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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
5
The article describes a daring stunt where a character named Rachey, pursued by police, leaps from a car onto an opening elevator shaft, climbs the fire escape and lands on the opposite side after a high speed dash. Actor Rawlinson sprains an ankle but remains upbeat about the success.
A Swiss plan to intern sick and wounded American prisoners of war is outlined. The program includes education, work, and care at Swiss internment centers, with universities and shops providing activities, and food and recreation facilities to support welfare and reeducation.
Extremely cold conditions cut police business in Cheyenne with only a few minor arrests yesterday and Wednesday night. Officers on beat are scarce, soldiers stay at the post, and civilians stay indoors unless patrols are needed. Police court was quiet with two drunkness cases heard yesterday.
Rumors sweep Douglas that the Douglas Enterprise may shift to a daily format within 115 days. Residents await official confirmation on publication frequency and potential staff changes.
Denver Jan 10 The oil section of the Colorado chapter of the American Mining congress organized to unite western oil interests for lobbying and defense. About fifty operators and investors signed the roll and a broader membership from Denver based companies is planned. A committee was formed to study the Walsh Pittman bill and to draft a memorial for the house public lands committee. The luncheon meeting at the Albany will report findings Friday.
The Riverton Wyoming Refining company plans a 5000 barrel refinery at Riverton. Contracts total 127000 dollars and call for completion in three months. Graver Tank Works and United Ironworks win the bids as officials travel to supervise construction. The plant will boost the area’s oil industry with eight pipelines serving a 200 mile network and multiple nearby fields.
George W Perkins argues that the United States must abandon ruthless competition and embrace cooperative business practices to win the war and secure peace. He cites Germany’s coordinated industrial strategy and urges government support to regulate and consolidate industry, railroads, and trade to raise efficiency and national welfare.
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