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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1917

Page

12

Chicagoan Leads Fight for U S Ownership of Railroads

Congressman A J Sabath of Chicago leads the drive for government operation of coal mines and railroads. A Bohemian Democrat and former judge, Sabath has nine years in Congress and argues railroads teamed with coal interests to inflate prices, harming industry and workers, calling for full government control.

Sabath Washington Dd. C A. J. Sabath Chicago Bohemia Congress

Oil Demand Outstrips Supply Across Markets

Oil consumption outpaces production with nine months totals of 264 072 000 barrels and a reserve draw of 8 163 000 barrels, official government figures. Elkhorn lease in Wyoming’s Big Muddy area reports multiple new gushers and promising wells amid rapid development pushing forward as prices stay low.

The Elkhorn Big Muddy Wyoming

Hidden Dome oil field rivalry heats Wyoming drilling race

Large oil firms push rigs into Worland and Casper regions as Hidden Dome draws major attention. Consolidated Royalty controls vast Salt Creek and Grass Creek rights while Casper-Embar and Heclar players rush wells. Merritt likely unlocks Glenrock gas pressure. Western Exploration case advances January hearing on Hudson Oil holdings.

Consolidated Royalty Oil Company Royalty Oil Company Grass Creek Oil Gas Company Tisdale Royalty Company Salt Creek Big Muddy Tisdale Grass Cree Worland Wyo Casper-Embar Heclar Wyoming Beaumont Wyoming Hidden Dome Ueld Theield

Foley and Co. Mail-In Trial Pack Advertisement

An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and cleansing. Sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

Court House Roof Finished In Basin Wyoming

The Basin Wyoming court house roof was completed yesterday and the first new of the season began falling today. Workers enjoyed unusually mild weather all summer and fall with only minor calendar days lost. Windows are nearly all in place and interior finishing will start soon as rooms are plastered.

Dee Court House

Red Cross Worker Describes German Atrocity Toll in France

Washington dispatch reports American Red Cross worker Lilian Lucas recounts Evian and nearby towns flooded with displaced women children and old people driven from homes by German advances. She details hunger squalor illness and recruitment of refugees for work, and the emotional toll as they seek safety and home.

RED Cross France Onur Waorhington Washington, D. C Evien Germany Evian Mre Dune Richardson Lilian William Palmer Lucas Sted Crosse Infant Welfare Unit Dr. Lucas University of California Belgium Lucas Humnler Bains Lake Geneva Ebyian Alck Firat Jeanne D'Arc Roches Mrs. Lucas

Alleged Thief Freezes His Arms

Jay O'Dell, arrested on petty thievery charges, released to leave town, was found near Wheatland after riding the train in subzero weather. He was taken from a Burlington train at Orrin Jumell Monday night nearly dead from cold, with hands and feet frozen, and said he planned to reach Cheyenne for work.

Carper Woro Jay O'Dell Wheatland O'Dell Burelington Orrin Jumell Casper Cheysenne

Weather Outlook for Cheyenne and Wyoming Sunday

For Cheyenne and vicinity pair Sunday shows little temperature change. In Wyoming, generally fair Sunday with minimal temperature variation. Rain or snow is unlikely in the extreme northwest portion with no significant changes overall.

Cheyenne and Vicinity Wyoming

Taxi Call No. 9 and 7-Passenger Tours Announced

Notice lists taxi call number 9 and seven passenger touring car designation for service options. Details indicate vehicle types and potential dispatch categories referenced in the public notice.

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U.S Basil M. Mandy Special Staff ‘Dispatch Phoenix Children’s In Silk and Lisle Wasserman’s Phome Cigar Stores Auto Goods CO West Lincoln Highway Western Fremont Oi! Company Hudson Oi Company Western Exploration Company Hudson Company Merritt Glenrock the Charmed Prince Convent Hall 24Th Street and Warren Ave Fatherland Milton Bronner Hite Bowie America Domino and Pioneer Exploration Denver York Rpon Wyoming Brokerage Company OS Specialistis 10Th St Cheyenne, Wyo Studebaker Dildine Wilson Aun Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company
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