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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
6
A fragmentary local brief mentions the Atital Coal Company and a holiday offer. It notes contact at 1714 Carey Ave and references labor leader Matthew forrow, said to be active in the western Ole State with Evanston ties. A furniture deal and a local business ad appear amid hurried city notices.
A report from Saratoga notes Governor Hous is en route to the city arriving by morning. Special transportation includes touring cars used by high officials. The Sherman Co. advertises varnishing and vehicle components. Cheyenne Creamery Co. products are now in stock.
Race day at Cheyenne featured multiple claiming events for three year olds and up with Net values to winners around 140 dollars. Jockeys such as Toastmasher and Pineapple led early sections, while trainers including EW Poe and W Taylor oversaw entries in a field that produced close finishes and show payoffs.
Cheyenne received a stream of visitors including Maby Man, George D Welsh of Omaha, Nienage Visitor from Chicago, Syme from Kansas City, St Lownds from Philadelphia, Stratman with wife, C N Wineltix from Scottsbluff, and Casper visitors from Casper. May Pole removal planned after lightning strike. Earl Hanway, Casper Daily Tribune editor, notes Casper growth and expects regional prominence within a year.
An inquest into the death of Chas. H. Tobin, a waiter, will be held at 3 p.m. today over injuries from a blow by I H Mitchell, a LeBarron cook. Mitchell, jailed, faces possible charges of murder or manslaughter. prosecutor A M Thompson will decide on formal charges after the inquest. Tobin’s father arrived in Cheyenne to attend the proceedings.
National League results show Chicago 1 12 New York 4 2 Cincinnati 5 6 Philadelphia 6 Detroit 4. Other scores list Hoxton 0 Mittebure 1. A lecture by Mr John Cope of Edmonton in Noida at a W. WN. Building Sunday Aug 4 at 7:30 pm titled Anl's anroll on the Na fiom. Funeral notice for John Bailey from Early Undertaking Parlors Aug 25 1 pm. Niagara Falls NY resident R. Lindley Murray advances to national triot tournament final defeating John Stracha 63 for the title tomorrow.
Cheyenne cadet and infantry bands performed four and two numbers respectively in a charity concert led by local women. Notable solos by Alton Lanehin Bert Wollowell and Harold Vaughan accompanied by Mrs. Vaughan and Louise Larsh were applauded. The event supported the Cheyenne Cadet band and its aims before the regiment departs.
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