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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
5
Community notices a bake sale hosted by the group Fapitat at Johnston Grocery on Saturday. Proceeds support a local cause as event details appear in brief ad form.
The list covers multiple county fairs and state events in Wyoming from August 20 to October 11. Cities include Cheyenne Buffalo Laramie Burns Cody Wheatland Bagin Douglas Sheridan and more.
City and mail subscribers must report missed issues promptly to the office and a special messenger will deliver a copy. On Sundays a missed paper should be telephoned to the Revenue Messenger Service No 3 for prompt dispatch. All subscribers are urged to report any unsatisfactory service for quick remedy.
Readers can purchase additional copies of the Leader today and tomorrow to support the Hospital Aid Society. Coupons are worth five cents at Fe W Roedel's soda fountain.
The piece cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on the human race divided into two classes those who act and those who question why it was not done differently. It presents a stark dichotomy between action and inquiry.
Local business Sherman Co is under scrutiny as questions arise about mirror plating processes and safety standards. Officials have not released formal findings, while industry experts call for a review of manufacturing practices and consumer impact.
The notice highlights Miller's Water Repair in Cheyenne offering correct plumbing and adjustments at moderate prices with high-grade work. It lists 1709 Carey Ave and promotes Cheyenne Messenger Service and other local businesses while summarizing assorted city items from visits by travelers to outages, thefts, and upcoming events.
A Cheyenne city council meeting exposed gambling in saloons and Sunday liquor sales. The morality committee urged licenses for social clubs, police enforcement, and a plain clothes officer. plans to charge clubs per member were debated. A separate report criticized W S Thomas on crosswalk work and contract terms was postponed for further inquiry.
Hon A Crosgriff writes G E B Abbott of First National bank reporting assurances from J Berger of Hamilton National Denver that Knights Templar committee will not stage wild west exhibitions during the conclave. Denver showmen pressured. Fleming Bros want a wild west show after Frontier Days. Cheyenne altered dates to avoid conflict. efforts to keep Denver from rival attractions continue.
The State Leader notes that The Sherman Co reports thirty six states prohibit child labor under 14 in factories and twenty one states limit hours for children under 14 to eight per day.
Judge W C Mentzer heard Joseph Darnell argue for freedom on a writ of habeas corpus after his preliminary dismissals in a statutory charge involving Mar Margaret Kelsey, 14. The case, tied to a Wheatland area, was adjourned for a decision to be announced today.
In the presence of about 40 people led by Governor Carey a marker was placed at the Fort Walbach site 26 miles west of Cheyenne. The fort, established by Major Walbach in 1858, served as a non fortification camp and rendezvous for U S troops before being abandoned after about six months.
City Engineer Goodrich received a letter from C. C. Stevenson, city engineer of Hoike Ida, urging installation of proper storm sewers before paving. Stevenson criticizes gutters and covered cross gutters, warns cast iron covers break, and says wave or gradual low mood cross gutters failed. He insists a storm sewer should be built at once, but taxpayers oppose the expense.
Recital tonight at the Methodist Church directed by church ladies features songs, stories, and instrumental numbers. The program includes organ pieces, violin and soprano solos, readings, and a final oratorio excerpt with a choir. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 5 cents for students.
A reflective piece contrasts created talking machines with lives born. it suggests that making devices is common while true value comes from newborns, noting the differing impact of craft versus family. The tone is observational and domestic.
Barn Emery of Cheyenne Wyoming, field supervisor for the National Highways Association, visited Des Moines to discuss the proposed nationwide highway. He argued good roads will transform life, overshadow tariff debates, and urged swift construction on routes like White Pole and River to River, predicting trusteeship in Congress and rapid progress.
Three applications for homesteads have been filed at the United States land office here. Edna Pearl Devel of Norfolk Nebraska Millard H. Bass of Van Tassell Wyoming and Samuel S. Sage of Encampment Wyoming are the applicants.
The Canadian Pacific and Northern Pacific deny letters accusing Americans of interference with Canadian rail affairs. Officials challenge the claims while federal inquiry may be sought to resolve truth and falsity. Rawlins businessmen pledge a 50 000 dollar bonus to Belgian investors for Saratoga and related assets. George Gmtt moves from Evanston to Idaho City for a role with Boston and Idaho, as a separate note mentions the killing charge against Charles Doherty.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered massive express rate reductions affecting Wells Fargo and Co and the Chicago Northwestern system. Costs drop about 14 percent on average. Wells Fargo faces a $750,000 annual revenue cut and Northwestern expects a $26 million yearly impact. Northwestern reports fuel oil substitutions may boost profits. regulators seek six month compliance with new rates.
Local officials of the Colorado and Southern receive special transportation advice for moving National Guards from the northern part of the state to Fort Russell on August 10. Five tourist sleepers with baggage will be handled on a special train from Orin Junction. No. 30 will carry six tourists in addition to its regular equipment. Vice President A. D. Parker's special train of three cars was continuing.
Conductor Carley and crew operated a special train from Cheyenne to Casper and returned after leaving Denver last night. The trip included a Denver to Cheyenne start and a Casper return segment with the Qhayenne line noted.
An organization of scientists studying forests has formed in Washington. Northern manufacturers are buying up old red cedar fence rails from La Tenente and southward to be processed into low priced quinine products.
The Wihebita national forest herd in Oklahoma now numbers 44 with 10 new calves this year. Since introduction in 1907 the Wichta stock has risen from 15, while broader notes mention Chinese conservancy practices and river management ideas. Forest rangers increasingly rely on steel transmission towers for fire patrols as lookout stations expand.
Tokio reports the Japanese government has prepared a new note for petition to the United States in reply to Secretary Bryan's recent communication about the California land ownership law.
Adjutant General Hart plans sham battles to guide moving picture crews expected in Cheyenne next week. The exercise aims to give filmmakers a clear sense of the guardsmen in training near Fort Forsell.
A clipped editorial line notes popularity is costly for the average man. It argues hope is uplifting yet insufficient as nourishment, and ends with a fragment about Sherman Co.
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