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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1917

Page

2

Wyoming Iron Works Wins Midwest Refining Contract

Casper firm Wyoming Iron Works secures a Midwest Refining contract for six crude tanks fourteen condenser boxes sixteen rundown ranks and agitator with an estimated cost around twenty thousand dollars. Work to start mid February and complete quickly, as the company also handles dismantling two large tanks from the old Franco refinery site.

Casper Tor Midwest Refining Company Wyoming Iron Works Company N Ut Wyoming Trons Works Franco R. W. Mcdonald Wyomiers Iron Works Porsline Uttier

Unsteady Coal Field Activity Draws Labor in Ohio Region

Amid ongoing industrial shifts two major companies buy large stakes in a key field. An Ohio camp expands with offices and numerous bunkhouses as spring work opens. About 200 workers are employed, reflecting rising activity in the coal sector despite broader market uncertainties.

Jay Bie Eddy Jdwest O11 Ohio

Stockmen Round Up in Wyoming Range for Feed

In Worland Wyoming on January 12 cattlemen face severe cold and scarce feed. They have spent a week in the Black Mountains and surrounding districts to gather more than 500 head. A herd owned by David Packard was driven to Manderson for feeding over the coming months.

Worlani Diack David Packard Manderson

Douglas Boosters Elect New Officers for 2017

Douglas January report lists Geofged D. Bercu as president of the Douglas Goods Roads and Commercial club with Obert D. Hawley as vice president and William M. Stensbury as secretary. The board sets committees on roads, transportation, irrigation, public utilities, and annual events, with Maurer to remain as a member and assist in Douglass County goals.

Douglas Bercu Douglas Goods Roads and Commercial Club Obert D. Hawley William M. Stensbury M. R. Collins C. H. McWhienie Charlies F. Maurer Sooeiig Converse County Furdy R. D. Hawley PFP Davis George Arnold John Stansbury L. C. Bishop T. F. Doyle Marvey Allen Jacob Jenne Mart Madsen K. Ewel C. H. Me- Whinnies J. O Emery Rouse and Girls Club A. R. Merritt O. C. Schwiering W. Fowler C. O. Brown W. IL. Winslow G. D. Bereu H. Mc Whinnia T. David G. A. Hart Wim. Stansbury E. Pwel C. F. Maurer C. St. Cook A. P. Knight W. F Mecum C. A. Willis

Coal Miner Felix Patrick Killed in Glenrock Cave-In

Casper reports Felix Patrick, 22, a miner at Glenrock coal mines, killed by a cavern in the mine. The body showed a fatal, instantaneous death from rockfall as rescue teams dug him out. Patrick had moved to Glenrock four months ago and is survived by his parents and relatives in Glenrock. Funeral services will be held in Glenrock, conducted by Chamberlin Undertaking Co.

Casper Felix Patrick Glenrock Patrick Patelck Chamberlin Undertaking Company

Parole Granted to Douglas Man Who Testified Against Accomplice

January 12 report from Douglas says the board of paroled criminals approved John McMann’s parole one year after his sentence for burglary of Omenson’s pool room. McMann testified against his partner, traveling from the penitentiary, with County Attorney Hawey involved in the paroling process.

Pal Douglas Board of Tarcops John McMann Omenson MocMann Hawey

Union Pacific Awards Big Tunnel and Track Work

The Union Pacific awarded Utah Construction Company two contracts for grading and for boring a new 1800 yard tunnel paralleling the Sherman Hill tunnel. Work covers a second track between Wamsutter and Point of Rocks and a major tunnel project between Buford and Herman. Completion will enable trains to pass each other and improve passenger and freight service.

Laramie Union Pacific Utah Construction Company Ogden Wamsutter Point of Rocks Buford Herman Sherman Hill

Arthur Harris Dies of Pneumonia at 29

Arthur RB Harris died on Wednesday at 12 30 a m after several days of pneumonia. He was 29 and raised in Wyoming, moving from Ligska recently. He leaves a wife and a four year old daughter. Frank Phelan, his business partner, had left for California and will return after telegrams.

Douglas Arthur RB Harris Wyoming Ligsk Hele Frank Phelan California

Colorado Towns Wet Over Holiday Season

Wellington Colo January 12 The county clerk records show December shipments nearly double any month of the year Fort Collins led with 413 shipments Loveland followed at 422 Berthoud 84 Wellington 45 Timnath 22 Kemn 11 and Harmony 6 in the list of deliveries from the express office indicating wary holiday activity across the region.

Wellington Colo Larimer County Express Fort Collina Loveland Berthoud Timnath Kelimn Harmony

Casper Man Weds Colorado City Bride

Douglas reports Misae Grace Shaw of Colorado City Colorado marries Oscar Armstrong of Casper at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Edwin Bowling officiating. The couple will reside in Casper.

