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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
2
The text recalls Washington Irving’s view of the Catskills as fairy regions of the Hudson. It describes the lofty crags above the valley, distant farms and rivers, and the sense of awe inspired by a view from the High Peak. The narrator reflects on nature, memory, and the wilderness.
A trunk of valuable old papers from 1776 was uncovered in Clyde New York during barge canal work. Included are genuine George Washington furlough signatures an Astor account book and Lafayette journey records. Also found are pre public record deeds and a Tremper Kingston property jot. Brev no. s being prepared for disposal.
A report notes a personal test of a beer product by D C A and mentions the inquiry into what constitutes beer. Details reference authorities including Dra, Doolittle, and Mitchell concerning the pure food banner and related standards.
A blast in the BH mine powder house near Superior, Wyoming, killed two boys named Muntay Wall and John Movensin while they were gathering powder from kegs. The coroner notes unlawful powder storage and negligence by Superior Coal Co as factors. Movensin survived the blast but died next day from smoke inhalation.
In Bagge Wyoming near Battle Creek a pair of horsemen sought shelter and brought Dempsey era violence into a residence. Shots whistled through windows, inmates retreated to a cellar, officers broke in, and the pair were captured after heavy gunfire. One occupant died and another was injured in the siege.
Skeleton found in Larson stone quarry caused town excitement. Coroner and jury inspected the scene and announced the remains were those of a sheep, not an escaped convict as some feared. Warden Alston joined the officials at the site.
CASPER Wyoming July 29 The oil land cases between the Mid-West company and the Franco Wyoming and the MaatschippiJ Salt Creek companies were continued to the January term The lease contention on the Iba elarity was moved to September 19 Agreements allow each company to use oil from certain wells and develop land in Salt Creek without interference until settlement Both firms have spent over a million dollars in Casper and fields fueling further improvements and growth of the city
In Otto Wyoming July 29 a local character called Decty BN was dragged from his hut by youths who scrubbed him with hot water, trimmed his beard and hair, and dressed him anew. The man, whose real identity remains unknown, plans to sue the scrubbing party with a complaint filed at the county seat.
Thermopolis residents Ms and Mr Fred Holdredge welcome a newborn. National Guard units from Cody Basin and nearby towns arrived by Friday train and camped overnight. On Saturday morning Capt Fletcher’s Thermopelia company joined and traveled by Richards Stage company onward to a local event.
In Rock Springs Wyoming a massive dinosaur skeleton is being uncovered at the Jensen quarry near Rock Springs. About twenty five vertebrae and neck lengths have emerged, with an estimated total length of sixty five feet. Professor Carl Douging leads the dig and calls this a major scientific addition from a thousand years ago. A second near equal specimen is found nearby, though not as well preserved.
Mrs Hale hosted a refined afternoon reception Thursday in Basin to honor Mrs Carter formerly of Basin, with Mrs Swanson Mrs Jennings and others assisting. Plans for ecampment at Pole Mountain were noted and Sunday school events were described across several local groups.
Notice declares a one percent dividend on outstanding stock payable August 10 1912. Stock transfer books close August 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. Nicholas J. McNamara, retired banker, files warrants for one woman and two former servants for stealing his car. He claims his wife travels with them across Oregon and has sent lavish drafts since June 22. Mrs McNamara, worth about 400000, alleges dominion by Mrs Charles L Perkins over her husband. The trio reportedly sold the car in Portland and bought debts for Chicago en route to Europe.
Cameron Haya age 17 vanished in the north fork of the Popoagie river ten miles from Lander. Dynamite is used to raise the body from a deep hole. He was the son of Park C. Haya editor of the Wyoming State Journal. Witness testimony included remarks about a supposed shooting and trombone practice.
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