08 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1914
Page
1
The fortieth annual Wyoming Stock Growers' association convention closes with unanimous praise for its success and enthusiasm. Delegates gathered in the courthouse as city officials welcomed them and framed the event as a return to historic cattle industry vigor.
A historical retrospection notes the Wyoming Livestock Association began as the Laramie County group in 1874, grew to 871 members, and influenced western livestock policy. Founders included future state and national leaders, shaping arid-state law and industry beyond Wyoming.
Arthur S. Woods secretary to Mayor Mitchel is slated for the police chief post. Tammany confidants expect him to be appointed and to tighten control, closing gambling and vice in the city. The Rialto Tenderloin and White Light district oppose Woods, predicting interference with established business.
Washington reports vigorous representations to Mexico's Carranza urging modification of Villa's expulsion order affecting Spaniards in Torreon. The United States pledges protection to Spaniards in Mexico and assures continued aid to the unfortunates, with Ambassador Riano informed of full efforts.
Washington reports a conservatively estimated winter wheat yield potentially exceeding 61 000 bushels for the year. The April 1 crop condition stands at 96.0 percent of normal, 11.6 percent below the ten year April average. Area planted last autumn reached 86 606 000 acres with abandonment under 9.6 percent of the average. The final production estimate would be the largest ever recorded.
The Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee will hold 15 days of hearings starting Thursday on a bill to repeal the Panama Canal tolls exemption. Opponents and proponents will be heard as investors propose substitute plans, including full exemption rights and arbitration.
The Stock Growers convention opened with Colonel A A Mercer arguing yearling slaughter boosts efficiency and lowers living costs, while J C Underwood discussed livestock industry status. Laramie officials pressed for hosting next year’s convention, with next meeting site to be decided, and T W Tomlinson of the American National Live Stock Association reported on Washington hearings.
The Industrial club smoker gathered new and old members for a jovial evening. Negro musicians and dance acts entertained while Jim Shaw of Orin attempted a comeback for old time’s sake. A wrestling bout between Hiddry Keegan and Al Leslie, Jr. thrilled the crowd, with Keegan winning two falls. Louie Manewall oversaw a lavish buffet as the crowd enjoyed home prepared viands and meals long after hunger was appeased.
Women voters in about 800 townships helped push dry sentiment across Illinois. Officials estimate twelve counties joined the 30 already prohibiting saloons, with twelve large jurisdictions switching to the dry column.
At a Denver tariff commissioners conference the West readjustment of transportation rates for the trans Misssouri territory was proposed if no compromise with carriers occurs. A second Denver meeting will invite key commercial communities to send delegates and a railroad briefing is planned within a yet unspecified 0 day window.
William Irwin of Irwin Brothers escaped serious injury when his auto stalled on a crossing near Me Sort and was struck by train No. 10. The engine and auto sustained severe damage as the pilot was torn away and Irwin leaped clear, avoiding fatal injury.
Patterson April 7 Republicans gain a house seat while the Democrats lose a seat in the Seventh district election signaling a party shift.
Western governors urge Congress to establish two new regional Federal Reserve banks in the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountain states. They also back a plan to allocate 5 percent of public domain land to western road-building and call for broader federal land policies to boost western development.
The article outlines historical livestock trends in Wyoming from 1886 to 1909, noting cattle and sheep population changes, valuation figures, and tax implications. It compares cattle and sheep contributions to state capitalization, land and equipment value, and shifts in market conditions affecting tax perspectives.
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