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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
16
The dated fragment reports a temperatures around 47 to 50 degrees with a low of 40 and a high wind from the northeast at 27 inches per hour. It notes total precipitation since January 11 and 11.10 inches, plus 0.24 inches in the last 24 hours.
More than thirty young women led by Mildred Stirling organize a Soldiers Benefit Society in Cheyenne to aid men in the post hospital. Members will donate one dollar monthly to provide fruit magazines and flowers, with support managed through their own group alongside the broader Red Cross.
Constant L. Irwin, a Laramie native, reportedly received a temporary captaincy in the U S army while serving in France. A University of Wyoming alumnus, he earlier rose from second lieutenant to first lieutenant in a few months, with the promotion seen as a sign of his strong military performance. Irwin is among the first Laramie men sent to France with Pershing’s contingent.
The upcoming exhibition at Cheyenne ball park pairs the Omaha Union Pacific team against the Greeley Spuds for the three-state championship. Both squads boast star lineups with standout pitchers and infielders, and Ricks Manion of Cheyenne features for the Spuds. Ed Gerrans organized the interstate match, with Nebraska and Colorado boosters traveling to cheer.
The National Touring Bureau of the Goodrich Company finds most motorists limit weekend trips to about 100 miles. condensed tour cards aid guidance as many owners close business by Saturday noon and seek short local getaways. Many enjoy picnics and short drives. large tour books see declining demand while Goodrich dealers nationwide supply compact cards.
Seven persons were released from the county jail yesterday. The group includes Gladys Scott and Mamie Brown on prostitution charges, Harry Wheatly Ed Davis and Thomas Murphy for bootlegging, Minnie Davis for white slavery, and John Hanson for bootlegging. There are still over sixty prisoners remaining.
A cadet who led the University of Wyoming corps is expected to be made a permanent captain soon after demonstrating his capability.
B H Mitchell a former LeBarron's cafe chef who threw a platter at waiter Charles Tobin causing Tobin's death will be charged with second degree murder or manslaughter. Prosecutor Thompson announced after a coroner's inquest showed Tobin was the aggressor until the plate was hurled. Mitchell remains in county jail awaiting trial as the law allows up to life imprisonment for second degree murder.
Joe Daugherty, visiting his brother Lt. W. J. Daugherty, left for Washington. Major Bernard, recently promoted, departs Fort Russell to assist in instructing the National Guard at Fort Riley Kansas. First Cavalry band gave him a farewell concert and a large crowd attended the band’s Sunday program.
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