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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
10
A long War World I column reports German rumors accusing Tumulty of spying. The article discusses widespread canards, wartime propaganda, and public fear, noting officials crackdown and sensational claims reaching households through word of mouth and press.
Fire at JD Carmichael's oat stack on his Riverton area ranch, north of town, early Wednesday morning destroyed the stack. Firefighting efforts failed. origin deemed incendiary as base was water soaked. Loss runs to several hundred bushels. Carmichael inspected sheep pens nearby the previous evening and found no issues.
Rock Springs Wye Dee reports sufficient coal cars to keep mines busy. Demand from all points requires regular work and fast car supply. Mines operated on Thanksgiving day to meet the need for coal output.
ROCK SPRINGS WY Der 4 The town endures major delays at the sole street crossing as twenty five trains each way pass daily. The railroad has doubled freight and taxed passenger service carrying troops and supplies in wartime, causing widespread stoppages and public inconvenience.
A historic note on Carmel Myers, praised for becoming a Bluebird star through family ties to Chaldean scholars. The piece tracks her start under Dr. W Griffith, her blocky journey, and her desire to be a mermaid if born again. It references The Lash of Power and her rising career at Universal studios, with nods to other early roles and studios.
The co respondent Florence Smythe was disclosed in Theodore Roberts divorce proceedings as the ex hat showings during alimony objections. The first Mrs Roberta claimed Roberts earned £1000 a week while he testified to $100 a week, a matter the judge will rule on. Frank Deshon, famed opera head, is set to star as Beloved Jim in a Christmas tale reaching many U S cities.
The Single Water Users association of Lisgle Wye petitions Washington to relieve 17000 acres under the North Platte canal from maintenance assessments on government constructed laterals. Officials say the group built its own laterals at great expense while the original agreement provided for main canal maintenance only.
Actress Alice Brady moves to a new apartment overlooking Central Park to stay close to her New Jersey studio. She spends her free time furnishing the home with kitchen utensils and Oriental rugs and remains unmarried.
Local water users petition to maintain their own funerals rights, claiming yearly savings and long term benefits. Petitioners hope reclamation service officials recognize the justice of the claims and grant their requests, with results awaited with concern.
In Riverton Wyoming on December 4 Jack OBrien attempted to behead a Thanksgiving turkey with an ax. The bird fought back and redirected the blow injuring OBrien’s left hand, which needed medical care and left him out of commission for a while.
Mrs. Mary E. Bellamy of Laramie chosen to carry Wyoming greetings to the National Woman's Suffrage Association meeting in Washington. After the convention she will tour the south promoting suffrage, funded by voluntary donations organized by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt.
James McCrery of Berrien Center Michigan suffered for two years from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and muscle swelling plus kidney and bladder trouble. After trying many remedies Foley Kidney Pills cured him. Similar letters arrive daily from across the country. Sold everywhere.
Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture reports a new high yield of ninety bushels of oats per acre on a Tilton farm. The milestone reflects strong crop performance in the season.
In Thermopolis Wyoming on December 4, Florence Ashcraft a teacher at Dutch Flat schoolhouse caused the American flag to be flown despite a district director’s earlier claim that he would not tolerate striped standards. Last report indicated the flag had been torn down by someone.
Harry Heasler a porter at the Riverton Hotel was arrested last Friday by Marshal Devine for selling "okndians." Officials had warned him he was under watch, and he continued the practice until he was caught in the act. Heamus? was taken to Lander Saturday evening and placed in the county jail to await trial.
Two longtime enemies from Ireland meet and decide to bury the hatchet. They walk to a neighboring pub to seal the truce with a glass of grog. Standing at the bar they silently exchange a question and realization that trouble may resume.
Miss Cecelia P. Bass, reported as two years old, is said to be the youngest woman lawyer in the world after being admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania.
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