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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1912
Page
8
San Francisco reports Ad Wolgast plans to defend his lightweight crown on Independence Day. He says he feels better than ever after traveling to Los Angeles and will face any top contenders, including Packey McFarland, if needed. He intends to test himself in short bouts before attempting the full distance.
New York in April Sunny Jim a chestnut pony receives 500 yearly under the will of Charlotte P Walker The $200 is for food and lodging for Jim The Sherman Company is mentioned in connection with liquid veneer
The Cheyenne Indians held a hard first spring workout under Manager Huff last Sunday. Crowlin Fleet Frame Warlaumont Bishop showed league form in fielding and base throwing while Brown at second improved with practice. Warlaumont, a new man, impressed at first base and the overall material shows promise for upcoming games against visiting teams this summer.
Recent statistics show 8.5 million wage earning women in Germany, up 57 percent over twelve years. Dutch Kalsemine The Sherman Varnishes The Sherman Co. Men’s unions in Denmark open ranks to women, demanding equal pay for women who do men’s work.
Mayor Gaynor has accepted an invitation to throw the first ball at the opening baseball game in Brooklyn between the New York Nationals and Brooklyn. Tickets are expected to be scarce as crowds seek seats, with no advance reservations allowed per Ebbetts policy.
Frank Erne, retired from the ring and now promoting fighters, left New York for France on the Sayoie. He plans to return in about two months with six or seven top light and welterweights to challenge local clubs and deepen his school’s lineup. He notes past success in forming skilled fighters including Carpenter, who holds English and French titles.
The nine American Association umpires are ordered to assemble in Toledo on April 9 for final season instructions from President Chivington. A fan-night banquet will honor the umpires and guests include the Detroit Tigers and Ty Cobb. Both clubs will attend. President Somers may also attend.
In Santa Fe on April 8 Governor McDonald learned his daughter Frances had married N A Spence, his private secretary, after Frances and Spence left Carrizozo Saturday. The couple wed by a Methodist minister and telegraphed the news to the governor, who welcomed congratulations at the executive mansion. Spence had come from Kansas City, Missouri.
The article describes rich oil belts in central southern Wyoming and outlines proposed rail connections from Cheyenne to Seattle and Denver via Colorado & Southern and Burlington lines. It notes English capital investing $150,000 in Douglas development and predicts Gulf and south markets as major beneficiaries. It also mentions broader labor and industry notes from Toronto and Sydney.
Wheatland Roller Mill calls for federal appropriations to expand dry farming wheat trials in Wyoming. Supt E H Watson and Senator Warren are urged to support more experimental stations to boost dry farmed grain as a supplement to irrigation.
Printing the windup of the Lender circulation contest omits judge names. In addition to two men named Saturday night, the regular judges were Paul Lariver of the Citizen's Bank, Lee Bristol of the Bristol Printing company, and C. B. Sands of the Sands Drug Co.
The month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. A Kilgore died Sunday from pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Early Chapel yesterday at 3 30 p m with Rev Nelson officiating and burial in the city cemetery.
Harry Siver, charged with stealing 287 dollars from the Hawkins saloon safe, was acquitted by Justice of the Peace Edwards after a City Hall hearing. Witnesses were examined and testimony deemed insufficient to bind him over to the district court. Siver is a Cheyenne figure who once ran the Palm saloon on Sixteenth Street.
Chicago April 8 Esth er Mercy an expelled University of Chicago student faced a slander verdict of 2500 against Dean Marion Talbot and the university. Attorney Francis A Walker pledged to move to set aside the verdict calling it a miscarriage of justice.
The City Clerk announces sealed proposals for one year scavenger service in Cheyenne Wyoming. Bids due by April 16 1912 with a $25 bid bond and must be opened April 16 1912 at council meeting. The city may reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder.
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