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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
2
PT COLLINS Colo April 12 Chief of Police Baker analyzes a letter requesting drunkenness arrest data from the past years He reports figures for the four years under a commission form of government Comparing 1914 with 1915 there were 266 arrests 87 for drunkenness in 1914 and 67 drunken arrests out of 242 in 1915
Historical notes show 1916 had 51 intoxication charges from 238 arrests, 1917 reported 211 arrests with 26 drunks. A marked drop followed dry laws and state efforts to curb liquor imports, with this year predicted to record very low drunkenness.
Riverton Wyoming April 12 Superintendent T Boone of the Wyoming Northwestern railroad company moves to lay a siding for the Riverton Wyoming Refining plant as construction advances. Weather permitting the track will be ready to run cars by Saturday. C L Miller of the refining company wired for materials and the siding is expected to bring in cars within a week or ten days. Unloading will continue until all ground is ready and contract work can proceed without halt.
Sheridan Wye April 12 Boys and girls war gardens will be promoted by city clubs. Professor J J Marshall named city leader with committee aid from county council PTA Women’s club and school board. Enrollment of pupils to start after parent consent. Gardening and canning to be separate projects with sugar beet cultivation encouraged to offset shortages. Government to provide seed if mother beets are kept for seed next year.
A dozen Sheridan County ranchers gathered at the Commercial club rooms and formed the Sheridan County Ranchers Association. John H. Patrick was elected president and Malcolm Moncreiffe secretary-treasurer. A constitution and by laws committee was named to report at the next meeting on April 6 at 1 40 PM, inviting all farmers and ranchers in the county to join.
W A Weaver was bound over to district court on rape charges. Justice of the Peace George Aahh set a $2000 bond. Minnie Svobo da was the complaining witness. A $20,000 out against Mr Weaver in Sulmte County South Dakota was thrown out last week per information received here.
A World War I era narrative portrays Rene Tabourdeau leaving a shop to wear the French uniform, praising youthful sacrifice and national resolve. It contrasts French youths with German soldiers and reflects a nation united by duty and courage in war. A court note about a murder case follows, mentioning Worland and attorney appointments.
Riverton Wyoming April 12 Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co took over the Riverton Telephone business including exchange building lines equipment and goodwill. The $20 000 check was received Manager Holt aided growth from 68 users on opening June 7 1915 to 288 current Riverton and vicinity. Mountain States plans immediate building reorganization and installation of urgently needed switchboard facilities.
In Laramie Wyoming on April 19, a notice calls every golfer in the city to appear at the local golf course for an event linked to preparations for a forthcoming wedding. The notice directs interested players to report to the Leader office for details.
District court began its April term in Douglas with Judge E. C. Raymond presiding. Snow and travel delays slow proceedings as demurrers and routine matters fill the docket. State cases against Lone companies for not dipping sheep in 1917 were heard. fines and costs imposed on several defendants.
Royal progress through the City sees Queen Mary and royal family members traveling by carriage to conserve gasoline for war work.
A Brooklyn resident testifies that a year of displacement left her with headaches and side pain. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and health and recommends it to others with similar troubles.
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