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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
4
State Leader warns Cheyenne residents about polluted city water and typhoid risks. Officials note prior sanitation actions and urge temporary use of artesian or treated water, with caveats about cost and practicality. Calls for prompt precaution as city seeks to prevent a repeat epidemic.
The piece notes Attorney General W. E. Me emerges as Republican candidate with supporters apologizing for their past conduct. It highlights the surprising contrition among backers and the political optics of their display.
The local Republican organ argues for Attorney General Mullen as a viable candidate against J. M. Carey in the party convention. Supporters seek to persuade readers of his competence, while critics question the need to present him as the chief executive choice for Wyoming.
A lyrical portrait describes a summer girl with saucy hat and pil a pat steps. The speaker praises her white skin likened to magnolia blooms and notes freckles dimples and beckoning chin. Her witsome eyes flash as if to say we have met and you may go now and forget if you can.
Shep Freldmen recalls actors living beyond their means with tales of Eddie Meyerson who says men can live within their means if they borrow enough money and Dave Altman who jokes he is deep in the hole. Tim McMahon shows pawn tickets while seeking Harry Montgomery to recover seven dollars.
Bridgeport Conn July 18 Captain George Auger the eight foot five inch giant and former wrestler says he can defeat Jack Johnson the world heavyweight champion. Auger claims natural superiority and has trained on a farm to improve his athletic form. He weighs about 810 pounds and stands tall as he prepares a public challenge to the negro champion.
Jewels worth at least 810,000 dollars disappear from the De Gonge hotel in Chisago with 60 pound plunkey reported. The items include diamonds and uncut whites from India valued at least 5,000 dollars belonging to Aba and other unnamed guests.
Cheyenne officials finalize nineteen day racing program at Frontier Park. Six 20 minute races daily from 2:30 to 4:10 with 75 cent general admission, ladies free on two days each week, box seats 50 cents, rail fare trips from region offered, and special trains from Denver. Campau Weaver Jenninge arrive as officials, horses listed include Old Timer and Meade among others.
Charles B. Peterson, a well known Union Pacific engineer, leaves Lincoln for a 320 acre farm near Apture Paul Nebraska. Mrs Peterson follows, opening a vacant social circle as neighbors bid them farewell. The move prompts best wishes from many friends as they settle on the new rural home.
The excerpt offers satirical aphorisms on life and travel, warning that soft approaches fail and that missteps reveal character. It lampoons idle excess, weathered wit, and the folly of draining effort, urging practical effort and caution in daily pursuits.
The article continues from page one detailing the anxious atmosphere surrounding Ballinger and the upcoming congressional election. It references the majority report and its anticipated impact on public perception and political maneuvering.
The piece outlines partisan battles between Ballinger and Madison on the Cunningham claims, water power sites, and the reclamation service. It notes Pinchot and Garfield resisting majority views and questions whether Ballinger will remain in office as reports are released.
The article discusses a possible resignation plan and a promise to stay in office in writing during the current administration. It suggests a new Secretary of the Interior may emerge within months, potentially linked to a congressional investigation. It also questions how this "vindication" effort could affect the November elections.
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