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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
10
Crook county shows no outstanding warrants or indebtedness as of the six months ended 1911. Expenses for the last half of 1911 totaled 19201.88 with cash on hand at 25216.562. The county expects a strictly cash basis for 1912 as bonds are being paid off and the board of county commissioners is credited for stable finances.
George H. Hunt was found guilty in Justice Reid's court of stealing a small lot of hay from J A Stringfellow. He was fined $10 plus costs and given the right to appeal to the district court.
The bulletin lists plans to restart Penn Wyoming Copper Mine at Encampment once legal actions against the company are resolved. It notes ecclesiastical and civic moves including a possible bishop appointment in South Dakota, new insurance office in Laramie, and reforms to reduce youth crime. Also reported are a wedding, a birth, marriages, a new creamery project in Cody, new hotel manager, and several crimes and penalties across the region.
An article notes Ohio State University researchers or agricultural officials recommending a powder to rid poultry houses of parasites. Instructions describe mixing plaster of Paris with fuel and coregol to create a plaster for application, then drying and sifting the mixture.
A. Giles loses about forty head of one and two year old Shire horses and mares during the cold spell. He rented pasture near Bear Lodge country eight miles northeast of Sundance and kept the horses with a caretaker. Delayed mail and difficult travel delayed notice and, upon arrival, he found forty horses dead while the rest were moved to the Cilea ranch below Belle Fourche for winter feed.
Guse Berg died at the state hospital in Sheridan after severely abusing alcohol. A temperate man, he rarely drank but consumed twelve drinks with a companion, remained unconscious for 24 hours, and died early Sunday morning after failing to recover. Berg was a blacksmith by trade and had worked for road contractor Mr. Johnson.
The writer visits a country home to discuss a farmer who owns 286 acres. The six room box house lacks water, shade, and comfort. water comes from an 88 foot well. Family life is harsh. trees were destroyed by stock and little joy or vitality exists in the setting.
Upton February 7 a severe blizzard swept the region. Albert Brown eight son of Mrs C P Meeks was lost exposed to the cold and frozen limbs after venturing from Lodge Pole thirty miles away to tend cattle. Found Saturday morning he remained in precarious condition at his home. He attended school in Upton this winter and was popular in the town.
Cody, Feb 7. W. D. Heflin formerly of the U S bridge camp on the South Fork, died at the Wallace home at 9 p.m. Wednesday after an incurable disease caused paralysis and starvation. He was about 45 years old.
James H. Duke will resign as president of American Tobacco Company to become chairman of the British American Tobacco Company Limited. Percival Till will succeed him as president. Duke said the move aims to expand the British American business with its chief offices in London.
The Department of Agriculture issues Farmers' Bulletin No 466 by Mark A Capleton cerealist describing common winter emmer and Buffam improved winter emmer. It outlines origin by Prof Buffam and aims to inform Wyoming farmers with full grain descriptions. Obtain from the Secretary of Agriculture Washington asking for Farmers' Bulletin No 466.
The text notes Norwegian horses described as sturdy tame and strong with an average price for a good working horse around 190 dollars, though the sentence trails off before completing the price range.
The text states that regardless of atmospheric temperature shifts, the cream used for churning must be kept at a constant temperature across winter and summer. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent cream temperature for successful churning.
Slurry Feederstine a new inmate at the Rawling state penitentiary was stabbed twice by Lorenzo Pasco during a breakfast dispute. Feederstine suffered back and chest wounds and was taken to Rock Springs hospital in critical condition. Pasco, jailed for Lovell murder, had his death sentence commuted to life. If Feederstine dies Pasco faces re trial for his life.
The Tribune prints reports accusing Governor Carey and officials of segregation actions that state leaders call entirely false. The State Leader confirms no message from Hopkins and says Wyoming delegates and press agents sought credit, while Carey and Hopkins deny any undue pressure.
