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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
9
Roundtop reservoir guards battle three German-sympathizer saboteurs in near total darkness. Fifty shots exchange as sentries chase marauders who fled. authorities report three assailants, possible contamination attempt, and heightened precautions after latest incident.
Cheyenne Wyoming hosts overnight entries for nine races at the thoroughbred meet. Purse details include 200 and 100 prizings with 2yr+ horses, claiming status and apprentice allowances noted for six races, while listed runners and times show the day’s lineup and conditions.
Arrangements by H P Hynds and R N Lafontaine begin immediate excavation and foundation work on a new five story structure at the old Inter Ocean hotel site in Cheyenne. The first three floors will house offices including a corner state bank, with upper floors a modern rooming house to handle Plains hotel overflow. The building will be fire proof with steel and concrete and include modern fire escapes. A minor boundary misunderstanding with Senator Warren was amicably resolved.
More than 100 teachers from various parts of the county gathered at the high school gymnasium for the opening of the annual teachers institute yesterday. Mrs Mamie Hefron opened the event and the assembly sang America led by Miss Flannigan. Rev Annette Beecher Gray gave a prayer and lectured on Horace Mann as the founder of the school system. The institute will run for the rest of the week.
From Thermopolis Wyoming the wool clip for 1917 is put at 20 million pounds with a possible rise to 30 million. Millard secretary of the Wyoming state board of sheep commissioners says the average price is 50 cents a pound. At these figures the sheepmen would net at least 14.75 million dollars, a record sum. No figure is given for mutton lambs but prices are high and the total is likely substantial.
Billy Baerresen the young son of Mr and Mrs A A Baerresen sustained a broken leg when the car returning to Cheyenne from Denver ran into an irrigation ditch near Fort Lupton All occupants were thrown out Mrs A T Mackley received a forehead cut Mrs Baerresen tried to avoid a car pulling aside and another vehicle appeared causing the collision He was treated at Fort Lupton before being moved to St Luke's hospital in Denver
In Athens deputies chamber discussions show no support for a republic now. M Venizelos said parliament does not feel the time has arrived for a republic and believes it should give the monarchy another trial.
The council of national defense urged President Wilson to create a special federal commission to investigate disorders linked to I W W activities in the west. The proposal aims to study disturbances and recommend measures to curb unrest and violence.
Washington Aus 27 The aircraft production board has slashed airplane costs by half with plans to lower government prices to about one third. Construction progress is satisfactory, ensuring steady output and prompt delivery of fighting planes next year. The report notes earlier high prices due to a limited industry and demands many orders have been placed.
Thieves took three cars in Cheyenne late last week. C C Varsoun of Pierce Colorado had his vehicle stolen and recovered the next afternoon. Major A Smoke and a taxicab were later recovered, with a wrecked car found on Happy Jack Road. Police and sheriff’s deputies continue to search for the remaining suspects.
Washington reports signs that President Wilson will dispatch a reply to Pope Benedict XV’s peace note soon. Secretary Lansing and Wilson reportedly agree on basic features, with a rough draft already prepared, while officials dispute whether the proposal will be accepted or rejected.
The report says the President and Secretary Lansing have reached terms on a real negotiation but offered no specifics. Early in the talks entente diplomats sought American reaction in Washington but found little certainty as Washington pursued an open wind on the subject.
Cyrus W. Crooks, master of the American bark Christaine sunk near the Azores on August 7, was entertained aboard the German submarine. Over wine the captain said he hated to sink American ships, a sentiment Crooks described as sincere, before the Christaine was ordered sunk and the crew evacuated in lifeboats.
John W. Howard signs for the city and county buildings with safety bond of 150 000 dollars to guarantee completion by December 31 2018. The project costs total 170 860 dollars and plans include Bedford stone from Indiana for the new structure.
Fragmentary report describes an incident involving DOK Pitie fe opened and a person named Perry. It references a model attempt with a quarter, a plainclothes officer, and a court or police setting with unclear details and dates.
A fair crowd at Frontier Park enjoyed a damp afternoon of racing with several tight finishes. Joe Mrank led early, Tempy Poydan won the second, and Grey mike captured one of the earlier legs as betting favorites faltered. The seventh race saw Mimelde prevail, and tomorrow promises a busy day with added viewing facilities for fans.
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