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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
13
Fire crews rushed to 0018 Van Lennon Street yesterday morning to extinguish a mattress fire caused by gasoline fumes. The residence of Mrs. J. J. Cappy sustained heat and smoke damage with no other contents reported harmed.
The United States civil service commission in Cheyenne announced multiple open positions with examinations set for September 13 to 21, 1916. Posts include Investigator, Mechanical Draftsman, Junior Fuels Chemist, Cook, Examiner of patents, Mineral Examiner, Agricultural Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, and Junior Computer with salaries ranging from $420 to $1,800 per year.
Matthea Tyler aged 22 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerome Tyler of 1621 Down Street, died yesterday morning after a ten day illness from enterocolitis. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock today from the residence. Interment will follow at Lokolew Cemetery.
A mother details a child with severe head skin eruption and itching from a scalp ailment. After trying salve and home remedies, the boy’s condition worsened before she used Circle Seep and Clement, reporting marked improvement in two weeks.
A Massachusetts editor urges support for Wilson arguing his Democratic leadership strengthens progressive government. The piece contrasts Wilson with Hughes and Taft era diplomacy, highlights Colombia canal policy, and cites reforms like banking and currency legislation, rural credit, child labor laws, and unemployment services.
In a three room flat in a poor New York neighborhood, Bulvatore Migorisi and his wife celebrate after their daughter Josephine, believed dead for two years, is found alive. A misread English letter led them to mourn the loss while hospital staff searched for the family.
The article discusses Democratic leadership under Wilson, praising Hughes's record at Albatty and suggesting his potential to push Penrose and others aside. It notes Wilson revitalizing democracy and argues Wilson would lead well, while The Republican favors Wilson over Hughes for handling foreign relations and social policy amid coming trials.
The latest reports describe a Bulgarian offensive halting the allied Balkan push led by General Sarrail, with central powers labeling Sarrail’s actions as feigned. Romania’s stance remains neutral as the war drags on and trade with the Central Powers continues to shrink.
New York August 23 Martin Glynn former temporary chairman of the national Democratic committee has been drafted for a campaign tour for President Wilson. He will start before September 3.
The remains of William F. Rogers of Meersham Oregon who died from a stroke at Union Pacific stock yards were shipped by express to Chillicothe Texas. His son Lawrence directed the affairs. Coroner Miller and a jury ruled death due to apoplexy.
Delegates from the American section of the Theosophical Society gather in St Louis for a six day convention. The society counts about 6000 members in the United States with public lectures planned. A P Warrington of Los Angeles, president of the society, will speak at a private business meeting tomorrow.
Police officer Hintz, missing after duty yesterday, was found dead on Dean Island near Rand Island Neb. The body showed no wounds and officials believe heart disease caused the death after a townwide search following the toll of the fire bell.
Wyoming AP news notes Hill Holiday proprietors plan 40 orders today amid prairie chicken concerns. Larame rural mail delivery improvement announced. Woolgrowers Protective Association formed near Sheepowen to handle sheepmen issues and coyote extermination. Roy B E Dinneen buys Dahling garage in Casper, becomes head machinist and agent for Reo and Chevrolet. A new motion picture theatre rising in Casper. The Mynhte Suits offered at 75 cents. Mr and Mrs Oscar D Wolf referenced in local notices.
A Casper visitor has purchased a half interest in the Wigwam confectionery store in Casper. The buyer’s name is not fully clear, but the inquiry notes that Mr. Wolf was formerly a newspaper man.
Fire last Saturday morning damaged the coal chutes at the Northwestern railroad yard in Dougine. An employee of the company was arrested on a charge of arson. Four box cars were burned badly in the blaze.
A heavy rainfall hit the Idithe Laramie valley last Monday with localized flooding reported along roadways. No injuries are mentioned and responders were on scene to assess water levels and safety conditions.
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