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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1916

Page

4

Walker resigns secretaryship at Wyoming wool growers meeting

The annual convention of the Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association adjourned with Walker resigning as secretary after twelve years. Dr J M Wilson was elected president. Fred Bragg and Toe Kinney vied for president before Bragg won the vice presidency. Wilson to fill vacancy. The Casper meeting praised as the largest and best in state wool history.

Apevia Caspor Wyo Wring Wool Growers’ Association Donglae Thermopolis Cherenhbe Ormopella New Flore J. M. Wilson Doug Fred Wragg Ceorme & Walker Sheepmen of Wyoming Covention Walker Casper Fred Bragg Worland Toe Kinney Cokeville Kinney Bragg Dr. Wilson State Association

Records Lost As Fire Sweeps State Offices

Lansing Feb 24 Valuable state records were lost and State Dairy and Food Commissioner James Helm narrowly escaped death when a fire swept the old state block housing several state offices. The blaze caused extensive damage and disrupted operations across multiple agencies.

Lansing Mich James Helm

Avoiding Foods that Irritate the Throat

A guide cautions readers to skip items that irritate the throat or cause discomfort. It advises choosing soothing alternatives and practicing mindful eating habits to prevent irritation during meals.

Amuse Theater Manager Returns From Booking Tour

Mr. Lee Lavelle manager of the Amuse theater spent yesterday in Denver booking features for March. He announces he has secured several big special features to be shown on the regular programs at his house.

Lee Lavelle Amuse Theater Denver

Projection Booth Improvement at Lyric Theater

Lyric theater manager M H Todd expands the projection booth to fit two machines. Films will be shown continuously except for a three minute intermission between shows. The booth will house motor driven, modern projectors for smoother picture handling. The upgrade promises a more enjoyable experience for patrons.

Lyric Lyric Theaer M. H. Todd

Cheyenne High to Host Kimball in Evening Basketball

Cheyenne High meets Kimball at the gym tonight in the season’s key boys and girls matchup. The Cheyenne girls seek revenge after a prior loss to Nebraska’s Kimball while a fast, rivalry fueled second team clash with Pariah House accompanies the program. The Cheyenne Cadet band will perform before and during intermission followed by a full dancing program.

Trent Interrohomatio Cheyenne High Kimball Neb Cheyenne Ham Cheyenne Nebraska Pariah House Club Cheyenne Cadet Band

Verdun Front Battles Near Fortress as German Drive Advances

German forces push toward Verdun amid major gains as Paris strike looms. Berlin reports capturing Bertrant sur Meuse Hanmant Herbe and Herbe wood within eight miles of Verdun and Samogneux six miles from the northern outskirts. French confirms losses at Brabant sur Meuse and Caures wood near Hapmeant.

Verdun Champagne Marke Paris Bertrant-sur-Meuse Hanmant Herbe Samogneux Brabant-sur-Meuse Caures Hapmeant

Twenty Fourth Infantry Trains to Cheyenne Arrival

Four special trains will move the Twenty-fourth United States infantry to Cheyenne this afternoon from the Prexio near San Francisco. The four trains will include twelve passenger coaches each and one freight train for equipment, carrying about 1700 men including officers. Fort Russell will see the largest garrison since 1918, with current residents limited to two companies of the Twelfth Cavalry guarding property and structures.

Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Cheyenne Prexio San Francisco Peanible Bealdesn Tiia Fort Crockett Tex Ueloaded Colorado & Southern Fort Russell Signal and Hospital Corps Twelfth Cavalry

Richard Whalen Dead in Guernsey

Richard Whalen aged 74 of Guernsey died at his home in Goshen county Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Files Home in Cheyenne at 2 o'clock this afternoon with interment at Lakeview Cemetery. A lifelong frontiersman, he came to Denver in 1865 after Civil War service, worked as a teamster, then freight transporter between Denver and Fort Laramie, later cattle raising near Crawford and a Fort Laramie ranch, where he resided for decades accumulating a substantial means.

Richard Whalen Guernsey Goshen Cheyenne Lakeview Cemetery Rocky Mountain Denver Galo Tie Fort Laramie Crougwater

Local City Briefs Highlight Events and Services

Community notices list watch repairs at Miller’s on Carey Ave and Coal Company ads. Upcoming events include a musical at the Presbyterian church and a roller skating session at the Coliseum on February 27. Also advertised are shoe sales, a film showing at Lyric Theatre, and late-night taxi and drugstore services amid general city happenings.

the Coliseum

Congress Debates War Policy Executive Session Proposal

House and Senate debate war policy with calls for the president to appear in executive session to explain diplomatic details with Germany. Supporters argue it would avert blind votes on anti armed merchantment measures while officials deny new information affecting the approach.

Congress House Senate Stone Clark House Democrats Heflin Alabama United States Germany Melmore Texas Lusitania Singer Paris Flood State Department Blane White House

Convalescing Heicent Mines Mite Returns Home

A monographer in the Union Pacific office recovers from illness and is moved from hospital to home. The notice confirms her convalescence and discharge to home care.

Theodore Mcliugh Union Pacific Joe

Little Bell Consolidated Mining stockholders meet in Cheyenne

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Little Bell Consolidated Mining Company Wyoming will be held at the Idelman Bros office 222 West 16th Street Cheyenne on Monday March 1 1916 at 12 oclock noon for electing trustees and other business. The stock transfer books close March 8 1918 by order of the Board of Trustees. J B Bean Secretary.

Little Bell Consolidated Mining Company Corporation of Wyoming Idelman Hros West 16Th Street Cheyenne Wuch Board of Trustees J. B. Bean

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