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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1916

Page

16

Gotham Car Strike Near End as Wage Demands Meet

City leaders described a proposed settlement between York Railways and strikers as a basis for ratification. The wage demand of 30 to 33 cents an hour was reportedly granted along with union recognition and arbitration for future disputes. If NYR settles, similar deals were expected with Queens County strikers and other lines. Officials promised adequate service today after a near shutdown, with 339 cars operating and no disorders reported.

York Railways Company Sea Mitchell New York Railways Company Miriace Nes Queens County Third Avenue Nes Statenteland Cara

North Platte Cancels Dates With Indians

Manager Ed Gerrans of the Cheyenne Indians received a letter yesterday notifying that the North Platte Nebraska team has disbanded. It was scheduled to play here on Saturday and Sunday. The team had been one of the strongest in western Nebraska but lacked sufficient financial support and quit.

Ed Gerrans Cheyenne Indians Nebraska Gerrans Denver

Garbled request prompts golf balls officials inquiry

An unclear note describes an inquiry by New Jersey authorities into golf balls purchased, falsely alleging links to fatal accidents involving children. The fragment mentions authorities and a past incident but lacks verifiable details.

Explosion Carries Ruin Across Jersey City Altar Picture

A large explosion early Sunday morning caused widespread destruction including the altar of St. Peter's church in Jersey City New Jersey. The incident followed by a separate note mentions the $7 000 000 munitions blast and its aftermath. A wedding report notes the groom son of Robert A Kelsing of Portland Oregon and manager of the Daily Alaska Dispatch circulation. The couple plans a honeymoon on the Prince Rupert and will reside in a home under construction in the Casey Shattuck Addition after September 1.

St. Peter's Church Jersey City N. J Oregon Agricultural College Corvallia Robert A. Kelsing Portland Oregon Juneau Alaska Dispatch Prince Rupert Casey- Shattuck

Wedding in Juneau Alaska Celebrates Helen Blackwell

The Rev and Mrs R C Blackwell announce the marriage of their daughter Helen to Ralph Kletsow. The ceremony is set for 8 30 p m Saturday August 9 at the Episcopal church in Juneau with Elizabeth Mopper as bridesmaid Lewis Kieteing serving as best man and George Mark as organist. Ushers include Aewel and Jon Hattrick. The couple plan to reside in Oregon after the ceremony.

Wyoming Juneau Alaska Alaska Dispatch R. C. Blackwell Helen Ralph Kletsiow Odiat Episcopal Church Mise Elizabeth Mopper Yes Lewis Kieteing Ieorae Philip Mark Aewel Jon Hattrick State of Oregon Echool

No Poison Found in Bride's Body Says Expert

Dr O Donnell, district attorney Puller notes no poison detected in organ tissue from Mrs Emma Hostwick O Donnell of Boston a bride of twenty one who died during her wedding trip to the Pacific coast. Her will leaves an estate to her husband of the day and others in the family.

Utica T.D FP Hamilton Auburn Puller Emma Hostwick O'Donnell Boston Pacific Coast

Admiral Kamimura dies at 67 in Tokyo

Vice Admiral Hikomelo Kamimura of the Japanese navy is dead at age 67. He served as commander in chief of the second squadron and played a significant role in the Russo Japanese War.

Tokio Hikomelo Kamimura

Auto Upsets In Creek With Boys

A speeding car left the road near a creek three feet deep and overturned. Driver Fisher, Archie Lewie, and G Obbua escaped. Fisher was seriously hurt with a five inch cut to his right leg treated at Pine Bluff. Sheriff Gleason helped reach the scene and the group returned to Cheyenne later. none of the boys remained seriously injured.

Pine Fisher Archie Lewie G. Obbua Ford Young Fisher Pine Bluffa Shay Ashley L. Gleason Pine Bluffs Cheyenne

Allies Gain Slightly at the Somme

War report notes a continued Allied offensive on the Somme front while Balkan and Romanian diplomacy falter. German public confidence rises as Romania’s entry remains unlikely, with Russia’s aid through Romania rejected and Austria’s stance unsettled.

the Somme Somme Romania Bucharest Vienna Balkan Stockholm Petrograd Rusia Rumania Hungary

May Be Arrested for Jersey Explosion

E. R. Thomas, president of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, may be arrested in connection with the ammunition explosion in New Jersey last July. He faces potential charges as investigators pursue the case.

Jersey E. R. Thomas Lehigh Valley Railroad New Jersey

Military honors awarded in Paris on Aug 1

In Paris on August 1 Freech ecclesiastical honors were given to military personnel. The report notes several died from mistreatment during captivity and others were taken to Germany, with four dying in captivity. The exact totals of killed and wounded are not provided. citations suggest the figures are under review.

Paris Germany

Soldier Disappearance Mystery Ties to Camp Kendrick

Officers traced missing student Dilley from a Camp Kendrick detachment to town and found his clothes at Crow Creek. Rogers led a ground search, found mail in the riverbank and a coat pocket with coins. Dilley, a University of Wyoming agricultural student, had planned discharge for dependent relatives.

W. Francia Smith M. Turner Crow Creek Rogers Rogera Ivy Tilley Camp Kendrick University of Wyoming At Laramie Agricultural College

Taxi Driver Forced to Aid Bank Bandit

A bank robbery at the Bank of Florence near Omaha netted $1000 after a bandit forced a taxi driver to drive him to Springfield Nebraska where the suspect vanished. The police confirmed the incident today. A separate item notes a Denver marriage license issued to Rota Herron and Della Baker.

Omaha State Bank of Florence Springfield Neb Denver Rota Herron Cheyenne Wryo Della Baker

Chinese Finances In Bad Condition Amid Bank Strain

Reports from Pekin claim the Chinese government faces a financial crisis after specie payments were suspended. Liang Shih-yi defends his Bank of Communications role while admitting heavy government borrowing from Bank of China and Bank of Communications. He urges a large foreign loan backed by salt revenues and land tax as a remedy, citing a twenty year view of trade deterioration and tax limitations.

Pekeng Bank of Communication Bank of China Liang Shib-yi Yuan Shi-kanl Bank of Communications Liang Shih-yi Yuan Shi-kai Hongkong Liang Shih Yi Liang Shihui Shang Shih-yi

Mango Shipment Reaches Florida Fruit Trade

A consignment of Indian mangoes imported to Florida has been sliced by C F Cain who aims to promote Florida fruit raising. The rosy blushed fruit, similar in size to an apple but more elongated, arrived in excellent condition and samples distributed in Cheyenne were firm and delicious. Cain believes the fruit will be in high demand once the public is acquainted with it.

India Florida C. F. Cain Cain Cheyenne Mr. Cain

Destructive Storm Hits Aioux City Causing Extensive Damage

A severe electrical storm struck Aioux City causing about $100,000 in damage. Wind and rain shattered hundreds of store windows, toppled poles and trees, and blocked trolley lines. Homes were uprooted and cars were pushed into streets as debris washed through the blocks.

NG Aioux

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