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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1910
Page
2
Report from Salem describes an old gray horse retired from service defending itself as two coyotes attacked it near a farmhouse. The mare aided by surprise tactics, but the battle left one coyote crippled and the other driven away while the horse stood its ground.
Anxious to trample the foe, the courageous horse circles the field as one coyote retreats after the other saver-battle. The injured partner drags away and vanishes over a hill while the horse eyes the retreating animal and guards the scene for half an hour.
West bound Overland Limited rear ended a freight train backing from a siding onto the main track at Sherman, a few miles east of Laramie. The cab of the freight wrecked and the passenger engine lost its head. No injuries reported and the wreck cleared shortly after.
July reports describe Cody plunged into darkness when the dynamees at the Cody Electric Light and Power plant burned out. The Park County Enterprise says residents rely on candles and oil lamps as cleanup crews and small businesses suffer, with relief promised early next week.
An explosion in a Cody show window set off fireworks that heavily damaged the drug stock and front of the Cody Drug and Jewelry building. Insurance covers the loss. Raneh Said of Evanston reported the incident in July.
Seton Indian School invites boys aged 6 to 14 to join the village band with a child season ticket. A kind teacher will supervise. Manager Horner speaks to children in the catalog offering guidance and warmth.
While watching a Doug ing versus Lusk game Mrs Lou Cook was struck on the head by a batted ball and knocked unconscious. The injury proved minor with only a bump and a momentary shock, leaving her an enthusiastic baseball spectator.
Washington notes a significant Rome visit by Miss Katherine Elkins and her mother. Friends expect a possible meeting with Duke Abruzzi during the trip, fueling speculation of a wedding voyage and marriage plans.
Detectives hunt for two men who swindled Nicholas Jacobs, a 60s retiree, out of 5000 dollars by posing as Carnegie Thrift Fund beneficiaries. They claimed Jacobs won a 319000 prize and invited him to show his savings, but the box held only papers, not money, when police were alerted.
St Louis reports Colonel Abe Slupsky returning from Reno with $22000 secreted under plasters on his chest. He says concealment via plasters was the only safe method, as he distrusted others and could not sleep. He walked the Moor most of the time for safety.
State board of equalization fixed the valuation of coal output for the year ending June 20. Output fell to 7,027,251 tons from 7,054,286 tons, with per ton values by district and company noted. State Auditor Leroi reports a net decrease of about 1.07 percent from the prior year.
Disjointed text reports a court action in Sherman County Nevada regarding a mining law dispute nicknamed wild cat mining. The fragment hints at a tense legal proceeding with potential public impact and mining protections or violations under court instruction.
In Greeley Colorado Chief T J McMillan recalls 40 acres once part of the townsite as a stake in poker games among early settlers on the Poudre River banks. The land changed hands several times in three or four years before sale to Union colony.
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. The document was found in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 9.
A scientific medical tablet draws out infirmation and sodra ks claiming to cure corns, bunions, hammer toes, chilblains, ingrown nails, aching, swollen feet, and sweating. It advertises lighter footwear, all-day comfort, and is sold by druggists for 25 cents, with Luther Dodge & Co recommended in Chicago.
A will by McElroy, signed with an incomplete note ending in Hi and completed by another signer, leaves an estate valued at $5,200 to his wife Mary. McElroy died June 13.
In Greeley Colorado the last ten days of dry hot weather have killed most young potato bugs. Farmers report a strong prospect for a large potato harvest due to the reduced pest pressure and favorable conditions.
Washington July 1 department of agriculture reports the condition of spring wheat as of July 1. The report shows a deteriorating nationwide yield outlook with weaker moisture and subpar growth in several key wheat producing states.
In a district spanning North and South Dakota Minnesota and Washington the spring wheat acreage share rose to 8 percent of the national total this spring down from 62.5 percent last year and slightly above the 2.5 percent figure a year ago.
Special meeting of stockholders to consider a secretary’s report and financial matters. Stockholders and subscribers urged to attend at the company store 4/5 W. 16th street at 8 p m July 2. Signed PF L Robinson president Attest A A Underwood secretary
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