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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1912
Page
9
San Francisco April reports Ad Wolgast declares he is ready to defend his lightweight title on July 4 in Los Angeles. He says he feels better than ever and will fight any top contender, even Packey McFarland with a small weight edge. He plans short bouts before attempting the full distance.
In New York in April Sunny Jim a chestnut pony receives 500 a year under the will of Charlotte P Walker. The 200 is to supply Jim with food and lodging. Liquid Veneer The Sherman Company.
The Cheyenne Indians conducted a robust spring session last Sunday under manager Huff. Players Crowlin Fleet Frame Warlaumont Bishop excelled in fielding and base throwing, with Warlaumont impressing at first. Brown showed progress at second, while Huff dominated with speed and curve balls, signaling promising upcoming games against visiting teams.
Recent figures show 8.5 million German wage earners with a 57 percent rise in twelve years. The Sherman Co. and Dutch Kalsemine are cited as examples as men's trade unions in Denmark open ranks to women and demand equal pay for women doing men’s work.
New York Mayor Gaynor will throw the first ball at the opening baseball game in Brooklyn featuring the New York Nationals and Brooklyn. Anticipation runs high as fans seek seats, with no advance reservations allowed under the usual policy of first come, first served.
Frank Erne sails for France on the Savoie to recruit six or seven top light and welterweights. He gave up his ring career to run a boxing school in Paris since 1907 and has trained champions including Carpenter. He plans to return in about two months with fighters ready to compete anywhere and hopes to dominate local clubs with this imported talent.
The nine umpires of the American Association are ordered to assemble in Toledo on April 9 to receive final season instructions from President Chivington. He and his staff will attend a fan night banquet hosted by the Toledo Commerce Club with Detroit Tigers guests of honor, Ty Cobb to give the principal speech. Both Detroit and Toledo clubs will be present and President Somers may attend.
In Santa Fe Miss Frances McDonald wed N A Spence, her father the governor receiving word by telegram. Spence has served as private secretary to the governor at the McDonald ranches in Lincoln county. The couple left Carrizozo for a quiet ceremony and now receive congratulations at the executive mansion. Spence hails from Kansas City Missouri.
The article notes vast oil finds across central to southern Wyoming and outlines proposed rail connections from Cheyenne via the Colorado & Southern to Casper and onward to Seattle and Denver. It mentions English capital investing $150,000 in Douglas field development and describes potential Gulf and Gulf Coast markets. It also references labor news from Toronto and Sydney and talks of a permanent industrial commission in Canada.
A Wheatland mill firm asks Senator Warren for federal aid to expand dry farming research in Wyoming. The letter notes dry farmed wheat mixed with irrigated grain strengthens flour and urges government support for experimental stations, citing limited current funding and potential statewide benefits. Signed by Wheatland Roller Mill Co and The Sherman Co.
Printing the windup of the Lender circulation contest omitted judges names. Besides two men named Saturday night, regular judges were Paul Lariver of the Citizens Bank, Lee Bristol of the Bristol Printing Co, and C B Sands of the Sands Drug Co.
The month old baby of Mr and Mrs Kilgore died Sunday from pneumonia after a brief illness. The funeral was held at Early Chapel yesterday afternoon at 3 30 with Rev Nelson conducting. Interment followed in the city cemetery.
Harry Siver faced a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Edwards over a $287 theft at Hawkins saloon. The City Hall session heard all witnesses and Judge Edwards ruled the testimony insufficient to bind Siver for district court, acquitting him. Siver, a Cheyenne figure known for tending bar in several saloons and once owner of the Palm saloon on Sixteenth Street.
Est her Mercy an expelled University of Chicago student spoke of her forthcoming marriage to Warren Reynolds after a verdict awarding her 2500 dollars against Dean Marion Talbot and the university for slander. Attorney Francis A Walker vowed to move to set aside the verdict calling it a miscarriage of justice. Spectators applauded when the verdict was read and Miss Mercy noted the famous 250 hat and aigrettes theft in the suit cost only about 20 dollars.
Sealed bids for one year of scavenger services for Cheyenne Wyoming are invited by the City Clerk. Bids due April 16 1912 at 5 pm, opened April 16 at council meeting. Deposit 25 dollars with bid. contract awarded to lowest bidder. specifications available at City Engineer's office.
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