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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1909

Page

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Duty Back in Hides as Senate Rejects House Plan

Washington reports the Senate rejects the House schedule on hides by 86 to 0, reinstating a 15 percent ad valorem duty on hides. Debate centers on protecting manufacturers versus free trade, with McCumber Gamble and Heyburn arguing for duty while McLaurin and Stone push free list aims. Aldrich proposes lumber duty increases. no action taken. CHINAMAN.

Washington Wennie Finance Committee Miei Treasury Department McLaurin McCumber Gamble and Heyturn Burton Aldrich

Johnsons Injuries Result in Death

William Johnson a 22 year old Balem farmer died at St Johns hospital after being struck by a freight train at Durham station. He was walking across tracks with a deafened pall of water and was hurled thirty feet. The local Odd Fellows order has charge of the remains with funeral arrangements pending.

Johnson William Johnson Durham Station St. John’s Hospital Pagosa Springs Colo Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Order Gleason

John O Leary Seen Victim Of Mysterious Injury

John O Leary, a passenger found beside the Union Pacific tracks at Bowlet station, is in a typified condition. Railroad men brought him to the city hospital. it is uncertain whether a train fall or narco intoxication caused his condition. He was en route west on train No 6 and may have fallen from train No 9.

John O'Leary Union Pacific Bowlet Station Bealde the Rapis

Roosevelt Expedition Reports New Animals and Sickness

Mr Roosevelt has killed another son and Kobrmittis shot a large tawny maned animal during the expedition. The party captured three giraffes two eland and other minor animals. They are now encamped on the Laigtts plains in the Boul district and all are in excellent health.

Harriman Leaves Vienna for Mountain Resort

J H Harriman and family departed Vienna for a mountain resort for a several days visit. A physician said Harriman’s condition is not alarming or dangerous, and he feels well enough to attend to business.

Harriman Pou Vienna J. H. Harriman Perros Alimene Businuan

Free haul or no more free water for Cheyenne

City of Cheyenne demands the Union Pacific Railroad haul waterworks extension materials at no freight. UP faces a moral and legal obligation under contract to transport freight free, or lose free municipal water rights. City may abrogate the contract and seek damages if UP persists in half-rate demands.

Cheyenne Union Pacific Railroad Company On Pacific Railroad Company John W. Lacey Chicago, Burlington & ‘Y Chyenne Cheyang Union Pacific Railroad Leon

Negro Fires At Hawkins In Street Pursuit

Police seek color ed coal heaver known as Pork Chops wanted for resisting arrest and attempt to shoot Officer Hawkins after an early morning incident at Merrill saloon. The chase led down Thames street with shots fired and a confrontation in an alley.

Pork Chops Hawkins Merrill Thames Street Hawking Hawkin

Fire in woodshed destroys shed at Hanson residence

A woodshed fire at the J. N. Hanson home on Twenty-second and Thomies streets last night at six o'clock destroyed the shed before firefighters could contain it. Report says cigarettes from boys caused the blaze and toys inside were damaged.

J. N. Hanson

Princess Born to Queen Vieliria in La Board

A record from June 22 notes the birth of Princess Vieliria of Spain to the Queen of Main La Board. The event is described as pleasing and the public hope for a peaceful future for the newborn and royal line.

Ee Vieliria Spain

France faces naval scandals and fleet collapse critique

Paris reports a parliamentary commission condemns the naval administration of the past decade. It exposes the deplorable condition of the French fleet, noting France has spent 700 million dollars since 1899.

Paris Parliamentary Commission France

Radium Price Set At 38 Million Dollars Per Pound

A British firm is ordered by Lord Iveagh and Sir Paix Cassell to pay 150000 for 7 grams of radium, priced at 38000000 per twelve ounces. The radium will fund research at a new cancer research institute and will be used in experimental work.

New York Lord Iveagh Paix Cassell

Machinist Loses Leg Under Railway Train

Gus Lelijken a Union Pacific machinist was crushed under a freight train in Rawline while inspecting undercarriage. He was admitted to St. John's hospital where surgeons amputated the injured leg and he remained in very serious condition.

Gus Lelijken Union Pacifiec Moining Rawline St. John's Hospital

Fort Rugueau Hospital Fire Narrowly Escapes Disaster

A fire alarm at the Fort Rugueau hospital under construction triggered the garrison response. The blaze began inside the fort and firefighters quickly extinguished it with only minor damage reported.

FIU Fort Rugeau Rorront Garritoo

Trial of Curtis for Murder Opens in District Court

The trial of Harry Curtis for the murder of Chris Arhontis begins in district court this morning. The case drew wide attention after Arhontis, said to be defending Curtis’s wife during a prior incident in Hartville, was fatally shot. A Ryan trial is also scheduled to begin Friday or Saturday this week.

Harry Curtis Chris Arhontis Hartville Arhontis Curtis Ryan Ryan T

Industrial club plans gymnasium from Mirge basement

The Industrial club directors move to convert the Mirge basement into a gym space. They will install a full-length workout area and a nascent pool, aiming to hand the refurbished facility to local youth for athletic use.

Youuarday Ake Wage Hier and Matson

Unclear early 1900s notice fragment

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a date and names but is largely unreadable, with scattered terms like Dover and Hat Creek referenced without clear context or complete facts. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.

Colonel Bannister Completes Fort Russell Inspection

Colonel Bannister of the medical department concluded a tour of inspection at Fort Russell and returned last Monday night.

Colonel Bannister Bannister Medical Department Fort Rusell

Katherine Gould Wins A Double Victory In Court

New York reports Kath erine Clemmons Gould wins two court rulings. Justice Gelgerich orders an extra ten thousand dollars in counsel fees charged to her husband Howard Gould, while she reinforces witnesses against intoxication and misconduct charges. Witness accounts from Castle Gould staff corroborate her conduct and billing.

New York Katherine Clemmons Gould Witneses Supreme Court

Sunday School Convention Opens in Wyoming

A three day Methodist state Sunday School association convention opened at the Methodist church with Governor B. B. Brooks delivering a warm welcome. Dr. David Downey of Chicago and others spoke on the child and future citizen while Rev. J. F. Bickle welcomed delegates from Laramie. Sessions continued through the day with speakers including Dr. Downey and Dr. Edward Blake. The event welcomes church workers of all denominations.

Methodist Church Methodist State Sunday School Association B. B. Brooks Church Workers of Wyoming David B. Downay Chicago Brooks J. F. Bickle Laramie Downey Edward Blake Merica

Chinese Witness Recalls Ghastly Murder Details

New York report describes Chung Sin under pressure admitting he saw the body in Leon Ling’s room and touched it while warm. He claimed Ling prepared a trunk scene as Elsie Sigel was drugged and chloroformed then choked, Ling saying she died after biting her tongue. Continued on page eight.

New York Chung Sin Leon Ling Elsie Sigel Ling Lin

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