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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
8
A dated weather bulletin notes actual temperature around 49 0 at day’s start and 50 0 by 6 p m, with a low of 40 0 at 11 a m. Highest wind at 27 inches per hour from NE and total precipitation since January 1 about 11 10 inches, with 24 hour rainfall listed as 0 24 inches.
More than thirty young women led by Mildred Stirling plan Soldiers' Benefit society to raise $1 per month for hospital patients. They will donate fruit flowers magazines and small comforts to men confined to the post hospital while coordinating with the Red Cross and seeking broad participation.
Constant L. Irwin, a Laramie native now in France, appears to have been made a temporary captain in the U S Army infantry. Although not yet published officially, officers say such rapid promotions are common, and Irwin's rise from second lieutenant to captain follows a swift ascent after graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1916.
A roundup of league results lists several scores from Nations and American leagues with Cincinnati, St Louis, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and others. The feature describes an upcoming exhibition at Cheyenne’s ball park pitting Omaha against Greeley Spuds for a three state supremacy, with fans from Nebraska and Colorado attending and local organizer Ed Gerrans handling arrangements. Ricks Manion of Cheyenne stars for the Spuds, with pride in Omaha’s catcher and reputed rivals across both squads.
The National Touring Bureau of B F Goodrich finds most motorists stay within about 100 miles for weekend trips. Drivers prefer condensed route cards guiding short hops near home, often leaving Friday or Saturday noon and returning Sunday or Monday. Many also enjoy quick country picnics and short midweek drives.
Seven inmates were released from the county jail yesterday including Gladys Scott Mamie Brown charged with prostitution Harry Wheatly Ed Davis and Thomas Murphy charged with bootlegging Minnie Davis charged with white slavery and John Hanson also charged with bootlegging There are still over sixty prisoners remaining in custody.
The cadet corps major at the University of Wyoming is expected to be made a permanent captain after proving his capability. The post praises his leadership and suggests a short probation period before final confirmation.
Chef B. H. Mitchell a former LeBarron's cafe cook faces second degree murder or manslaughter charges after he threw a plate at waiter Charles H. Tobin, triggering Tobin's death. The coroner's inquest found Tobin was the aggressor until the plate was hurled. Mitchell remains jailed awaiting trial.
Joe Daugherty visiting brother Lt. W J Daugherty leaves for Washington. Major Bernard, recently promoted, departs for Fort Riley Kan to aid in instructing national guard. First Cavalry band played farewell at quarters and a recent concert drew large attendance with a varied program plus band direction by T Burroughs.
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