State of Wyoming Rifle Shoots of State Off War 13
Denver Colorado that the United States government is preparing for active Mexican trouble. Assistant Secretary of War Oliver says the regular national rifle match cannot be held this year due to troop deployments and maneuvers. Wyoming militia members and other guardsmen are affected by this order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Plil
United States
Colorado National Guard
C. A. Kelley
Raubert Shaw Oliver
National Association For the
Oliver
Philippines
Wyoming
Suit Seeks 80000 Damages and Receiver in Park County
A suit filed in Park County district court by W. L. Walls for the Hayden-Lorentz Construction company against the Clarks Fork Irrigation company and F. H. Modgett seeks about 50000 in damages including 25000 for alleged failure to perform obligations. Plaintiffs also request the appointment of a receiver to be placed in the hands of Court Commissioner George E. Russell with Henry A. Luce named. The petition cites a 1930 contract and a 1911 assignment of rights, tallying 23587.67 on eleven claims and 55972.7 on the twelfth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
District Court of
Park County
W. L. Walls
Hayden-Lorentz Construction Company
Clarks Fork Irrigation Company
F. H. Modgett
George 5. Russell
Henry A. Luce
Blodgett
Clarks Fork Company
Hayden-Lorentz
Soldier Dies of Hurts and Slayer to Face Trial
Private Frank Cunningham died from injuries after being shot Friday by Sergt. Clarence Britton for alleged insubordination. The body was moved from Yellowstone park soldiers' station to Cody via sledging and auto. Frank Carroll was wounded but expected to recover. Capt. R. C. For of Fort Yellowstone arrived to take charge. Britton, noted for a fine record, will receive a fair military trial.
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Cody
Frank Cunningham
Clarence Britton
Yellowstone Park
Holm Lodge
Wapiti
Ranger Station
Frank Carroll
R. C
Fort Yellow- Stone
Soret
Britton
Updyke Coal Company Claimed to Control Gebo Mines
A rumor in Lander says the Updyke Coal Company of Omaha has gained control of the Gebo coal claims at Hudson and plans extensive mining operations soon. The report notes the potential impact on Hudson and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gedo
Hudson
Lander
Updyke Coal Company of
Omaha
Gebo
Bank cashier nar rowsly escapes drowning in river crossing
Louis B. Maupin cashier of the First State Bank narrowly escaped death while crossing a river on a hunting trip. A rotten ice floe gave way forcing him into deep water. he was rescued, brought to a farmhouse, and given dry clothing after the incident near Baggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggs
Louis_B. Maupin
Flrst State Bank
Local Notes on Officials and Faints in Wyoming
State bank examiner Newlin surveys Rawlins prisons accounts while Buffalo Bill Cody warns Cody officials of sewer delays. Infant child of Kennington family dies at eight days. Prof J A Hill, Wyoming wool expert, to tour eastern mills. Wyomley National Guard Wheatland unit commended by Governor Carey. Chester Deving of New Hampshire operated on in Denver. Mr Bovine owns a large Laramie area ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L C. Newlin
Rawling
Buffalo Bill
W. F. Cody
Irma
Cody
Lon Kennington
Fairview
Gors East
J. A. Hill
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Cheyenne Mayor objects to irrigation water meter rules
Mayor L. Ry. Bresnahen returns the irrigation ordinance without approval, citing lack of penalties for meter noncompliance, optional meters for large users, and potential harm to Cheyenne’s tree lined streets. He urges a revised measure balancing water conservation with city beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
L. Ry. Bresnahen
Flood Relief Move Clears House for Mississippi River Dikes
The House approved a bill authorizing 950000 dollars to strengthen levees and build dikes in flood districts along the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio rivers. The measure quickly went to the Senate and then to the President for signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
House
Senate
City council meeting to clean up and regulate city
The council chaired by Mayor Bresnaten approved a beautification petition by fifteen women and upheld the water meter veto. It named Citizens National First National Stock Growth and Wyoming Savings Banks as depositories, ordered hydrants for the new bank, required cement contractors bonds, banned minors from pool halls and billiard rooms, and voted to remove ash pits and improve the reservoir filter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atarden Club
Right and Power Company
Higdrants
Bresnaten
Davidson
D. A. Campbell
Greeley Hydro-Electric Company
David Nimmo
Citizen's National
First National
Stock Growth
