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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
10
Sheepherder Gillette and another man perished while attempting to cross swollen Ockeeek River in Hart. Rescue efforts followed a sudden flash flood on July 16 as currents swept them away. bodies were not recovered for 26 hours.
Fire gutted a ranch home 78 miles north of the city while the family Ira Naan and spouse were at the barn. The blaze, begun by a defective flue, destroyed all house furniture and clothing with no insurance coverage.
Sheridan July 11 rumors sweep the city over a street paving contract awarded to a foreign firm. Locals allege the decision bars local builders from work and may stall payment and progress, casting doubt on whether paving will proceed.
Timbers survey teams under Denver forestry orders have reached the Big Horn reserve to assess timber. The work is described as preparatory for selling timber to eastern capitalists. In Riverton a Burlington line grading firm seeks two Greeks who passed two counterfeit checks to merchants. the men are suspected laborers and crooks.
In a legal move the council faces an injunction aimed at stopping the planned bond issue. The action targets the contractor who was to complete the paving work and allegedly failed to fulfill the agreement. The case centers on whether bonds can proceed despite the contractor's performance dispute.
Workmen probe Manhattan rock for a foundation to support New Yorks great municipal building the tallest public structure in the world. A 660 foot tower will top the 40 story edifice, slated for completion in two years, transforming Centre Reade and Chambers Streets into a busy center and shaping a skyline famed for its towers.
Thomas Heslin was arraigned before US Commissioner Charles Allen with bond set at 1600 dollars after he shot Lloyd McCortrick on his ranch in the Wind River region following an irrigation dispute. His wounds are reported as serious but steadily improving.
Efforts to restore the Cropeh railroad line are reported as near completion with plans to run from Mystic to Cold Springs. Business leaders in the area show cautious optimism about improved transport links and potential local economic benefits.
An old classified notice promises electrical repair and sales with eighteen years of experience. It touts a complete line of supplies and fixtures in the city, including tungsten lamps, motors, dynamos, and vacuum cleaners, with prompt attention and contact options.
A stir in the community pushes for a rail line to pass through Sundance. Advocates cite economic benefits and better regional connectivity while opponents raise concerns over land use and environmental impact.
A corpse believed to be Joseph H. Ansell was found by the roadside near Fort Washakie. He had ties to the Burnett farm near Agapahoe. Authorities report no signs of violence and suspect a heart ailment caused his death after he abandoned his horse to rest.
Sparks from a Burlington engine ignited bedding and set fire to the Noonan hotel. Citizens fought the flames and contained the blaze after the building suffered about 200 dollars in damage. Work on the new Moorecroft school foundation begins with completion and readiness for fall term operations.
Fragmentary notes describe a Sheridan event where Attorney General and Republican figures faced criticism. The garbled text mentions elections, representatives, and public reactions, with references to a meeting and hostile sentiment toward a person named Robinson.
More than 10000 delegates and visitors are expected in Portland for the National Association of Wool Growers annual convention January 4 to 7. George Walker of Cheyenne, the national secretary, arrived to arrange travel and lodging as growers from the United States Canada and Mexico plan to attend. previous year Ogden drew over 4000 attendees.
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