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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
8
Ernest Lambert of 269 Fourth Avenue Salt Lake City advertises for a wife in Cheyenne as part of a public plea. He demands a white bride over twenty eight and under 28, stating he is hard working with good habits and wishing no geor, no sentimental “sweet alxteens.”
The state printing contract for restorative printing and supplies is assigned to offices including Wyoming Labor Journal Publishing, the Laramie Republican, and the Office Co Cheyenne for stationery and receipt books. Wyoming Hook Store also receives miscellaneous supplies.
Reports from London and Berlin describe ongoing Balkan fighting and Allied pressure on the Thiepval Pozieres sector. Berlin cites Turkish troop transport and heavy Russian casualties in the summer offensive with high officer losses and improved Russian resolve. An Elks dance notice appears at the end.
The Gleason Mercantile sale signals the end of one of Cheyenne’s oldest firms. Founded by A. R. Converse, it evolved through Converse and Warren, F. E. Warren and Company, and F. E. Warren Mercantile, surviving fires and expansions before the Gleason brothers took over. The Plains garage shift leads to furniture store closure, with Herbert Gleason continuing the undertaking business.
London dispatch quotes Kaiser Wilhelm in Bern saying he did not start the war and that history may exonerate him. He admits some in Europe bear responsibility, but asserts he acted in good faith and pursued peace though war was inevitable. He notes neutral visitors at tea with the Kaiser and Kaiserin after talking of the Western front.
An advice note urges readers to open a Savings Bank account now. It highlights age creeping up and the need to prepare for life’s responsibilities by saving every dollar to gain independence in later years.
Secretary Tumulty quotes the president after an hour and a half meeting with railway managers and labor reps. Managers pledge silence on the outcome while Garretson, spokesman for the employers, notes no new proposal details. Brotherhood leaders say the president ferries responsibility to the railroads and cite hopeful prospects for settlement.
Lieutenant James of the Wyoming state guard reported a War Department telegram saying the Wyoming troops are to be held with further orders. Washington developments paused Monday’s border deployment, and Camp Kendrick messaged the delay. Soldiers at Kendrick, though disappointed, expect a short postponement and plan an extended hike this week.
Nineteen Mexicans charged with treason over revolutionary cabals in Juarez were sent to Chihuahua City for trial. They face a court martial and, if convicted, will be executed immediately.
A sudden four inch rainfall flooded the center of Hannibal Missouri, forcing 500 families from their homes and submerging 1000 acres of land. The city faced rapid water rise from creeks running through its heart.
The Wyoming mining industry approves a wage rise from 3.45 to 3.54 in some cases while coal loading and pick mining see per ton increases. The settlement differs from the union New York schedule and is welcomed by miners as the conference ends after weeks of talks.
Washington August 15 The third man picked for the American border commission with Mexico has declined to serve Associate Justice Bramwell also refused because of Supreme Court duties President Wilson is weighing a long list of other nominees The name of the third man was never disclosed
A North Vancouver city vault was robbed overnight near the police station. The thief or thieves blew the vault open and escaped with more than $10,000, with the break discovered when the vault was opened for the day. No clues were immediately found.
El Paso reports show exiled Mexican groups seeking Carranza’s overthrow and U S intervention. Officials say silent agents, backed by landowners in Mexico and now in the U S, operate cautiously amid food shortages and unrest. Rioting and power outages in Monterrey area cited by refugees.
Beulah Wyoming August 15 A New England North Dakota man Gardner was killed when his car turned turtle near the Laplant ranch four miles south of Beulah He was crushed beneath the machine and believed to have died instantly He was part of a camping party with two cars ahead on the road
Italians used 305 mm guns fed effectively by Italian engineers during the siege of Gorizia. The mountain front posed immense difficulties in moving these large weapons, but engineers solved the transport problem and stationed heavy artillery to pound Austrian defenses.
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