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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1912

Page

10

Thermopolis Plans Shearing Pens and Wool Warehouse

Definite arrangements authorize building shearing pens at Watson crossing Owl Creek four miles from Thermopolis. A $1,200 investment will provide roofed pens, sheds, and storage for wool. The project aims to shear at least 20,000 sheep this spring, with southern flocks contributing. The Thermopolis club seeks a Burlington railroad wool warehouse to support storage and trade, promising strong local economic benefits.

Thermopolia Hurlington Watson Crossing Owl Creek Watson Ranch Dent Vhermopolis Club Burlington Railroad

Fire destroys the town hall in Casper

A blaze at 12 20 last night gutted Casper town hall housing a movie theater run by Wo Ro Sam ple wn. Firefighters prevented spread beyond the origin building though water froze. The insured building and a theater operator who carried insurance suffered about 7000 dollars in losses.

Casper, Jan. S Sample

Oil Refinery Nears Operation with 2000 Barrels Daily

General Manager R D Brooke of Midwest Oil says the refinery will start by January 10 with brickwork the only delay. Initial output around 2000 barrels daily, employing about a dozen men, with 10000 barrels in the main tank and a new eight inch stand pipe to feed engines along a Chadron to Lander route. Northewestern officials toured the plant and praised the equipment and oil quality.

9. M. Bradon Northweatlern A. A. Schenck Graham Casper Northewestern Company

Stabbing Death in Sweetwater At Midnight

Pedro Bernardo Valdez died at Wyoming General Hospital after a cutting scrape in Sweetwater last Sunday midnight. The coroner's jury ruled death from stab wounds and Augustine Codenis is held for investigation. Several Italians and a Mexican are jailed awaiting a hearing on the case. Valdez suffered two knife wounds to the left side and survived about thirty six hours.

Sweetwater Jan Pedro Bernardo Valdez Wyorming General Hospital Csty Jalhere Valdez Augustine Codenis

Isador Wallet Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Deer Lodge

Deputy Sheriff Sullivan reports Isador Wallet found guilty by a jury in Montana for stealing two horses during the summer. Wallet, a halfbreed Indian who previously lived in the area, was sentenced to 14 years at hard labor in Deer Lodge penitentiary.

Gillette Sherriff Sullivan Gissgok Mont Isador Wallett Canadian Line Montanas Deer Lodge Wallet

Palace Meat Market Fails as Feser Leaves Town

Credits remain unsettled after Cody and Jan Feser flee. principal creditor William Lenninger files in district court for receivership with attachment of 815 32. Sheriff Dablem to oversee as receiver. Pinedale town incorporation noted.

Cody, Jan John Feser Palace Meat Market Bth Enser William Lenninger Fu Ther G. G Humsell Uthat Sheriff

Six prisoners arraigned and sentenced at Sheridan Saturday

Six men with felony convictions or guilty pleas appeared in Sheridan district court. D J and R B Vasbinder received two to five years each for assault with intent to commit second degree murder. Harry Featherstone drew one to two years for grand larceny. Roy Brazier received one year to fifteen months for forgery. Pearl Conroy and Ray Hall were sentenced to one year to eighteen months for forged checks.

Roy Brazier Pearl Conroy Ray Hall

Suit Filed to Enjoin Tax Collection by Lodge in Casper

I O F Lodge No 22 of Casper sues J T Scott Natrona County treasurer to halt collection of taxes on the Odd Fellows hall property assessed at 40 000 with 25 000 exempt for lodge room use The lodge claims total exemption and seeks court ruling before paying any taxes.

Oddfellows of Casper Jan I. O F. Lodge J. T. Scott Natrona County Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Order

Weston County Teachers Meet At Newcastle Saturday

The Weston County Teachers Association holds its regular meeting in Newcastle on Saturday January 8 at 10 o clock am. The program includes songs readings solos and duets by local students and teachers and a round table discussion led by H J Brown. Members are urged to attend for lasting benefit.

Weston County Teachers’ Association Newcastle Wyoming Assembly Misses Kuehl Briggs Reading Clyde Johnson Upton Ruth Schoonmaker Gretchen Manahan Rita Kinney Mia

Buffalo Soldiers Home Hidden Costs Revealed

Commandant N H Mel drum reports 32 veterans and 14 dependents at the Buffalo home. Average annual per capita expense is about 200 dollars, lower than other institutions, due to location oversight and government aid. A fall injured A A Held of Basia, breaking his arm.

Uffalo Jan Hon N. H. Meldrum Buffalo Cheyenne Mr. Meldrum N Hot Springs 8. D

Births Deaths and Marriages in Wyoming

The record lists numerous marriages across towns in Wyoming including Buffalo Newcastle Carneyville Guernsey Casper Evanston Greybull Sundance Thermopolis Sheridan Rock Springs and more. It also notes deaths in Rawlins Basin Evanston Cody Superior Rock Springs and other communities with brief causes or ages where given. Additional items cover church meetings weathering events, a poor farm purchase, a divorce, a press relic removal, a farmers meeting, a possible transfer to prison, and a jail bond hearing.

