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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
12
A section of the J. C. Teller dam burned after a blast last night forcing residents of Tirkey creek valley to evacuate. Property losses are reported around 146,000 dollars as the dam barrier failed and water rose sixty feet. An additional claim has been filed by Attorney Ernest Dyer alleging further damages.
Captain Bernier announces his fourth Arctic voyage aboard a ship built in 1901 in Germany. He claims the vessel is the sturdiest yet for free laden polar seas and notes a 36 member crew with 20 from the previous expedition. The scientific team includes J. T. Lavote, meteorologist and geologist, and historian Fablen Vanasse.
A Caldwell Idaho letter from T. L. Triplett to the State Leader editor argues for national and state health laws to improve sanitation. He shares a personal tragedy from scarlet fever and measles contracted during travel, urging fumigation of trains depots streetcars buses hotels and public toilets. He cites family loss and calls for action by congress and health officials to protect children and prevent future deaths.
An owl disrupted the Central Colorado Power Co plant in Boulder causing a blackout. The mishap knocked the city into darkness and resulted in a $6,000 loss to the utility. the owl was found entangled with power lines.
Amid divisions, Taft faces pressure over William Loeb Jr for New York governor. Critics fear Loeb's invitation from Taft signals appeasement of Roosevelt. Some advisers urge absolute inaction awaiting outcomes, while stalwarts weigh Roosevelt possibly joining Taft if split persists.
Dispatches report ample water supplies for stock at Pole and North Crow creeks near the military camp. Three regiments expected to arrive, with maneuvers to begin soon. officials deny reports of water shortages and criticize Cheyenne publication for spreading falsehoods.
Rome has sent a formal extradition request to Washington for Porter Charton who admitted killing his wife on Lake Como. The State Department received advices today and the case raises questions about the governing legal issues.
Officials in Sherman County review a case where an alleged suspect in an insane asylum at the time of extradition cannot be surrendered. Relatives of Chariton describe the individual as insane and stress the asylum status as a defensive point in the extradition decision.
Real estate item offers seven Lange rooms and a full lot for sale or trade at a price of 3000 dollars. Contact G. & Oliver by phone 574. A product ad promotes The Benzoin Almond Lotion from Palace Pharmacy claiming to cure tan and freckles.
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