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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
13
A ceiling collapse at Jenkins' shoe store on Sixteenth Street caused extensive damage after water overflow from the building above. Union Pacific engineer L. Robinson was hospitalized at St. John's with a threatened typhoid fever. Enameling at Sherasan Co.
In Laramie on October 13, Judge Joseph M. Carey, the Democratic candidate for governor, presented records alleging that 34 000 acres of university and agricultural college lands were relinquished to assist irrigation companies under the Carey act. He claimed the university lost at least 240 000 dollars and could gain up to 850 000 if lands and water were handled differently. The crowd split along party lines as Carey accused state officers of fund misapplication and predicted Carey projections of two thirds statewide support.
Washington October 13 Daniel L Willard president Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and W C Brown president New York Central urge proposed freight rate increase before the Interstate Commerce Commission They contend higher rates are needed to fund necessary improvements and ensure adequate transportation facilities They say wage increases are not the primary cause but a contributing factor.
Passenger train No. 5 on the St Louis and San Gabriel railroad went through a bridge near Compton, Olla, Ark Oct 1. The accident injured forty people, seventeen seriously, as the car wrecked into the river embankment.
John Sportsman an escaped convict returns to Kansas state prison at Leavenworth after fleeing to Missouri for work. He tells a deputy warden he is tired of running from detectives and will serve the remaining eight months of a five year term, delaying release to April 1912. Partner John Wilgus remains at large.
In Braceville Michigan a coal mine was closed after workers celebrated many holidays and attended funerals. Owners cited chronic short staffing and unprofitable days as the shaft could not operate profitably. Braceville, an old town with many lodge members, sees attendance at funerals by lodge groups.
Cincinnati reports the committee on capital and labor telling bishops that the idle rich pose a greater menace than the idle poor. It urges gradual work hour reductions, one day rest in seven, and a living wage minimum across all industries.
Forest fire on Big Chief and Sheep mountains in Denver area is now controlled. Rangers have surrounded the blaze and expect it to burn out. officials believe the fire originated from arson.
A cyclone passed over the Isle of Pines at noon causing considerable damage and threatening Havana with violent winds expected to peak later tonight. Weather officials warn residents to stay indoors and secure property as the storm progresses.
The big Democratic rally at Capitol Avenue theatre opens at 8 pm with speakers including former U S Senator Joseph M Carey, Rose Bird of Cambria running for State Superintendent, and Dr Earl Whedon of Sheridan for State Treasurer. Haneschka band provides interludes. organizers promise a highly informative meeting, packed auditorium, and no street parade.
In Fort Scott Kansas on October 13 two lovers both over fifty halted a trial of Rev. J. M. Mayo a Methodist minister charged with dishonesty. Juror J R McKenzie vowed to marry Nathan Manning age 69 and Mrs Mary Bearman 56 at 6 o clock, delaying the proceedings for thirty minutes.
Democratic candidates for governor secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction will speak at a rally Friday evening October 1. Principal speakers include former U S Senator Joseph M Carey of Cheyenne Dr Karl Whedon of Sheridan and Miss Rose Bird of Cambria.
Sheriff L Hughes intercepts a trio named H B Rose Wallace and a woman known as Dolly Martin or Hicks for alleged fraud linked to the 0.9 Woolen Mills scheme. They lured soldiers with a Salt club ruse and kept payments totaling over 300 dollars. They were detained after train travel to Oakland Pullman berths 13 and 14, then arrested in Rawlins.
Thurston McCartney of Kansas City visits Mrs Culper at her home. R D Carey and Judge Joseph M Carey travel from Laramie and will address the Capitol Avenue theatre audience tonight. Herman Price of Carpenter among Cheyenne visitors. Judge Brown Larantie attorney in city yesterday. Assistant Chief Bob Ingalls returns from Denver. Mr and Mrs James M Stull Wheatland visiting Cheyenne. Mr and Mrs Warner Buckmann Riverton visiting. Ulman Lost Springs transacting business in Cheyenne. In New York on Oct 14 wife bound to husband on operating table at St Johns hospital Brooklyn after blood transfusion. Policeman Harry J Folger Adams street station dies after four weeks illness.
A man named Talbott shot and killed McCoy after a dispute over a $4 charge for tools. Talbott had refused to pay the four dollars and fled town, later returning to Center where he shot McCoy as he watered horses, with five of six bullets striking the victim.
Friday evening October 14 features a Democratic rally at the Capitol Avenue Theatre. Former of Sheridan and Miss Rose Bird hold notable roles including governor secretary of state and superintendent of public instruction respectively, as principal speakers.
Key West reports a tropical storm moving over Cuba with wireless reception described as disorganized. Details on location and impact are sparse.
An advertisement from a electrician with eighteen years of experience promises safe wiring work and a complete line of supplies and fixtures. The message notes Tungsten lamps motors dynamos and vacuum cleaners and offers guaranteed work with prompt attention. Call or request a call to save time and money.
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