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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1912
Page
2
Five members of the Home Talent Troupe cast for Arma and the Man in Laramie were arrested after scattering handbills from a decorated car. They appeared before Justice Reid in police court and were lectured on municipal cleanliness.
For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlains Liniment. Try it and see how quick it gives relief. For sale by all dealers.
A small group of Albany county young Democrats formed a club at city hall in Albany Laramie on April twenty one. The meeting was harmonious and achieved in hours what would take weeks, clearing the war from the routine and setting the club on a useful political path for Jefferson's party in the county and state.
Readers in New Moorefield Ohio and South Williamsport Massachusetts share letters praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The testimonials claim relief from bearing down pains backache irregular menses and fatigue after using the remedy.
Sheridan April 26 charges allege W E Marvin and other county commissioners misused county funds. Plaintiffs seek 2734.25 in recovery with thirty three causes of action including double per diem and unvouched travel to Cheyenne and Denver. Other defendants Harper and Achenbach face smaller claims.
Laramie April 26 The mayor at the city council meeting this week appointed James M. Christenson as councilman of the second ward to succeed Ola Thompson who was killed ten days ago in an automobile accident Regulations of sorrow were passed by the councilmen.
Obscure state items report Mrs. George Kennington of Afton died of gastric poisoning leaving infant twins. James Armstrong of Sheridan jailed by U S marshal for selling liquor to lodlane. Mrs mphicharda, Albany county pioneer, dies at her Laramie home born 1834 in New Hampshire. K R Augepurger, once a Larache real estate figure, dies in Hamilton Ohio. Lightning causes property damage and injuries in oil regions. A narrow escape noted during a water incident under Shimpling.
Sheridan April 20 three convicts Hurley Whalen and Chamblin escaped from the county jail with outside help. They bored through a window grating widened by removing a bar and loosening a screen then used wire loops and a gas pipe to pull the screen free. Other inmates remained in the crowded jail as the escape was accomplished.
Oscar Anderson and his team plunged from a submerged bridge and were held underwater for minutes until bystanders freed them. Man and horses rescued with difficulty after the collapse. Remains of William Blakeley shipped to Michigan for burial after Converse county storm. Afton wedding at George Osmond home as Frank Wilkes weds Miss Iiva Perkins.
The State Leader, Want Ad medium of Wyoming, advertises an auction sale at 1607 Capitol Ave. The Sherman Co. offers varnishes and related goods as part of the listing.
Denver April 26 The Great Western Sugar Co directors elected officers for the year led by 8 Morey as president W A Dixon first vice president and Charles Boettcher second vice president Also M D Thatcher named treasurer A 7 percent preferred and 5 percent common stock dividend on 15 030 000 preferred and 10 544 000 common will total about 1 500 000.
A visitor to Kansas City had a pocketbook stolen containing currency and documents including a packet of papers. The thief took 37 in cash and left the victim with only thirty cents needing funds to buy a ticket to Fort Collins.
Washington advocates for automobile use in Yellowstone National Park gain backing from congress. Senator Weyburn of Idaho introduces an amendment to authorize $250 000 for new roads, allowing autos between Lake and Canyon hotels while preserving horse travel. Representative Prey seeks Interior concession for auto access from the eastern entrance.
Port Collins Colorado April 6 President Lory of the Colorado Agricultural College reported a pickpocketing incident in today’s mail. The college head was not harmed and police noted the loss of personal items.
New York April 26. After a year experiment on women farmers the suffragette colony on Mrs O H P Belmont East Meadowbrook estate withdraws from Nassau county farming. Foreman Riache resigns as large Brockholdt farm remains untillled and the herd of eighteen prize cows and all horses are sold. About 200 acres are placed on the market while the dwelling and grounds stay with Mrs Belmont for private use.
A unnamed boy sparked a costly dog battle at Hillsborough involving two prized blue-bloods from Jenny Crokerkenfield, Champion Halcyon Alexandre the French bulldog and Champion Sir Barney Bie the top Boston terrier. Each dog valued at $10,000. fight ended with injuries and keepers separating the animals with a garden hose.
Chicago bakers will vote by referendum on whether to strike at midnight or push for a new wage scale. Union demands an 1848 weekly raise. major bakers reject the pact. Bread wagon drivers threaten action May 1. About 500 members in each union. Auction note: 107 Capitol Ave. Read the Cheyenne State Leader.
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