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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
16
The commission found no involvement by clubs managers players or owners in alleged ticket scalping during the world series. It noted considerable scalping by third parties not connected to clubs or players and did not release any scalper names. The commission praised clubs for precautions against scalping.
Rev Leon Hills named secretary of the State Board of Child and Animal Protection and active in livestock condition inquiries in the north. Commissioner Schenck responds to oil development questions from eastern capitalists. Laramie Valley Investment Co and Information Association file for 10000 dollars capital with Thomas Work John RB Hardy and Wm J Wernl incorporators. Gov Carey and State Arid Land Board meet to hear city complaints seeking deeds. Out of town visitors include F E Anderson Wesley Dunn Frank Hamilton BE A Schumack and F C Wallen.
Douglas reports Noah Young, son of the famed athlete, has potential in wrestling. His father, once a top wrestler and trainer of John L. Sullivan, guided his early career. Noah’s Chicago opportunity was turned down in favor of Glenrock, with a four year contract under Sig Mart. the decisive factor is experience over immediate win.
Stephen Jackson of Troop 1 Ninth cavalry issues a challenge to any man who thinks he can beat him in a boxing match. He says no man can best him and will watch The Leader's sporting columns for an acceptance.
The C A C team and a squad from Idaho Springs Colorado were to play Saturday evening but the Idaho Springs group canceled due to travel difficulties. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.
Charles Nichols won first prize of $6 after a 32-player progressive pool tournament at the Jolly ball. Meld rem Games took second for $3.50 and Geo Stafford third for $2.60. Nichols had seven straight wins. The Jolley pool hall plans to report on the three cushion championship billiard match between Joe Carney and De Oro at Degoer on January 10 11 and 12.
Forbes Kenosha reports promoter John Keating of the Kenosha Athletic Club heads to Chicago to clinch a bantamweight title bout between Johnny Conlon and Hack Harry Forbes. The bout is slated for January 19, with agreements signed yesterday.
New York leaders of the United States Baseball League awarded franchises in New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Washington Richmond Reading and more at a meeting. Whitman serves as president secretary and treasurer. An eighth city will be chosen soon and Chicago is a probable recipient.
George Coleman of Troop 1 Ninth Cavalry claims the mounted fencing title and seeks engagements at the post with side bets. Berg. Cary of the same troop will challenge anyone to a dismounted bout. Letters to the paper may arrange matches.
The National Caveball Commission released a finding absolving both the New York Nationals and Philadelphia squad of unspecified charges. The decision, made public today, clears the teams of alleged wrongdoing and affirms their status.
Yousiff Mahmout and Jess Pederson agreed terms for a March 1 wrestling match in Chicago. The winner earns a title shot with Champion Frank Gotch. Police pose potential permit issues for the bout.
Kid Sullivan earns boxing instruction post at Maryland Agricultural College while Charley Horn is touted as a white hope after beating Denver Jack Geyer. Talks of Petroakey vs Klaus on the Pacific coast. Jack Johnson trains in Chicago. Frankie White to meet Benny McGovern in St. Louis. Geyer draws with Charley Miller in San Francisco. Lincoln franchise purchase rumors surface. Boston Braves fans face uncertain future. Bob Hedges open to sale if price is right.
Curtis Templin of the Stock Growers' National Bank leaves Cheyenne for a two month plus journey. He sails from New Orleans to New York on the 20th and will travel Cuba the West Indies and South America before returning.
The U S Department of Agriculture will exhibit breeding results from its government stud at Fort Collins and send select horses to the National Western Horse Show in Denver the week of January 16. The effort, the first U S government breeding program, aims to develop an American carriage horse from the Standard Pater trot line led by stallion Carmen and seven progeny. Special reduced rates to the Stock Show are via the Colorado & Southern Railway.
A four word classified notice advertises a three line space for sale at 26 cents each, repeated three times in the ad. The compact listing highlights the rate and format within local classified columns.
Assistant State Examiner A. L. Putnam completed an official trip through Sheridan and other northern areas, concluding state business obligations.
Governor Carey has a list of eligible men to fill vacancies on the state fair association commission after three resignations. State Veterinarian Davis reviews horses at the Hirelg ranch near the city to buy enough animals for inspectors who must travel far to examine livestock. The horse purchase will save more than its cost in livery fees within months.
L. L. Loughlin of Laramie submitted his report to Governor Carey from the Washington conference. The document states 39 states were represented by 172 accredited delegates and details the work accomplished during the meeting.
Most county clerks in Wyoming have filed their reports with the State Examiner. The documents show county business in first class shape and indicate that state officers likewise have complete reports on file with interesting and instructive reading.
The Wyoming Supreme Court met yesterday and adjourned to January 12. It denied a rehearing in Oregon Short Line Railroad company v. Charles P Blythe. It affirmed the district court in Mutual Life Insurance Co v Summers from Carbon County. Mary Edwards and Charles P Lawrence v city of Cheyenne was argued and taken under advisement. Hamilton v Diefenderfer set for January 20. Geo Franklin Peck admitted to practice before the court.
Legal notice records the incorporation of The Colorado King Mining Company under Wyoming law with filing dated December 10. The company name appears as The Colorado King Mining Company and its stated objects include purchasing or acquiring assets or interests as part of its formation.
A proposed charter outlines the powers to lease operate sell mortgage and dispose of real estate and mining property in Wyoming and Colorado. It authorizes mining processing milling water rights tramways and indebtedness and sets a fifty year term with capital stock 50000 divided into 2500000 shares at two cents each. Directors named L G Carlton A E B Carlton and W H Mann with principal office in Cheyenne and operations also in Teller County Colorado.
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