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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1917

Page

8

Loudon Boys Plead Guilty to Cook Robbery

Five of six men arraigned before Judge Mentzer pleaded guilty to thefts including rope and chinaware from the Cook Brothers warehouse and a Rawlins trusty. Names include Ben Loudon Dandon and C Busby with Dutch John. ages range 17 to 22. Dick Holland denied guilt for Klein's automobile theft and was remanded for trial. All were sent back to jail after the judge’s lecture.

Busby Utah Dick Holland Klein Mentzer

Mrs Gates to Visit Brother in Des Moines Before France

Mrs Gates leaves Cheyenne this morning for Des Moines Iowa to visit her brother who is soon bound for France.

Union Pacific VP Jeffers Visits Cheyenne for Hours

William M. Jeffers vice president and general manager of the Union Pacific railroad spent several hours in Cheyenne yesterday, stopping briefly during his travels.

Man Held as Robber Caught Sleeping in Station

Bert Miller was arrested yesterday morning on robbery charges after allegedly stealing a coat and 45 dollars from a man at the Dyer hotel. Police tracked him west and he was found asleep in Granite Canyon station before being brought to Cheyenne for trial.

Bert Miller Miller Dyer Hotel Good Samaritan Union Pacific Granite Canyon Brewer George Carroll Granite Canon Cheyenne

Men Needed for Guard Duty Near Home in Public Utility Service

Instructions issued at the local army recruiting station call for men beyond the draft age to serve for protection of public utilities including railways waterworks bridges and tunnels. Recruits will be stationed near their homes and preference is given to those who served in the Spanish war and have police training.

Alumni Dance Presented by High School Pupils

The high school faculty and students hosted alumni at a reception and dance in the gym last evening. Superintendent Ira B. Fee and Ada B. Coates welcomed guests, with hundreds of alumni from various classes, especially 1915, in attendance. Punch and wafers were served, and more than 200 cards were issued as class records sparked memories of former graduates and teachers alike.

Ira B. Fee Ada B. Coates Cheyenne Abby E. Roys H. 8

Army recruits seek married men for new branch near homes

The recruiting service in Denver issues an order signed by Maj. C. N. Barney inviting married men and single men to join the new army branch. Officials say the corps will relieve civilians from policing utilities and shift young soldiers from guard duty to front lines as the organization grows. Separately, ice and snow are being cleared from the cement walk on the north approach of the viaduct. The Sherman Cott

Maj. C. N. Barney Denver

Red Cross Drive to Begin Monday Nationwide Campaign

A major Red Cross membership drive starts Monday with a booth at Dalber clothing store run by Mrs Gertrude Thompson and Miss Evelyn Jensen. Daily changes in attendants, posters distributed to households, and a window light display will promote the appeal through Christmas week.

Red Cross Society Red Cross Dalber Clothing Gertrude Thompson Evelyn Jensen Red Cros Society Louise Smith

Bellamys Attend National Suffrage Convention in Washington

Lieut Fulton Bellamy of the 148th U S Field Artillery, recently commissioned after enlisting as a private, arrived in Washington with his mother Mrs Mary G Bellamy of Laramie to attend the National Woman Suffrage association convention. Local Wyoming residents Fred L Crabbe J A Delfelder ER J Farlow and John D Clark are in the capital for events including the Joint Session and anti sedition league meetings. Superintendent Crabbe travels with his wife and young son to the conventions and galleries sessions.

Washington Fulton Bellamy 148Th U.S. Field Artillery Camp Mills Long Island Mia Mary G. Bellamy Laramie National Woman's Suffrace Association Bellamy Wyoming National Guard Wyoming Fred L. Crabbe Wydemin J.A. Delfelder Riverton ER. J. Farlow Lander John 2D. Clark Cheyenne Z. BR. Levison Leslie Miller Casper House of Representative Wilson Crabbe George W. Crabbe Anti- Saloon League of Maryland Mr. Crabbe

Temperature Spike Recorded In City In Short Span

Unofficial thermometers in Chayenne show a sharp rise in temperatures over a few hours, with readings jumping from near zero to about 1 degree above noon. Reported figures suggest a rapid fluctuation similar to Casper where temperatures hit 65 degrees in a few hours.

Chayenne Casper Chervenne Esper Ateur

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