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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
3
A report notes the emergence of sulfur mining as a growing local industry near Big Hot Springs. Early operations show rapid development and early indicators of regional economic impact, with workers and firms aligning to the new mineral trade.
The Wyoming Sulphur company at Owl Creek near Thermopolis ships three carloads weekly as demand surges for brimstone from ore processed in retort furnaces. J. M. Quirk led development after Chicago interests funded discovery. Two 200 h p boilers power the plant with about thirty workers, and output runs eight to nine tons daily.
Sheridan reports J K Riley brought from Idaho on burglary charges tied to Knetsel and Jouverkt hardware. Nine revolvers identified in loot link him to the Sheridan burglary. authorities meanwhile race to build a Little Goose creek embankment to stop the stream from reshaping the town.
Thermopolis Wyoming May 27 Lee lie Farmer a lad kicked by 8 horse weeks ago and dying was anticipated, has undergone brain pressure relief surgery with crushed skull bone removed and a large plate inserted. Frannie Wyoming May 27 Burlington stores 50 carloads of ties for a potential cut off from Frannie to the Red Lodge branch at Fromberg Montana. Laramie Wyoming May 27 unknown male dead six weeks found in a mud hole near Wyom station. coroner sent to scene for inquest. Rawlins Wyoming May 27 effort to match Phil Kearney of Denver with Kid Gilsey next month for a likely fast bout. Laramie Wyoming May 27 two feet of snow in mountains east of city. King ranch sheep penned and feed hauled in government blizzard conditions.
Thomas Scullen Siuco dies while performing life saving duty for his lifelong friend, John Bergley, near Whale. A local tragedy highlights bravery as rescue efforts unfold and the community mourns the loss of a service minded helper.
Sheridan Wyo May 27 On the way to John Begley’s funeral his friend Thomas Scullen collapsed and died from heart disease. Begley and Scullen were Monarch coal miners and had bought adjoining Mount Hope cemetery lots to lie near each other after death. Scullen’s grief worsened his weak heart and he died at Dietz while accompanying Begley’s body.
Thermopolis Wyoming May 27 reports note that amid winter hardships five cattle herds are in exceptionally good condition and the calf crop should approach a regional record. Masonic and Acacia lodge members are urged to attend the funeral of J. H. Collier, with meetings set for Friday afternoon at 1 30 and 1 20 respectively.
Oak Leaf chapter members meet at the Presbyterian church parlors at 1:30 Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of their late brother J. H. Col Wer. ADAH B. BRYAN, Worthy Matron. Attest: KATE lL. BREISCH, Sec.
May 24 Buffalo Wyoming United States troops open grazing to western ranges as a bearded shepherd resists homesteaders while sheepmen and cattlemen clash over access. A controversial voice from Mr Greed frames the dispute as a federal power struggle between settlers and Indians.
Complete furnishings from 110 guest rooms of the Albany Hotel offered for sale as used four years in good condition. Also listed are chairs, desks, beds, and other hotel fittings with details and quantities. Denver Colorado address for inquiries given. sale followed by public road location notice from 1909 with deadlines.
A wedding promotion invites couples to visit Buechner's for registry picks and gift options promising a smooth start to married life.
New York May 27 government experts conducted experiments on ailaide avenue jamuata s l to determine road wear from auto traffic. Logan Waller Page directed the Bureau of Public Roads study to assess damage and the roadbed which can withstand automobile use.
A secrecy meeting of saloonmen in San Antonio triggers a plan to split Texas. Northern Texas would be prohibitionist, southern Texas would not. A strong anti-saloon campaign exits as more than 10,000 saloons close, prompting a crusade by saloon interests.
A columnist quotes Gilbert Chesterton describing millionaires as either to lynch or to tell the truth about. The piece notes Chesterton as English Mark Twain, urges readers to read and share opinions, and mentions a $25 prize for submissions.
A synopsis of contents for Hampton's Magazine highlights Luther Trant as a future renowned detective, previewing a June story on police third degree methods and a scientific substitute. It mentions The Black Mystery with Judge Harris N. Dickson and an article on water farming by John Mathews, plus a note on The Finishing School by Reginald Wright.
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