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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
2
An explosion at the Common Ith Steel company plant in Miss. smashes a brick wall and injuries include an 18 year old boy and ten men. George Coscoff, 50, was blown through the wall while inspecting the area. The blast was heard for miles and the plant with about 900 workers was shaken.
Report from Madrid dated May 17 describes a violent clash between Republicans and gendarmes in Valencia amid a celebration. An officer was stabbed and killed, many others were wounded, and the unrest prompted a brief breakdown of order before Republicans sought refuge in the republican camp.
An old ad from the Palace Pharmacy touts a sleep cure product called James Bros Ant jc Tily Cones with a guaranteed effect while you sleep. The fragmentary line hints at a humorous or dubious medical claim typical of vintage ads.
Chicago announces a $10,000 annual commissioner of public works with broad oversight of water supply and sewage, garbage, streets, and parks. The plan highlights vast city machinery, huge budgets, aging pumps, map bureau needs, and widespread graft complaints. The piece also covers charity ice boxes for the poor, heat health worries, and a taxi-cab strike influencing police duties.
Professor Edger L Hewitt of the American Archaeological Institute reports discoveries in Guatemala and Honduras including monoliths obelisks and temples that shed light on a highly developed prebiblical culture. Temples and manuscripts are described as of immeasurable import to understanding ancient life in Central America and beyond.
Professor Hewitt stated that the restoration of ancient ruins will be undertaken on site to ensure lasting results for 500 years. He praised Central American governments for their courtesy while emphasizing the desire to perform the main work personally to guarantee a proper and lasting restoration.
An American expedition led by Professor Nusbaum plans digs in Yucatan to uncover ancient manuscripts and tombs. They aim to study central American prehistory, with 600 photographs taken and a base in Santa Fe, while securing safe living conditions for field work.
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