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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
16
A historic shopping list shows discounted items including corsets pink crepe night gowns and parasols. Prices range from 60 cents to 2 dollars with ladies garments middies and auto capes highlighted alongside silks and linens offered in bulk quantities.
Alex Kirkbride a Little Horse Creek rancher was discharged by Justice Housman after a trial on a complaint by Water Commissioner C C Donahue alleging he opened a head gate into irrigation ditches. Kirkbride testified he was away and unaware. Judge Trousman accepted that the gate may have been opened accidentally and acquitted him.
Deputy William Yost arrived from Hardin Mont with Carl Haines who is charged by Scott Brandon Pine Hlafts with selling mortgaged property. Haines allegedly sold two horses mortgaged to Brandon after traveling through Montana Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska.
Mrs Catherine Graves 68 years old died at St John's hospital Cheyenne after a prolonged stomach illness. She was born in Ireland May 2 1448 and came here with her husband and family a few months ago. Survived by husband two sons and daughter. Body to be shipped to Conception Missouri for interment.
The article credits newspaper advertising with fueling the rapid rise of the American auto industry from its 1894 Kokomo beginnings to broad national growth by 16 years later. It argues America leads in affordable quantity production and implies good roads and the Lincoln Highway reflect autos’ impact, predicting a Maine to California highway with constant cross-country car travel.
A fragment reflects on how democracies involve the public in major policy decisions, arguing that mass referendums or hurried votes can force citizens to accept drastic sacrifice. It criticizes the lack of discussion and critic, claiming only a god or emperor should wield such power.
The Woman's Party will hold a three day conference in Colorado Springs August 10 to 12 to map a national suffrage strategy. Leaders will decide support for or opposition to party nominees and the fate of the Susan B Anthony amendment as Congress nears adjournment.
In Muskogee Oklahoma Aug 5 Will Towery a negro and his brother Cecil Towery are accused of murdering Charles Vaughn a wealthy oil producer Vaughn s mutilated body was found in his car near Hoffman Oklahoma after being robbed Cecil Towery was captured in Tulea despite hundreds of armed oil workers search efforts Tulsa authorities fear violence as the pursuit continues.
A menu listing items such as ripe olives radishes and chicken noodle soup appears alongside fillet of plounderwu and vin blane. Frivassee of chicken cream is noted in the kitchen lineup.
Trof. J B Crabbe superintendent of Laramie schools and brother of F L Crabbe Wyoming Anti-Maloon league leader speaks at 11 00 in the M E Church. He recently won the grand diamond in a oratorical contest and is praised for ability and dramatic powers. Music by the male quartet. invitation to all including strangers.
San Francisco reports physicians with the Medical Reserve corps note athletes at Monterey camp show less wear from the grind and greater stamina. Golfers and other outdoor sportsmen, including older players, excel in forced marches, trench digging, and tree felling, with motoring cited as boosting endurance for rookies and even women in the group.
In The Hague August 6 critics weigh the Bryan treaty signed December 18 1913 between Holland and the United States. The bill to submit all differences to a permanent international commission draws mixed reaction with praise for peace aims and concerns about potential exposure of documents. The accord is noted for possible practical value near the Philippines and Dutch possessions.
Bremen is coming to Baltimore with hints from the Hilkens and Captain Hinech. Officials refuse to confirm but indicate the Bremen may visit as Deutschland did. Return cargo is at the Eastern Forwarding Company's dock at Locust Point.
Aug 5 Salt Lake City Jose Martino a Mexican was shot and killed by police and two other Mexicans were seriously wounded in a violent confrontation at a residence with drawn weapons.
Aug. 6 report from Chaerane Kasin states three recruits were sent yesterday to Camp Reidrich under Lieutenant Waugh, one of Irvis, Raymond Beat and Byerette’s special recruiting officers. The消息 identifies Sheut Scoggine as the reporter.
The Industrial club will pursue union stockyards in Cheyenne and improved facilities for tourists and visiting farmers. Committees were formed to study both items, with reports due when weekly dinners resume in fall. The stockyards panel includes J R Carpenter as chairman, Dan Gill, J L Jordan, Harry Farthing and Geo B H Onland. The tourism group comprises W R Grier, Ed Kelley and Frank Gleason, aiming to open a farmer rest room and improve camp grounds south of Lake Minnehaha.
The narrative describes Margaret, a girl in care of the Mulhollands, who initially resisted but now accepts that staying with her aunt and uncle is in her best interest. Friends express hope that the dispute ends soon so she can return to her guardians, who have acted as mother and father.
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