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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1912
Page
3
Blackburn trade unionists backed by factory owners oppose emigration of Lancashire girls to Canada arguing it drains skilled labor. Immigration agents tout opportunities in the Dominion while Labour Guardians oppose sending cottage homes' residents overseas.
Epistles urge starting the year with goodwill and the Golden Rule. Notices show Governor Carey and family skipping open house due to illness, January dances by Miss Florence Riner and Lieut Clarence Riner, Dr. and Mrs Hills hosting Jan 1, and Rev Moore welcoming visitors. Shriners plan a New Year’s Eve dance at the Masonie Temple.
John Harrington hosts New Year’s Eve at the Plains hotel with a 10 p.m. serving start. Patrons are urged to watch the old year out and the new year in as tables are reserved for the event.
The B. I. L. of A. presents a grand mask ball on December 91 1912 at Eagle Ball with three costume prizes. Grand prize march at 10 30. Refreshments served free. Tickets cost 1.0 with ladies free. Music by Buchanan's orchestra.
The Elks invite its members to a dance at the Elks Home on Wednesday evening January eighth. Next Lyceum Entertainment is set for January tenth featuring Alfred Bergen and the Leon Marx Trio. Mr and Mrs P A Beck announce the marriage of Mildred Andreyetta Beck to Dr William Reynolds Hocker at Ogden Episcopal Church on December 25 at high noon. The couple will reside in Green River after January first.
Fort Russell hosts a masquerade ball at the Post Headquarters in honor of Captain and Mrs. James F. Kemper tenth wedding anniversary. Invitations include the entire Post and Captain and Mrs. Lawrence. Mrs Lawrence sails for the Philippines. Captain Lawrence plans leave in Hot Springs. General Edwards, Colonel and Mrs. Williams to attend New Year’s Day receptions. Edwards to preside at dinner. Lt. and Mrs. D. D. Tompkins depart Wednesday for New York and Buffalo then sail February to the Philippines.
Mr. Charles M. Smith, brother in law of Senator Warren, has returned to Cheyenne following an extended absence spent traveling in South America and the South Atlantic islands with relatives in Massachusetts. Mrs. A. D. Cook has left for Douglas to stay with her daughters for several months.
Friends will miss her from their midst and look forward to her return as Bonnie Sack visits Greeley for a few days.
Cheyenne endured a violent wind storm Sunday with residents recalling gusts possibly near 200 mph. Weather instruments reportedly malfunctioned, complicating measurements while streets, fences, chimneys, and windows suffered damage. Some lumber, trees, and branches were blown down as trains largely stayed on schedule.
The Capitol Avenue Theatre presents John C. Fisher's musical comedy The Red Rose from Globe Theatre New York. Zoe Parnett leads with a 65 person company headed by Zee Burnett. The plot follows Dick Lorimer an art student who falls for Lola a model. his father opposes, a moving picture twist helps, Lola is revealed as a baron’s daughter. The score includes 24 numbers with popular tunes such as Come Along Ma Chere Queen of Vanity Fair Men Moon Men and The Students Glide which drew crowds in New York.
A 1912 opinion piece condemns alcohol consumption citing rising beer and whisky usage in 1912 versus 1911. It links drinking to crime and national decay, claims moral and religious arguments against the liquor trade, and warns of divine judgement for a nation in partnership with the saloon.
Brigadier General John J. Pershing in Mindanao issues orders on honoring the national flag. Troops must pause at retreat, stand at attention, and civilians nearby should observe respectful conduct. Flag escort ceremonies to be held regularly with solemn improvement.
The text describes escorting as a benefit and honor for service entry and devotion to the national emblem, promising benediction and new hope for those under protection. It also notes that a man believes a woman is sensible if she refuses him, typically acting accordingly.
Vocal and musical program plus tnatree mental muse entertain guests for New Year's Eve at the Plains hotel. The highlight is a dinner on Tuesday night. Reservations for tables should be made early.
A brief notice notes The State Leader becomes the want ad medium of Wyoming, signaling a transition for classified listings. The piece hints at a rebranding move affecting readers and advertisers in the region.
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