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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
13
A reel of film trivia details dangerous jumps across air shafts nine stories high with a character named Rachey evading police. Carlyle Blackwell comments on his acting career and salary while Zoe Rae mishaps end a scene. Louise Huff humorously parodies Southern dialect with a dose of comic dialogue.
A Swiss internment plan aims to shelter sick and wounded American prisoners of war. Swiss authorities, with Red Cross aid, will intern officers and enlisted men unfit for combat but able to study, work, and recover. The program includes education, employment, and welfare services in neutral territory.
Extremely cold weather keeps Cheyenne streets largely empty as patrols and soldiers stay indoors. Only a few minor arrests occurred yesterday and Wednesday night, police court was quiet with two drunkenness cases.
Rumors circulate that the Douglas Enterprise may switch to a daily publication schedule, with industry chatter focusing on potential operational changes and market demand in the region.
Denver January 10 The oil section of the Colorado chapter of the American Mining congress organizes to unite western oil interests for stronger lobbying and defense. Fifty operators and investors sign the roll and a committee will study Walsh Pittman legislation and prepare a memorial for the House Public Lands committee.
The Riverton Wyoming Refining company, based in Denver, plans a 5000-barrel refinery at Riverton, costing 127000, with completion in three months. Contracts go to William Graver Tank Works and United Ironworks. The refinery links eight pipelines over 200 miles and serves multiple nearby oil fields and domes. President C. C. Clark and General Superintendent C. L. Miller depart to oversee construction.
George W. Perkins argues in 1918 America must reform its attitude to business embracing cooperation over ruthless competition to win the war and secure peace. He cites Germany’s unified industrials and urges federal regulation and coordination of railroads and industries to eliminate evils and prepare for postwar conditions.
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