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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
16
New Orleans reports Nelson defeating Redmond of St Paul in a twenty round match. Redmond dominated early with sustained offense, Nelson finally rallied in rounds seven and eight and maintained pressure to the end, scoring decisive blows to the body and face.
Ad Wolgast world lightweight champion lies seriously ill at Tom Jones' Venice home with pneumonia feared after appendix operation and recent illness. He had traveled between Venice and Vernon for training and to see friends, with a cold settling on his lungs.
Los Angeles January 1 Joé Rivers knocked out Frankie Conley in the eleventh round of their fight. New York January 1 Jack Denning defeated Marcel Mareau in a twelve round middleweight bout.
The Cheyenne Business College begins its January term with Prof Barrit planning course improvements and new furnishings. Prof J T Smith, who taught shorthand, has passed his teacher certificate exam and will depart for the east. Three students in the teachers prep program are progressing well as demand for qualified teachers remains high.
Police were called after dancers mixed up coats and hats, each thinking their clothes were stolen. At Capitol Avenue theater a principal lost a wig valued at five dollars. officers checked trunks but found no theft. Two disturbances and one drunk arrested.
All water users are notified to stop wasting city water and repair leaky faucets. Persons wasting water while not in use or using water for washing machines or other power will be fined or have water shut off. City Marshal.
The Cheyenne Weather Bureau notes 1911 had 10.86 inches of precip with 34 inches of unmelted snow, 2.75 inches below the 41 year normal. Mean temperature 45.1 degrees, with August a high of 60 and January 2nd low of minus 19, plus 108 clear days and 71 cloudy days.
The Plains hotel hosted a large New Year celebration with midnight dinner and a program led by Nicodemus. Mrs Cahill and Miss Buchanan provided music while Ninth Cavalry officers attended. A three hour merrymaking session followed Old Father Time’s arrival with fireworks, confetti, favors, and paper tube pops.
Advertisement claims a fast cure for colds using laxative bromoiquine tablets. Promises money-back refund if the remedy fails to cure. Includes endorsements and a signature line from a Druggists association.
The Teachers Association in Laramie elected a full slate of officers led by President Mr Early of Sheridan and Vice President Joseph B. Burch of Kemmerer. Other posts include Secretary Mrea Meda Kinsley of Buffalo, First Assistant Miss Carpenter of Newcastle, Second Assistant Miss Prangeline Downey of Laramie, Treasurer A D Boisseau of Wheatland, and Executive Committee members Early of Sheridan Fee of Laramie and Blakesley of Rock Springs. Meeting place was Sheridan and time noted as Christmas 1912.
Samuel Idleman, wealthy merchant, will appear before county commissioners to reduce his jewelry assessment from 5000 to 50. He says a mistaken line on the assessment blank separated hundreds from thousands and caused the erroneous listing.
Dr Sun Yat Sen president elect of the new Chinese republic has departed Shanghai for Nanking where his inauguration is scheduled. Advices to the state department today confirm the move. A separate item notes opposition to a 2 cent fare and a broad slump blamed on over eager promoters.
A brief item discusses perceived British government support for Russian interests and contrasts it with American resolve. The notice also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable, safe medicine for coughs and colds, available from all dealers.
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