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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary notes list individuals such as Shervian W and J. Niver, plus several surnames including Leal, Spearman, Millman, Witthim, and Allen. The garbled text references travels from Tor to Mr and Mrs Witthim, with various named people linked to River and Boscher.
Nov 28 report from Kane Wro details three bears invading ranches for nights, killing hogs and a valuable Irish imported setter, stealing thirty chickens, chasing off livestock, then a local hunting party killed the three bears. Separate items note arrests in Green River over child prostitution offenses and a fugitive immigrant Jim Risks captured trapping beaver nearby.
A man named Risky fled to Rcutt county Colorado with a posse pursuing him. He abandoned his family ten miles from town and moved their camp before leaving them. Mrs Risky prepares to take their horses and outfit valued at about 9500 before returning to love Minky will be arrested so he returne to the state.
The case of Jease McCoy, charged with murdering James McCoy, will be heard in the December district court term. Juror controversy from Crook county over the acquittal of a woman, alleged to have killed her husband, stirs public interest as the trial nears. Carmenia is charged with first degree murder and may become the first woman found guilty of a capital crime in the state if convicted.
In Lovell Nevada Judge Peterson sided with James Tibbs in a suit alleging Phil-Up Minor wilfully shot and killed Tibbs dog valued at $100. The defendant warned of appeal and the justice enacted a $75 judgment plus costs, then a higher court appeal was threatened.
Fragmentary report from Lander dated November 28 notes a defendant Parkes, previously and months, charged with burglary of a Mesivan house, but the record is cut with prosecution remarks and absent witnesses. Sheriff’s note from November 26 describes a cow heart found embedded in a noodle during a nearby case in Yer, with Pred Simensky cited.
A hospital case reports a patient who remained symptom free while a needle allegedly remained in the heart for months. The wound at the entrance healed, making it unclear how the object entered the system. No signs of distress were observed during the period.
In Sheridan on November 28 a wave of player injuries prompts talk of abolishing the game in public schools. Captain Meyer temporarily loses sight, William Mets suffers a broken shoulder and torn muscle, and 12 year old Leonard Hollister dislocates a knee.
Shoshonol Nov 28 report suggests contractors wintering near Shovhon claim Chicago Northwestern may push westward from Phowwhonn toward the Wind River reservation and Uinta County en route to Idaho, tying to Burlington extension efforts.
Thermopolis reports a public dinner where residents from Thermopolis and nearby areas discuss forming an independent county comprising Big Horn and Hot Springs counties. The enabling act approved by the legislature was vetoed by Governor B. Brooks.
A morning blaze in Guernsey started at 3 am and gutted a barber shop and nearby residence, causing an estimated damage of over $600. No injuries reported as fire crews contained the flames.
Burglars broke into the Manaremh Reding company store at the place on November 4 and carried off over $100 in cash and a quantity of wearing apparel. Officers have not traced the culprits.
Fragmentary note mentions Laramie Noe 24 and a trip to board a train back home at Cooper Lake with Charlie Madden and Whalen Pacific. Details are incomplete and identities uncertain.
A pumpman and brother of State Senator Madden of Fremont county was fatally struck and killed when thrown under passing cars. He leaves a wife and six children.
The Indian bureau ordered work halted on the irrigation system for four lands on the Wind River reservation. Laborers both Indian and white are laid off until next spring, affecting about thirty white workers.
Official notice states the Saratoga and Encampment Valley Railroad company will move its offices from Saratoga to a new location within the coming weeks. The transfer affects company operations and public notices in the region.
Washington reports a rising trend of soldiers paying for discharge rather than reenlisting. In the past year 2,999 men bought their discharges and many used the privilege to enter civilian life. Officers note a near 50 percent decline in reenlistment over three years.
Berlin officials declare war on dangerous protruding hats in public wear. Police president calls on women to remove or adjust hats showing pins and tips that injure pedestrians and disrupt crowds. He urges cooperation to prevent further incidents and protect public safety.
Governor Walter I. Clark in his annual report to the Interior Department argues that restricting Alaska coal development harms territorial progress. He notes cheap fuel and open coal fields are essential for industry and public comfort, and warns current oil and rail delays threaten transportation and speculation.
The governor discusses mineral wealth, coal reserves, and rail development in Alaska. He urges government bond interest guarantees for railroads, warns against overuse of coal, and proposes restoring parts of the Chugach National Forest to public domain. He notes vital records gaps and praises telegraph maintenance, cable replacement needs, and recent federal visits.
An old time remedy advertisement for Ayrup of White Pine With Tar promotes its use against coughs and colds. The Palace Pharmacy is identified as the seller.
Frank Pielder reports a strange bird in Sterman Co area claimed to be part chicken and part Guinea. The creature has chicken body with white Guinea head and Guinea feathers, cackles like a Guinea, and did not mix with a flock of chicks.
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