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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1912
Page
2
Sheridan January 27 A Pf Gray switchman on the mine run lost his left hand when stepping down to catch the waycar. The hand was severed below the wrist as he fell and the wheels passed over it. Gray, who recently moved to Sheridan, leaves a wife and several children.
May Recover Sheridan reports Lena Logan, a Carneyville bride who tried suicide weeks ago by shooting the left breast near the heart, was brought to Sheridan hospital and underwent another operation. She received two quarts of pus from the pleural cavity around the lungs and two ribs were resected. A fighting hope for recovery remains despite precarious condition.
Salt Lake papers report that C. H. Regan formerly of this city froze to death in Salt Lake during last week’s blizzard. He grew numb while returning home late at night and wandered off, being found frozen just outside the city five days later.
An advertisement from O. W. Brown D D M T a consulting Dietitian in Denver Colorado claims a new drug free method that permanently cures constipation and improves health strength brain power and life expectancy.
A report says Union Pacific plans about 250000 in Rawlins this spring. Construction will include ten coal towers replacing chutes, a new steel water tank, and enclosing space near the copper shop and roundhouse to create an engine repair shop with new machinery for easier engine repairs.
John C. Friend received a copy of the Hillsboro paper reporting the death of Mrs Catherine Werner Colling. The article notes she was mother of Casper W. Collins, after whom Casper is named. Her husband was an early west warrior. the family moved to Wyoming and were stationed at Fort Laramie amid frequent Indian conflicts. Casper W. Collins served as a lieutenant and was killed at Platte Bridge on July 26, 1865. Mr. Friend recalls serving in the army then and participating in that battle.
In Casper on January 27 the district court disposed of several divorce cases. Ora Bello Ramkwits filed against Michael for desertion, Francesa L. Clark secured a decree against Thomas, Lizzie Clovis obtained a decree as George did not appear, and Nettie Moser Rosie Anderson and Stella Kitts plus John H. Dickey and William Jobmason were also granted divorces. This marked the longest list of divorce cases tried in a single term locally.
Sheridan notices list three marriages over two to three days. Conductor G M Beadle wed Flora Law, James R R Brown married Louie Arthur of Gillette, and Charles A Elliott of Birney tied with Mrs. Margaret Beattie of Ashland Montana.
The undersigned states he will not be further responsible for any debt contracted by his wife Mia Ada Rivenburgh. Ed Rivenburgh signs in Cheyenne Wyoming on January 26.
A fragmentary display from Lyric venue advertising Monday and Tuesday shows a Mexican bull.? The text includes stray phrases about parish events and jokes, with scattered pricing and timing hints. The readable portions mention a Spanish sports theme and humor segments alongside a parish notice.
Geo Boswell arrived at Bullock ranch for wound care after a Rifle accident. A Winchester gun in the room toppled, the hammer struck the door knob, the bullet shattered the knob and tore into Boswell's right arm. Shards also cut his face and head. Roswell was nearby as the mishap occurred.
A scattered update of small town items reports a petty theft in Manville, injuries in Ava, marriages in Washington D C and Rawlins, club formations in Wheatland, a broken hip in Walcott, a new baby in Encampment, a murder bound over in Superior, a death on the operating table, a fox pelt value, a girl’s death near Ishawin, farmers organizing near Cody, tax collections in Park County, an infant death from whooping cough, a surgical recovery in Cowley, more births in Moorcroft and Sheridan, a new power company in Carbon County, a Rawlins marriage, and a blaze at the Three Deuces in Rawlings.
Opinion piece argues Wyoming residents grow temperate, cutting liquor use and saving tax revenue. It notes federal taxes on beer and whiskey, drops in Internal Revenue receipts in late 1911, and claims liquor enters Wyoming via mail order from Eastern states, with tax collected abroad.
The report describes Parmalee's glider ascents to 100 feet and a Wright machine flight to 3500 feet with a spiral dive. W B Cols of San Francisco won the duration contest as the meet closes tomorrow.
Skywatchers hope for clear skies tonight to view a notable occultation. In Wyoming the event will be visible from about 5 58 PM in the northwest to 6 25 PM in the far south, weather permitting, using powerful telescopes for best view.
A young woman from Chicago told in her own words that she sought military service after enlisting a sweets heart in the coast artillery at Preaidio. She hoped to join the service by concealing her sex and only learned of the physical exam later. The sergeant suggested the nurses corps as an alternative. The woman’s name was withheld.
Turkey dinner begins at 5 40 PM on Monday January 29 at St Marks Parish House. A four act vaudeville show with curtain at 8 followed by a dance features Prof Dr Aintolo's orchestra. Admission 50 cents.
Mr and Mrs Frane Marsh express deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy from Bear Creek and Chugwater districts friends in Cheyenne after the death of their son Howard. They extend sincere thanks to all.
A Brazilian newspaper note highlights a Monday event featuring Mexican bull fight antics and Spanish sports, with limited details like licenses and a Sweden-based marriage visitor to Lar amie. A broken leg after a sky ride is also mentioned as a severe incident.
Rev George Davidson is installed as rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church in Cheyenne with the bishop and vestry officiating. Rev Dr George Rafter leads the service, Bishop N B Thomas preaches, and Davidson conducts evening services. Davidson arrived last November to fill the vacancy and is praised for character and pastoral work.
New York dispatch reports Governor Stubbs of Kansas says Theodore Roosevelt will be nominated and elected. Stubbs, who lunched with Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, is the second governor in 24 hours to pledge support for Roosevelt’s presidential bid.
A pastor's wife from Indianapolis reports dramatic relief from spasmodic throat attacks and gagging breath through Peruna after years of catarrhal symptoms. A Swedish Baptist pastor in Grantsburg Wisconsin also says chronic diarrhea and catarrh have been cured with Peruna guidance. The ad urges readers to ask for a free Peruna Almanac.
The report notes Stubbs stating at a Republican convention that Roosevelt would not seek the nomination but would accept it if demanded by the people. He said Roosevelt likely would not pursue the nomination unless pressured by voters. The piece also covers other distant events and local notes.
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