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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1912

Page

8

Egbert Forms Ball Club as Gale Hits City

Special to the Leader Egbert Wyoming April 17 despite a terrific gale the town hosted a gathering at Foster Lumber to reorganize the Egbert Base Ball club Tracy Bomholf as manager and A G Mead captain CG R Buschow to act as umpire Hombert and Mead lead a strong lineup with players from Kimball to Cheyenne expected to deliver good games

Egbert Wyo Foster Lumber Company Tracy Bomholf A. G. Mead CG. R. Buschow Hombert Mead Kimball Cheyenne

Egbert Poised for Penman Honors With Strong Lineup

Frank Carpenter and Jack Watert join Egbert in a recruited lineup. The team also features lesser Merits, creating a solid roster aimed at Penman honors this season.

Frank Carpenter Jack Watert Egbert Carpenter

New York Defeats Boston in Rain-Interrupted Open

One game in the major leagues was played yesterday with the rest postponed by rain. New York defeated Boston 4 to 1 as Wiltse and Myers held the Red Sox while Brown and Kling were behind them.

Boston New York Boston Nationals Wiltse Myers Brown Kling

Titantic Disaster First Cheyenne News Lead

The Leader announces the Titanic disaster as the first Cheyenne newspaper to report the event twelve hours before rival papers, marking an early breaking-news moment for local readers.

Leader

Shoshoni Defeats Sheepherders In Opener

Shoshoni opened the ball season with a win over the Sheepherders by a score of 4 to 0 in ideal weather. Ed Sheldon starred for the Sheepherders while Knight and LaRue performed well for Shoshoni. The Sheep herders bunched weak batters and expect a rematch next Sunday to even the series.

Shoshoni LaRue Thue

Governor Welcomes Four Bishops To State

Report on a Wyoming gathering as Bishop McGovern arrives to lead the Catholic church in the state. Governor, Father Cummiskey, Mr. Cosgriff, and Archbishop Keane address the crowd praising the new bishop and Wyoming’s readiness to receive him. The event highlights church state relations and the bishop’s anticipated impact on the community.

Buque Iowa Wyoming Creighton University McGovern Archbishop Keane Father Cummiskey Cosgriff United State Keane Mortunite

Bill to Legalize Boxing in New Mexico

A bill was introduced in the New Mexico legislature to legalize boxing of 45 round ovens, aiming to stage the Johnson Flynn bout on July 4th at Las Youna.

New Mexico Johnson- Flynn Las Youna

Millionaires Step Aside That Peasant Women May Leave the Ship

Eyewitness account from the Titanic disaster describes panic and heroism as women and children were placed into lifeboats. Officers and crew acted to save human lives while the great ship sank beneath an illuminated ice field. Isidore Straus and husband were among those missing and presumed parted forever. William T. Stead, the famed journalist, would have documented the scene.

Carpathia Isidore Straus Mr. Straus Otante William T. Stead

Night of Suffering After Titanic Sinking Rescue Efforts

Hours of agony followed as lifeboats drifted and survivors watched for the doomed vessel. The Carpathia, with one physician aboard, began rescuing steerage passengers while other ships chased the Titanic’s position. Dawn revealed smoke on the horizon as the rescue effort continued and ships arrived too late to avert tragedy.

Thone Carpathia Allan Line Phillips Mackman

Oil strike proves largest in state near Lander

In the Lander field on the Shoshone Reservation near Lander three companies operate under shared ownership. At 200 feet initial flow stopped, but Mrs. Harnsberger urged deeper drilling. Last Saturday a strong 100 foot oil column emerged with an estimated 500 barrels a day. Gas pressure is high. Oil is parasine base 42 gravity with no asphaltum. Sample shows 37.44% kerosene 24% gasoline naptha 27% lubricating oil. Crude fetches 2.52 dollars per barrel. refined products projected at 28.23 per barrel. Companies: Pioneer, Wyoming, and Lander all under same capitalists.

Lander Field Pioneer Company Wyoming Company The Lander Company Shoshone Indian Reservation Lander

Strange man seen leaving Jenkins home at dusk

A resident reported a tall man about 6 feet 9 inches to 6 feet 10 inches in a dark suit leaving the Jenkins home around 6 45 pm. He appeared in shirt sleeves then donned a coat before walking away as neighbors couldn’t identify his face in the growing dusk. Authorities were alerted to the sighting at Boyd's cigar store later.

Boyd Jenkins Enkins Dr. Hess

Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Relief for Women

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a cure for biliousness headaches and constipation in women. It claims the fruit syrup cleanses the stomach and bowels, improves complexion and breath, and urges asking for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.

Hoture California Pig Syrup Company

Denver Cousin Introduces Jenkins At Meeting

Denver an relative of Mr Jenkins introduces him to Mrs Jenkins during a gathering, marking the first encounter noted in local reports. The pair share a formal introduction as attendees observe.

Denver Mr. Jenkins Mra. Jenkins

Eleven States Seek Boxing Rules From New York

Eleven states have asked for the Boxing Rules of New York to establish the sport anew. The move suggests a revival of interest in the manly art and could spark greater excitement in boxing.

New York

Milwaukee Seeks Vanderbilt Cup Race and Grand Prix

Milwaukee, Wie, targets securing the Vanderbilt Cup race and likely the Grand Prix in a landmark auto event anticipated to boost the city’s growing auto industry. The sale location cited is 1607 Capitol Ave for The Sherman Co auction, with Window Glass noted.

Milwaukee Wie Capitol Ave

Genuine Hair Restorer promises hair growth and color revival

An advertisement for Sagine by The Siloron Mfg Co of Pueblo Colorado claims a harmless vegetable formula will grow hair and restore gray or faded hair without dye. It offers a $5 refund if one bottle fails to deliver growth and color restoration, requiring a $1 payment and a written agreement.

Rembler Prof. Rembler Siloron Mfg. Co Pueblo Colo St- Joron Mfg. Co State of Colorado Pueblo Banki Siloron Mfg, CO

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