23 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
1
London reports the Venezuela coast blockade gazetted and effective. Powers seek Roosevelt arbitration with The Hague option favored, while Venezuela shows willingness to negotiate. U.S. claims against Venezuela cited as stake in any decision.
Ferdinand N. Meyer known as Freddie of Laramie marries Miss Georgie Alice Cobb in Denver on December 16. Meyer, a Golden Eagle clerk, wed in the same city where his bride works as cashier at the large store. The groom formerly clerked for B. E. Lehman in Laramie. Friends extend best wishes for the couple’s happiness.
Children’s Sets featuring hoe rake and spade are advertised at Holliday's. Includes assorted handles and steel tips for garden work. Limited quantities and seasonal display.
Ten people die and 27 are hurt in a rear end collision between the southbound Owl from Los Angeles and the Stockton flyer near Byron California. The Owl’s engine collided with the Stockton local causing massive debris and scalding steam as passengers and crew scramble for safety. Only the Owl crew escaped unharmed while Fresno resident Clarence Cluft is named among the dead. Injured include Carl Keller and wife of Florence Cole who are scalded and badly hurt.
Reports indicate several unnotified smallpox cases in Saratoga triggering concern over quarantine. The situation suggests more possible infections and the need for authorities to address public health and containment. Miss Hanna Hunt offers wholesale cut flowers at Fourth and Grand.
Walter Wolbol 19, son of Mr and Mrs Mads Wolbol of the Centennial Valley, died after a cattle shipment sickness in Omaha. He was a former State University student and popular among peers. Funeral at Presbyterian church followed by cadet escort to cemetery and taps. Pallbearers named Edwin Baily Louis Gregory Henry Hecht Chas Bird Herman Madsen Harry Prahi.
A man lost his overcoat yesterday at the Empire blacksmith shop on Front Street when he was called out. The shop was left unattended for a few minutes and a thief entered to steal it. Sheriff Cook has been notified and hopes to return the coat to its owner. Mike Callahan, also employed in the shop, is mentioned.
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It presents testimonials from local Toledo businessmen stating Cheney's honor and financial ability. The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall's Family Pills as a superior remedy.
Mrs James Hart of 180 Baltimore Street Kansas City chased after a departing Kansas City to Ogden No 4 train on the platform. Her eight year old son Georgie did fall into a snow drift but was saved by bystanders and cared for at the Kaster Cafe before reuniting with his mother in Sherman. Conductor Story and Mr Ehnka praised for kindness.
An arch pipe burst on engine No. 1639 at six Sunday evening, one mile from Allen. Fireman Wm. Craig and Brakeman B. B. Coffey suffered severe scalds while Engineer Humphner sprang from the cab to safety. Coffey has a Laramie family and faces a month to six weeks laid up. Craig will be out of duty for several weeks. Both narrowly escaped death.
A short ad lists 18 karat plain gold rings at Louis Miller's and pushes a holiday purchase to please a wife with gift options.
Attendance far exceeded expectations as Masmerchor hall presented a large operetta by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church. After a sold out supper crowds enjoyed five booths, fancy work, pies and lemonade, with the Violet and white booth drawing many buyers. The event featured a full cast with Mab Stanley May Queen Elect, Mrs Earle Carter and Florence Lee among principals, and Prof Knight and Prof Slomon capturing the cast with last light photos.
Holliday's offers Rodger Bros 1847 A-1 knives forks and spoons set featuring durable steel and classic design. customer selections include place settings and cutlery gifts with polished finishes and reputable maker branding.
Ocean freight rates for livestock in New York rose after the New England cattle embargo due to foot and mouth disease. Shippers report limited space because of long term commitments, with some trade shifting via Halifax and Baltimore. Canadian cattle remain in strong demand at high prices while Congress acts to fund purchase and destruction of affected herds.
Halifax reports Dr Marconi announces solved wireless communication problem after eight secret experiments. Transmissions from Canada to England confirmed to Governor General and King Edward VII. Test included emphasis on hair products ads following the news.
In Grand Encampment reports a rich ore body reached at the Big Creek mine owned by Jo Hunter. The vein lies near local properties and has excited mining circles in Laramie with expectations of a widening vein and a major proposition ahead. The depth exceeds 500 feet and, if continued, may bring a large open pit development in southern Wyoming.
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