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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
2
Sheridan September reports a rider named E B Nelson, a traveling representative for an eastern cycle manufacturer, sped at a mile per minute on a new race track. He lost control, was thrown thirty feet, and rendered unconscious but walked again within twenty minutes.
Mrs Kady Kelley of Boghler dislocated her left jaw while laughing and had to drive several miles to a physician to have it reduced. After the jaw was set she asked if it was a good job and the jaw again dislocated, needing a second replacement.
Sixteen year old Crow Indian maid Lilly Towab arrived in Sheridan with a hand made costume she crafted herself. The elk skin garment, adorned with numerous elk teeth, is valued by experts at several hundred dollars. An eastern lady offered $250, but Towab declined.
Visit by Vice President and General Manager Muh rer of Union Pacific Railroad to Lander sparks talk the line plans immediate expansion into northern and central Wyoming, aiming to beat the Denver Laramie and Northwestern into valuable mineral fields.
Vital statistics list a Centennial-Boy born to Mr. and Mrs. B. Boyer and a Laramie-Girl to Mr. and Mrs. William Woyle. Marriages include Cody and Mass Ruby Howe to George W. Ptrangle and Laramie Miss Helen Murl to Arthur William Johnson. Judge Stotts sues estates for 2760 dollars in a probate action over defense fees from Tensleep murder trials.
While driving home from Cody a team drive frightened bystanders Mr. and Mrs. A Vawter and their young baby were chased through a barb wire fence. All three occupants sustained non serious injuries and were not hospitalized.
Engineers completed the survey for a new electrical plant to be erected by the Sheridan Electric Light and Power company. Plans have been selected and materials placed on the ground. Telephone changes in Lander set for September 8 with Rocky Mountain Bell workers set to test poles and lines along business streets and alleys as further improvements occur.
F. Albany takes top prizes at the Omaha exhibition with Wyoming bred sheep. He also learns his wool exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair in Minneapolis swept the money in sight.
By a 65 to 5 vote Baggs Wyoming incorporates and becomes a regularly organized city. An election of city officials will be held within a short time.
New and complete residence with seven rooms and a pull lot listed for inquiry. Contact Oliver at phone 574 for details and price.
A new cattle disease appeared in Logan Iowa on September 8 affecting herds across Poliga wattalmne Harrison and Moonna counties. Early signs include fever loss of appetite and rapid weight loss with mouth and tongue ulcers in advanced cases. Officials push investigation and sanitation to stamp out potential contagion.
A lone traveler described as a foreigner died after crashing through a car vestibule on a southbound train near River Sioux. Investigators recovered the body a mile north of Mondamin Iowa, noting a crushed skull and signs of a suicidal jump. A ticket to Utah, 1.90 in cash, and an address were found on his person as officials pursue identification and baggage details.
George Robertson of Reading George Kelly of McAdosy and Harry Williams of Tamaqua were jailed by Judge Brumm for three years for insulting portraits of Lincoln and McKinley hanging in Squire Brownmiller’s Orwige borough office. The guilty pleas cited as common nuisances. Williams will not serve the full term due to good character.
All members are requested to meet Friday Sept 9 for the initiation of candidates. Refreshments served. Amelia Bell, Secy.
London painter William Holman Hunt founder of the pre raphaelite circle dies at unknown age born 1827. Chicago surgeon Dr James Nevins Hyde dies aged 70 at Maine summer home. Pliny Fisk once partner at Harvey Fisk & Co. dies aged 63 in Trenton. General Michael Hammett Urell dies in Cork Santa Monica. Abbot Robinson dies aged 89 in California. James Fitzharris known as Goat man who aided the Cavendishes dies in workhouse.
A local ad notes a new furniture store named PRROY SMITII 10 preparing to open in a few days. The message emphasizes prompt service and careful attention to customer needs as it readies its showroom for the public.
Bohemian farmer Frank G. Beable sues to annul his February marriage to a woman later found to be already married. The woman, linked with multiple marriages and alleged sweetheart swindles, left Colo and Nev. after brief union, taking $250. He vows to pursue bigamy charges as he hunts for the Atherton alias and her previous spouse.
Abilene Kansas reports the Abilene State Bank shortfall rising to 370 008 with cashier John A Flack missing. Indianapolis sees Bishop Babcock plant fire causing 200 000 loss. Cleveland interurban car crash injures 15 near Seville Ashland. Beverly Minnesota Taft journey ends back home. New York estimates annual public and private charity costs at 95 million for congestion relief. Campbell Missouri divorced wife kills second spouse then sets first wife’s home ablaze. Sacramento California senate actions affect state constitution and 10 million funds for the Panama International Exposition. Washington notes colorados donation influence on government funds.
In Ashland Wisconsin on September 8 Mary M Archibald widow and mother of several children won the primary for Ashland county treasurer with a larger vote than both male opponents. The report notes pension figures for Wyoming and a separate rescue tale from Colorado.
A Louisville dispatch quotes Col. Henry Watterson urging Mayor Gaynor to refuse the governor nomination. He predicts Gaynor could unite Democratic factions for the 1912 presidential race if he remains mayor and continues to govern.
The article notes a player tied to the Bryan faction supporting Col Bryant since 1896. It says he will finish the season with the Chicago White Box, after being drafted by Comiskey amid transit papers. Woldring reports to Manager Duffy this week.
Ralph Waldring, the star pitcher of the Holland Michigan Holland team, transfers to the Chicago club as a notable signing in the Michigan State League context. Additional details on date and contract not provided in the fragment.
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