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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1917

Page

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Wyoming Legislature to Hire Two Lawyers for Legislation

Two eminent Wyoming lawyers William E. Mullen and Charles E. Blydenburgh are expected to be hired this year as general superintendents of legislation to prevent mistakes. The plan arises from a legislative funding item of 1000 dollars to pay their services. A Good Roads committee pushed a highway bill creating an advisory highway commission and appointing a trained engineer to direct state highway work and fund expenditures.

Wyoming House William E. Mullen Charles E. Blydenburgh State Bar Association Mullen Blyden William F. Cody Denver Wyoming Good Roads Association James B. True Z. B. Bevison Laramie Fred E. Holdredge Thermopolis Karl Warren Riverton John OD. Clark Archie Allison D. Oviatt W. L. Ayers Wheatland P. C. Spencer Lander G. BE. Parisoe F. E. Lucas BufMle House of Representatives W. J. Thom Buffalo Good Roads Association

Wyoming pallbearers named for Cody funeral in Denver

Four active pallbearers from Wyoming will attend Col. Cody's funeral in Denver. deputies from Nebraska and Colorado join. Honorary Wyoming pallbearers include Gov. Kendrick and Sen. Warren. The Wyoming legislative committee attends as representatives. Cody's mayor and local officials also plan to attend. The service is set for 2:30 with Elks in charge and Knights Templar burial. The body lies in state at the Colorado capitol from 10 until noon.

W. C. Deming Cheyenne Tribune Wyoming Legislative Committee H. D. Edmonds Powell Columbus Wardlaw H. Ji. Sedwood Cody E. 8. Hoopes W. E. Raymond Buffalo Bill Theeegree Friends Colonel Cody Colorado The Elks Knights Templar Denver Park County

Funston To Review Troops At Deming

Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston commander of the southern district will review the brigade at Camp Deming. The units include the First and Second Arkansas, First Delaware and Wyoming infantry regiments and the New Hampshire field hospital.

Diamondville Sees Effort to Clean Up Red Light Town

United States Agent C L Rigdoo returns from Lincoln county mining town Diamondville where he cites saloon methods and several women accused under the federal importation statute. He plans action to curb the nightly dancing and immoral conduct at the bar.

Diamondville United States C. L. Rigdoo Lincoln County Rigdon

Cheyenne Hosts American Livestock Association Convention

Final arrangements underway at the Industrial club as David F. Houston and Charles Brand plan to attend. Expected large attendance due to grazing fee talks, with Walter L. Fisher also present to discuss market conditions. Cheyenne seeks local rooms for delegates after hotel loss.

American Livestock Association Industrial Club T. W. Tomlinson Association David F. Houston Charles J. Brand Department of Agriculture Houston Cheyenne John B. Kendrick National Forests West Walter L. Fisher Chicago Agriculture Taft A. E. de Ricqles Denver E. C. Lasater J. T. Pryor Inter Ocean Pullman U. P

400 U S Sailors Saved From Wrecked Cruiser

Eureka, Jan 13. More than 400 sailors were rescued by breeches boats from the cruiser Milwaukee, battered by heavy seas after striking the California shore in a fog. The ship rolled in surf as breakers flooded the false bottom while officers doubt the $4,000,000 cruiser will float again. The vessel lay near the submarine H-3 which had grounded a month earlier at Humboldt bay.

Eureka Milwaukee California Humboldt Bay

Senator Todd Becomes Wyoming Governor Today

Wyoming installs a new governor, Senator Todd, in a surprise elevation that shifts the Republican party's leadership prospects as the state heads into a new era of governance.

Senator Todd Wyoming Republican Party

Peace Terms Debate Shapes U S War Aims

Washington reports outline Germany’s expected peace terms rivaling the Entente reply to Wilson notes. Officials watch public sentiment as Germany braces for a Reichstag address. The submarine threat looms if no peace moves emerge, with America seeking common ground for decisive action.

Washington Germany Entente Wilson Danove America Annalta Gerrard von Bethmann Hollweg Reichstag Teuton

Kaiser Makes Statement

Amsterdam January news note states Kaiser issues a public statement with continuation referenced to page six.

Kaiser Amsterdam

Citizens asked to house visitors for livestock convention

The Inter Ocean hotel fire prompts Cheyenne to seek private homes for delegates and their wives attending the upcoming livestock convention. Hon. David F. Houston will be a guest, and the Industrial Club asks those with spare rooms to list them with Secretary Lamon, offering needed accommodations Wednesday through Friday.

