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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
5
Madrid reports a fresh Spanish demand for an inquiry into the sinking of the Maine after the U S congress approved funds to raise the wreck. Spain reiterates that the disaster was caused by an internal explosion, not naval action, and pledges oversight if the wreck is raised.
In Telladeers Alabama on May 24 a bright comet provoked crowds to stare skyward causing two sudden deaths. Miss Ruth Jordan reportedly collapsed at her home door from heart failure after glimpsing the celestial visitor while a Black resident also died instantly upon sighting the comet. Physicians cited heart failure as the cause in both cases.
Ideal presents Soldiers Home and Log Cabin booklet poems with Washington and Lincoln editions priced 15 cents each. Available at Logan's book store. Bas training at Sherman Co.
A Chicago investigation reveals fake diplomas for Doctor of Obstetrics and Pharmacy issued by the Chicago Media University Cres Gent Medical University. A Georgia student and others allegedly bought diplomas for 40 dollars and faced a bogus exam process.
Milwaukee May 24. Mayor Selel tells Milwaukee Ministerial Association that baseball tickets tempt youths away from saloons. A minister warns of on sale aroused drinking at grounds. The mayor counters that nurturing better taste can replace vice.
Greeley Colo May 24 For the fifth time George Seely aged 19 nephew and adopted son of Mrs Kate Seely has inherited a fortune this time from his grandfather Mr Beard of Iowa the division of a life insurance policy totaling several thousand dollars Previous fortunes came from his stepfather an uncle on his father's side and a legacy from a dead mother and another distant relative
The annual meeting will be held at Wheatland Wyck In Goodrich hall on Saturday May 28 1910 for election of officers and other business. J Underwood secretary. Also note Baseball supplies James Bros and associated address.
May 24 in Ghienga a report states the Canadian Western Lumber company owns the continent’s largest uncut timber area, about 146 000 acres in British Columbia, part of a consolidation raising company assets near 50 million. The firm, led by James J. Hill authorities, expects steady demand and expansion across the United States and Canada.
Colorado and Wyoming clash over the Camfield irrigation project as Attorney General Mullin says Wyoming will defend its rights in every legal war. He favors friendly relations but opposes water appropriation that would divert water from the big Camfield plan for Colorado lands in the Cache la Poudre valley.
The article argues Wyoming has long used Big Laramie River water flowing from Colorado and opposes the Camfield project which would divert water before it reaches Wyoming. The author contends equity favors Wyoming preserving prior water rights and natural inflow to the state.
Mae Sutton sister of Lieut Janes N Sutton who died at Annapolis confirms her mother Mia N Sutton plans to run for Congress to influence legislation and reopen the investigation. Sutton says Mia will travel to Portland Oregon to launch the campaign with Creedross joining as campaign stump speaker.
A fragmented notice describes a playful love note and sour strawberries at a Kentucky location referenced as Kettey. The item blends odd names and whimsical boasts with an implied scene near a Pareffle comet.
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