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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1918

Page

16

Auto Booze Line into Colorado Is Held to Be Valid

Federal Judge in Denver ruled that car owners may transport liquor across state lines, backing Trail saloon owners Joseph Miller and Simon Spiegelman. The decision says the Reed law does not apply to liquor owned before leaving Cheyenne, and Everett Simpson’s transport of five cases is considered his own property.

Colorado Robert E. Lewis Federal Court Denver Joseph A Miller Simon Spiegleman Trail Everett L. Simpson

Orchestra to Play at Hall Tonight for American Club Meeting

The 200 Per Cent American club holds a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in the public school gymnasium Cheyenne. Kopald's full orchestra will provide music for the occasion and an orchestra concert is planned before the meeting. Hilliand S. Ridgely will deliver the address.

Kopald Kopald Thes Elthens Cheyvenne Hilliand Ridgely Pulite School Erymnasium

Willd Sturgis Sends In Salvation Army Check

Williams Surgle, once a renowned Cheyenne ranchman now in Washington, sent a Salvation Army winter relief drive donation. A letter from Mr Sturgis accompanied the check noting Cheyenne’s Christmas drive is a long standing custom.

Willd Sturgis Salvation Army Williams Surgle Washington Sturgis Nations Army Cheyenne East Seventeenth Street Avery Hageard

McAdoo May Order Bars Near Railways Shat

Report from Cheyenne says a top railroad official predicts Director General McAdoo will issue an order closing saloons along railroad lines to boost efficiency. The move aims to curb alcohol use among scarce workers. authority question hinges on McAdoo's power or President Wilson's backing.

McAdoo Cheyenne William McAdoo William Jeffers Union Pacific Wilson

Munitions Made in the United States for Kaiser’s Army

Officials reveal that ammunition found in ships bound for Copenhagen was likely manufactured in the United States for Germany. Experts suspect German agents directed the production and may have overseen it via reserve officers. Details on how long this activity has continued remain undisclosed.

United States America Germany Discass Treasury Department Copenhagen

Cominsky Returns to Do In Business in Deming

Cominsky, who came back Sunday after several months away in Deming New Mexico, resumes work in the Fashion Shop with his father. He notes the town’s population around 60 000 and a growing southern city boom.

Aone Cominsky Doin Pathe Leadere Cominsky Deming N. M Cominsky Lendore

Two New Teachers Installed at Cheyenne Public Schools

Cheyenne welcomes Roy Priddy of Pierce Colorado as manual training supervisor and athletics coach replacing Albert J. Batas and Florence Sly of Houlder replacing Miss Ethel Cooper. With three weeks left in the first semester exams approach and night school resuming. A new telegraphy invention claims to store messages indefinitely and will be demonstrated to telegraphy students.

Cheyenne Roy Priddy Pierce, Colo Albert J. Batas Florence Sly Houlder Ethel Cooper Fee

City Meter Plan Draws Fire From Light Company

Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power rejects meters on city light poles aimed at cutting bills during lightless nights. Manager A. Semrad says the plan reduces revenue, noting load on the plant is not noticeably lowered and urges the city to maintain current conditions for patriotic reasons.

Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power A. Semrad

Wyoming Fuel Administrator Shifts Use of Discarded Ties

The federal fuel administrator for Wyoming directs counties to use discarded railroad ties as fuel, ending the prior practice of railroads burning discarded tires. Ties will be utilized for fuel by railroads or by others allowed to obtain them from the railroads.

Wyoming

Citizens Bank Cheyenne Adopts Monthly Statements

Citi zens National Bank of Cheyenne will mail monthly account statements to clients starting February 1. The move replaces balancing books and follows Burroughs adding machine installation and ledger reorganization to fit the new system. It marks the third Cheyenne bank to adopt this nationwide approach.

Citizens’ National Bank of Cheyenne Burroughs

Home Economics Lesson Demonstration in Tracy

A home economics demonstration will be held at Tracy near the state line east of Fine Maluffs on January 17 under the Ladies Aids of Tracy. Miss Kathryn Bennett, county demonstrator, will lead the event.

Tracy State Line Fine Maluffs Ladies' Aid of Kathryn Bennett

Inventor Winfield Scott Sims Dies in Newark

Winfield Scott Sims, 74, inventor of the Binnis Dudley dynamite gun used by Cuban insurgents and the Rough Riders at Santiago, died in a Newark hospital yesterday from a complication of diseases. Born in New York City, he lived in Newark.

