Arrests in Cheyenne rise by a third as 1917 sees more crime
Police report 1062 arrests in Cheyenne last year up nearly one third from 1916 2317 arrests in 1916 included 150 bootlegging cases turned to federal authorities 189 prisoners sent to county officials and 1529 applications for aid. Calls for shorter police hours and pay increases accompany appeals for a city electric patrol and prisoner labor programs.
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Tembers
C. F. Embery
Poto
Iter
Pellee
I Light
Chariges
Aerial Service Attracts Daring Youths
It notes how young Americans look toward aerial service with Army air units in land and France seen as elite. College men and athletic prowess drive aviator cadet training and the air service is praised as a rapidly developing and inspiring branch of the army.
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United States
America
France
Weather report for Cheyenne and Wyoming
Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Saturday. Actual mean temperature 41 degrees, highest 46 and lowest 32. Wind NW at 44 mph. Precipitation this year 0.04 inch. last 24 hours 0.04 inch snow melted. normal 0.04 inch.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Até Até i
Wintering Elk Feed Abundant in Kemmerer Valley
In Kemmerer Wyoming January 4, the lack of snow allows elk to find forage easily through winter. Biologists expect no losses this season and anticipate a larger next spring population. Officials suggest utilizing the surplus game to aid food supplies if needed.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Pleas of Guilty by S W W Members Changed in Chicago
George F Vanderveer, attorney for 106 alleged S W W members, appeared in Judge Landis court and withdrew not guilty pleas. Motions for bills of particulars were filed for 67 men, demurrers for 83, and pleas in abatement for 23. Prosecution may not begin until March term.
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Chicago
George F Vanderveer
Kidney pills promise relief for run down health
A Somerset man Lewis Buckner credits Foley Kidney Pills with restoring energy after backache and fatigue. The ad describes symptoms like pain in the back, swollen ankles, puffiness under eyes, and disturbed sleep from bladder complaints and claims quick relief, praising the remedy as a boon to middle aged men and women and stating it is sold everywhere.
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Newleet
Lewis Buckner
Somerset
Foley
Do Your Scolding by Phonograph in Cheyenne
A Cheyenne woman uses a phonograph to deliver daily scoldings to her husband and ten year old son. She recorded two messages reminding them to lock doors, clean up, and mind their duties. The scheme aims to save words and spare nerves.
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Capitol Avenue
Sonny
Fire Destroys Sheridan Home
Sheridan Wyoming January 4 A small frame house on North Main between Tenth and Eleventh burned quickly Monday morning. Miss Etta Demmon and all household goods were ruined with the structure demolished. Firemen arrived promptly but found no insurance believed to exist.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Etta Demmon
North Main Street
Tenth
Eleventh
Organized Labor Pressures Burleson To Quit Postmaster General
Labor unions in Austin petitioned the Senate for Burleson’s removal as Postmaster General. President Wilson resists cabinet change but labor groups press Burleson over alleged excess year end balances and past anti union remarks.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
United States
Aurleson
Senate
Austin
Texas
Burleson
Wilton
Buffalo
American Federation of Labor
Hertling Rumor May Open Path for Buelow Chancellor
Berlin dispatch notes Count von Hertling the imperial chancellor is indisposed and a political whisper links his resignation to allow Prince von Buelow to resume the post. In a separate item a Virginia reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a child's croup and cough, noting a quick recovery.
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London
Amelverdam
Berlin
Count von Hertling
Count von Merting
Prince von Buelow
M. T. Davis
Bearaville
W. Va
C. (. Craven
Solon Freed of Federal Draft Charge
Federal Judge Charles Carpenter here quashed the indictment charging Congressman John N. Nelson and his son Byron with conspiracy to evade the draft act. The judge ruled the indictment insufficient and dismissed the case.
