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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
13
Philadelphia July 20. Dr Francis T Stewart chief visiting surgeon at the Pennsylvanian Hospital held the beating heart in one hand as he sewed a knife wound through the organ. He then placed the heart back, stitched the incision, and Joseph Spence, 23, was sent to the wards with a good chance of recovery.
Portland Oregon July 20 at the fortieth seventh biennial conclave of the Ancient Order of Hibernians a proposed compulsory insurance scheme drew little support except from the Massachusetts and Minnesota delegations which favor it because they already have state orders.
Sheridan Wyoming July 20 James Kennedy a contractor of Fargo North Dakota filed a bond for 120000 to insure completion of paving Maine and other streets with creogated blocks. Work planned to begin soon and the estimated city cost for paying is about 600000 with completion in 120 days.
Cleveland July 20 John D Rockefeller faces a steep tax rise as Forest Hill property value jumps to 1 475 000 from 252 290 in 1900. The 600 percent increase, reported July 1, stalls until today, promising a strong county board fight for relief.
The young inventor Lafave promotes his Stomach and Nerve Remedy at the Palace drug store in Cheyenne. He says popularity comes from helping the sick and his philanthropy, not personal charm, noting fortunes from the medicine and frequent travels to reach small means families.
London report says traffic completely halted due to a Northeastern railroad strike. About 14,000 workers already out with 30,000 more threatened unless officials end "present tyrannical methods of employment." Dock work at Newcastle halted. government may act within 24 hours.
The State Leader office issues a call for large clean rags immediately, urging suppliers to provide material promptly for ongoing operations.
A Pittsburgh 90s-era brief reports Lucretia Tennant warns a clerk about Santford Tennant, claiming a divorce decree exists and was filed. No record of such divorce was found in county courts, suggesting her fears were unfounded.
A sale listing shows ladies oxfords priced at 64.60 per pair, offering them for 1.45 dollars at Jenkins Shoe Store. The ad emphasizes a limited offer and notable savings on women footwear.
Wes G. Rawn president of the Chicago Indiana & Louisville railroad died from a bullet at his Winwatka home 16 miles north of Chicago. Family says a burglar killed him. police consider suicide to aid graft investigation where he admitted oversight of farming out car contracts.
Congressman Mondell delivers opening remarks praising dry farming progress and the state farm results. He cites macaroni wheat and other crops thriving with minimal rainfall. Committees are formed and the day’s program listed with lectures from University of Wyoming and government experts.
Weather data for the 24 hours ending 6 PM reports a maximum temp of 86 degrees and a minimum of 58, with precipitation totaling 0.0 inches. The report covers the local area and notes no notable storms or records.
Boston July 20 A slight outbreak by strike supporters at Island Pond Vermont and a resumption of complete passenger schedules marked the second day of the airline on the Grand Trunk and Central Vermont roads New England The railroads appealed to Governor Prouty for protection for their property.
Patents were issued to Crawford Elliott for a cotton picker or harvester, perfected after seven years. The device uses a double row of bristle brushes to pull ripe cotton from plants, enabling one man and team of mules to replace forty hand pickers, at a quarter of labor cost and vast annual savings.
The text claims the Western Company of Chicago will greatly aid growth in core manufacturing regions and boost annual wealth for growing states through expansion, suggesting significant economic impact and regional benefits.
In Pueblo on July 26 the Lost and Found column carried an ad from Rev. J. F. Holloway of Pilgrim Congregational Church offering a “lost secret of answer to prayer” to recover at the Wednesday prayer meeting. Holloway, a former editor, uses the press to draw worshippers.
A novelty ad notes ladies oxfords as cheapt copies of house slippers offered by the Jenkins Shoe Company. Fine wall paper promoted by Sherman Co accompanies the item.
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