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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
10
In Sheridan on September public track speed, E B Nelson a traveling representative for an eastern cycle maker, lost control of his motorcycle and hit a fence. He was thrown about thirty feet and rendered unconscious but walked again within twenty minutes.
Mrs. Kady Kelley of Boghler burst into a hearty laugh and dislocated her left jaw. She drove several miles to a physician who reduced the dislocation. When she asked if the reduction was successful the jaw displaced again and had to be reset a second time.
Sixteen year old Lilly Towab a Crow Indian girl from a nearby reservation wears a hand crafted elk skin costume with elk tooth decorations. The garment, created entirely by her, draws interest in Sheridan where an eastern lady offered 250 dollars but was refused.
Visit by Vice President and General Manager Muh rer of Union Pacific raises talk the railroad plans rapid expansion into northern and central Wyoming to rival the Denver Laramie and Northwestern into valuable mineral districts.
Birth notices announce a Centennial-Boy for Mr. and Mrs. B. Boyer and a Laramie-Girl for Mr. and Mrs. William Woyle along with Cody-Mass Ruby Howe and Arthur William Johnson marriages. Judge Stotts sues estates of convicted Tensleep murder defendants for $2,760 in unpaid professional services.
Meeteese residents report a team drive after visiting Cody caused fright that sent them fleeing through a barb wire fence. They damaged a home injuring Mr. and Mrs. A. Vawter and their infant. None seriously hurt.
Engineers completed the survey for the Sheridan Electric Light and Power Company plant. Plans chosen and materials placed on the ground. Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone workers to test poles and lines along business streets and alleys with other improvements planned.
F. Albany wins a large number of prizes at the Omaha exhibition for Wyoming bred sheep and also reports his wool exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis taking all the money.
By a 65 to 5 vote Baggs decides to incorporate as a regularly organized Wyoming city. An election for city officials will be held soon.
Beautiful new seven room pull lot residence advertised for sale on Central Avenue. Contact Oliver at phone 574 for pricing details.
A new cattle disease has appeared in Polk, Harrison and Moonna counties affecting herds in the western part of the state. Early signs include fever, loss of appetite and rapid weight loss. advanced cases show mouth ulcers and swollen tongue with drooling. Observers suggest possible contagion and containment by isolating affected animals.
A foreign looking man leapt from a moving southbound train near Mondamin Iowa and was killed. his body found about a mile south of River Sioux. He carried $1.90, a Polk Minnesota to Utah ticket, and an address. investigators search for identity and possible baggage.
George Robertson of Reading George Kelly of McAdosy and Harry Williams of Tamaqua received three year sentences from Judge Brumm for insulting portraits of Lincoln and McKinley hanging in Squire Brownmiller’s office at Orwigsburg. The men pleaded guilty to being common nuisances after disturbing the peace as they denounced the images. Williams, noted for good character, will not serve the full term.
All members are requested to meet Friday September 9 for the initiation of candidates. Refreshments served. Amelia Bell, Secretary.
London mourns painter William Holman Hunt founder of the pre Raphaelite circle who died aged 91. Chicago reports Dr James Nevins Hyde, renowned surgeon, died at 70. Trenton notes Pliny Fisk, once linked to Harvey Fisk & Co., died at 63. Cork records Gen Michael Hummett Urell, Civil and Spanish War veteran, death announced. Berlin obituary for James Fitzharris known as Gkin the Goat, linked to the Phoenix Park murder.
A new furniture shop named PRROY SMITII is preparing to open in the coming days. The owner promises careful assembly and quality goods as the business launches for local customers.
Beatrice Neb September 8 Frank G Beable a Bohemian farmer sues in district court to annul his February marriage to a woman known as Atherton Mitta Alien or Rita Gurney who already had a husband and left for Colorado after a brief elopement Scrable paid 20 to Scrible and Van Bork to arrange the match and says the woman took 250 with her He plans to sell his Colorado farm but cannot deed it while still legally married He alleges bigamy and other marriages including a Kansas union and a prior marriage to William Gurney neglected by the spouse He will seek to arrest the Atherton woman if located.”
A mosaic of short items reports bank troubles in Abilene Kansas with cashiers missing. a soda fountain plant fire in Indianapolis causing heavy losses. an interurban car wreck near Mansfield Ohio injuring fifteen. President Taft’s Beverly trip. New York City’s annual public and private charity spend estimated at 95 million dollars. a Cleve land and Southwestern interurban crash near Seville Ashland. a Beverly arrival from St Paul. broader notes on state budgets and delays in Sacramento and Washington policy items.
In Ashland Wisconsin on September 8 Mary M Archibald a widow with several children won the county treasurer primary by a margin larger than her two male opponents combined. The article notes pension figures and names other pension entries in Wyoming and a separate rescue report from Colorado.
Louisville dispatch quotes Col Henry Watterson urging Mayor Gaynor to refuse the gubernatorial nomination. He predicts that denying the governorship could make Gaynor the Democratic choice for president in 1912, arguing it would keep him in leadership with all factions.
A political figure tied to the Bryan movement since 1896 is noted. The text mentions a league season wrap with the Chicago White Sox, a sale to Indianapolis interrupted by a draft to Comiskey, and Woldring joining Manager Duffy's staff. Also references a syrup remedy from The Palace Pharmacists.
Ralph Waldring, noted pitcher for Holland’s Michigan State league team, departs for Chicago to join a new club as of September. Local sports scene watches his next move with interest.
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