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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
14
Local residents from Casper, Douglas, Meriden, LaGrange, Green River and Omaha were noted visiting Cheyenne. Attendees included oil attorneys, ranch owners, bankers, and officials. Community events feature dances at K. G. Hall and Elks venues, with turnout for theater showings and upcoming police judicial changes.
Two Articles of Incorporation filed yesterday with the Secretary of State announce new operations in the Cooper fields. The Muddy Ol Fields Co. shows $1,250,000 capitalization with Graddus RR Hagens Ben M. Wood and Wyle C. Morris as directors. The Big Indian OU and Gas Co. carries $1,000,000 capitalization with Sidney Fastwood Shirley G. Sloan Milton M. Schayer A H Cobb and W R Given as directors. Eastwood Given and RR R Fowler aided the filing.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania leads a move in Congress to vest national election oversight in the federal government. The measure targets southern representation by arguing many black citizens are barred from voting, and suggests cutting or expanding federal voting rights to those qualified.
Will Irwin in the Saturday Evening Post notes the Somme cinematograph shown in England for two months. The footage is strikingly frank, depicting trench charges and barbed wire chaos. Civilians leave early, convalescents recall combat, and many seek resemblance to loved ones among the roll of honor.
Orrin Babbitt asks for a new trial on defacing charges from the last primary. Judge Hugo Dengelman represents him as Prosecutor Sam M. Thompson had not yet concluded arguments yesterday. Babbitt, living in Pine Bluffs, is free on bond as the motion proceeds.
A new record was set yesterday by Clay Robinson & Co. at the Denver live stock market through a sale of twenty one head of steers owned by William Stevenson of Granite Canyon at nine cents per pound. The steers averaged 1247 pounds each.
The board of Associated Charities of Cheyenne will meet at 7 30 this evening to finalize plans for Christmas holiday work.
Roger Babson of Wellesley Hills proposes adjusting workers pay with a cost of living index so wages rise when prices jump and fall back when prices ease. He argues this simple efficiency could curb waste from inefficiency across departments and boost overall productivity.
The public auction of German property in Nigeria began November 14 with strong turnout. Nineteen of ninety four Lagos lots were sold to British interests for 1,491,250 dollars. A London firm paid 250,000 dollars for the Woerman Steamship Line site. Liverpool merchants bought the remaining smaller lots.
The report notes additions funded by prison labor, including increased inmate comforts. It covers repairs at Sheridan branch of the Wyoming General Hospital, chapter 138, 1916, and states Rock Springs and Casper hospitals required no special construction funds. Also included are itemized accounts, reviews, and officer recommendations on upkeep.
Wyoming Commandry No. 1 Knights Templar elected officers for the ensuing year at their last night meeting. Commander Harry C. Hoffman General Jasime Henry G. Watson Captain-General M. A. Kline Prelate Dr. George C. Rafter Senior Warden Harry Crain Junior Warden J A Kirkpatrick Treasurer William R. Dubois Recorder D W GUL Standard Bearer O E Lane Sword Bearer P T O Neil Captain of the Guard T F Durbin Installation followed immediately after the election.
The Michigan Glee and Mandolin Club from the University of Michigan will perform at the Cheyenne High School Gymnasium on December 24. The group, part of the Mimes of the Michigan Union, showcases top vocal and mandolin talent and supports an annual musical comedy. The 2016 union opera Tres Rouge features several club members, with five Ann Arbor performances yearly and additional stops in Detroit and Chicago.
Norfolk report says the L-4 lost its anchor a portion of its periscope and deck stanchions during a Atlantic storm while en route from New York to Norfolk. Other submarines 1-1 2 3 and 9 completed the voyage without damage.
Thursday December 14 invites issued by The Sherman Co for Elka event. Invitations emphasize decorating details and guest participation in a community gathering.
The text notes legislature actions funding additions and facilities in Wyoming. It cites 1915 appropriations for an addition to the state hospital for the insane at Evanston, a $40,000 tax levy for mate patients, and $23,600 for additions to the Rawlins state penitentiary. Construction timelines indicate readiness by year end.
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