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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1912

Page

2

Death by suicide after long illness in Sheridan

Sheridan Wyoming reports the death of Verna George aged nineteen from a self inflicted act described as a result of a long sickness. He had been confined to his room since November due to injuries sustained in a basketball game. A farewell letter found on his person explains his decision and asks friends to remember and forgive.

Sheridan Verna George Hipeteen Teychnjoe Wyo Hye

Train Kills Seventy-Five Sheep Near Riverton

A passenger train from Lander struck a flock of seventy-five sheep owned by Oliver Johnson near Riverton along the cleared right-of-way, killing the animals. The next day the train hit another group near Hudson, about a hundred more sheep were destroyed, and the engine was badly damaged, limping into Casper on one side.

Hhnder Lander Riverton Oliver Johnson Hudson Casper

Bon Shoe in Clothing Co A good place to buy clothes

London officials report infantile paralysis cases rising due to dust from automobiles per Dr Reece's briefing to the local government board. The notice lists concerns about public health and safety in urban areas.

Bon Shoe In Clothing Co London Br. Reece Local Government Board

Fall from hay loft kills Albany county man Sid Lawrence

Sid Lawrence an Albany county resident and longtime stage driver died instantly after falling from a barn hay loft at the Baldwin ranch near Gleneyre on the upper Big Laramie river. The Baldwin ranch renter for two years, Lawrence was about twenty years a driver between Laramie and Wood's Landing. Mrs Lawrence was reported in Denver with a hospital stay. One son remained with the family. the body was expected in town later that afternoon.

Laramie Sid Lawrence Baldwin Ranch Baldwin Lawrence Gleneyre Big Laramie Sid Albany County Wood Landine Denver V Lawrence

Sleeper Nominated as Governor Hope in Wyoming News

Billings Montana paper suggests Republicans nominate W B Sleeper for governor of Wyoming. Other items note Crawford Nebraska moves, marriages in Sheridan and Harrison, death of Mary D Paxton of Douglas, university basketball trip, Dr McMurray appendicitis, lodge charter in Kemmerer, Rev Shoemaker leaving for Oklahoma City, and a Thermopolis Bent marriage at Basin.

Sleeper Billings Montana Wyoming W. B. Sleeper Crawford King of Douglas Nebraska Hr. Cook Orin Junction Byron Gage Nellie Smith Sheridan Cletwaelay Mary D. Paxton Thomas Cheyenne NEW Order Knights and Ladies of Security Kemmerer O. J. Lewis South Shoemaker Oklahoma City Oklahoman Harrison Nicholas E. Berg Agnes Anderson Lusk Neb Child J. Stock A. C. Bent Thermopolis Marie Me. Cullough Altbia Basin

Meldrum Fails to Gain Release in Supreme Court

The state supreme court denied habeas corpus for KR D Meldrum Boggs town marshal who killed a man he arrested. Meldrum held in Carbon County jail Rawlings awaiting district court trial. His attorney N B Greenfield urged the writ while County Attorney Andy McMicken represented the state.

State Supreme Court KR. D. Meldrum Boggs Meldrum Carbon County Rawlings N. B. Greenfield Andy McMicken

Wolves Attack Two Men Near Kemmerer

Rev. T. J. Lynch and S. L. Hoffman started for Hamsfork for a fishing trip near the County bridge when a pack of coyotes attacked. Father Lynch killed one large coyote and wounded several others with his rifle before the animals dispersed. The pair abandoned fishing and returned home.

Kemmerer T. J. Lynch L. Hoffman Hamsfork Father Lynch

The Three Twins at Capitol Avenue Theatre

A large audience enjoyed The Three Twins last night with lively songs witty dialogue and sparkling scenery. George Ebner and Gertrude Hutcheson led a strong cast delivering solid voices and memorable balcony and stage moments.

Capitol Avenue Theatre L. R. Tyson Three Twins

A Dainty Cast Dazzles in The Hypnotic King Production

The reviewer lauds Lie Bummera and Rowe Dela mater for refined grace as Isabel Howard while Tom and Molly receive special mention. The Summerelma crew and aviator tableaux attract acclaim with diverse costumes and scenes. Yama Yama girls led by Molly shine. Dr Hartman and others perform well. the production promises unalloyed pleasure.

Lie Bummera Batele Colbert Rowe Delamater Isabel Howard Tom and Molly Red Cross

Railroad News and Local Movements at Union Pacific

Mrs. C F Letts wife of the Nebraska division assistant superintendent plans to join her husband in Sidney after leaving their rooms in the Mission Apartments. Engineer Rockwell has moved to Omaha to join the chief engineer office. The three year old son of Mr and Mrs N H Jensen was buried yesterday. Mr Jensen works at the Union Pacific baggage depot.

C. F. Letts Letts Nebraska Division Sidney Mission Apartments Rockwell Laramie Round House Omaha Ralph N. HH. Jensen Jensen Union Pacific Baggage Deport

Mrs Olmstead Plans Two Month California Visit

Mrs Olmstead wife of the Assistant Superintendent of the Wyoming division will depart in a few days for a two month stay in California. She will return to Cheyenne after the visit.

California Mra. Olmstead Olmstead Wyoming Cheyenne

Shipping Sheep to Market on the Omaha Route

The Laramie Development company plans to load four cars of sheep for the Omaha market at Millbrook on the 10th. Mrs Kilne, wife of the machinist on the Laramie Plainsine, underwent eye surgery today. They will reside in this city at 8000 as a pleasant home can be secured.

Cheyenne Laramie Development Company Omaha Millbrook Joe Kilne Laramie Plainsine

Labor groups plan competing benefit balls on the 20th

The Machinists, Breamfitters and Bakiermakers join to raise strike funds with a ball at Keefe hall while the Carmen, Blacksmiths, and Federal Labor Union schedule a ball at Magle's hall. Each side promotes a big, citywide event with top music planned. The Railroad Party at Laramie lists President Miller, Directors Gramm and Bell and Superintendent Stew.

Breamfitters Carmen Blacksmiths Federal Keefe Magle Laramie Miller Gramm and Bell

Lavadis Plains Line and Presid at HOR Miler of the North ern Colorado

The coal company spent part of yesterday at Coa mont with Shane Var Horn and eastern letters will be tendered a diner at the Ku ter hotel tonight before departure for the east. Assistant Superintendent 1D, BH. su livan, master mechanic for the Wyoming division, won the Larano yesterday with Piatrint Foreman Highleyman, reviewing shops and yards.

Plains Hor Colorado Coal Company Coamont Shane Var Horn Hoston Kuter BH. Sulivan Wyoming Larano Highleyman

Yuan Elected President of New Chinese Republic

The national assembly in Nanking unanimously elected Yuan Shikai president of the new republic on February 15. They designated Nanking as provisional capital and argued for possible relocation after Yuan's inauguration for convenient administration.

Yuan Nanking China National Assembly Yuan Shi Kai

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