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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1917

Page

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Prohibition Submission Moves to Governor for Signature

Wyoming lawmakers report the prohibition submission bill now on track for Governor John B. Kendrick's signature after passing the Senate and House on third reading. The debate over a future statutory prohibition fades as clerical steps await final action and the governor's approval.

Wyoming C. D. Oviatt Albany County House of Representatives Gardner Senate John B. Kendrick

Crowds Attend BG Stock Meeting In Cheyenne

Crowds flood Cheyenne for the twentieth annual convention of the American National Live Stock Association to convene at the Masonic temple with a banquet at the Plains hotel. Texas delegation led by Ike T. Pryor of San Antonio, includes key stock men like F. H. Cowan of Fort Worth and Dayton Moses of Fort Worth among others. (Continued on Page Eight)

Cheyenne American National Live Stock Association Masonic Temple Industrial Club Plains Hotel Lamont Texas United States Ike T. Pryor San Antonio Cattle Raisers’ Association of Texas F. H. Cowan Ft. Worth Dayton Moses John Landergin Amarillo Cattle Raisers’ Association B. B. Spiller R. C. Sutton Fowlerton Ed. L. Mears Menard Julian Bassett Crosbyton Abe Mayer San Angelo P. L. Childers Ozona T. Herring Amarilo W. D. Reynolds

Break Records At State University

LARAMIE Jan 16 What will be by far the largest second semester registration ever recorded at the university is assured for the new semester starting January 20. A large number of state students have written for reservations so the registrar has rented an outside house for dormitory use as campus housing is insufficient. The war department has detailed First-Class Sergeant A D Crane to assist Commandant B Daly in cadet corps work. about 125 cadets are this year in the military department, making the corps the largest in the history of the institution.

Laramie War Department of the United States Crane

Villa Knocking Again At Gates of Chihuahua City

El Paso dispatch reports Francisco Villa advancing on Chihuahua City after defeats of Carranza forces near Latevo and Lajolla. Villa reportedly drove combatants within a few miles of the capital in renewed operations.

Villa Chihuahua City EL Paso Francisco Villa Carranza Latevo Lajolla

Hartford Fire Traps Half Town During Wedding Dance

In Hartford Pennsylvania a large wedding hall burned trapping about half the town. Fifty people were seriously injured and ten likely fatally as a hall filled with residents and attendees burned after an oil lamp fell. The rush to the narrow stairway caused the entrapment and led to a chaotic escape attempt.

Binghampton N. Y Hartford

Mitchell Beats Champion Welsh on Points in Milwaukee Bout

Richie Mitchell, a Milwaukee lightweight, defeated Freddie Welsh on points in Milwaukee. Welsh’s holding tactics drew audience disapproval and a boxing official warned the champion to box or face penalties. Mitchell led in all rounds except the tenth, where Welsh matched him before a cold hampered Welsh.

Milwaukee Richie Mitchell Freddie Welsh Welsh Wudiece Liginger State Boxing Commission Mitchell

Old Guard Not In Good Faith, Perkins Alleges

New York January 16 The effort to reconcile Republicans and progressives prompted a storm of protest from George W. Perkins and Everett Colby who accused Republican leaders of bad faith. A subcommittee plan was proposed to include both parties in party affairs. Perkins attacked the Republican committee while defending Willcox as efforts to thwart his leadership continued. The vice chairman election followed objections from four committee members and chairman Willcox. The statement claimed a national committee referral was voted down and accused a clique of seizing control of the party.

New York Rerepublican George W. Perkins Everett Colby Wilbow Perkins Republican Committee Willcox National Committee Hutton

Roosevelt applauds progressive stand on Republican committee

On January 16 at Oyster Bay Theodore Roosevelt expressed approval of Perking and other progressives for the Republican National Committee actions. He said they rendered a great service to the American people and the Republican party.

Oyster Hay Theodore Roosevelt Perking Republican National Committee

Admiral Dewey Dies at 79 in Washington

George Dewey, famed victor at Manila Bay and once premier naval officer, died at 5 56 p m in his eightieth year after a general collapse Mrs Dewey and his son George were by his side Flags ordered half mast Navy vessels and yards informed President Wilson to discuss funeral plans likely for Saturday Dewey’s rank dies with him to be revived by future commanders in time of war His career spanned Civil War service to planning national defense

Washington Georgee Dewey Manila Bay Ranning Dewey George Wilson Daniels George Dewey General Board Navy Department Far East Imperlehalie Spain Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea Philippines Wader

Victor Dewey’s Manila Bay Triumph Remembered

The nation recalls Admiral Dewey’s decisive 1898 victory at Manila Bay after doubts at sea about his fate. He led an American squadron against Admiral Montojo, sinking eleven ships and seizing land batteries with no American deaths. His return to the United States sparked widespread homage.

Dewey Manila Bay Admiral Montojo United States Ton

Wall Street spreads drag net in capital leak probe

Washington January 16 The house committee widened its inquiry from a leak case to a broader stock market investigation. Subpoenas issued to J P Morgan F A Van derlip and I P Davidson as Lawson renews sensational testimony claiming perjury by Chairman Henry. Lawson discusses a mysterious informant Mrs Visconti and a criticized press system tied to administration sources.

Wall Street Thomas Lawson Washington New York House Committee Congress Ume J. P. Morgan F. A. Vanderlip T. P. Davidson Lawtonavin Henry Lawson

Miske outpoints Dillon in ten rounds in New York match

Billy Miske of St Paul outboxed Jack Dillon of Indianapolis over ten rounds in New York. Miske won every round until the seventh when Dillon fought back, both boxers listed as heavyweights.

Hilly Miiske Tmoints Jolaayn N.Y New York Billy Minko St. Paul

Freight car shortage improves nationwide

New York January reports show the freight car shortage has fallen about fifty percent since November as the American Trailway Association releases figures. Cooperation among the late Interstate Commerce Commission, shippers and railroads is credited with easing the shortage.

New York Jan American Trailway Association Latealate Commerce Commission Abior

Johnson Says Union Plan Would Lower Salaries

New York January 16 Ban Johnson president of the American League said the plan to union players would set one salary level for each position and doubted stars would accept it.

New York Ban Johnson American League Stars

Printer Felix Grasse Wins Wife Salary Case

In New York Felix Grasse a printer argued in court that after twelve years of marriage his wife took all but 1.50 from his weekly 21.50 pay. He asked for a raise to two dollars a week. The judge granted the raise and the couple left the courtroom together.

New York Felix Grasse Cour Grasse Tosgether

Charge of murder filed against Mrs Smith in Denver

Information charging Mrs. Stella Smith with the murder of her husband Johnny Smith was filed today in the district court in Denver.

Denver Stella Smith Johnny Smith

Youth Near Death from Hay Wisp Tragedy

A Wheatland youth nearly died after exposure to a wisp of foxtail hay three weeks ago. Dr. Phifer performed a delicate operation at Wheatland Hospital. the boy’s sister Vehon, nineteen, and his family hope for recovery.

Wheatland Dan Rider Eshon Phifer Wheatland Hospital Vehon

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