This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
8
The commission found significant scalping but performed by independent parties not connected to the clubs or players. Managers players employees and owners were all exonerated. No scalper names were released and clubs were urged to improve precautions.
Rev Leon Hills appointed secretary of the State Board of Child and Animal Protection as it investigates livestock conditions in the northern part of the state. Commissioner Schenck answers inquiries from eastern oil investors seeking Wyoming properties. Laramie Valley Investment Co and Information Association incorporate with $10 000 capital, with Thomas H Work John R B Hardy and William J Werni as incorporators. State Arid Land Board meets to hear city complaints seeking decrees, with multiple suggestions to be considered. Out of town visitors include F E Anderson Wesley Dunn Frank Hamilton B E Schumack and F C Wallen.
Douglas reports Noah Young of Glenock attracts attention as a top wrestling hopeful. John Young, previously offered a four year Chicago contract, turned down by his father for now. The elder Young was an all around athlete, champion in England, and helped train John L. Sullivan, suggesting high prospects for John Jr. if he pursues the sport.
Stephen Jackson of Troop 1 Ninth Cavalry accepts no rival at 135 pounds and dares any man to try. He will await acceptance in The Leader’s sporting columns and fight the challenger.
A scheduled game between the C. A. C. team and Idaho Springs, Colorado, was called off as the Idaho team could not attend. The match will be rescheduled for a later date.
Charles Nichols won the progressive pool tournament at the Jolley ball with 32 contestants, claiming first prize of $6. Meld rem Games took second for $3.50 and Geo Stafford third for $2.60. Nichols won seven straight games. The Jolley pool hall plans reports on the three cushion championship match between Joe Carney and De Oro at Degoer on January 10 11 and 12.
Promoter John Keating of the Kenosha Athletic Club heads to Chicago to finalize a bantamweight title fight between Johnny Conlon and Hack Harry Forbes. The bout is scheduled for January 19 with contracts signed yesterday.
United States Baseball League leaders awarded franchises in New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Washington Richmond Reading and more with Whitman serving as president secretary and treasurer Plans call for an eighth city and possible Chicago entry fueling a potential baseball war as stars under contract could be signed to major league cities
George Coleman of Troop 1 Ninth Cavalry, champion mounted fencer, seeks a side bet engagement either mounted or dismounted. Berg Cary of the same troop issues a challenge to fence dismounted. Anyone wishing to meet either man may address this paper.
The National Caveball Commission released a finding today exonerating both the New York Nationals and Philadelphia club from accusations. The report states no wrongdoing occurred under review.
Yousiff Mahmout and Jess Pederson agreed to a wrestling match to be held March 1 in Chicago before the club offering the best inducements. A Pederson victory would earn a meeting with champion Frank Gotch, though police may not permit the bout to occur.
Kid Sullivan becomes boxing instructor at Maryland Agricultural College while Charley Horn is hailed as a white hope after a win over Denver Jack Geyer. Sailor Petroakey vs Frank Klaus rumored for February on the Pacific coast. Jack Johnson trains in Chicago and draws praise for speed and accuracy. Frankie White set to fight Benny McGovern in St. Louis next Tuesday. Regional circuits include Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Lincoln franchise sale rumors swirl around George Tebeau. Bob Hedges eyes a sale of the St. Louis Browns if a good price appears.
Curtis Templin of the Stock Growers National Bank will take a vacation from his duties and depart Cheyenne for New Orleans then New York. He sails on the 20th for a voyage through Cuba the West Indies and South America and will be away for at least two months.
The U S Department of Agriculture will display breeding results at Fort Collins and send select government stud horses to the National Western Horse Show in Denver the week of January 16 to showcase seven years of the breeding experiment featuring stallion Carmen and his sons. Colorado & Southern Railway offers special reduced rates to the Stock Show. consult the railway agent for dates and rates.
Short three line classified notice offers space for three lines at 26 cents each. Advertiser seeks to place a small ad with limited words and a low rate.
Assistant State Examiner A L Putnam traveled to Sheridan and other northern state points on official business, returning after completing duties.
Governor Carey has a list of available men to fill vacancies on the state fair association commission after three resignations. State Veterinarian Davis examines horses at the Hirelg ranch near the city to buy enough for inspectors who must travel to inspect cattle and horses, a purchase expected to save on livery costs in months ahead.
L. L. Loughlin of Laramie, the only Wyoming representative, submitted a report to Governor Carey. The document notes 39 states represented by 172 accredited delegates and highlights the work accomplished at the Washington conference.
Reports from most Wyoming county clerks have been filed with the State Examiner. They indicate counties are in first class shape and state officers have completed and filed their reports. Some documents contain interesting and instructive reading.
The Wyoming Supreme Court met yesterday and adjourned until January 12. It denied rehearing in Oregon Short Line Railroad Co. v Blythe, affirmed the Mutual Life Insurance Co. v Summers district court decision, argued Mary Edwards and Chas Lawrence v City of Cheyenne, and set Hamilton v Diefenderfer for January 20. Geo Franklin Peck admitted to practice before the court.
Legal notice announces The Colorado King Mining Company formed under Wyoming law with documents filed in the Secretary of State on December 10, 1910. It outlines the company name and purposes to purchase or acquire assets and conduct mining activities.
Corporate charter outlines possessions in Wyoming and Colorado including real estate, mining interests, mills, smelters, and water rights. It details stock, capital, directors L G Carlton A E B Carlton W H Mann, principal office 701 W 16th St Cheyenne, agent W R Brier, with operations also in Teller County Colorado.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.