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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1911
Page
2
A quoted urging warns of rising immigration from Southern Europe estimating about one million yearly. It claims birth rates favor immigrants while natives decline and labels many newcomers undesirable. It references Mary Grace Quackenbos's Pearson's Magazine article proposing exclusion and redistribution of immigrants.
An article discusses how merchants add ten per cent to costs and explains methods to protect children from diphtheria. It notes a shift in political lines with a new line-up, and comments on Wall Street seemingly switching from elephant to donkey symbolism.
Fremont county and Lander residents show strong interest in state matters including governor Carey appointments and legislative issues. The county committee proposes a slate for appointive posts such as state librarian custodian of hot springs ward en of state game and fish hatchery officials and a bid for adjutant general.
A number of prominent Worland figures were detained by authorities to identify the shooter who fired at Lorenbi Corte, injuring his elbow and risking amputation. Corte had allegedly harassed several young girls before attempting to leave the city.
Diamondville reports that after a visit by Orin Allen mining expert of Denver a sale closed for 740 acres of placer lands near Jensen fifty miles north of Diamondville. Denver capitalists purchase lands for 75000 dollars the largest land deal ever recorded in Sweetwater county.
Allan Fay a 23 year old ranchman from Arvada was killed by a rifle discharge while starting a hunting trip from his brother in law William Tubbs home in Sheridan. A coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after initial doubts of self inflicted harm.
A movement in Laramie urges an enabling act this month to carve six townships from Carbon into Albany county including Morgan and Arlington. A skating accident on a local lake left 12 year old Arthur McLaughlin dead after thin ice failed to support him. The G B Chase company plans a plaster project near Thermopolis with $300000 capitalization and $50000 paid in for initial work on land owned by G B Chase.
Sheridan smallpox outbreak concerns Sheridan-Smallpee. Langdon exposed in fill county after attack. Basin notes 26–12 Riverton reports two broken ribs for Mrs N B Kinnear. Lander petition opposing Mendell parcel post law. Riverton editor to relocate and start Lander Eagle. Kemmerer arrests a man charged with a 16 year old’s statutory crime. Afton wagon accident injures seven year old Verne Smith. Hudson reports new coal mine prospect near Haynes mine. Bages awards cabbage prize. Haas in buys Rodgers hotel lease. Deaths and marriages listed in Rock Springs, Lander, Evanston, and surrounding areas.
John A. Dix was inaugurated as governor of New York at noon in Albany. The simple ceremony lasted under thirty minutes with welcome addresses from Governor White and a response from Dix. Notable attendees included a large Tammany Hall delegation and a parade by National Guard units, with Troop B providing the escort.
A board of arty officers met at Fort Sill Oklahoma January 2 to plan establish a school of fire for Meld artillery. The aim is to set up the new school likely at Fort Sill to train personnel in Meld artillery tactics and operations.
Prof William K Sixsmith, trainer to ex President Roosevelt, leads a health training course for business and professional men in Cheyenne. A women and daughters class is planned to improve physical condition. The program aims to enhance body strength and correct functional disorders through Sixsmiths internal exercises developed from 25 years of athletic study. Classes start Monday with contact via phone 142 H or Wan R Slasmith 2222 Carey Ave.
Fragmentary notes indicate lawmakers in California will discuss progressive measures at the state legislative session. The garbled text mentions Sacramento and a focus on reform, though specifics remain unclear. The item suggests upcoming actions on progressive policy in the capital.
Fragmentary lines from the article reference a constitutional referendum and recall proposals, a popular election of senators, and amendments for equal suffrage, with mentions of the people and state conservation of natural resources.
The legislature will choose a United States senator to succeed Frank P. Flint. Albert G. Spalding appears to be the leading candidate for the sen atorship.
Aram J. Pothier took the oath of office for a second term as Rhode Island governor. Newly elected state officers joined in the official ceremonies, with both houses of the General Assembly present at the inaugural events.
At A J Tennant's Mer cer Island home a New Year's watch party turned curious as Tennant dragged Charles Edward Hanks and Jeanne P Kurtman from a card table, staged a mock marriage as the new year began. Prosecution later questioned the ceremony and related actions.
The couple agrees the wedding ceremony remains valid and peaceful at Mercer precinct, signaling no change in plans. Officials confirm the ceremony is legal and proceeds as scheduled.
The Rev. R W Lowther, a Methodist pastor from Walnut Creek near Sherman Co, will cook chicken dinners to supplement parish income. He plans to serve meals on January 17 with volunteers from the congregation acting as waiters to deliver dinners to ordered homes.
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