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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1917

Page

4

Justice to Oil Prospectors and the Ferrie Phelan Bill

The article argues the Ferrie Phelan bill fails to protect placer mining investors in Wyoming while aiding oil interests. It notes Senator Patrick O Connor and lawmakers protest and seek to preserve rights of genuine claimants under placer mining and Pickett laws, warning of potential losses if passed. It cites a senate memorial and expected house approval amid broader government land development principles. It also mentions a New York World note on Progressive Republicans and a hymn controversy.

Ferrie-Phelan Aimants Wyoming Ateter Wtote Patrick O'Connor Natrona County Congress Jojnal Senate House Actus Chin State Perrie-Phelan

Wyoming Protest Against Oil Bill Urges Rapid Action

A Wyoming protest urges Congress to protect original land titles and local labor rights, signaling unanimous Wyoming resistance to the Ferris Phelan bill. Senator O Connor's memorial is expected to pass quickly, but activists call for statewide protests to stop the bill in its current form.

Cheyenne Thanks Railroads For Hotel Crisis Solution

Cheyenne honors the Union Pacific and Burlington railroads for promptly supplying Pullman sleepers after the city’s second largest hotel burned on the eve of a convention. Delegates traveling by railcars found comfort improved by the light and heat provided, and the State Leader newspaper publishes a public acknowledgment of the railroads’ cooperation.

Cheyenne Union, Pacific Burlington Industrial Club

Russians and Romanians Clash in Battle Discontent

The New York World notes mutual disappointment between Russian and Romanian fighters over their performance. The report highlights rising tensions and struggles on both sides, suggesting dissatisfaction with tactics and rivals' conduct.

Denver Market Shows Increase in Cattle and Hogs

Denver market notes higher beef prices led by 200 head Clayton and Murnan steers at 10.50, the day’s top price. Good cattle demand persists with feeders and stockers active, hog demand strong though prices eased slightly, sheep and yearling prices at record levels amid a broad market uptick.

Denver Clayton and Murnan Haton Colo

Market Update on Prices and Shipments

Prices remain steady and supply is fair with shipments in demand. The report notes shipments are wanted locally as commerce continues to flow and inventories stabilize.

Fireman from Union Pacific Wins Denver Marriage License

Ward Van Dolah of this city and Vernie Ray of Denver were issued a marriage license in Denver yesterday. Van Dolah, a Union Pacific fireman, had not announced plans locally and resides at 516 K 18th St.

Denver Ward van Dolah Vernie Ray van Dolah VanDorah Union Pacific 18Th St

Memorial drive in Cody seeks 10000 for Buffalo Bill tribute

Residents of Cody plan to urge the state legislature to appropriate 10000 for a Buffalo Bill memorial. The Buffalo Bill Memorial Association forms with IT. Hayden as president and L. L. Newton as secretary. A sanitarium memorial is suggested, while a separate Buffalo Bill Wild Wear Exhibition Company aims to film dramatic Buffalo Bill episodes with 200000 capital, formed by Mrs. Louisa Cody, Irma Garlow, and Lewis H. Baker.

Cody State Legislture Buffalo Bill R. L. Donley Park County Cheyenne State Supreme Court Buffalo Bill Memorial Association IT. Hayden L. L. Newton Buffalo Bill Sanitarium Buffalo Bill Wild Wear Exhibition Company Hous Louisa M. Cody Irma Garlow Lewis H. Baker

Presidents Refuse Fraternity Recognition In Baseball Deal

New York January 17. In retaliation for the Players' fraternity denying members permission to sign contracts Presidents Tener and Johnson of the National and American leagues decided to refuse to recognize the fraternity or to have any dealings with it.

New York Players’ Fraternity Tener and Johnson

La Fleische Fills Wyoming Law Board Vacancy

The Wyoming board of law examiners met Wednesday and elected La Fleische of Sheridan to fill the vacancy created by James H. Burgess becoming district judge. Ralph Kimball of Lander was elected president, with W. B. Ross of Cheyenne and Dunton of Rock Springs also on the board. The group recommended admission of five lawyers to the Wyoming bar without examination.

Wyoming Board of Law Examiners la Fleische Sheridan James H. Burgess Ralph Kimball Lander C. P. Arnold Laramie W. B. Ross Cheyenne Dunton Rock Springs Arnold Ross

Jeneen Faces Entrance Exam Requirement in Cheyenne

Jeneen of Cheyenne must take entrance examinations but has not completed the required amount of practice. The notice implies a pending evaluation of readiness for the tests.

Jeneen Cheyenne

Denver’s meanest man robs blind George Waite

Bruce Ammons 21 is accused by police of breaking into the home of George Waite a blind man at 1517 West Ellsworth Avenue and taking all valuables. Police say they recovered some of Waite’s possessions from Ammons.

Denver Bruce Ammons George Waite West Ellsworth Avyenue Ammons

Social Dance by K. of S. Friday Night

The K. of S. hosts a social dance Friday night January 19 with entry at the door. Dance committee invites members and guests to attend the event at the hall for an evening of music and sociability.

K. C. Wall E. Palo

Plains hotel used for Lon Davis instead of Plains garage

Lon Davis is associated with a Plains hotel rather than a Plains garage. The note alters a previously used location to the hotel. Details are sparse but indicate a venue change affecting the lodging context.

Plains Garage Plains Hotel Lon Davis

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