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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
8
The list shows a sale catalog with items like corsets pink crepe night gowns parasols and various fabrics priced to entice shoppers. Prices include 64 cents for two night gowns 1.80 and 1.75 for parasols and per yard silks and ginghams as well as auto capes and middies priced around a dollar or less.
Alex Kirkbride of Little Horse Creek was discharged by Justice of the Peace Housman after a trial on charges he opened a head gate into irrigation ditches in violation of orders. He testified he was away from the ranch at the time and had no knowledge of the event. The headgate may have been opened accidentally, and Judge Trousman ruled him not guilty.
Deputy Sheriff William Yost returns from Hardin Montana with Carl Haines, accused by Scott Brandon of Pine Bluffs of selling mortgaged property. Haines allegedly sold two horses mortgaged to Brandon. Yost’s route crossed Montana Wyoming South Dakota and Nebraska after leaving Cheyenne Wednesday night.
Mrs Catherine M Graves 68 died at St Johns hospital Cheyenne after a prolonged stomach illness. She was born in Ireland May 2 1448 and came with her husband and family to Cheyenne a few months ago. Survived by her husband two sons and a daughter. Body to be shipped to Conception Myr for interment.
The article argues newspaper advertising fueled the meteoric rise of the American auto industry from its 1894 Kokomo start to a nationwide boom by 1900. It praises mass production, value, and exports, notes good roads and inns as benefits, and envisions a transcontinental Lincoln Highway linking Maine to California as evidence of the car’s impact.
A critique contrasts democratic societies with how easily major policy choices are made in crisis. It argues that in elections and referenda, governments rush to decisive actions affecting millions, often with no public discussion or accountability. The piece warns only a god or emperor should wield such power.
The national suffrage movement plans a three day Colorado Springs conference August 10 12 to map policy for the national amendment campaign. Leaders will decide on party support decisions and whether to back a independent ticket while the fate of the Susan B Anthony amendment hangs in Congress.
Will Towery and Cecil Towery, accused in the murder of Charles Vaughn, were pursued by a posse in Muskogee Oklahoma. Cecil was captured in Tulea after a massive oil worker manhunt. Vaughn’s mutilated body was found in his car near Hoffman, with robbery suspected.
A fragment lists items such as ripe olives radishes chicken noodle soup and fillet of plounderwu vin blane and frivolassee of chicken cream suggesting a quirky or garbled diner menu with unclear dish names and ingredients. The readable terms point to a culinary sketch rather than a complete recipe or structured menu.
Trof. J. B. Crabbe, superintendent of Laramie schools and brother of F. L. Crabbe of the Wyoming Anti-Maloon league, will speak at the M E Church in Laramie at 11:00 oclock. He recently won the grand diamond in an oratorical contest in Boulder, Colorado and is said to have dramatic powers. There will be male quartet music and a cordial invitation to strangers and visitors.
Doctors from the Medical Reserve corps report athletes at the Monterey training camp show less wear from camp life than non participants. Golf, polo, football, baseball players and other outdoor enthusiasts display notable stamina through forced marches trench digging and tree felling. Dr G H Taubles credits motoring and outdoor exposure for increased endurance, noting air and sun harden and strengthen those daily motorists, including women, who endure the outdoor regimen.
In The Hague Aug 6 a bill to ratify the Bryan treaty of December 18 1913 between Holland and the United States to submit all differences to a permanent international commission was discussed in the second chamber. Critics voiced doubts but most supported treaties aiming to prevent war and advance peace. Some deputies warned that the commission might access sensitive documents while others stressed practical value for Dutch colonial interests and the Philippines proximity.
Bremen arrival expected in Baltimore at Locust Point where the return cargo of the Bremen is reported on the Eastern Forwarding company dock. Officials offer no absolute confirmation but strong indications point to a port call similar to the Deutschland arrival.
Aug 5 Salt Lake City Jose Martino a Mexican was shot dead by police during a confrontation at a residence. Two other Mexicans were seriously wounded in the exchange amid a dramatic disturbance involving drawn pistols.
Sheut Scoggine reports three recruits sent to Camp Reidrich by Lieutenant Waugh, special recruiting officer of Irvis. Names listed as Raymond Beat and Byerette, with Aug 6 date and Chaerane Kasin location.
Cheyenne Industrial Club advances plans to establish union stockyards in Cheyenne and upgrade tourist and visiting farmer facilities. A stockyards committee led by J R Carpenter was formed with Dan Gill J L Jordan Harry Farthing and Geo H Onland. A separate committee on tourist and farmers accommodations includes W R Grier Ed Kelley and Frank Gleason and may open a farmer rest room and improve the tamping grounds south of Lake Minnehaha.
The Mulhollands are aiding girl Margaret as authorities seek a swift resolution so she can return to her aunt and uncle. She accepts reassurance that she will be cared for and soon reunite with her guardians. Extended sympathy from friends nationwide supports a quick settlement.
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