Newark N. J Winfield Scott Sims Rough Riders Santiago New York City

Two Women May Make Senates Mace

Washington reports a likely senate candidacy in Nevada as Anne Martin, a leading Nevada politician who helped secure woman suffrage there, may succeed the late Francis G. Newlands. Jeannette Rankin appears in Montana, suggesting two women could join the Senate. Martin is noted for campaigning in mining camps towns and ranch districts.

Anne Martin Jeannette Rankin Washington Jan Senate Francis G. Newlands Nevada Jeannette Hankin Montana Miss Martin

Citizens' Bank Raises Surplus to Fifty Thousand

The Citizens' National Bank annual stockholders meeting was held in the bank offices yesterday at 4 pm. The bank’s surplus rose from 20000 to 50000, giving a total capitalization of 100000 and a surplus of 50000. Directors elected for the year were A A Spaugh E W Stone C W Hirsig John L Osborne Ora Haley J A Reed and W I Dumm. Officers chosen included A A Spaugh president W Stone vice president W I Damm cashier with J C Gand and J A Reed as assistant cashiers.

Regula Citizens’ National Bank A. A. Spaugh E. W. Stone C. W. Hirsig John £. Osborne Ora Haley J. A Reed W. I. Dumm

Home Economists Gather for Six Day Conference in Laramie

University of Wyoming home economics staff and county agents will convene in Laramie for a January conference lasting six days. Organizers say the meeting will address statewide food conservation issues and outline future county programs. J. B. Reynolds and Kathryn Hennett from Albany County are expected to attend.

University of Wyoming Laramile J. B. Reynolds Kathryn Hennett

Wire Trouble Triggers Brief Fire Alarm at Pile Department

A fault with a wire at 5 55 last night set the fire department on edge for fifteen minutes. Alarms rang from 5 55 to 6 10 with only a bell tapping indicating trouble. The issue was declared remedied later that evening, no regular alarm sounding.

Saloon Closing Ordinance Drafted by City Council

New city commissioners move to regulate hours for alcohol sales with a proposed ordinance. Saloon operators begin preparations as second reading looms. The measure imposes a 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. closure with fines up to 100 dollars and possible license forfeiture for violations.

A. D. Walton E. W. Stone Major Stone

Senators Praise Wilsons Speech As World Remains United

Washington Jan 8 Senatorial reaction to President Wilsons message was broadly enthusiastic praising its clarity and purpose. Leaders like Martin Overman Reed Smoot McKellar Chamberlain Frelinghuysen Ashurst Simmons Kenyon Curtis and Harding hailed the address as timely clear and strong though some objected to free trade aspects.

Wasilington Wilson United States Kirby Smoot Harding Martin Virginia Lloyd George Russia Reed Smoot Utah Senator McKellar Tennessee Senator Chamberlain Oregon Senator Kirby Arkansas Frelinghuysen New Jer Ashurst Arizona America Simmons North Carolina Germany Kenyon Iowa Senator Curtis Kansas Senator Harding Ohio

Cheyenne Cadets Dress Like Real U S Soldiers Now

Report of Cheyenne high school cadets adopting khaki uniforms that resemble army dress, olive drab color, regulation hats, and leather puttees. Citizens confused by the look and lack of hat cords, with locals mistaking cadets for regular soldiers.

Cheyenne U.S Feir

Carnegie Library to Catalogue Over Fifteen Thousand Volumes

Vera Kayser arrived in Cleyenne to begin cataloguing the Carnegie library collection. The library, with more than 15 000 volumes, plans a subject author and text catalogue to manage growing books and patrons. Kayser is a graduate librarian with prior experience in Omaha Lincoln and Kansas.

Carnegie Library Vera Kayser Cleyenne Omaha Lincoln Kansas

Swedes and Swiss Ignore German Bond Investments

In Washington a correspondent notes that Swiss and Swedish financiers avoid German bonds. The piece explains profitable terms if Germany wins or draws, but underscores that Swiss and Swedish investors stay away, resisting exposure to Germany’s war bonds.

Washington, D. C Germany Switzerland Sweden

New York Economy Sparks War Effort and Suffrage News

New York economists call 1918 the leanest year for pleasure and richest for patriotism amid fuel shortages and coal scarcities. Two million women gain voting status in state politics as suffrage leaders predict broad civic impact and education of neutral Germany. Subways expand with costlier lines, but peak transit demand remains high as McAdoo promised improved service to commuters.

New York Cotham Suffrage Star Germany Washington Mrs. Whitehouse Mr. McAdoo Mead

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