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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1916

Page

16

Wheat Flour Shortage Prompts Price Alert

The note warns of limited wheat supply with only three-fifths of a normal crop. It indicates flour shortages may drive future price or supply changes and mentions current stock comprising old wheat flour.

Funeral Today for Mildred Bowman Weber

Mildred Bowman Weber of Cheyenne died Sunday at 24 after a long illness. She was born in Laramie on July 26, 1892, and funeral services will be held at Early chapel at 10:30 this morning before burial in Laramie with Rev. William T. Damm presiding.

Mildred Bowman Weber Frank Bowman Cheyenne Laramie University Town William T. Damm Methodist Chorea of

Prosperity Reigns Across Northern Wyoming Towns

A traveler reported broad prosperity from the northern Wyoming towns including Lovell. He noted strong crops, rising prices, and booming industry as the Western Sugar company expands operations with 500 workers and a new water system after a long trip through Yellowstone.

SL. Eatty Yellowstone Park Youing Lovellle Western Sugar Company Byron Sogar Apelvetreight Wit

Whitney Named Union Pacific Transportation Chief

W A Whitney, long time general superintendent of the Oregon Short Line, is appointed superintendent of transportation for the Union Pacific, succeeding W B Lincoln. He has thirty years with UP, previously led the Wyoming division and the Union station in Denver, and has wide ties across the system’s territory.

W. A. Whitney Oregon Short Ling Union Pacific Railroad W. By. Lincoln Mr. Whitney Union Pacific System Wyoming Union Station Denver B. F H. Colvin Union Pacific Oregon

Girl Wanders Off in Hills Near City Dam

Grace Mackley aged one year, daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Mackley, wandered off among rocks with a party of fourteen near the city dam Sunday afternoon. After almost two hours missing she was found exhausted and faint by relatives, having fallen and injured her toe while crying out for help. The child was revived and later improved, though worn by the ordeal.

City Dam Grace Mackley A. T. Mackley East Twentieth Street Dam Frank Merkley Frank Bird John Markley Herman Mackley

Wilson Brings Peace to the Railroads

President Wilson hosts railroad executives and union leaders at the White House to review the dispute. Elisha Lee outlines worker concerns while Garretson stays hopeful. managers warn of a looming strike and possible engine stowage if talks fail. Secret meetings with the president are planned to craft a tangible proposal.

Garretson Judge Chambers White House Brotherhood Gason Elisha Lee

Indians Massacre Stall and Deans 9 to 0 at Cheyenne Park

The Cheyenne Indians overwhelmed the Stall and Deans of Denver in a one sided game 9 to 0. Weather dampened attendance but fans witnessed sharp fielding and strong pitching by Osborne and Harrah. Key plays included a fast double play and Fleet's clutch fielding, while Hampered visitors managed only three hits.

Pioneers Park Indiana Denver Cheventh Stanley Thia Ball Park Stall and Dean Lang Beardsmore Englewood Losier Army Fort Logan Harrah Denver University Art Moore Visltors Osborne Moores Nat Walker Manley Heardsmore Brown Schmidt Hickey Warlaumont Fleet Walsh Cheyenne Munion Wolf Lostex Deans Manson Cummings Lester Warlaymont Amophe Ed Schoel

Industrial Club Smoker Tonight for Coal Conferees

A smoker is set tonight at 8:20 for coal miners and operators in conference in the city. It follows an open directors meeting at 8. The gathering invites all interested, delegates to the United Mine Workers convention, and operators in attendance to attend.

United Mine Workers Convention

Japan urged to avoid coveting islands amid independence talk

Dr Nitobe argues against Japanese seizure of the Philippines noting U S spending and investment totaling many millions. He cites English as common language and rising living standards while warning that transfer would not bring expected gains and that American residents drive such ambitions.

My Land Philippines Nitobe United States Japan

Infant Margaret Hollingsworth laid to rest in Lakeview

The infant daughter of William Hollingsworth died in Denver two weeks after her mother. Her remains were interred Sunday afternoon at Lakeview cemetery after funeral services held in Denver.

Margaret Hollingsworth William Hollingsworth Denver Lakeview Cemetery

Laramie Man Accused of Daylight Hold Up

Norval King 42 years old was identified by witnesses as the highwayman who forced Walter Whitman at gunpoint to drive to Nineteenth and Curtis Streets in Denver. King, once a jail inmate who escaped, was later captured and sentenced to a year for check fraud involving 250 dollars.

Whitman Nineteenth Curtis Denver Harry Mayberry Wp Morrow Englewood Broadway W. A. Rinker St. Winker Curtis Streets King Miter Laramie Wye Walter Whitman Yuffour First National Norval King Coun!cil

Ice Man Slips and Breaks Leg While Delivering Ice

J. B. Moore, an employee of Capital Coal and Ice, broke his left leg above the ankle while delivering ice on the boulevard. He slipped washing ice on the wagon and was caught between the wagon gate and bed, snapping the bone. He was taken home and is reported to be suffering intensely.

Capital Coal and Ice Company

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