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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1916

Page

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Wyoming Guard Border Move Favored By General Barry

Major General Thomas Barry of the central department visited Camp Kendrick and praised the Wyoming national guard. He favors transferring men to bring one battalion to full strength for frontier duty and moving a battalion to the border, with rivals to determine which unit departs first.

Thomas Barry Gs A Central Department Camp Kendrick Wyoming National Guard Barry Wyoming Guard M Cavender Andersen Fix Wroopa Hassell Iran War Department

Wheat Advances In Chicago Wheat Pit After Government Forecast

Farmers and speculators watched a volatile Chicago wheat pit after a U S crop report projected a three fifths normal yield. Prices surged with September near 1 44 1 2, December around 1 48 1 8, and May near 1 63 as trading intensified amid market hysteria.

Northwest Chicago St Dede

Lindsay Escapes Penitentiary Manhunt Underway

Thomas Lindsay a convict sentenced to forty years for murder escaped from the Rawline state penitentiary Tuesday night. He was a trusted guard and was last seen on the grounds before being missed an hour later. Lindsay alias James Jordan alias Little Tom Horn is 36, 5 feet 7 inches, 145 pounds with blue eyes and graying dark brown hair.

Thomas Lindsay Rawline Lindsay James Jordan Little Tom Horn Converse County Ray Parnell Atkinson Neb Parnell Petz Lark Pernell Bourel Rane Dan Flier Pein Parpel Daley Ter Glenrock Howard Jackson

Gompers Attacks Hughes on Danbury Hatters Case

President Samuel Gompers releases a AFL letter criticizing Charles Hughes for siding with the Danbury hatters ruling. Hughes upheld damages of about 300000 under the Sherman act and declared the Arizona anti alien labor law unconstitutional. The document also decries injunctions against wage earners as an abuse to be corrected by legislation.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Charles ©. Hughes Supreme Court Danbury Hatters Hughes Hatters of Danbury D. K E. Loewe Company Arizona

Parmer 76 Marries Sweetheart of Youth in Sedalia

In Sedalia Missouri on August 9 John W. Lakin a wealthy farmer aged 76 wed Agnes Clapton 78 at the bride's home after a friendship of more than fifty years. The ceremony was conducted by Rev H Williamson. The pair had been childhood playmates and sweethearts in youth before marrying others.

Sedalia John W. Lakin Agnes Clapton RE. H. Williamson

J. J. Showalter Undergoes Emergency Operation

Reports from Denver indicate J. J. Showalter was rushed to a hospital with acute appendicitis. Surgeons performed an emergency operation around 1 AM and the patient was reported out of danger that night. Mrs. Cowdick and family awaited updates as condition remained guarded after anesthesia.

J. J. Showalter Clark J. J. Showalter Denver Mie Showalter F. Cowdick Mr. Showalter Cheyenne Curseon Wes Mra. Showalter Wurgeoos

Wilson to Name Third Member of Mexican Board

White House sources say the president will name the third member to join Secretary Lane and Justice Brandeis on the joint commission aimed at settling the Mexico border dispute. Acting Secretary Polk announced Carranza’s proposal for a joint international commission to discuss border issues and other matters affecting U S relations with Mexico.

Washington White House Wilson Franklin K. Lane Interior Department Louis D. Brandeis Supreme Court Joint Commission Mexico Polk Carranza Joint International Commission

Ore buyer and wife found dead in Chicago hotel room

Maree Davis, 50, an ore buyer from Victoria, B C, was found dead from poison in his Chicago Congress hotel room. His wife lay nearby in a serious condition. Police could not determine if it was a joint suicide pact or an accidental poisoning.

Chicago Maree Davis Victoria B. C Congress Hotel

Eloping Guardsman Forgiven at Campadt Home

Through his mother’s efforts Private Theodore Witcher of Company OU eloped to Fort Collina with Migg Rather Clara Peterson last Saturday. The affair was clarified yesterday and it is believed he will return today from Denver with his bride. Guards officers agreed no punishment for the groom and the girl’s parents will provide support.

Theodore Witcher Company OU Fort Collina Migg Clara Peterson Gaurdaman Denver Hin Bride

Weather report from Archer area crops damaged by heavy rain

Rain fell unevenly with 16 inches in Cheyenne and 2.41 inches at Archer. Superintendent H. Plovel notes hail accompanying the downpour caused about five percent damage to standing grains and other crops in the area.

Tureslay Cheyenne Archer H. Plovel Hall

Flood Devastates Cabin Creek Valley Killing and Displacing Hundreds

Reports from Huntington Charleston andirginia Power officials say at least 150 people drowned and about 1900000 dollars in property loss in a cloudburst that hit Cabin Creek valley. Rescue efforts continue as five thousand homeless and trains are redirected with National Guard tents deployed.

