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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

8

DLO AND YOUNG SEEK HOMESTEADS

The new sectional homestead law attracts Wyoming youth and aging residents. Mrs. LaFontaine, widow of Captain Lafontaine and Cheyenne resident for 21 years, begins prospects under the law. Mrs. Rose Leshe of 2420 Snyder Street, a 27 year Cheyenne resident, plans to start a claim in Jane, Wye. Mrs Lathede, widow of a Cheyenne carpenter, 54, also pursues the program in her first homestead venture.

Wyoming Mary ©. LaFontaine R. N. Lafontaine LaFontaine Cheyenne Captain LaFontaine Rose Leshe Snyder Street Jane, Wye C. H. Lathe

Court ruling vindicates Crabbe brother in dry law case

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Webb-Kenyon Act and a West Virginia prohibition import ban, vindicating George W. Crabbe, brother of F. J. Crabbe of this city, an anti saloon league leader who headed the West Virginia dry campaign. He wired his brother in this city after the decision.

United States Supreme Court Webb Kenyon West Virginia West Virgnia George W. Crabbe F. J. Crabbe Wyoming Crabbe George W Anti-Saloon League West Virginia League Supreme Court Uralbe

Utah Wool Growers Meet Opens Under Governor Bamberger

Gov. Simon Bamberger opened the tenth annual Utah State Wool Growers Association convention in Salt Lake City calling the wool industry vital. President George Austin gave the reply as Secretary I. Stewart reported strong cooperation with the government to combat rabies. The convention lasts until Wednesday before the National Wool Growers meeting begins Thursday.

Salt Lake City Utaha Simon Bamberger Utah George Austin I. Stewart National Wool Growers’ Association

Dr Shingler To Lead Mission Speech At Local Church

The Baptist church hosts a meeting this evening led by Dr J J Stingler who will discuss Missions and Reforms. He will read the remarks and address attendees on church work and social changes.

DR. Shingler Meertiag Baptist Ochurg the Baptist Church J. J Stingler

Cough Syrup Claim Highlights Quick Relief and Sleep

An advertised home made remedy touts fast soothing effects for throat and chest inflammation. It promises easing of coughs, loosening phlegm, better breathing, and a restful night, claiming cures for colds in 24 hours and suitability for bronchitis and other afflictions. The text promotes a 64 ounce bottle with sugar syrup as a key ingredient.

Senate votes to make District of Columbia dry

Telegram reports Senate approved a district liquor ban 65 to 32 with Clarence D Clark of Wyoming voting yes. Warren was paired. referendum defeated 43 to 44. prohibition secured 55 to 32 after further Senate action.

District of Columbia F. L. Crabbe State Antialoan League United States Senate Clarence D. Clark Wyoming F. E. Warren Wan Clark Warren Crabbe KC. Dinwiddie Anti-Saloon League Washington Senate

Legislators Invited to Industrial Club Access

The Industrial club extends privileges to all members of the Senate and House of Representatives of the fourteenth state legislature convened yesterday. Secretary R M Lamont sent letters to Senator W Todd president of the senate and to W K Jones speaker of the house inviting all legislators to freely use the club house and facilities.

Industrial Club Senate House of Representatives R. M. Lamont W. Todd W. K. Jones House

Song Recital Tickets On Sale For Thursday Event

An error led to confusion over the Song Recital by J. H. Chauteauvert. The event is not invitational. Tickets cost 1.00 and are available at Keigh Campbell Music Co., Plains Hotel, and Capitol Cigar stands.

J. H. Chauteauvert Keigh Campbell Music Co Plains Hotel Capitol

Homestead entries surge as $14,442 in fees arrive

Register Will Reid at the Cheyenne land office reports $14,442.60 in fees paid in five days signaling a rush of settlers under the 640 acre homestead law. Fees range from $8 for 49 acres to $68 for a full railroad section. About 30 to 40 people filed for a full section and others with 20 acre holdings added 320 more acres.

Register Will Reid Cheyenne Land Office

Oil and Mine Firms Incorporated

Two firms filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Brokers Oil Company of Kemmerer with a $25,000 capital stock will be directed by Fred P. Spragl L. Johnson and Charles M. Brown. The Elenor Mines Company of Lander is capitalized at $150,000 with directors O. M. Heck F. V. Marsh Ralph Kimball Nate P. Wilson and Herbert Bowden. The first three were incorporators.

Brokers Oil Company of Kemmerer Fred P. Spragl L. Johnson Charles M Elenor Mines Company Lander O. M. Heck F. V. Marsh Ralph Kimball Nate P. Wilson Herbert Bowden

Long recital tickets on sale to everybody

An erroneous impression about the Bong Hecital ticket sale has been spread. Tickets may be secured at Knight Campbell Minale Co Plains for $1.00 each.

J. H. Chateaufort Knight Campbell Minale Co Plains Hotel Capitol

Wyoming Guards Hold Field Meet

The Wyoming infantry of the Fourth brigade hosted a field meet at Camp Deming with forenoon preliminaries and afternoon finals. Musician Crook dominated most events winning first in all but the high jump, while Co H and Co A troops scored multiple victories aided by captains Waugh Lombaugh and Lieutenants Briggs Gettys Nelson. Native horse entries by Dr. Turner’s medical staff competed alongside regular army mounts.