Inter Ocean Cheyenne David F. Houston Wilson Industrial Club Lamon

Woman Uses 2 Revolvers in Killing Spouse

In Denver a woman, Mrs. Stella M. Smith, described years of abuse by her husband John Lawrence Smith before he collapsed from two gunshots. She claimed threats to kill her and her stepdaughter Mildred Moore, then fled to safety with the child. Moore, a lawyer’s brother, intends to defend. Authorities weigh bond in a capital case.

Denver Stella M. Smith John Lawrence Smith Smith William A. Moore Mietriet Julian A. Moore Hishop David Moore Alfred Britton Texas Britton Moore Colorado

Five Cent Eggs Reach Chicago News Brief

Chicago prices show five cent eggs at a nickel apiece with poultry men predicting 90 cents a dozen by end of winter. Potatoes quoted at 2.40 a bushel and 4 cents a pound, the highest in forty years. Flour at 100 dollars a barrel wholesale.

Chicago

Prevent Rebuilding of Powder Plants Stirs Local Action

New York January 13 Legal action to stop rebuilding the Canadian Car and Foundry munitions plant and to fix responsibility for the DuPont Haskell plant explosions was decided at meetings in Kndgeland and Pompton Lakes New Jersey. Pompton Lakes Mayor Hirschfield cited frequent explosions and lack of accountability. Fragments of human bodies were found in the DuPont ruins indicating at least two deaths. It was learned that nitroglycerine stored near the plant failed to explode though magazine windows were shattered. Investigations have not determined the exact cause of either disaster.

New York Canadian Car and Foundry Company DuPont Haskell Kndgeland Pompton Lakes WN. J Hirschfield

Opponents Clash Over Universal Military Training

Washington today marks the opening of three days of Senate hearings on universal military training. Physicians and physical educators challenge the medical and educational value, while Max Fastman and a student group condemn the idea as contrary to American democracy.

Washington Dan American UN Senate Max Fastman

Thaw Fights Extradition to Face New York Charges

Philadelphia January report says Harry K Thaw plans to contest extradition to New York over kidnapping and flogging charges. His wife Mrs Mary Copley Thaw visits, while attorneys seek a governor hearing before requisition action.

Thaw New York Harry K. Thaw Pennsylvania Hrumbaweh Mary Copley Thaw Philadelphia Frederick Gump, Jr

Weather Outlook for Wyoming Forecast

Unsettled weekend with snow in the north Sunday night into Monday. Colder air moves into the northeast Sunday and the southeast Monday. Light precipitation possible across central areas.

Wyoming

Rumanians Turn Upon Mackensen Front in Moldavia

Associated Press reports Teutonic allies push along the Sereth near the Danube while Romanians counter on the Moldavia frontier capturing trenches near Kasino river. Von Mackensen’s forces attack south of Slanic valley and drive Russians from a height. Bulgarian advances seize Monastery near the Sereth and Mihalea town, with garrison losses as others drown escaping. Entente moves toward Stravina, and a Russian raid near Babit is repelled. London notes half a billion dollars pledged to the English war loan amid big-company subscriptions and a nationwide rush to invest.

Sereth Danube Moldavia Kasino Slanic Vatloy von Mackensen Mihalea Mraily Oilag Lake Babit Riga Stravina Macedonia Black Sea Constantinople London England Lloyd George Guild Hall Prudential Insurance Company Bank of England

Wives of Vienna tramway workers appeal for full pay

A letter from the wives of Vienna tramway workers called to military service appeals for full pay. Quoted in a dispatch, they describe deplorable conditions and worsening distress with children pining away as the conflict continues.

London Arbeiter Zeltune Vienna Hurcomanter Amsterdam

House rules committee moves to compel Lawson in note leak inquiry

The House Rules Committee gains broad power to subpoena witnesses in the note leak inquiry. It has ordered copies of December telegrams from Washington and can compel answers. Thomas W Lawson is expected to refuse to name others, and possible contempt citations loom. A jail sentence is suggested as a consequence.

Washington House Rules Committee Thomas W Lawson Boston Lawson Congress

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Jones Wenng Funston Deming Eibar Secretary of Agriculture U.S Berlin the Industrial Club OF Denver Society Tsat Harry St. Mary's Hospital Freedom Matteawan District Attorney's Office Oliver A. Deever Walter O'Byrne Ood Brewer Moyamensing Pittsburger Dr. O'Dyrne Black Frederick Gump JR Mackenser Macedonian Front Associated Press
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