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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
2
Reports from Cody Wyoming describe a striking vein in Sunlight Basin from the Winona Gold Copper Mining and Milling Co. drift 150 feet from an old tunnel, claiming one of the richest copper finds in the state, potentially rivaling the Grand Encampment field and fueling talk of railroad expansion.
An electrician with eighteen years of experience advertises a complete line of supplies and fixtures. He warns improper installation can be dangerous and promises prompt attention, urging readers to call or request a callback to save time and money.
A report from Camp Laramie dated July 20 states R. C. Harris of the Worth Cavalry, recently from Fort Mead, died after a brief illness. Relatives are believed to reside in Oklahoma. The body will be sent to Port Rugell for telegraphic contact with kin. Also noted, Father Kennedy to halt parish duties to travel to Rock and Father Keller to be transferred to a new post.
24 members of the Laramie Literary club will depart for an evening with the Young Men's Literary club of Cheyenne. No competition is planned as the event is a social visit.
Albany County commissioners announced the Inter Mountain fire date schedule for the Albany County fair in Laramie. The event will run Wednesday through Friday September 21 to 23 with Charles Irwin arranging a premier wild west show for the fair.
Acting under orders from the forestry service chief, Supervisor P B Lovejoy of Medicine Forest reserve leaves for the Strong Range to build a telephone line to the summit. The project is a preventive measure against forest fires.
In Macon Georgia on July 20 a man known as Curley disappeared after aiding a miner. The miner later died in Dawson City and left an estate about $600000 to the man who helped him.
Five suits for divorce alienation of affections and slander arise from the Phillips family row in Lynch Massachusetts. Eben B Phillips head of the wealthy North Shore family filed a libel for divorce against his wife last week amid sensational domestic difficulties.
Raymond Joe, a nurse, named as corespondent in divorce proceedings filed by Mrs. Gertrude May Phillips. Marry Phillips seeks divorce from Mrs. Gertrude May Phillips with claims of unfaithfulness, naming Eben B. Phillips as corespondent. A cross-action by Marry Phillips accuses Eben T. Phillips of alienation of affection in a $20,000 suit. Minutes later counsel for the nurse files an $80,000 slander suit against Eben B. Phillips.
A local notice promotes a clearance sale at Jenkins Shoe, inviting shoppers to save money. The ad emphasizes value and discounts to attract customers.
I G Rawn president of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad was killed by a burglar at his Winnetka residence. A career railroad official, he rose from telegraphy start to top posts, with prior roles at Kentucky Central Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio lines. He valued energy and application and credited a good home life for his progress.
A steamer from the Orient reports that Japan ordered four military airships in France. Built to French designs with Japanese alterations by the airship Investigation committee, they are expected to be delivered in Japan in August.
State Leader office issues wartime appeal seeking large clean rags. The request emphasizes immediate collection of usable material to support operations. Mayor and local volunteers coordinate pickup and processing locally.
Cheyenne physicians urge everyone to boil drinking water though city health officer Dr Burgess says conditions are not alarming. He notes typhoid cases are limited to a small section and blames turbidity on crystal lake dam construction with sand and gravel entering the supply.
New York July 2. Mr Kichiba Mural a leading Japanese business figure expressed confidence in general business conditions before sailing for London aboard the Mauretania. Mural, a prominent banker and industrialist in Tokio, has been called the Rockefeller of Japan for his prominence.
Dr A W Barber announces Union Pacific Superintendent McKeown placed a tank car of Granite Canon water on the oil house switch near Warren avenue for the use of Union Pacific employes and their families only. He urges all employees and their families to use this pure water for domestic purposes.
G S Oliver advertises lots across all city parts with varied terms and prices. Phone contact is 674 for inquiries.
Article discusses a parasitic organism as a potential solution to injurious insects. It cites Samuel Hopkins Adama claiming enormous life and economic savings from reducing house flies and mosquitoes, estimating about 300 million dollars in benefits and real estate value.
Last evening Togo the Japanese jujitsu artist hosted a genuine Japanese dinner at Eagle Hall inviting his manager Eddie Robinson and family. He demonstrated training stunts for newspaper men and impressed with his 4 foot 11 inch, 105 pound frame and powerful build beside manager Brenan and Fort Russell infantryman Oxenburg. Brennan arrives in Cheyenne today for Saturday’s anticipated athletic contest.
Great crowds gather daily at the training quarters to watch Brennan showcase strength and readiness. Report notes a football method of attack and defense under consideration as rivals observe his handling of heavy opponents.
An elderly woman rises at a Rhode Island backwoods prayer meeting to testify that rheumatic pains in her back shoulder and arm are steadied and comforted by the Bible verse Grin and Bear It as requested testimonials are read aloud to the group.
Jenkins announces a clearance sale offering new and discounted goods at low prices. Shoppers are invited to save on apparel home goods and accessories during the event. The sale highlights bargain options and limited stock with special weekend hours.
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