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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
Edward Payson Weston, the noted pedestrian, left Grasiger at 8 55 this morning and reached Church Butte Wyoming shortly after noon on June 15 continuing his historic journey by foot through the region.
N N Vandevanter, a prosperous Little Horse Creek ranchman, is a city visitor staying at Becker. L S Worthington of Laramie visits Cheyenne for a few days. Frank Murray, another Little Horse Creek rancher, is in Cheyenne. Fred Cameron and EB Greentree of Laramie traveled here and returned with the New York to Seattle motorists as pilots.
The Right Reverend John F P Farrelly newly consecrated bishop of Cleveland arrived in New York on the Kronprinzessie Celilic. He was accompanied by the Right Reverend John B Morris bishop of Little Rock. Farrelly planned to proceed to Cleveland soon after.
A Burlington agent linked to a railroad proposal discussions on a fifth-acre property as part of an extension project. Officials seek possible options and public input on the line expansion.
Rumors claim Union Pacific seeks land on Fifteenth Street to block a Burlington and Colorado Southern connection. J L Murray deposited two deeds in escrow yesterday, fueling talk of a planned line to reach Colorado & Southern tracks north of Pitterath Street. Property owners deny broad outreach and cite possible alternate motives for holding Fifteenth Street property. Some say railroad quietly acquiring land, others suspect different aims.
A teacher's examination will be given to Cheyenne High School on June 18. A fee of 1.00 is charged for each examination for third and second certificates. Applicants should arrive promptly at 9:00 a.m. June 14. Alice M Bampson, County Superintendent. Advertisements in the Leader pay.
A heavy rainstorm blanketed the area with half an inch in under thirty minutes and about 0.54 inch during the day. Soldiers are paid off in Fe Russell, boosting evening shopping activity. Flag Day unobserved in Cheyenne with few sightings of the flag. Lee has returned and taken the day clerk post at the Becker hotel. Two residents depart for Sweden for several months. News of state nation and world continued in the Leader.
The Woman's Civic League proposed a May date to urge Mayor Cook to declare a city dandelion cleanup day. Citizens would pick and compost weeds in City Park Lake Minnehaha and other local spots with children joining picnics to promote civic pride.
A fragmentary antiquated note describes Rehol the Pisherman rising early with diligence and returning at daybreak with the scent of strong drink. It asserts the truth is met in him and urges appeal to all men including fishermen, bankers and brokers alike.
Hogte, once accountant for Cheyenne Light Fuel Power and former owner of the Star Theatre, reportedly closed his city and Rock Springs holdings. He resigned from his trial and left the show business. Emergy, his Orpheum partner, went to Rock Springs to adjust matters. Mrs Mogle and the children remain in the city while he is absent.
Alfonso M. Penna, president of taxit, died today in Rio de Janeiro. Vice President Nilo Pecanhs assumed executive authority this evening.
The Detroit team, champions of the American League, were received by President Taft at the White House this afternoon.
In Meadville Mississippi on June 15 two people are dead two fatally wounded and three slightly injured after a street clash between rival groups. Troops are deployed to curb possible rioting as news reaches the Leader. Also appears an unrelated advertisement for a dip product from The Sherman Co.
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