brothers.
City clerk records show William Jennings Bryan aged 35 married Martha Washington yesterday. Both individuals are described as negroes from New Jersey suburban towns in the Jersey City ceremony.
Havana December 29 An American balloonist named Frank Brown died after his balloon the Boston struck a building during a parachute drop and he fell to his death in the Cuban capital.
Published notice states Wyoming law governs the incorporation of The Equitable Realty Company. The company may acquire hold enjoy and dispose of real property including mining property and related interests within or without Wyoming. It may issue notes bonds or securities and secure payments by trusts mortgages leases or other contracts. It may enter into and be party to any lawful real estate contracts including leases endorsements guaranties and suretyship.
The document outlines the Equitable Realty Company’s corporate powers, capital stock of 750000 dollars, and fifty year existence from December 20, 1910. It names three trustees Herman J Wellnitz Ernst Wellnitz and Conrad Hansen and designates Cheyenne Wyoming as the principal location with Herman E Wellnitz as agent. The filing date is December 20 1910 and bears the corporate seal.
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