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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1914

Page

8

New Method Of Making Steel Strength Tested By Michelson

Professor A A Michelson announced a new steel treatment before the National Academy of Sciences claiming finished metal would possess several times current strength. He described the metal's action at the rupture point and demonstrated a bar that withstood increasing forces, suggesting potential for stronger fortifications skyscrapers bridges and tools.

National Academy of Sciences A.A. Michelson Michelson Per Vofcesor Michelson

Monument proposal stirs Cheyenne and Laramie debate

The Larairie Republican reports secretary George B. Walker of the Cheyenne Industrial Club backing a proposed monument to the author of the Credit Mobilier. Walker says his earlier suggestion was misinterpreted and that Laramie may be a more suitable location for the memorial.

Laraie George B. Walker Cheyenn Industrial Club Cheyenne Walker Laramie Credit Mobilier Laramiy

Here s to Hanway Merry Christmas Num in Nutrousa County

The Nutrousa County Tribune issued a festive Christmas number last week under J E Hanway. It showcased news and artful display advertising worthy of a metropolitan paper. The Leader congratulates Weather Hanney on enterprise and spirit for aiming to run a standout paper.

Nutrousa County Tribune J. E. Hanway Leader Weather Hanney

Splendid Paper The Leader Praised for Pre Christmas Issue

The Leader receives many compliments for its twenty page issue last Sunday praising makeup typographical art and good taste. It credits skilled master printers and designers as the force behind a paper described as artisle rather than amateur work.

Artisle

Wyoming Sees Flour Aid to Belgium From State Votes

The article notes Fenater Schmidt would have been counted out under prior rules, and Jefferia would have been counted in, but new law requires returns to both the secretary of state and county clerks. It also reports Wyoming plans to ship at least five carloads of flour, about 200,000 pounds, to Belgian relief, reflecting Governor Carey’s reports and contributions.

Trenry Clews Henry Clews Congress New Haven Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Sam Pennsylvania Elbert Hubbard Fenater Schmidt Jefferia Secretary of State Hoox Carey Wyoming

Atlanta Tragedy Investigated After Callaway Death

James P. Callaway, a popular Atlanta businessman, was shot dead at the home of William B. Carhart after attending a social function. Carhart testified he fired in the dark, mistaking Callaway for a burglar. a jury acquitted him, prompting wide attention.

James P. Callaway William B. Carhart Callaway Calla Carhart

Distance exaggeration in hunting range estimates in woods

C L Gilman notes many hunters inflate long shot distances after the event, using personal verification from wood walking. He recounts testing range by pacing, finding real wood lines and trees obstructing shots, with 60 yards as maximum aimed distance in his work. He argues long shots occur mainly hill to hill, not level forest shots.

Daily News C. L. Gilman Minneapolis News

Mistletoe Guessing Game At Christmas Party

A Christmas idea suggests hanging a large piece of mistletoe from the chandelier with scarlet ribbon. Guests are asked to guess the number of berries on the branch, and the closest guess wins the prize.

Tender Want Ad Department Reaches Cheyenne Wires

The live telephone lines to Cheyenne connect to the Tender Want Ad Department. This notice highlights the department’s reach and the importance of direct communication for classifieds.

Cheyenne Tender Want AD

British push under mines and Balkan troop moves noted

A dispatch from Berlin reports Russian losses cited by Temps at over 1.6 million with 600,000 prisoners. Tokyo notes the Oxford captured by Britain and the Cormorant entering Guam harbor as part of World War I coverage.

Berlin Temps Paris Tokio Oxford Indian Ocean Cormorant Guam Ladrone Archipelago

One Killed in Rock Island Wreck Near Northfield

Northfield Minn Dec 14 One person was killed and about 30 injured eight seriously when Rock Island passenger train No 62 wrecked eight miles south of town late yesterday A broken rail caused the accident Edith Wheeler of Waseca Minn a teacher at Northfield was killed when the chair car toppled and hurled her through a window Sisters Esther and another Mercy Sister at St Clara college Sinsinawa Wis were among the seriously injured

Northfield Minn Rock Island Here Edith Wheeler Waseca Siste Esther Sister of Mercy St. Clara College Sinsinawa, Wis

Reports on Kaiser Contradict Health Status in Europe

London reports conflicting on Emperor William II. Amsterdam telegrams say he improves and may leave for the front this week after dining with Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and General von Kessel. Geneva reports claim he must undergo an operation when recovered and cannot return to the front for several weeks.

London William Amsterdam von Bethmann-Hollweg von Kessel Geneva Switzerland

Thomas F Ryan Hurt by Fall From Horse

New York December 14 Thomas F Ryan spent today in a large armchair in his Fifth Avenue room with his torso tightly bandaged after a horse fell on him. Three ribs were broken.

New York Thomas F. Ryan Fifth Avenue

Leader Want Ads Draw Large Morning Crowds

The Leader Want Ads attract hundreds of readers each morning who scan the page for profitable bargains and opportunities. The steady stream of shoppers suggests strong community demand for classified listings and local deals.

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