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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
10
Mrs A S Miller wife of a local lumberman and Mrs E B Foster plus an 8 year old boy were dragged through a barb wire fence when frightened horses overturned their buggy. Mrs Miller suffered a deep gash and facial injuries while Mrs Foster's leg was badly damaged and the boy bruised. They walked to the Sullivan ranch before a physician from the county seat treated them after a sixteen mile trek.
Vital statistics record births and deaths by location and parents. Entries include Edward Meyer age sixty six, Mrs J D Burks, and multiple newborns such as a girl to Mr and Mrs John Proffit and a girl to Mr and Mrs Thomas Hickman in Cokeville, plus a Laramie girl to Mr and Mrs Joseph Kirsch and a Laramie Miss Annie Hudson to James McVee Jackson in Hanna.
Hiram Lougee, general foreman for Healy Patterson and Healy ranch at Buffalo, died when his wagon pitched him overboard after a rifle shot startled his team. He had stopped to fire at a wolf seen on the road between Clearmont and Buffalo.
Sheridan reports a seven year old boy Fred Quirk touched a hanging electric line and suffered complete amputation of the thumb on his right hand. He was rendered unconscious by the shock as residents race to control a spreading forest fire near Black Mountain.
Forester McDonald leads rangers as renewed bird wind fury threatens the forest. Rangers say fires around Prospect and Mohawk creeks have been extinguished and the blaze is under control.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy depot at Lovell was totally destroyed by a fire of unknown origin. The flames destroyed the building and all company papers and a large amount of freight. In Kemmerer a new school building and an addition are planned after a bond election delay. Jackson reports wildfires in Jackson Hole with a major blaze on Antelope Flat now controlled. Lander notes Wyoming Copper plant at South Pass destroyed by fire causing huge losses.
The Lyric Theatre unveils an immense 3 inch by 15 foot plate glass mirror screen with ground front replacing the old device. The clearer reproduction makes scenes look real, though viewers see a reflection not the actual event. Cost exceeded 500 dollars but patrons gain substantial viewing improvement and management credit.
Washington reports Greater New York at 4,766,885 residents. The 1900 to 1910 growth shows a 377 percent rise, ranking it as the world second largest city after London.
A travel tip advises carrying Befize Almond Lotion sold by Palace Pharmacy to prevent sunburn and tan during country trips.
Washington reports cite a Winnipeg indignation meeting over alleged Canadian emigration. Treasury figures contradict Interior Service data, with officials noting cross-border return duties and declarations. Projections warn of a possible rush of American settlers to the West if exaggerations persist.
Cincinnati report notes Dr Fiatcher promoting a two week series of ten games in October between an All-National team and an All-American team led by Ty Cobb. Cities across several states will host the events with players earning 500 to 750 dollars per appearance.
An electrician offers wiring services with proper installation to prevent fires. He advertises a full range of supplies and fixtures, tungsten lamps, motors, dynamos, vacuum cleaners, and guaranteed work. Prompt attention and home calls promised to save time and money.
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