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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
2
Sheridan July 21 detectives pursue fire causes along Burlington line. A nest of swallows under a building’s eaves sparked a blaze when a passing locomotive shed a spark. A young detective watched the site and identified the nest as the fire source after the railroad halted nest removals.
In Douglas on July 21 a man named W. W. Smith, who had been drinking, killed his neighbor's kitten by striking it with a post. Dr. William Pflaeging, president of the State Humane Society, arrested him. Judge Daniels fined Smith 25 dollars plus costs as the crowd looked on.
Sheridan reports the hottest day in state history with the government thermometer at 102 degrees in the shade and Parkman reaching 99 degrees. Many residents suffered heat stress though no prostrations are recorded.
A report from Columbia Creek canyon says a major forest fire rages in the district and may cause large damage. Rangers are dispatched but remote location delays authentic details. Kalarge Mill announces mill expansions to raise capacity from 125 to 490 barrels daily at a cost of $25,000.
A wage scale conference in this city failed to produce an agreement between Wyoming mine operators and United Mine Workers of District No. 22. Each side will appoint two representatives to meet later to draft a compromise. Operators P. J. Quealy and T. Whyte were named. workers’ committee not announced. Main issues include day wage, tonnage, and yardage adjustments with miners seeking raises and standard increases, while operators claim overpayment in yardage.
A New York dispatch reports forty people injured when a monorail car on the Bartow to City Island line derailed on its first regular trip. The car carried over sixty aboard at about fifteen miles per hour, none seriously hurt. Inventor Tunis operated the car, which officials blamed on a soft road bed. The monorail car is a novelty awaited in this region and draws interest from figures like Cumming and Tom Johnson.
A representatives say the committee could not agree on wage scales for the coming year. They note good will and businesslike conduct, regret no satisfactory conclusion, and hope miners understand operators’ view that demands were excessive. The matter now rests with the committee with potential action Sept 1.
Father F. Lavelle returned from a fishing expedition into Fontenelle area near Kemmerer Wyoming when a silverback bear emerged from a thicket on the creek edge. The bear charged as the priest dashed toward camp, but Lavelle reached safety with the animal turning away upon sighting the camp.
Sheridan reports a knife duel between Hungarian miners Steve Karpty lylog and Mike Laviar at the Rome mine near Sherman. Karpty lylog is hospitalized badly injured, while Laviar, a fugitive from justice, is accused as his opponent. The feud stems from trouble in Hungary.
Notice of incorporation filed in Wyoming for The Gottage Club a non profit organization with no capital stock. Three directors listed M M Davis Joseph Armetong and John Henderson to manage first year. Principal office in Cheyenne Laramie County with agent Mike M Davie.
Arguing over Roosevelt as a reform leader, a critic cites his past alliances and actions. The piece notes clashes with La Follette, Cummins, Hopkins, and other reform figures, suggesting his record shows support for party regularity over progressive change.
Anok shoppers urged to visit Jenkins Shoe Store for a clearance sale offering savings claimed as a dollar or more. The notice emphasizes discount pricing and invites fielding bargain hunters.
The Atlas presents a bill of novelty acts headlined by four Sibertians in gala dress from their homeland performing songs, dances, and operatic numbers to amuse all ages. Also featured are Mary Jane and Mattie Lockette in witty acts, plus Ray W. Gnow the popular monologist known as The Man About Town offering sharp humor and philosophy.
A fragmentary ad shows sales of Oxford shoes at 61.05 price and a 4.00 item noted as part of a pat of ta. The faded line suggests a promotion or clearance at a local shop.
A New York figure fears leaving home without armed guards as criminals target valuables hidden in a safe, signaling a rising threat from the Black Hand extortion network.
Jacob Krinka, rich ice cream manufacturer, reports receiving two extortion letters signed The Central Committee. A $9,000 demand preceded a death threat to him and his family. Police arrested five men after the first letter, and guards protect Krinka children from kidnapping and poison risks.
Buffalo notes Billy Papke the middleweight champion married to Miss Edna F Pulver of Hamilton Ontario today. The couple arrived in Buffalo this morning and will drive to the Pacific coast then on to Australia where Papke has engagements totaling about 20000 dollars already signed.
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