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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1912
Page
2
Manville January 6 The Rosin mine management has invested heavily in mining machinery and new cars and is employing over a hundred men. Daily output ranges from seven to eight cars of coal as Sunset Coal Co plans to lay tracks to connect with the Wyoming Northern railroad soon.
W F A Ross of Cheyenne attorney for Callee Elmas and Sallee Elmas spent Jan 4 in Torrington gathering evidence for their murder case. The two Turks are jailed and set for trial January 16 before Judge Matson in Cherone. Torrington area residents are expected to be summoned for the proceedings.
Charles Jones alias Robert Ring appeared before Judge Carpenter on land larceny charges. He received an indeterminate sentence of one year to eighteen months. Ring stole a horse from Swan Cattle Co. of Rock River and a saddle and bridle from Cecil Rogers.
Reports reach here of a rich gold bearing quartz discovery forty miles northwest of Sheridan on Teagte river head. Snow lies deep near the strike delaying thorough investigation until spring. James Taylor made the discovery while prospecting on his claim.
James Shannon an insurgent Republican has been named superintendent of a ranch hospital in Sheridan Wyoming to succeed E T Clancy a Regular Republican after over a year of consideration by the state board of harives and reform.
Glenrock saloons must pay a town license of 3.28 and a Fox County license totaling 1 900. The measure aims to regulate interest amid hard times and curb competition by enforcing licenses for sell of alcohol.
Cody January 6 Frank Conningham a guard at the Irma Hotel, intoxicated, retired to room 05 and fired five shots. One bullet trashed bed posts and ceiling while guests fled. He was found to be harmless, acting on liquor influenced orders from Old Man Booze.
Reported missing craftsman John Feasser of Cody and a demented resident Harry Vreeland. new editor Ben Sallows at Northern Wyoming Herald. multiple injuries and marriages in the region. robberies, elopement, and a new county land office candidacy. roadwork accident and emigrant car incident. Cody saloon permits renewal crackdown.
In Wheatland a informal meeting of local Democrats led to forming the Wheatland Harmon Democratic club. A temporary group was set and an invitation issued to state and Platte county Democrats to attend a banquet at Goodrich hall on January 27 1912 to finalize a permanent organization and adopt a constitution and by laws. Key participants include David Cochrane Lee Moore Thomas Fun ton C W Cronter James Carroll M H Mullen A L Ferguson Frank Windom Thomas J Carroll and M R Merrill.
The city plans to install an underground fire alarm system with main cables feeding laterals and boxes. The contractor would be paid 1.25 dollars per box monthly, totaling about 42 dollars, for upkeep and operation at no extra city expense. A contract will be drafted and an ordinance presented later.
Proceedings before the Interstate Commerce Commission and Commerce Court tackle freight rates and immigrant shipping loopholes. Questions include whether 60 cent rates are equitable from Memphis to Chattanooga and other cities, possible coal rate special treatments, and legal challenges over jurisdiction and duties of steamship lines in handling excluded immigrants.
The stockholders of the Lhadh Pur Sheng Company will hold an annual meeting at 2:00 oclock P M on Tuesday January 12 at the Berotmon of Dl Hie Toms and for the transaction of all proper business. Published by Ladder Publishing Company Hy J Boss Carpenter President.
The piece argues for mutual understanding between regions and condemns demagoguery. It cites governors visiting financial centers and meeting with leaders, asserting that fair treatment and honest enterprise will unite the states. The speaker, representing Ohio, hopes for a new era of goodwill and cooperation.
A fragmentary notice mentions Brom Bromo Quinine Days with unclear context and no readable details to identify names, places, or dates. The text lacks coherent facts suitable for a full summary.
Congress plans a tax bill to end calendar year returns for corporations and allow fiscal year based filings. The measure requires a certified statement on fiscal year termination within set windows and applies evenly to all corporations.
By parties living in two tents at Ninth and Hady streets these people are in needy circumstances and will appreciate greatly an opportunity to earn a livelihood.
A past middle aged man seeks work around a barn or house or any honorable labor. Willing to start at low wages until proven capable. Inquiries to The Leader.
Washington diplomat Washington Baron Von Harden brook suffered a cut from a exploding seltzer bottle while logs were hurt. In Chicago Edward Hines a lumberman faced trial for conduct unbecoming a Union League member under Lorimer investigation. In Lincoln Kas Everett C Clark began a year jail term for participation in the tar party with Miss Mary Chamberlain as the victim.
A legal dispute surrounds whether the undersheriff automatically becomes sheriff after the death of the current sheriff or whether the county board must appoint a successor. Commissioners will decide if a vacancy exists or if the undersheriff serves the unexpired term. Potential candidates named include Chas Thompson Jr and John Boyle, among others.
State labor delegates show support for initiative and referendum while opposing general recall for judges. Sentiment centers on modifying representative government with mayoral license questions secondary. Delegates anticipate the convention in the state capital will reflect these preferences.
The document lists the convention's personnel across parties and offices, noting a Democratic majority of 65 delegates, Republican 48, independents 3, and Socialist 9. It mentions veterans among leaders and the oldest member, Judge Dwyer of Dayton, aged eighty-one, to serve as temporary presiding officer.
A church and a wealthy retired citizen feature in a sensational case involving Violet Edmonds who stands to receive three eighths of a $766000 annual income from a grandmother’s estate. If she survives as beneficiary, her income nears $30000 yearly. The narrative notes attention, a man named Richeson grew close to Edmonds but did not sever ties with Linnell, yet he confessed to killing.
The ad promises rapid pimple removal using Stuart's Calcium Wafers described as a safe blood cleanser with no poison. It offers a free sample by mail to prove effectiveness and urges purchasing a 50 cent package from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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