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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1912
Page
10
Manville reports the Rosin mine has invested in new mining machinery and over a hundred workers. Daily output runs seven to eight coal cars, with Sunset Coal Co planning to lay tracks to the Wyoming Northern railroad soon after grading was completed.
W F A Ross lawyer for Callee and Sallee Elmas arrived in Torrington to interview witnesses and gather evidence as the two Turkish defendants await trial in Cher cone district court on January 16 before Judge Matson for the October 20 shooting deaths of Jim and Brown Baker. A large Torrington turnout is expected for the proceedings.
Charles Jones also known as Robert Ring was arraigned before Judge Carpenter on larceny charges. He received an indeterminate sentence of one year to eighteen months in the state penitentiary for stealing a Swan Cattle Co horse and a saddle and bridle belonging to Cecil Rogers of Rock River.
Reports say a rich gold-bearing quartz vein was found in Mohawks mountain forty miles northwest of Sheridan on Teagte river head. Snow lies deep around the strike delaying thorough investigation until spring. James Taylor made the discovery while prospecting on his claim.
Insurgent Republican James Shannon received notification of his appointment as superintendent of a ranch hospital in Sheridan Wyoming to replace E. T. Clancy a Regular Republican. Three other applicants had been considered by the state board of harives and reform for over a year.
Glenrock imposes town licenses of 3.28 and Fox County licenses totaling 1900 dollars. The measure aims to regulate saloons and curb competition amid hard times.
Jan 6 Cody reports Frank Conningham a guard at the Irma Hotel, intoxicated, retired to room 05 and fired five shots. One bullet pierced bedpost, another ceiling, inhabitants fled in terror as guests escaped. He was found not dangerous, obeying liquor’s command.
Miscellany reports from Cody Laramie and surrounding towns include missing businessman John Feasser presumed a recoveredsuspended, Harry Vreeland deemed demented after a domestic incident, and Cody’s Northern Wyoming Herald naming a new editor Ben Sallows. Other items note a Moorcroft injury, new births, a new manager for Meetect ace News, a Diamondville wedding, Wheeler store robbery hints, nine candidates for Douglas land office receiver, D Powell accepting a church call, an elopement honeymoon at Luak, a Halting Peak road worker’s broken hip, emigrant car roof damage at Laramie, and Cody saloon permit renewals blocked.
In Wheatland on January 6 the informal Democrats meeting at the Commercial hotel led to forming the Wheatland Harmon Democratic club. A temporary org was created and a meeting set for January 27 at Goodrich hall to elect a permanent body and adopt a constitution and by laws with invited Democrats from the state and Platte county. Prominent supporters include David Cochran e Lee Moore Thomas Funton C W Cronter James Carroll M H Mullen A L Ferguson Frank Windom Thomas J Carroll and M R Merrill.
The city plans an underground fire alarm system with connections from main cables to laterals and existing boxes. The contractor will receive 1.25 dollars per box monthly, totaling about 42 dollars, to keep boxes repaired and the system functioning at no additional city cost. A contract will be drawn and an ordinance submitted for passage next meeting. The city will hire an assistant for McGarvey vs the city case with a maximum fee of 250 dollars. The new three circuit system allows two thirds of the city to relay alarms if others fail, preventing total outage from a single broken circuit.
The piece outlines ongoing concerns in railroad and steamboat traffic before the Commerce Court and Interstate Commerce Commission. It notes proposed rate reductions, potential inequities in Memphis Chattanooga Atlanta and southern cities, a failed attempt to declare 70 cent rates unfair, and questions on immigration law loopholes and coal rate special pricing. It also mentions jurisdictional clashes between the ICC and the Commerce Court and future arguments on immigrant security and shipper liability.
Notice to stockholders announces annual meeting of Bald Company at 2:00 PM Tuesday January 12 at their Cheyenne address. Agenda includes reports of officers and transaction of business. Published by Ladder Publishing Company and J Boss Carpenter.
The piece extols unity between regions after governors visit and praises mutual understanding and fair trade. It condemns demagogues and urges sincere citizens to evaluate development driven by industry rather than loud rhetoric. Ohio’s representative voice expresses hope for lasting national goodwill.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Brom Bromo Quinine days and a vague reminder. No clear event or entities to anchor a full summary.
A House Ways and Means plan would end calendar year returns for corporations. Instead firms would file a certification of their fiscal year with the district collector and then annual returns for each fiscal year. The proposal treats all corporations alike and sets timing rules for first and subsequent returns.
Needy couples living in two tents at Ninth and Hady streets seek employment to earn a livelihood. They request opportunities for work and assistance.
A past middle aged Gya man seeks work around a barn or house or any honorable labor. Wages to be agreed upon until he proves his value. Inquiries directed to The Leader.
Washington Baron Von Harden brook of the German embassy suffers a cut from a seltzer bottle blast. The incident occurs in Washington with the victim described as the envoy’s agent and logs not obviously relevant to the accident.
The board weighs whether the undersheriff inherits the sheriff’s duties or if commissioners must appoint a new sheriff to fill the vacancy after Sheriff Hughes’s death. Debates hinge on statutory interpretation and potential candidates include Chas Thompson Jr and John Boyle.
Delegates across the state debate recall powers and the initiative and referendum as the convention nears. Sentiment centers on modifying representative government, placing mayor license questions second, with recall of judges variably supported.
The text lists convention personnel and party delegates from Ohio with 65 Democrats, 48 Republicans, 3 Independents, and 9 Socialists. The oldest member, Judge Dwyer of Dayton, at eighty one, will preside for temporary organization.
Violet Edmonds stands to receive three eighths of an annual income amounting to $766000 from her grandmother’s estate, potentially about $30000 yearly if she remains sole beneficiary. The narrative notes Richeson grew intimate with Miss Edmands while not severing ties with Miss Linnell, with a confession indicating killing as per his admission.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a fast blood cleanser for clear skin. It claims no poison or harmful drugs, guarantees safety, and offers a free sample by mail to prove effectiveness, urging immediate action and follow up purchase.
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