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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1916
Page
15
Karl J Byers nephew of Des Moines Corporation Counsel wins a federal contract to fly mail by aeroplane from Nome to an inland mining camp in Alaska. He will make two round trips weekly carrying mail and passengers despite hostile mountainous terrain and long winters with deep snow.
Pittsburgh reporters said today the highest price for Pennsylvania crude off was set at 2.85 dollars per barrel after an advance of ten cents. The announcement came from the principal purchasing agencies as of December 24.
Two Mexican women in Nuevo Laredo sought permission to send two boxes containing 125000 in Mexican gold to the American side. The applicants named were Mrs Jeans Carranza and the wife of Governor Mireles of Coahuila. It was stated the request would be granted.
Shugrue an officer of the National Society of Friends of Irish Freedom spoke at a Casement meeting predicting a new uprising in Ireland within months more powerful than Easter. He claimed rebels will have thousands of rifles and machine guns stored in cellars with funds raised in this country. He argued Ireland must become a belligerent nation and that a German audience would recognize its bid for freedom at a peace conference.
The Entente allies dismiss a proposal as empty and insincere, insisting no peace is possible without reparations and recognition of rights. The statement cites Belgian neutrality, noting Belgium would suffer first as Germany proclaims peace while deporting Belgians by the thousands.
The reply war between Thomas W. Lawson and House Rules Chairman Robert L. Henry centers on alleged leaks about a Wall Street raid tied to the president’s peace move. Lawson pledges more telegrams and a Washington visit while Henry demands facts in writing and a conference to disclose alleged public official leaks.
London dispatch reports a Timor military correspondent urging stronger effort by Britain and its allies. He notes French reserves are limited, Russia’s railways hinder action, and Italy cannot significantly grow forces. He calls for vigor in government and a unified aim to win.
Boxing manager Jimmie Dime arrived in San Francisco with Tommie Mahon Joe Chip and Patsy Haragani gan to discuss Australia’s fight schedule. He said Darcy’s departure killed the game and boxing’s revival depends on postwar interest with Australians furious over Darcy’s act.
A big New Year's Eve celebration is planned at the Plains Hotel for Monday night featuring festive activities and a party atmosphere. The event invites guests to welcome the new year with music, decorations, and social gathering.
The parliamentary party split after voting no confidence in Hughes. A new federal parliamentary party style group formed under Hughes as trade and customs minister. Tudor's militant labor faction remains, while Hughes moderates lead the former external affairs functions and reassigns Home Affairs duties.
The Union Pacific and its connections show large freight and coal movements in 1916 with increases over 1915. Freight cars carried east and west rose by tens of thousands, and July to December saw substantial gains in wheat oats mill products potatoes cattle hoes coal and merchandise. Water use and coal tonnage set high marks as 1916 spending on new yards structures and equipment neared $12 million with plans for further purchases in 1917.
Dialogue sample shows tension between Tom and Jack over courting Miss Cold as Shade questions if success is possible. The scene hints at romantic competition and humorous banter within a sports or local column context.
Desirability of farm mortgages is highlighted with a fixed yearly interest return higher than other safe investments. The offer promotes $100000 in first mortgage loans on producing farm and ranch lands with mortgage denominations from 500 to 10000. Loans are secured by first mortgages and deposited with First National Bank Cheyenne Wyoming as trustee for bondholder protection.
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