Wyoming Savings Banks
18Th
Carey Avenue
Citizen's Bank
Parcels Post Sparks Senate Debate Over Village Life
In Washington on April 2 Senators Bailey and Heyburn clashed over parcels post with Bailey opposing a parcel plan and advocating postal banks while Heyburn warned it would destroy village life. The House also passed a bill creating a children's bureau in the commerce and labor department, a measure already advanced by the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Bailey
Texas
Heyburn
Idaho
Senate
Hitchcock
HOUSE
Washington, D. C
Aff
Department of Commerce and Labor
Supreme Court Adjourns After Hearing Damages Suit
The Supreme Court heard BE Williams v Union Pacific in error and took the case under advisement. Several cases were scheduled for hearings on April 17 22 23 and 24. The court adjourned last evening and will reconvene on the 13th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Williams
Union Pacific
Supreme Court
Williams
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Hospital
Sodomie Emelle
Karl Spinner
Charles W. Dean
Omaha-Wyoming Oil Company
CO. K
Anniversary Celebration for Welchs with Games and Luncheon
Mr and Mrs Welch marked their thirteenth welding anniversary with a friendly gathering Monday evening. Guests enjoyed several games and a late luncheon served by the hostess and her daughter Iona Bess. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Hague Mr and Mrs Guy Atkins Mrs Bonestead Milas Hattie Lassen and Mr Ralph Welch. Washington April 2 The recall of federal judges by popular vote at the presidential election was proposed in the house by Representative Taylor of Colorado Democrat who introduced a bill for that purpose Read the Cheyenne State Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Iona Bess
John Hague
Guy Atkins
Bonestead
Milas Hattie Lassen
Ralph Welch
Washington, D. C
House
Representative Taylor
Colorado
Thou Shalt Not Put Thy Arm Around a Girl to Keep Her Warm
A fragmented oddball item from a theatre program lists humorous “thou shalt not” rules for male behavior toward women. It references George Damarel and a Heart-Breakers club with numbered commandments about courtship and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Damarel
Capitol Ave
Club
Miners Vote Ends British Coal Strike Ballot
London April 2 The ballot of miners on ending the coal strike has finished. Official returns arrive tomorrow and a minority seems prepared to resist resumption of work. The federation requires a two thirds majority for a national strike, while over fifty thousand miners have already returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Miners’ Federation
Relief Effort Aids War-Weary Masses Across Britain
The text notes large scale relief contributions from King George Queen Mary and the Queen's mother for widespread distress. It references thousands of workers and a decision affecting mines, signaling a heavy impact on labor and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Mary
Tia
Wires Down as Battle Rages Near Campas Support
Reported attack at Campas sparks battle that began this morning and continued into the afternoon. Reinforcements numbering about one thousand were sent on two trains to support Campas as wires were down and communications limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiminey
Mexico
Purral
Campas
Mayor vetoes water meter bill as council ties vote
In a tied council vote the mayor vetoed a bill on water meters. The measure would have empowered a city water committee to install meters at a consumer’s expense after two violations of water ordinances, creating authority conflicts with the Water Commissioner. The text also discusses penalties and practical enforcement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tila
Water Committee
Water Commissioner
Sone
A Citizen Urges Steam Roller Use in Cheyenne Streets
A Cheyenne citizen told the Leader that winter snows left streets rough after drays and autos churned them. A steam roller could level and pack streets to a firm, smooth surface for better travel and a better ride for motorists and pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Goring
Sweden Grants Women Full Parliamentary Rights
The Swedish government in parliament extended the parliamentary franchise to women and allowed them to stand for election on the same terms as men. The reform aims to include women in political decision making with immediate effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Kholm
Pazo Ointment Promises Refund If Itching Persists
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT will refund money if it fails to cure itching. It asserts relief from blind, bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days.
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Earl & Sloan
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