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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1916
Page
5
Cheyenne briefs list visitors and arrivals from Laramie and towns like Beaumont, Evanston, Torrington, and Wheatland. Notables include Judge Mentace, Mrs Goble and Mrs Stelte, plus municipal figures and railway staff stopping at local hotels. New store front work and a large footwear clearance drive are noted.
S. W. St. Clair's Union Barber Shop advertises three barbers, services for Massour and ladies baths after seven thirty, and lists location at 17th and Carey under Logan's. The ad emphasizes woman’s facilities and public offerings in a concise local notice style.
Charles Henegan a Union Pacific brakeman on Wyoming division was arrested yesterday afternoon in an Albany bar by Officers Clancy and Holland. He allegedly abducted a young girl from Manilla Iowa, and admitted being discharged after two girls were found with him in a caboose. He claims the incident was a coincidence.
A man who works with hand or brain must have a man’s food. Two Shredded Wheat biscuits with milk or cream will supply a best day’s work or play for not more than five cents.
Chester Sweatt, ex catcher for the old Indiana of Cheyenne, leads Portland as captain and second baseman. He helped win last year’s pennant and anchors defense with 68 games this season, batting .305 with 17 errors in 386 chances.
The article notes flags of multiple nations over the Danish West Indies and discusses their strategic value. It mentions Christianstad and Frederikstad, historical ties to the Knights of Malta, and Danish language usage. Naval officials warn Denmark to keep the islands from unfriendly hands due to proximity to Guantanamo and U S coast routes.
A carload of terra cotta for the building arrived in Laramie on Wednesday. Reed Brough defeated Kent Platts in a wrestling match at Bridger last Wednesday, with the first fall coming after seventeen minutes of action.
Local business notes include W. W. Phelps 80 acre Wheatland ranch sold to a Mr. Reddington. A three story Sheridan apartment planned by R. A. Keenan. A Labor Day parade and dance set for Kemmerer. Pioneer Weer Karl Wagner dies at Wheatland home aged 71, survived by a wife and daughter. A Diamond family child becomes lost in surrounding hills before being found.
Residents gathered at nearly all hours to aid in the disappearance of a town child last night. The Oregon Short Line maintains a strong safety record with no passenger deaths in eleven years.
A telephoned report says a cyclone struck south of Racine Wisconsin driving several houses into Lake Michigan. A long trolley pole was toppled and extensive damage reported along with other wreckage.
Local advertisement promotes a clearance sale with emphasis on substantial savings during a limited run. Catalog highlights discounts across items, inviting shoppers to compare prices and visit the store for deals and specials.
Rome officials prepare a decree banning all persons abroad doing business with nations allied to Italy's enemies. Agreements made contrary to the prohibition will be void and the violators punished, according to the Menasaggero.
A district court granted a motion to dismiss indictments charging murder and other offenses against four United Ming workers tied to a recent strike. Defendants named were William Diamond William Snyder Gu a and John Weinberg. State leaders indicated further action may follow.
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