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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
3
Life sized portrait of Professor Slark, Cheyenne public schools first superintendent, presented by his son EBY Stark to the High school. It can be viewed at Capitol Furniture company store until Saturday this week. The family resides at 1829 Evans Street with Rev. S A Huston and family.
Miss Edith K. Q. Clark is notified to report at Barnard College on December 18 for morning YMCA class work. After a week of intensive training she proceeds to France to serve in canteen work with the YMCA. All tests, some very exacting, were passed successfully.
A telegram reports Sergeant W W Waller is seriously ill with pneumonia at Vancouver barracks Washington with later word of slight improvement. Edith Parrish Waller works for the state highway department in the capital building. Mrs William Dubois and two children are hospitalized with influenza. Mrs John Connelly and child are recovering from influenza at St Johns hospital. Mrs M B Huston arrives from Cincinnati visiting her son for four weeks.
Mrs. Frank A Willey daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Rossman died in Tacoma Washington after a severe pneumonia attack. She was Mrs Willey, married about a year ago to Frank A Willey, joined him in Tacoma four months ago. Funeral plans incomplete.
W H Hoskins arrived from Salt Lake City to Cheyenne announcing a lifted strict ban to curb the Spanish influenza. The new plan allows theatres to reopen with physicians giving brief four minute talks on prevention between shows. Schools in Salt Lake City stay closed until after the new year. Public and private dances and funerals remain banned until the epidemic is checked.
The Commercial Pacific Cable and Commercial Cable companies ask federal court for an injunction to restrain Postmaster General Burleson from further control of the 10000 miles of cable between San Francisco and Asia and the Philippines. They allege violation of international law and require Senate treaty consent and note British approval procedures.
Three prisoners were turned over to the county yesterday. Fred Abbott is wanted by Union Pacific for riding on other people's transportation. Joe Silver, a Mexican, is wanted by Union Pacific for stealing a box of soap. An armed man was also taken in, but the reason for his warrant or the issuing agency is not known.
A Cheyenne Steam Laundry wagon and a taxi collided on Capitol avenue and Nineteenth street early Monday. Driver P E Snow was thrown to the ground with a back strain and head cut. he was taken home. Taxi driver Perry L Smith is jailed for investigation. Snow’s wife is critically ill.
The commanding general reports American Expeditionary Forces casualties including killed in action wounded and missing, with totals for army and Marine Corps units. Also notes women installed as telephone clerks in police headquarters in Washington.
Local notes report a mix of visitors, business updates, and civic items. Various travelers including W. G. Ardrey, A Peters, F Masure, and W. M. Smith are listed at the Plains hotel or in town for short stays. The Co operative Mercantile Co of Glenrock announces a $100000 capital stock for a general mercantile business with incorporators from Glenrock and nearby towns. A marriage license was issued to John H. Hillis to marry Mrs. Marie Gray, and W. O. Benner advertises land opening tours until Dec 16.
The governor named Hayden M. White of Buffalo as a notary public. Articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of State for Glenrock.
Associated Press reports in Utah that Joseph F. Smith once led a church with millions but left an estate not more than 69 000 dollars. A petition for letters testamentary was filed listing five executors who are all sons of the deceased and naming forty seven heirs. The will was not filed with the petition.
Victor L Berger congressman elect from Milwaukee and four co defendants faced a federal court trial on charges of violating the Espionage Act. All defendants entered not guilty pleas and a jury was sworn as two pre emptory challenges were used and two jurors dismissed. Visitors from Denver Boise and Greeley were noted among others at Cheyenne occurring as routine court business and public notices.
Secretary McAdoo asks Congress to authorize one year continuation of loans to the Allies after victory to finance food and reconstruction goods in the United States. He proposes applying peace time terms to unexpended funds and easing postwar credits for war related needs amid looming reconstruction efforts.
The Massachusetts minimum wage commission orders a $1 per week rise for experienced women in the millinery industry, lifting the minimum to $11 weekly. The action impacts skilled laborers across millinery shops as the new rate takes effect.
The article describes influenza as a non contagious panic avoiding disease with low fatality and urges bed rest after fever, nourishing food, and avoiding crowds. It notes no cure exists, recommends caution to prevent pneumonia, and advises quelling symptoms with physician guidance. It also promotes Vick's VapoRub and steam inhalation as home remedies.
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