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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1910
Page
13
The article quotes remarks on opposition to Republicans and the judges of the Constitution, noting the speaker plans to win the next election. He mentions receiving about one hundred letters to answer and compares his workload to Roosevelt and a Western senator who once said God rested when he made him.
Beverly Massachusetts July 11 Porter Brown an elderly resident arrived in town with a beard cultivated for 47 years. He left beard free as a barber trims it and a motor car with a speeding president passes by prompting him to exclaim I seen a real live president. He plans to celebrate by visiting a barber.
United States circuit court of appeals granted a stay delaying the sleeper rate reduction by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Judges Seaman Grosseup and Baker allowed a rehearing, citing new evidence of cars operating at higher rates. Firms must post a bond pending the commission’s review.
The court may reimburse passengers at present rates if, after rehearing, the commission sticks to its initial stance and enforces the reduction.
Visalia reports a forest fire sweeping the giant forest endangers the world renowned sequoias. The blaze spreads through the area threatening the famed big trees as crews battle to contain it.
Shifting winds drive flames toward a giant grove as hotels and summer resorts face imminent danger of destruction. Local authorities issue evacuation warnings and mobilize firefighting resources to protect vulnerable properties and tourists.
Tex Rickard announced in San Francisco that he will sue Governor Gillett next week to recover a $30 amount. The filing targets the governor and uses legal action to press for payment.
The text describes claims by Rickard that he lost money preparing to hold the Johnson Jeffries fight in California. He asserts the governor promised no interference, but later, after arena work began, called out the militia to stop the event.
The Republican central committee fixed September 15 as the convention date and Rawlins as the venue. The meeting at the First National Bank building set representation rules granting one delegate per 125 votes or major fraction, with members including Otto Gramm and J Armstrong among others.
Knights of Columbus hold a regular meeting tonight with W. R. Junk as recorder. Collier's White Lead is mentioned in connection with Sherman County.
In Sacramento a man identified as Antone Roch of Chino died at the county hospital from a fractured spine after a failed attempt to commit a crime. The attacker Jeffries was beaten by Jeff Johnson. Roehl was saved from drowning by two police officers before being jailed, then later killed himself by leaping from a cell floor.
County treasurer announces that all warrants issued from October 31, 1909 to November 21, 1960 that have been presented and stamped will be paid at the treasurer's office on July 12, 1910. After that date no payment will be possible.
A Texas representative at the International Sunday School convention makes a bold claim about the first white woman born in Texas, asserting she now has a population of over three million. The remark provokes disbelief from the gallery.
Ruz sell D. Herriman, reputed leader of the Maybray gang of race trade and prize fight swindlers, died last night at the Oakland hospital after stomach cancer surgery. He had waited in Alameda county jail for months awaiting a U S Supreme Court appeal against a Circuit Court order moving him to Council Bluffs for trial.
Notice to all persons holding Eagle bonds to collect interest by presenting coupons at Stock Growers Bank. Signed by J J Castle W Pres and C H Hawksworth Secretary.
Bertha Rath 65, longtime Cheyenne resident and hotelkeeper, died at St. John's Hospital after two weeks of illness. Survived by seven children, two sisters, and relatives in Sheridan, Spokane, Ogden, and Atchison. Funeral details pending with viewing times set at 2017 Perhlean Street.
Fragmentary remarks describe Lord Lester and Speaker Cannon visiting the White House amid unclear campaign talk. The text suggests a divided populace, with confidence dipping and some superficial losses noted in the surrounding chatter.
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