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Associated Press
Madison, Wis
Dan
John N. Nelson
Byron
Charles Carpenter
United States
Carpenter
Postal censorship uncovers German spies and halts enemy assets
London reports detection of four German spies by lab methods in postal censorship. Security stops worth 1,000,000 pounds in transit and 1,750,000 pounds in stocks. Mail communications cut off, hoarded supplies valued at 640,000 pounds traced. Staff of 4,200 includes 1,179 women. a training school teaches code and secret writing detection. Queen Mary visited mail quarters. an uncommon language room handles 150 languages.
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Associated Press
London
Mary
Estus Resigns as Cheyenne High Coach Moves to Tempe
Albert L. Fats in Cheyenne high school resigns as manual tramming supervisor and coach to take effect mid next week. Mr Katies will go to Tempe Ariz with a better offer. Mr Ker and the board regret his departure. Mr Priddy, Colorado State Teachers College graduate, takes over manual training and athletics duties at Cheyenne high. He arrives early next week and is an accomplished former college basketball player.
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Albert L. Fats
Cheyenne High School
Ira B. Fee
Katies
Tempe
Ariz
Ker
Priddy
Colorado State Teachers’ College of
Cireley
Cheyenne
Greeley
Selies
Teachers College
Ty Cobb May Enter Firing Line to Fight Germans
Detroit report cites a letter from Corp J J Clarke former Cleveland catcher Nig Clarke claiming Ty Cobb plans to enlist with the U S marines. The note says Cobb eager to fight with bayonet and suggests he would not stay at headquarters, noting his age about 30 and readiness despite family matters.
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Detroit
Mich
Corp
J. J. Clarke
Irving
Cobb
Clarke
Retail fuel dealers ordered to submit business data
The United States fuel administration through Administrator Augustine Kendall in Wyoming has sent a blank form to all state retail fuel dealers. The retailers report cost and selling prices margins and coal and coke tonnages by grade and size. The data will enable the administration to check dealer bias and enforce truthfulness with possible prosecution for false returns.
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United States Fuel Administratio
Augustine Kendall
Wyoming
Fuel Administration
Japanese Steamer Elnns Reported Total Loss
Cablegram from the port notes the Japanese freighter Silove Maru No. 2 caught in a fire in its hold. The message says the situation is hopeless and that the crew of thirty men would be removed from the blazing vessel without loss of life expected.
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Pacific
Chamber of Commerce
Standardized wage may solve future labor problems in A L
BASIL M. MANLY Special Staff Correspondence reports on proposals to standardize wages in shipyards to curb labor unrest. Observes strikes and labor stealing, notes potential conscription or military controls, and describes automatic wage adjustments tied to living costs.
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A.L
Shipping Board
Yirda
Whole Wheat as Meat Substitute in Diet Advice
The article argues against meat consumption, promoting whole wheat as a complete, healthier substitute. It highlights Shredded Wheat Biscuit as 100 percent whole wheat, steamed, shredded, baked, and ready with milk for a nourishing meal. Made in Oakland California.
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Oakland
California
Pauper Dies. Denver Man Understood to Be Rich In Estate
John Knowles, 67, collapsed December 16 at Sixteenth and Stowe in Denver. He died at county hospital and left an estate valued at about 300000, including the Metropolitan building site and other properties. No immediate heirs were found, and the estate will be divided under probate.
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Denver
Jon
John Knowles
Sixteenth and
Stowe Streets
Hut Ders
Knowles
Els
Bahn
Welville
Sixteenth Street
Court Plhes
Christian Selenure
Eli Aren
Leecan Street
Pourteenth Avenue
Iq Routh Liegeer
Lee
Stout
Twenty-second
Knowles Eime
Deneve
Tate
Manchester
Lila
Wong
Dietiit
Amertca
Paghand
City of Areia Begins School Flag Pole Installation
Janitors from the Central district supervise the erection of flag poles at all city schools. The state law requires flags to fly at each school, with some campuses already displaying flags while others prepare. Work will continue as poles go up early next week across the district.
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Areia
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