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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
2
Wyoming readers report a home damaged and valuables seized after a seven youth gang looted the Kent residence on Thirv street. Police recovered most property from the suspects’ parents as State Humane Agent Burke prepares action.
In a Wyoming Supreme Court decision, Dig Horn County is awarded back tax plus eight percent interest from Park County. The ruling, affirming a December 18 1915 district court decision, will net the county treasury over 400 dollars and bolster funds for county exchequer. Park County had appealed, leading to higher interest and a disputed settlement involving Hot Springs Washakie and Big Horn counties. Warrants and further funds totaling about 50 dollars are expected to follow from Park and adjacent counties.
A Riverton initiative sees local merchants funding a new road, with concerns over fair cost sharing and access to the Dubois road corridor. The piece notes attempts to secure labor and equipment and contrasts Riverton’s willingness to pay with neighboring areas resisting, while promises of completion are mentioned.
A rowdy celebration in Lovell on July 8 involved youths firing dynamite with little regard for property. Shots damaged several homes on Meabop Thomas and W J Simmons properties, breaking windows and destroying a small bridge. Mrs Simmons suffered a delicate condition from the fright. Mayor NeVille intervened to stop the explosions.
At a special meeting in Lowell shareholders authorized the board to borrow 50000 to strengthen the Lovell Canal and add canal work. Surveyors are calculating costs as plans and specifications are prepared for bids, aiming to reduce long flumes and improve water delivery.
Torio reports Japanese destroyers escorting a convoy in the Mediterranean sank an attacking submarine. The action involved British transports and was announced today.
Walter Burgo about 55 was found at Union Pacific stock yards with throat cut and remains badly decomposed. Coroner BE W Johnson held an investigation and ordered burial in the city cemetery. He was missed last Wednesday and had worked as a scissors grinder and sheep herder at the dock yards. He had a son and daughter in Montpelier. officers sought contact. Friends recall no hints of self harm. a nurse is believed to have tried to prevent delay in finding.
Sheridan reports the Tongue river canyon fire, after burning about 120 acres, is under control. Assistant Superintendent Stockwell and 18 firefighters will stay until danger passes. Supervisor Rex Phillips notes the blaze damaged mainly nonvaluable timber but warns of dry conditions and urges camper caution and cooperation. Campers welcome on the reserve.
BASIN July St. One man, F Y Cowgill, a Burlington merchant, died after stopping his pump to repair a flat tire and being overcome by heat. He was found about three hours later and died before Dr. Chester Harris could reach him. The death is described as untimely and deeply felt by the Burlington community.
A man allowed to use a building as a watch space was last seen Wednesday entering the building through a window to the attic and then the office floor. He used a razor to cut his throat and authorities suspect he may have gone to up town locations for rest. The stockyards had tried to locate him by hinting at his usual spots.
Denver attorney Warwick M. Downing discusses oil lease legislation in Casper, Wyoming. He predicts no chance for a federal oil leasing bill this session but a likely passage in the December regular session. Kendrick’s influence on the public lands committee, his position in the Senate, and his proposed amendments to protect existing locations are outlined amid debate over Senator Walsh’s bill.
A regional leader urges swift agreement on amendments and broad support. The proposal would then be sent to Wyoming senators to determine the needed assistance, with a call for coordinated action through State Leader classified ads.
In Rock Springs, July 31, Jack Ward, a two year old English bulldog from the Ward-Boice company, is set to accompany volunteers to the front. Special equipment has been ordered and the canine will serve as a morale mascot and convoy helper alongside Sam Ward in patriotic service.
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