Newcastle Clay Sanderson Minnie Quick Carneyville Clarence Britton Alice Snook Guernsey Henry Frederick Stella Trump Harrison Nebraska Richards Floyd L. Burns Cornelia Sanford BasineRoy A. Mason Vera G. Gould James Lavender Grace Ellis Casper—Wayne Hall Eva L. Miller Evanston Ben J. Atkinson Tiena Brown Greybull Harry Schaffer Vida VY. Brooks Sundance Wilbur Goodson Dubole Cleo P. Richardson Thermopolis Frederick W. Heilscher Amelie McElwee Sheridan Cecil L. Wentz Mabel Thomas Rock Springs Joseph Dugdale Janet Anderson Lucia Conrad Elsie Patterson Methodists Baptista of Lander Wendt Wind River Mountaineer Ia Portland Hal Misa Pearl Blevens Lusk Carbon County H. N Bayles Anna Haer Relic. OF Nye Old Job Press Laramie Hoomerang Bill Nye Denver

Landers Newspapers Change Hands in Wyoming

John W. Cook sold the Wyoming Lander State Journal to A. H. Maxwell, an attorney who will run the paper and keep it Republican. Purchase price was 7500 dollars. Also, Jack Chenery sold his interest in the Lander Eagle to partner Nicholson, marking another local sale.

John W. Cook Wyoming Lander Jack Chenery Lander Eagle Nicholson Mr. Chenery

Little Statelets Gets Home

Bert Johnson of Buffalo was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to mutilated fraudulent checks. Frank L. Rue is appointed deputy sheriff of Big Tiers County to replace Cusack. The county assessor’s resignation has been accepted and a successor has not yet been appointed.

Bert Johnson Buffalo Bshakeup Frank L. Rue Big Tiers Cusack

Crane Calls For Burning Universities

Chicago January 8 Richard T Crane concludes a report on the University of Illinois graduates by stating that the university and others ought to be burned and the funds redirected to work that will do some good The outspoken claim underscores a harsh critique of higher education funding and value.

Chicago University of Ilinois Richard T. Crane

Inter Sta Commerce Probe Into Great Northern Wreck Caused Five Deaths

The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates the Great Northern wreck near Sharon North Dakota, seeking evidence for possible federal steel standards. Five people were killed and about twenty injured when a broken rail caused the disaster.

St. Paul, Minn Interstate Commerce Commission Great Northern Sharon N. D

Turkey Torn With Internal Dissensions

Private cables from Constantinople report Turkey split on war with Italy. High officials favor end to the war while a strong public faction opposes it. the new parliament backs continuing hostilities.

New York Constantinople Turkey Italy

Wines to Be Recalled in the Lorimer Case

Washington January 8 The Lorimer committee held a brief conference with lawyers and adjourned to tomorrow Edward Hines of Chicago will be recalled to discuss the meeting where funds were raised to elect Lorimer.

Washington, D. C Senator Lorimer Edward Hines Chicago Lorimer

Two Laramie Boys Sent to Reform School

Laramie Wyoming January 8 Sheriff Fraser will leave for Golden Colorado to place for four years two eighteen year old boys of the city Harris and Holmes who were caught after burglarizing two residences. Both boys are members of highly respected families.

Laramie Wyo Fraser Golden Colo Harria Holmes

Extra Men Backed By U.S. Police In Scouting Division

The U.S. Police Department has deployed extra personnel to patrol scouling gangs in this division over the past week. The force has reduced its usual strength to accommodate the increased demand of keeping tracks clear during the recent stormy weather.

U. BP

Weather moderation ends severe cold spell in Cheyenne

The region saw a retreat of cold as clear weather returned after last night’s snow. Temperatures rose from eight above, wind faded, but travel remained disrupted with several trains hours late. Officials note this is Cheyenne’s longest severe cold spell since 1902, with upcoming days uncertain.

Burlington Sterling Tito Cheyenne U. P Vsual

Progressive Laws Only Hope of Nation

A political address urges voting for Democrats to preserve their gains and unify support. It cites past House and Senate records, praises unity and reform, and argues return to voter support in the next election is essential to sustain the party’s legislative momentum.

House Senate Court of Last Resort In Politica Rome Denver

Sir Isaac Newton’s Last Earthly Wards

Sir Isaac Newton was a man of mid height with a piercing eye and snow white hair. He died on March 20, 1727, leaving a modest, thoughtful temperament and a single tooth missing. He reportedly said he felt like a boy on a seashore while the vast ocean of truth lay undiscovered.

Sir Isaac Newton

Passenger Train Collides With Snow Plow in Drift

The C and N train bound for Cheyenne was four hours late last night due to snow. The north bound train toward Orin Junction was late this morning after a collision near Iron Mountain. The crash occurred as the snow plow came down while the train moved up, all passengers shaken but unharmed. the north bound engine was badly damaged and sent back for repairs.

Cheyenne Orin Junction Iron Mountain Tralin

Weather in Intermountain states improves toward normal

Salt Lake Utah Jan 8 Weather conditions in the Intermountain states are nearly normal. High winds affect Montana and snow drifts interrupt railroad service. Trains to Helena and Livingston run late by a few hours to a day due to conditions.

Salt Lake Utah Intermountain States Montana Helena Livingstone

Italian Warships Bombard Zorata Forts on Tripoli Coast

Italian warships bombarded forts and villages around Zoara on January 2 near Tripoli on the coast. Advices received say the action occurred 40 miles west of Tripoli.

London Jao Zorata Zoara Ta Tripoli

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