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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1910
Page
10
Salem reports tell of an old gray horse retired from service that defended itself when two coyotes attacked it near a farmhouse. The mare distracted and repelled the attackers, injuring one coyote and forcing the other to retreat, while the horse stood its ground despite wounds.
A battle scene describes a horse eager to attack new prey and chase a defeated foe. The horse circles the field after the encounter and seems intent on pursuing the second coyote, which ultimately retreats as the wounded companion is killed.
West bound Overland Limited collided with a freight engine backing from a siding onto the main track at Sherman, a few miles east of here. The Cabigse was wrecked and the passenger engine lost its head and pivot. No one was hurt and the wreck was cleared in a short time.
The Cody Electric Light and Power plant failure tonight plunges the town into darkness. Residents resort to candles and oil lamps while the Park County Enterprise struggles to publish by primitive methods. Power disruption threatens local firms dependent on the utility with relief promised for early next week.
An explosion in a Cody window set off Fourth of July fireworks and badly damaged the drug stock and front of the Cody Drug & Jewelry store. Insurance covers the loss. A second item notes Raneh Said of Evanston in July.
The school invites boys and girls aged 6 to 14 to join the summer band upon presenting a child's season ticket. A kind teacher will lead the group, with Manager Horner addressing the children in the catalog.
While watching a ball game between the Douglas and Lusk teams, Mrs. Lou Cook was struck on the head by a batted ball and knocked unconscious. She recovered after a momentary shock and a bump, remaining an enthusiastic baseball fan.
Washington reports Miss Katherine Elkins travels with her mother to Rome for the baths. Friends say the Duke Abruzzi visits her often and a yacht trip may become their wedding voyage, with a marriage decision anticipated during the trip.
Detectives hunt two men who posed as Carnegie Thrift Fund agents and swindled Nicholas Jacobs out of 5000 dollars. They claimed a 319000 prize and urged him to prove thrift by drawing his savings, but the box turned up with papers and no money instead.
In St Louis on July 9 a local man nicknamed Colonel Abe Slupsky revealed he carried $22,000 in yellowbacks beneath skin plaster on his chest. He said Reno offered the only safe method and he did not sleep two hours while traveling, fearing a betrayer.
State board of equalization fixed the coal output assessment for the year ending June 20. District rates set per ton: Rock Springs 2, Sheridan 6, Kemmerer 70 cents, other districts 50 cents, Colorado Pugh and Iron Co 1 per ton. Output fell to 7,027,251 tons from 54,286 tons, with a net drop compared to the prior year.
Mining tension flares in Nevada as a court delivers a decision on a case involving public mining rights and local intervention. Officials and residents await further action as legal proceedings advance.
Chief T J McMillan recalls 40 acres in Greeley once traded in poker games among early settlers on the Poudre banks. The 46 or 40 acre stake changed hands several times between 1564 settlers and Union colony buyers, with games funded by buffalo robes when money ran low.
Pittsburg Pa July 9 A card torn from a freight car was filed in probate as the will of Robert J McElroy who was fatally injured by a freight train in an incident that day.
A scientific medical tablet claims to draw out infirmation and sor dka in a powder form for corn relief and foot ailments. It guarantees relief from bunions, bunions, foot bite symptoms, ingrown nails, swelling, and sweating. Sold by druggists at 25 cents.
The will from McElroy leaves an estate valued at $5200 to his wife. He signed the letter with Hi but could not finish the signature, and another traiiman completed it. Meelroy died on June 13.
Greeley Colorado July reports that ten days of dry hot weather killed most young potato bugs. Farmers say weather has created a strong prospect for a large potato harvest this year.
Washington reports July 1 condition of spring wheat shows the crop in poor to fair condition with drought affecting yields. Agriculture department warns of potential lower production and urges farmers to monitor conditions and adopt conservation practices.
In North and South Dakota Minnesota and Washington the spring wheat acreage represented over eight percent of the US total, but this year the figure was 62.5 percent of last year’s level, down from 2.5.
A special stockholders meeting of Consumers Supply Co. is called for July 7, 1910, to consider the secretary's report and other financial matters. Stockholders and subscribers are urged to attend at the company store, 4/5 W. 16th street, at 8 p.m. on July 2. Signed PF L. Robinson, President. Attest A A Underwood, Secretary.
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