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Newspaper
Laramie County Times
Location
Wheatland, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
Journal letters mock Superintendent Sheedy of the C and S for claiming city satisfaction with freight service while merchants report May freight at about 125 per day in and out. Observers say outgoing freight alone likely exceeded 50 daily, contradicting the official 12.15 figure.
Taxer, an industry not yet controlled by a trust, raises grapes for wines and may soon fall under monopolylike constraints. Strong entities and potential market forces loom as consolidation theories gain traction.
Compiled city statistics reveal rising deaths linked to the pursuit of wealth. Authorities caution about the dangers of excessive competition and warn the public to avoid reckless behavior driven by greed.
Wheatland readies a grand celebration for the nation's birthday with a nine thirty band concert by the Wheatland Military Band followed by races and athletic events. Afternoon features horse races bucking contest slack wire and trapeze acts with a grand ball in the evening under band auspices.
The Wyoming exhibit occupies 5 000 feet in Agriculture and 8 000 feet in Mining, drawing thousands of visitors. The Commission presents daily moving pictures and 18 unique stereopticon views to entertain guests, and Wyoming’s display is noted as the only fully installed exhibit at the opening. The report from Commissioner-in-chief Richardson notes Wyoming compares favorably with the nineteen states represented.
Norway presses the United States to recognize its independence hoping U S endorsement would settle the matter, arguing the U S stamp would give formal validity to Norway’s status.
A Denver girl declined to be presented at court in England to Edward. The press dispatches omit this detail but the event likely grieved the King deeply.
City officials praise municipal ownership in several departments and foresee expansion to cover all city services as a goal for the near future.
If Russia persists in delaying talks for improved terms the Japanese remain unyielding and will leave no concessions to bargain over.
Ranges across the state are in fine shape with cattle and horses looking prime for fall. Abundant tall grass and plentiful rain this spring have benefited stockmen, who anticipate a prosperous year barring unforeseen conditions.
A Kentucky tale recounts a probitable life of a girl who marries repeatedly to secure vital records. She allegedly drew nine husbands to survive and avoid disgrace, as most perished or were killed soon after marriage. The pattern suggests marriage as a grim conclusion to avoid family stigma.
A July Fourth committee refused entry to a participant citing physical measurements of six feet in height and 150 pounds, blocking a run in the fat man’s race during the town celebration.
The Tres Bankers Association of Texas urges farmers to hold and store their cotton crops until the trust raises cotton prices to a fair level.
Wyoming Saddlery Company advertises ready to fit customers with any tent size plus bed sheets and wagon covers.
A ranchman Lou Ripley shot Dominique Labouble a Buffalo area herder in charge of Healy Patterman Healy sheep. The incident occurred fourteen miles east of Buffalo after Labouble allowed sheep to trespass on Ripley s newly taken up ranch. Labouble was shot through the head. Ripley says he acted in self defense. Labouble was treated in Buffalo and may recover, Ripley is not yet arrested.
A livestock notice from Basin Wyoming lists The Great Majestic as for sale by Wyoming Saddlery Co. It warns of a curable but contagious equine disease spreading north of Basin with swellings, sores, high fever, and progressive weakness in horses. Management details are unclear as recovery data is unavailable.
The Farmers Packing company organized in Sterling with capital of 1,500,000 to rival Chicago packers. It comprises farmers stock raisers and meat dealers and holds an option on ten acres of land and a packing house near Hawthorne race track.
Four damage suits for 85000 each have been filed in U S district court by Italian government and heirs of Antonio Piccone Dominic Marino Antonio Aspromonte and Nicola Fata. The deaths occurred June 13 1908 near Cheyenne when a temporary trestle on the Union Pacific double track collapsed. The Italian government funds the claims as heirs lack funds. Kilpatrick Bros. are named defendants and have allegedly agreed to settlements without payment.
Rydberg's at the first door east of the barber shop is promoted as a convenient spot to buy stationery and the latest magazines.
The Wyoming Saddlery Company shows the prizes for the Fourth of July bucking contest. A $50 saddle is first prize, a custom angora chaps set is second, and silver steel spurs are donated by the store.
The Union Pacific posse car with trained pursuit horses was moved to Rawlins under Tim T. Kelcher head of the Wyoming secret service and [li Davis who oversees the horses. The move sparked a report of a sold-up train but this was unfounded. the horses were on their regular twice yearly trip to Rawlins for exercise.
Wheatland Survey Co. announces repairs for Champion and Osborne mowers with I. W. Gray as manager.
Advertisement from Cheyenne Creamery Company Wyoming seeking cream at top market price. They provide shipping cans and cover express charges and request interested parties to write for more information.
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