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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
2
Federal Light and Traction Co owner of the Sheridan works plans a new large plant on Tongke River to produce power for mines and cities. The $650,000 project aims for completion by November and is expected to advance regional industry and employment.
Miss Mary Col by of Sheridan was awarded 775 dollars from Pul tton Palace Car Company in a compensation for a broken finger suffered last August when a car window shattered. Rev. Joe P. Jacobs was injured by a horse at a Melons event, suffering facial injuries and a fractured nose. A cloudburst near Basin caused minor damage but crops benefited from rain. Sheridan county contemplates funding a county hospital as doctors and agitators seek funds from banks.
Manhattan Kansas July 6 The aft lamp of the firefly and its mechanism are under study by J O Hamilton a physics professor at the State Agricultural College. He argues the firefly surpasses Edison in light energy produced from the same energy expenditure via a unique oxygenation process of waste products. He expects to determine the method before summer ends.
All county warrants dated from October 1, 1908 to November 30, 1909 presented and stamped will be paid at the county treasurer office on July 12, 1910 or as soon thereafter as possible. Interest will cease on that date.
Carl Richie aged one, son of Homer Richie, drowned this afternoon in a stock pond on Albert Atlinon’s farm. His feet became stuck in mud as he apparently dived from a fence and struggled to free himself. He was alone when the accident occurred. His mother alerted relatives after an extended absence. Homer Richie is a prominent local farmer.
Two public pupil recitals at Carnegie Library mark the close of Mrs. J Lovett Rockwell’s class season. The Juniors recital will be given this week with focus on student performances and progress.
In Annapolis on July 6, midshipmen Sherman M. Nason of Newport, R. I., and Grisby E. B. Thomas of Union Point, Ga., were found near the body of Mrs. Bowyer after attempting to save her. The tragedy occurred as they tried to assist Mrs. Bowyer from danger, their deaths attributed to their selfless act.
Friday evening at 8 o'clock three prizes will be awarded and the advance class will perform Saturday at 4 o'clock. No admission fee for either program and all interested are invited. Several good numbers on each program and events promise high order entertainment.
Sir Benjamin Stone, famed British photographer, recalls his best portrait subject Mark Twain. Twain comments on being photographed in Parliament, noting he is not a member of Parliament or Congress, and reflecting on aging as monuments of antiquity.
World Magazine notes the conservative Chinese farmer resists new methods and tools preferring traditional wooden ploughs along the Yangtze river, insisting outsiders are “foreign devils” and that change is unnecessary or dangerous.
The United States Court of Appeals sustained a lower court ruling in Burley v United States upholding the Reclamation Act. The ruling confirms the interior secretary may acquire lands and water for reclamation projects by condemnation or other means. It affects recent $20 million in western reclamation funds and allows resumed work pending a final decision. It also notes constraints on start and finish locations for a proposed cross country air race.
The Leader notes Hazel Cold Cream sold at Paints Pharmacy offers relief for sunburn. State news mentions ongoing weather impacts and public health tips alongside local advertising.
New York reports Herman Tabi bulan a Morristown superintendent, accidentally shot and killed his daughter Mabel Tanin old while walking through a field with a gun. A twig triggered the discharge striking the girl, who stood a few steps behind him near the home of Hagazoug Topakyan, U.S. consul general.
At Leadville July 6 Muggay Schoel of Cheyenne KO'd Kid Banks of Redelité in the sixth of a scheduled ten round bout at Labor hall. Banks offered a game defense until Schoel landed a jaw knockout late in the round. Schoel weighed more and used stronger blows, Banks tiring in the last rounds.
Chicago publishes proposed rules for aeroplane travel from Chicago to New York. The Post and New York Times discuss enforcement and penalties including a sum of $25,000 for violations. Competition to begin in October with entrants aiming to set records.
Lady Suffolk and her husband the Earl of Sutfolte arrived in Chicago amid talk of ballots and prize debts. She dismissed woman suffrage saying she believes in babies and not votes. The couple caused a stir with jokes about suffragettes and a veiled barb about a public figure.
The national Commission ruled Philadelphia pitcher W A Foxen was late in settling a salary advance claim by Jersey City while he played for the club. The finding releases Foxen from the disputed financial obligation and clarifies lingering compensation issues from his Philadelphia tenure.
Palace Pharmacy markets Henkoin Almond Lotion as a cure for Ta and Freckles in a promotional note. The advertisement urges customers to try the product.
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