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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
10
Passage extols the Catskills scenery from a high ledge above the Hudson valley. It describes the Laurel House waterfall and eastern valley views with mountains, streams, and proscribed waters. Washington Irving is cited for calling the region fairy land and sharing related legends.
In Clyde New York a trunk of valuable old papers was found during barge canal work. Included are genuine George Washington furlough signatures from Revolutionary soldiers an Astor account book and Lafayette travel records through New York after the war. Also deeds predating modern public records and a Tremper Kingston property trunk. Brevity planned for disposal. Alligator delays Georgia mail near Waycross as carrier encounters a sunning alligator on the route.
A local report details a test conducted by D C A on beer products. The study examines what counts as beer and assesses purity under the watchdog board’s standards, referencing Dra Doolittle and Mitchell in relation to pure food rules.
A blast in the BH mine powder house near Superior Wyoming killed two powder boys Muntay Ro Wall and John MWnt ovesin. Coroner deems unlawful storage of powder and negligence by Superior Coal Co. as factors. One boy survived with serious injuries, later believed to have died from inhaling smoke.
In Baggs Wyoming two riders sought shelter at a home and were joined by the notorious Jack Dempsey. Bullets shattered the house as lawmen surrounded the residence using dynamite to trap the brigands. The occupants escaped to the cellar and survived amid 96 bullet holes found on clothing.
In Rawlings Wyoming on July 29 a skeleton found at the Larson stone quarry caused a town to mobilize officials including the coroner and Warden Alston. The coroner announced the bones were those of a sheep, ending fears the remains were an escaped convict.
Oil land cases between Mid-West company and Franco-Wyoming and Maatschippi Salt Creek firms were continued to January term. The lease dispute over Iba elarity extended to September 19. Agreements allow each company to use oil from certain wells and develop land without interference until final settlement, with over a million dollars already spent in Casper and fields to spur further growth.
In Otto Wyoming July 29 a district figure called Decty BN was dragged from his hut by youths who scrubbed him with hot water and trimmed his beard. The man, whose real identity is unknown, plans to sue the scrubbers after BIL chose to pursue a complaint at the county seat.
Thermopolis Wyoming July 29 announces the arrival of a baby to Mr and Mrs Fred Holdredge. National Guard militia units from Cody Basin and nearby towns arrived Friday evening and camped overnight. Saturday morning Capt Fletcher's Thermopelia company joined them and they were transported by Richards Stage Company.
In Rock Springs Wyoming a large fossil is uncovered in Jensen quarry near Resk Springs. Vertebrae extend thirty plus lengths with neck bones. Scientist Professor Carl Douging says the creature measured about sixty five feet long when alive, dating back over a thousand years, a major scientific find with another nearly as impressive fossil found nearby.
Mrs. Hale hosted a refined afternoon reception in honor of Mrs. Carter with a receiving line including Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Jennings. Tea, punch, sherbet and wafers were served by several ladies as a large number visited from three to six. Also described is a Sunday school picnic for Episcopal and Baptist groups, and a Kensington visit from Des Moines guests.
The Jerry Johnson Gold Mining Company declares a dividend of one percent per share on outstanding capital stock payable August 10 1912. Stock transfer books close August 10 1912 at noon and reopen August 12 1912 at noon by order of the board of trustees A P Mackey president Sun Proof Paints The Sherman Co
San Francisco July 29 An amazing series of events in the household of Nicholas J. McNamara a retired banker was revealed when McNamara swore warrants for one woman and two men all former servants. They are charged with stealing McNamara’s automobile. He alleges his wife accompanies the trio on a broad journey through Oregon and has sent lavish drafts since June 22. Mrs. McNamara reputedly worth $400 000. He accuses Mrs. Charles L. Perkins of wielding domination over his wife. The fleeing party reportedly sold the machine in Portland and bought debts for Chicago en route to Europe. The State Leader is the Wanted medium of Wyomrog.
Cameron Haya, 17, son of Park C. Haya editor of the Wyoming State Journal, drowned while pathing in the Popoagie river north fork ten miles from Lander. Dynamite is being used to raise the body. The tragedy sparked court remarks about the cause of death.
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