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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
5
A stream of visitors passed through Cheyenne yesterday from Pittsburgh Kansas City Louisville Monmouth Omaha and other cities. The roundup included ranchers attorneys and travelers from California Colorado and Idaho with several car parties and a governor’s upcoming northern tour.
Vor Granite of Marble Monuments calls R. McCafferty at phone 514J for monument services and guidance.
William Mauger, 64, died Monday night at the Private hospital. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2:30 PM from Gleason Chapel with Rev. J. J. Shingler officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery. Mauger formerly worked for Warren Live stock company.
Henry Clay Havens and Misa Edith Sarbaugh, both of Wheatland, were married by Supt. W B D Gray at his residence in Cheyenne. The bride had been a guest of Mrs Gray. The couple are well known in Wheatland business and social circles and will make their home there.
The secretary rebutted Gardner's claim of undue delay in shipbuilding. He cited labor conditions slowing work but said the department pursued all means to speed construction and had plans for the 1917 ships ready before Congress passed the authorizing appropriation.
The New York New Haven Hartford line warns shipments not reaching destinations by September 4 will be refused due to a looming strike. Chicago faces a possible embargo on perishable freight as 24 hour threat grows. Railroads plan non union workers to operate trains if strike occurs. Maccabees Leap Year Dance noted at Macabee Temple on Labor Day.
The article notes Rumanians joining Slavs and Greek leaders urging united action if Greece is left unheard in joining the entente. It reports limited battles, Russian reports of gains against Turks, and German notes on Russo Romanian activity in the Carpathians amid Romania's entry.
Prince Mahidol of Songkla, brother of Siam’s king, has just arrived in the United States at San Francisco and is en route to Boston for further travel and study.
Vienna officials announce all Romanian nationals in the city must report within forty eight hours at police headquarters to verify identity with proper documents.
In Leavenworth Kee Aug 80 Paul J Morrin of Louis viewed at Indianapolis in a dental procedure was reduced from the prison here today. His wife and daughter met him after the release.
The text outlines possible federal measures amid a looming rail strike. It cites proposed investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission, public inquiry into disputes before strikes, and potential presidential power to seize rail assets for military needs. Congress will act after the Senate committee meets tomorrow.
The funeral for Mrs Mary Farrell who died last Saturday at Fort Collins will be held Thursday at 5 AM from St Marys Cathedral. The body lies at the home of her daughter Mrs Roger Talbot 61 West Nineteenth Street until services. Daughters Mrs Albert Latta of Melvern Kansas and Mrs J D Bowen of Morenci Arizona arrive for the ceremonies.
Notice announces the opening of school in Cherenne in 1916 with 9 am start on the first day. Children turning years old before February 1917 may enroll. late admissions end October 11. Parents urged to enroll promptly and report locations listed for each school and grade.
Community event notes a Labor Day dance hosted by the Maccabees at the Mac Cabee Temple. Details are sparse in the scan, but the gathering aims to celebrate the holiday with local members.
District announces pupil placement for junior high and high school students within specific bounds. Below eighth grade students report to designated local schools, while high school pupils must visit the high school office for registration windows on August 30 31 or September 1 from 9 to 12. Local areas include Union Pacific tracks Pioneer avenue Twenty-fifth street Evans Street and Fort Rule Park addition.
Sheridan hosts a week of anticipated fast play as local courts set to witness a record pace. Swisher’s Optical Services advertises improved service at 215 W 17th St. Pitt Barnum and Tally visited Sheridan last Monday and paid out over $5,000 to workmen.
Report notes roads between Casper and Buffalo Creek cleaned with crude oil to reduce motorist trouble. Mentions infantile paralysis precautionary checks by Wyoming health officers near the Montana line. Also references Burlington railroad branch plans and depot modernization at Riverton.
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