Douglas Misae Grace Shaw Colorado City Colo Oscar Armstrong Casper Methodist Edwin Bowling

Sheepman to Visit Casper En Route to Wyoming Wool Growers Meet

Kid Kyte, Casper born head of the sheep department at Great Western Commission in Omaha, will visit Casper Sunday to see his brothers Billie and Arthur before heading to Thermopolis for the Wyoming Wool Growers Association annual meeting. Kyte is known for a 1916 departmental record and recent market highs of $13.40 for fed western lambs and $9.40 for fed western ewes at South Omaha.

Carper Kid Kyte Casper Great Western Commission Company Omaha Billie Arthur Thermopolis Wyoming Wool Growers’ Essociation South Omaha

Escaped Convict Captured in Nevada

Casper January 12 Tom Lindsay murderer who escaped from the Wyoming penitentiary last August was captured a few days ago at Elko Nevada and returned to Rawlins penitentiary Lindsay a forty year old man was a trusty when he escaped and was serving time for the murder of Ray Parnell near Lusk

Casper Jan Tom Lindsay Wyoming Penitentiary Elko Nev Rawlins Lindsay Ray Parnell Lusk

American Aviator Bert Hall Transferred to Romanian Front

Adjutant Bert Hall of Eagle Pass Texas, a member of the Franco American flying corps, has been moved from Verdun to the Romanian front by France. Hall becomes the first American aviator sent to the eastern theater and is advanced to sub lieutenant on his transfer.

Adjt Bert Hall Eagle Tass Tex Verdun Hall France

Turpentine Upset Burns Woman 15 in Sundance

Mrs. Perry Dillavoy suffered severe burns to her shoulders and chest when a vessel of turpentine and lard on a stove overturned while she was removing bread from the oven. A physician said she would likely recover in a few days.

Sundance, Wyo Perry Dillavoy

Settlement Reached With Burlington Railroad Over Death

Mrs. Katie M. Allen of Douglas has made final settlement with the Burlington Railroad for the death of her husband Arthur B. Allen who died from injuries in an accident at Bonneville last summer. The company pays $7200 as full damages settlement, reached directly with little friction.

Casper Katie M. Allen Douglas Burlington Railroad Company Arthur B. Allen Bonneville Allen

Ed Walsh Remains With White Sox After Rumors

Chicago January 12 Ed Walsh is still with the White Sox. The former spitball king has spent the winter at his Meriden Connecticut home. A rumor linked him to a minor league manager post which President Comiskey denied today.

Chicago Ed Walsh White Sox Meriden Conn Comiskey

Jennings Seeks Dutch Leonard For Detroit Pitching

Detroit manager Hughey Jennings aims to add Dutch Leonard of the Red Sox to the Tigers roster this season. Jennings notes the club’s pitching weakness hurt seasons past and recalls pennant-winning years with Donovan Mullin Killian Summers before the old stars departed.

Detroit Dutch” Leonard Red Sox Hughey Jennings Tigers Jennings Donovan Mullin Killian Summers

Barry Seen as Great Leader for Red Sox by Eddie Collins

Philadelphia January 13 Eddie Collins stated Barry was the surest choice in a pinch and would be an excellent leader for the Red Sox. Collins, a key figure in the Carry to Collins to Molnis relay, announced Barry as pilot of the world champions.

Philadelphia Barry Red Sox Eddie Collins Molnnis

Famine in coal hits Entente allies

Geneva January 12 The European coal shortage grows into a serious economic problem. The Federal Council plans to cut railway traffic significantly soon as coal cannot be imported from neighbors, English coal remains costly, Italy lacks coal, and France has only enough for domestic use.

Geneva Federal Council Italy France

PHONE NO 6 FOR A MESSENGER PROMO SERVICE

An ad offering prompt messenger service features round the clock availability opening late into the night. It highlights reasonable rates and says calls are welcome for quick deliveries and errand running.

Quits Pulpit for Law in South Dakota

E B Koeedy, who has practiced law and served as pastor of the Christian church at Aberdeen South Dakota for five years, resigns his pastorate to devote full time to his law practice.

Sioux City E. BE. Koeedy Pscor Christian Church Abenlbea S D

Tribute to Lloyd George and a jail escape tale

A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph clipping recalls Lloyd George’s rise from chancellor to premier and mentions a recent English convict's jail release. A friend’s humorous exchange follows, ending with a boast that Troydy prevailed. Monument notices to Ro Metialerty and Paoneola are noted.

Lloyd-George Muntions War Department

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