Schmidt Larrick Anthony Clark Huddleston Corporal Hamblin Crook Savage Hamblin Kelsey Docket Co. H Colin H Company H. H. Waugh H. A. Lombaugh B. F. Nelson Liew C. M. Gettys B. F.riggs Briggs Gettys Turner Medical Department Wyoming Myers Nelson

Twelve Bodies Found In Union Pacific Refrigerator Cars

The unknown man removed from a refrigerant car last week is the twelfth death on Union Pacific system in a month. Gill, safety agent, explains the cars’ winter and summer warming methods used by charcoal burners that deplete oxygen. Tramps are warned to avoid refrigerator cars as this deadly risk continues.

Union Pacificards Clyde Union Pacific J. M. Gill American Red Cross Mer Gill

Petition Drives Prohibition Amendment In Laramie

Dr C C A Wright pastor of First Methodist in Laramie arrives in Cheyenne with a petition signed by 1040 voters for Prohibitory Amendment submission This represents 313 percent of Laramie’s voting population and reflects a large petition effort by the city’s residents

CC. A. Wright First Methodist Church of Laramie Cheyenne

Chicago Police Chief 18 Accused of Graft

A warrant charges Charles C. Healey superintendent of police in Chicago with conspiracy. State's Attorney Hoyne's representative says Healey is among officials who shared contributions exacted from illegal resorts.

Chicago Jan. C Charles C. Healey Hoyne Healey Ilegal Resorts

Big Tungsten Find Reported in Wyoming District

Denver promoter Edward Tankersley says a tungsten district in Albany county near Tie Siding could surpass Boulder in scale. He cites 47 to 48 percent tungsten ore, a pure chemical grade, and leases on around 40 000 acres. Engineers have worked four months. no company backs the project, only a few individuals involved.

Denver Albany County Wyoming Tie Siding Boulder Edward Tankersley Cook Street Mr. Tanker

Three Corporations Open Cheyenne Offices

Three corporations filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Burigur Water Co. lists Cheyenne offices with capital of 25000 and directors B. J. Jemante Otto Hansing and Daniel B. Carey. Wind River Placer corporation also based in Cheyenne carries 1000000 in capital stock with directors Felix J. Woodward C. H. Kalffin Otto Hames jag B. J. Simonds and Thomas Heater.

Burigur Water Co Cheyenne B. J. Jemante Otto Hansing Daniel B. Carey Wind River Placer Corporation Felix J. Woodward C. H. Kalffin Otto Hames Jag B. J. Simonds Thomas Heater

Concrete Colvert Co Forms In Cheyenne For Concrete Work

Daniel Carey and Ernest Le Neve Foster among founders with the Concrete Colvert Co chosen as place of business in Cheyenne. The company capitalized at $50 000 will handle concrete work and is directed by Fred H. Wendleken Mary K. Wendleken Orville L. Gooding Albert F. Dodd and Williamson F. Bummers.

Daniel Carey Ernest le Neve Foster Concrete Colvert Co Cheyenne Fred 8. Wendleken Mary K. Wendleken Orville L. Gooding Albert F. Dodd Williamson F. Bummers

Mite Box Thief Waives Examination in Galva Case

John Wayne arrested before Christmas for breaking into Dannery’s and F EB Roedel’s. He waives preliminary exam before Justice Fr Housman. Burglary charges filed by Prosecutor Gam M Thompson. expected to plead guilty at district court arraignment.

John Wayne Galvation Army Donnelly Court of Justice of the Peace

Livestock Banquet Tickets Go On Sale At Piama Hotel

Tickets for the Industrial club banquet honoring officers of the American Live Stock association executive committee will be sold at the Piama hotel after January 17. Chairman T Blake Kennedy leads the banquet committee. tickets are five dollars each.

Industrial Club American Live Stock Association Piaina T. Blake Kennedy

Permit to Take One Delegate to Banquet

A provision grants the holder the right to escort or accompany one delegate to the banquet, outlining eligibility and scope of the entitlement. The rule sets limits on who may accompany and the conditions for attendance.

More Than Forty Held After Italian Battleships Sinking

Investigators imprison more than forty people over the destruction of two Italian battleships. A Vatican official linked to Pope Benedict’s chamberlain is alleged to have been involved, with authorities claiming to have uncovered the plot details.

Rome Vatican Benedict

United States Linked to Lapore Conspiracy Verdict

Seventeen men accused in the Lapore conspiracy were sentenced in Calcutta, with six condemned to death. The court stated Manila remains an active revolutionary hub, while designating the United States as the main center of activity.

London Calcutta Manila United States

Naturalist notes on squirrels and revolving cages

A naturalist claims humans never hear of a squirrel dying from worry while a character recalls watching squirrels in revolving cages and notes they seem to brood about something. The exchange suggests a humorous contrast between natural behavior and human imagination.

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