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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

16

Death at Union Pacific Paint Shop Ends in Coroner’s Verdict

A coroner jury found that Howard F. Watenright, Union Pacific employee, died from a skull fracture when a wall collapsed at the paint shop. The inquest heard no criminal negligence and noted no prior inspection of the wall. Several coworkers were inside. Watenright died at St. John’s Hospital after the accident.

Howard FE. Watenrieht Union Pacific W. K. Vinneen Edwart Mckay A. Gylling Watthwright Clyde Early Br. G. A. Fox Martin F Turco Howard Wiliams Jr. W. Jordan Eteet Erteting Cang Wainwrisht Wes Wainwrsct Lowital Wainwriight Cone Monsiers Turco V. BP St. John’s Hospital Fox Howard Williams Williams George Kelle ¥ Y John R. Harrison

Kendrick Reception Moved To Friday At Executive Mansion

Due to crowding in Thursday’s program, the American Live stock association schedules a reception for visiting delegates Friday from 1 to 6 PM at the executive mansion with Mrs J B Kendrick hosting. A Kiks club dance replaces Thursday night reception as hosts and delegates travel by Pullman at regular rates. T W Tomlinson attends Wyoming Utah Stockgrowers event in Evanston and Cheyenne Sees opening.

Executive Mansion J. B Kendrick Union Pacific Pullman Company T. W Tomlinson Association Evanston Wyoming Utah Thermopolis

Colorado Legislature Begins Organizational Work

Denver Jan 4 Both houses opened with preliminary organization and adjourned until tomorrow. The Senate established an elections committee as the houses signaled readiness for Governor Carleon’s message. Messengers could not locate the governor who attended a luncheon.

Denver Senate Carleon

Audit plan eyes final Jenkins estate report in Rawlins case

Sam M. Thompson county attorney seeks a careful audit of C. V. Beard executor’s final report on the J Warren Jenkins estate, probate at Rawlins in 1813 for the murder of Jonnie Stoot Jenkins Cheyenne. The aim is to confirm if the county’s $735 allotment from a $3,459 claim is fair and whether the $2,601 disallowed balance may spur further litigation.

Sam M. Thompson C. V. Beard J. Warren Jenkins Rawlins Jonnie Stoot Jenkins Cheyenne Laramie County Jenkin Anna Mary Jenkins York Ray BE Lee Attornney W. B.ross Jenkins D. J. Howell W. C. Mentier Ballif Pendentiary Ross Odo Laramie Thompson Fingl

Coloradoans Win at Poultry Show in Cheyenne

The Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock show awarded prizes after noon yesterday. Loveland, Cheyenne, and other Colorado and Wyoming exhibitors competed with White Wyandottes and White Rocks scoring high. Secretary John C. Fulton announced 267 birds exhibited, praising Judge Wilson and inviting the public to view the displays today and Saturday.

Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Show John R. Wilson Here Colorado Loveland Colo Cheyenne Drage Roy Buck J. ©. Fulton Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Association Clase Wilson Denver Stock Yards Sec John C. Fulton Fulton Judge Wilson Laramie

No Clue to Alleged Street Hold-ups

G. G. Withers a self described Omaha traveling man reported being robbed of two diamonds worth 600 dollars and 140 dollars in cash near the Casino saloon. Police continue search for the alleged bandits while Withers left town after being asked to stay.

G. G. Withers Omaha Withers Maha

Stoddard Denies He Intended Reflection

The article reports County Treasurer Stoddard denying any intended reflection while Chairman Richardson defends a $5000 appropriation, a $1500 rise for the Willie. It notes a new delinquent tax collection office last year that collected about $13,000 and says further collections would require court action. The extra $1600 for the new Republican treasurer’s budget lacks explanation.

Willie Richardson Stoddard Republican County

Wyoming Weekend Weather Sketch

Fair Friday with snow in the northwest. Saturday brings clouds in the south and likely snow in the north with little temperature change.

Wyoming

County Budget Approved By Board With 189000 Cap

The county board adopted a next year budget not to exceed 189000, up about 20000 from last year mainly due to 25000 for the city and county building. The plan lists spending limits for road work, poor farm, pensions, disease fund, court costs, coroner's needs, and staffing, with aims to reduce actual outlays below estimates.

Board of County Commissioners Richardson

Seeking Shelter Tramp Dies in Refrigerator Car

A unidentified tramp sought shelter from bitter cold in a freight refrigerator car and died yesterday morning in the yards. Charcoal heater fumes likely smothered him. he entered through a ventilator and could not escape before dying. Body located at Early funeral rooms.

Native Game Preserves Advocated and Wildlife Figures Cited

State game reports list 128 wolves 2176 coyotes 220 bobcats and 2525 total from game preserves. Wilson praises existing preserves and urges 4 new Wind River canon preserves stocked with elk with fencing at 700. He opposes Hayden-Chamberlain forest bill and notes 1915 1916 revenues of 76639.19 and expenses 58128.50, with 18610.89 balance.

Wilson Wind River Hayden-Chamberlain

Wind River proposal to widen game preserve and regulate hunting

In his report Wilson urges laws to enlarge the Pope Agile game area and to reduce alien licenses to 12.59 dollars from 25. He backs funding for pheasant stocking and sets daily sage hen limits. He calls for banning automobile use in hunting and restricting big game firearms and seeks a salary increase for warders and protest against federal control.

Wilson

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