Huntngton W. Va Cabin Creek Valley Acme Huntington Hatford National Guard Cheake & Ohio Kanawha Michigan Ailiken Eksdale Chesapeake & Ohio Division

Land Entries Double In Wyoming District As Year Ends

Land office report shows about 800000 acres entered and 146000 acres patented in the federal land district centered on Cheyenne, covering Albany, Carbon, Fremont, Greeley, Laramie, Platte and Sweetwater counties. The period July 1 1915 to July 3 1806 records a high year with 2996 homestead entries, 740 final proofs, and sharply rising activity compared with the previous year.

Federal Land District Heyenne Ie Land Office Albany Carbon Fremont Gobben Laramie Platte Sweetwater Wade Bo Thie

Bremen Submarine Expected to Dock at New London

Reports from New London say the German submarine Bremen is due to arrive at the port soon. The Eastern Forwarding Company has leased space on the state pier for a large warehouse, making New London the American terminal for the line.

New London Bremen Eastern Forwarding Company New State Pier London Conn

General Barry Recalled From Old Arizona Fort Meeting

Major General Thomas Barry of the Central Department and William J. Seaman depot master at Union Pacific station learned yesterday they had met thirty eight years ago at Fort Thomas in Arizona. Barry then served as first lieutenant with the Sixth Cavalry at the fort. Scanlan, then a government packmaster, was also stationed there, and both left Arizona about the same time.

Thomas Barry WUSA Central Department Eeene Chicago Willian J. Seaman Union Pacific Fort ‘Thomas Arizona Barry L § Cavalry Scanlan Hoth

Peddler Isadore Davis Tries Selling Cantaloupes at Camp Kendrick

Isadore Davis a peddler on West Sixteenth street brought a wagon of cantaloupes to Camp Kendrick hoping to sell to the guards. The guards seized and ate all the melons outside the camp, inspections were bypassed, and Davis filed a complaint to military authorities. An investigation board was appointed.

Isadore Davis West Sixteenth Street Camp Kendrick Jas Mot Sanitary Corps Isadore Cain Lee Ty Gathy Lawigre Peddier Jandore

White Slave Suspects Arrested Under Federal Case

Police report two suspects Tod Eiringer and Lucille Hale detained on suspected federal white slave law violations. They are held for investigation after failing to clearly account for possession of a World War War II era item and claiming Nebraska origins.

Nevine IV Tod Eiringer Lucille Hale Jtill Nebraska Eutu

Mediation Accepted by Rail Workers Amid Threat of Strike

The U S board of mediation engages to resolve railroad wage and hours disputes with 400 000 employees. Rail carriers show willingness to concede a shorter day while opposing double overtime, as talks continue under federal mediation with prospects of a strike if no accord is reached.

New York United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation Wilson United States Board of Mediation Employes Railroad Allegers Federal A. Gutreteon Conductores’ Brotherhood Elisha J.oe Spolesman Allway Wanagera Fallowi Theip Federal Board of Mediation and Conciliation Fullwave Tor Voke Federal Board of Mediation

Necklace theft case nets two suspects in county jail

Mrs. Ben Davis accuses Virgil Kart and James Robinson of conspiring to steal a necklace valued at two gold pieces. The two Segre suspects were arrested yesterday afternoon by county deputies Sheriff Will Yoet and Jandard Im and are detained in the county jail. Davis reported to authorities that some of her Negro’s allies were implicated, claiming a conspiracy among the accused to seal her neck lace.

Sirs Ben Davin Virgil Kart James Robinson Segre Dw.poly Will Yoet Jandard Ean Bork Alent Mim Davis Isateo

War progress reports from fronts in Europe and Italy

Allied and central powers fronts show ongoing offensives with gains in Galicia, Lemberg area, and near Tyitet. Italian forces claim advances toward Trieste and Venice region while Austria retreats in the Adriatic theater. Russian operations around Lemberg and Carpathians indicate shifting lines as casualties rise and prisoners are taken.

Preneb Itallen Cronte Gorkta Tyitet Galicia Lemberg Btarle Frane Proneh Bomimi Geria Treiest Austirio Wapert Adriatic Herle

Memohiro Winton and the Velerapal Oti Deal

Memohiro Winton is involved in a disrupted meeting regarding a veiled deal with Medward tr tmeen and the threat of disruption. The scene mentions a departure to a place called OFK and a bloodied event at a temperate location, suggesting a tense confrontation.

Ginks Window Medward Meriot

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