Carbon County commissioners plan to tax and seize Colorado cattle wintering in Wyoming if taxes aren’t paid promptly. Assessor and deputy treasurer will collect, with public auctions to cover taxes and costs. Sheriff to deputize officers to guard cattle until liquidation.
Reports from Palatka indicate a rift in the Republican state convention was denied. Florida Republicans are expected to field a Taft delegation to the national convention in Chicago.
Plans outline a massive two story bank building with steel columns and foundations for four more stories, totaling six. Located on Carey avenue and 18th street, the structure will include a lobby, safety deposit vaults, directors rooms, and offices for the Wyoming Life Insurance company, doctors, and lawyers. The project estimates $40,000 for the two initial stories and aims to symbolize Cheyenne's progress.
In Viola Kansas a Missouri Pacific passenger train struck a street car killing William Short and Anna Cobblants and injuring six others. The accident marks a rare fatal collision in the town with investigators reviewing the scene and local authorities outlining preliminary details.
Governor Carey reports about fifteen hundred elk are being fed in Wyoming as mild winter reduces downstate numbers. Corrals hold yearlings while two hundred head are already secured for study. others shipped to Casper Mountain Laramie Peak Medicine Bow reserve and Crook County for future range. United States Biological Survey funds part of the effort.
Indianapolis February 7. Federal Grand Jury returns thirty two indictments naming labor union officers and agents across the country. Authorities plan simultaneous arrests within five days with bonds totaling about three hundred thousand dollars. Arraignment set for March 12 before Judge Anderson. President Ryan says no defense plans yet.
A promotional snippet entices readers to join a club campaign offering a Studebaker touring car as a top prize valued at $1,000. It promises 10 percent return on every dollar turned in if the top prizes aren’t won, and directs readers to a rules page for details. The note mentions Mrs. E. A. Towle of Eminence, Kentucky visiting Cheyenne before continuing to New Mexico.
To Improve Lodge Roome Cheyenne Lodge No. 2 Kniahta of Pything plans to remodel the dining room and kitchen and relocate the main lodge room to provide better accommodations for their growing membership.
Contractor Archie Allison crews upgrade the front and frame voltage at his Capital Avenue and 18th Street lot. He will rent the building as a temporary business office while aiming to erect a six story block on the valuable city site.
The text notes haciendas in return for rebel promises not to rob and claims that arms have been secretly moved from Mexico City to aid the rebel cause. It mentions former allies doubting Madero’s ability to steer the country through trials and accusing him of stalling promised reforms.
Mexico City reports that General Felix Diaz nephew of the deposed president now commands a rebel body in Oaxaca state amid mounting unrest. Dispatches said Diaz took command today and advanced movements were under way.
Mexico City reports the foreign minister Cateroonieht released a statement to reassure the public that rumors of U S intervention are unfounded. The note emphasizes there is no basis for reports and urges calm among citizens.
Abraham Gonzales constitutional governor of Chihuahua is expected to arrive tomorrow. General Orozco declined the governor’s office offered by the Chihuahua assembly. Braulio Hernandez, recent secretary of state, proclaims provisional governorship aligning with Gomes. Mapula sits twenty miles south of Chihuahua with two hundred men.
Washington Feb 7. The new Republican congressional committee named at last night’s caucus Representative W McKinley of Illinois as chairman and likely to be re elected. The text notes plans for organization for the upcoming campaign and mentions vacancies to be filled by the president.
Postmaster general announces wrapping standards for parcels sent abroad and domestically. Poorly wrapped packages from foreign countries arrive damaged, prompting the Post Office Department to enforce proper wrapping to prevent loss and deterioration.
The Western Pine Manufacturers' Association met in Spokane on February 7 and urged Congress to preserve a one million dollar appropriation for fighting forest fires. A resolution will be sent to western senators and congressmen.
Spokane reports Dorothy Cokes Legress summoned in superior court to serve on a jury believed to be the first woman of her race in the United States called to jury duty in this city on February 7.
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