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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
5
The Wyoming 1912 report shows population rising by about 30,000 to around 200,000 and total resources near 47.7 billion dollars. Agriculture leads wealth, followed by stock, mining, and manufacturing with coal, oil, iron and other minerals boosting the year’s output.
London dispatch reports Turkey agrees to major Balkan terms after protracted diplomacy. Constantinople remains contested while Adrianople is the last obstacle between the Balkan alliance and the Turkish positions in the negotiations.
Luther McCarty defeated Al Palzer in the eighteenth round in Los Angeles. Referee Byron stopped the bout as Palzer, bloodied and exhausted, was unable to continue. McCarty’s win positions him as heavyweight champion in the eyes of many, with Jack Johnson eliminated by disgraceful conduct.
The United States Steel corporation plans a new plant costing over 20 million dollars to produce nearly all steel grades. It will be built soon at Sandwich in Ontario on 1500 acres with about a mile and a half of water frontage opposite Detroit Michigan.
The Burlington extended the Big Horn basin line to within a few hundred feet of Powder River with plans to join the Chicago & North Western and use its tracks to Orin Junction where Northwestern connects to the Colorado & Southern. After a dispute Northwestern demanded compensation, the agreement was terminated and Burlington halted tracklaying fifteen miles from Powder River. It prepared to resume and commence condemnation to secure a right of way toward Orin Junction, aiming to parallel Northwestern for about 120 miles.
Chicago Jan 1 A sweeping move by the Canadian Pacific Railway ends speculative sales of western Canada lands. The company will sell only to bona fide settlers who will improve the land, offering 20 year loans of 2000 dollars at six percent. The policy aims to curb speculators, shift profits to settlers, and provide demonstrations and services at model farms.
Princeton Jan. Gov Wilson said he would rather walk from the White House to the capitol to take the presidential oath but expects crowds may force him to ride in the parade. He urged a simple inauguration and noted crowds would complicate a walk. He also said he will name the date for a possible extra session.
Twenty four labor union officials sentenced at Indianapolis arrived at Leavenworth Kansas for serving their terms. They were photographed in penitentiary dress and enrolled as convicts. Mr and Mrs Fred Moody registered in Cheyenne after leaving Pine Bluff yesterday.
A falsified board at Schofield Barracks tested a war strength machine gun company under Colonel George K McGunnegle. Six guns with 30 rounds each fired at 1 600 yards against platoon shaped silhouettes, delivering 1 200 rounds for an 87 to 6 percent hit rate and proving the unit’s deadly effectiveness.
In San Francisco Frankie Burns had to quit when Tommy Murphy gained the decision in the 17th round after Burns’ seconds threw a towel into the ring. Murphy controlled the bout by landing hooks from the first round and drawing blood, with Burns faded and unable to respond.
Washington January 1 Democratic leaders Representative Underwood and Senator Marti met to discuss tariff revision and legislative work for the short session opening tomorrow. No definite plan was agreed. it is believed all appropriations bills will be passed before adjournment and Taft appointments will be taken up in the Senate soon.
The Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock association opened its second annual exhibit in the Kilia building with about 250 birds across 41 entries from Loveland, Greeley, Fort Collins, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Carpenter, Pine Bluffs and more. Judge D. A. Stone of Denver arrived to score, judging to start at 10 am, with awards to be announced. Prizes include 3-dollar firsts and 1-dollar seconds across multiple breeds, plus entries of ducks, turkeys, bantams, and feeder products from local firms. A 10-cent admission helps cover show expenses as the event surpasses last year.
Princeton dispatch notes President elect Wilson calls 1913 a lucky year citing 13 as a running motif in his life. He recalls 13 as significant in his nomination year and references the electoral college meeting on January 14 while recounting his tenure at Princeton University and his student body.
A brief note from The Leader describes yesterday’s feast and four passages in the morning. It promises an upcoming year of excellent, lively commentary and praise for the reforming paper and its service to readers all year.
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