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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1912
Page
2
In Sheridan on January 19 a car owned by William Robinson fell 48 feet down a steep bank as three men rode in it. Deyo Hasbroveh William Robinson and Daniel Droud escaped with injuries including serious leg injury to Robinson and bruises to the others.
Bob Meldrum a Western law figure shot and killed Tharile Cheekimge an Indian during a town disturbance. Meldrum long served as town marshal and sheriff and is praised as fearless. The confrontation followed a roughs attack and the melee ended with the ringleader killed.
An advertisement touts Redato Quinine as a universal laxative cure in one day. It claims endorsement or signature of B. W. Grove and notes the product is used worldwide. The listed price or dosage reference 258 appears in the copy.
Hanson offers Trilbus candy at 15 cents per pound in a Saturday sale. Classified ad appears three times in the Leader for three cents.
Cheaper reports the Midwest refinery at Casper II began full operation with the first gasoline produced by 7 am after cold weather delayed heating. Crude from the field reached 5,600 terrela, and the plant plans continual operation as all preparations for other products are completed.
In Laramie on June 19 Chief Sigman reports two road gang escapees from Elkhorn Colorado were tracked near Dolores station by Fort Collins sheriff. One convict was killed. Sigman Coroner Fitch and Deputy Stirling left at 11 AM to retrieve the body and bring the sheriff and other prisoner to the city. No word from the sheriff's office by 4 PM.
The Leucite Hills in Wyoming's Rock Springs coal district are identified as volcanic lava with potential economic value as a source of potash and alumina. A western company plans to build a plant in the LeVette Hills area to extract these minerals, backed by a Geological Survey report estimating potash content at about 192 million tons.
Tethloce, chief olenk in Wharf office, had been ill for several days but returned to duty yesterday. He resumed official business for the State Leader, signaling a possible close to a period of disruption.
Douglas Jan 19 Henry Bolln and Jesse Marech are building an ice boat in a garage. The gasoline powered craft uses a car engine and an airplane style propeller. A trial on the river showed progress before adjustments to propeller blades. The Budget predicts the invention may earn money and provide sport.
Jan 19 residence of C. Jacobberger destroyed by fire with buildings and contents total losses. He had just returned from a trip to Newenathie and lit the fire before going to the barn. In minutes the house was ablaze and only a mounted deer head was saved.
Notices report a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John Henderson of Newcastle. Thomas Nelson Rice dies at Antlers hotel in Newcastle after a ten day illness. David N Howell and Hattie H Cooksey wed in Newcastle. Mayor John A Lewin of Rock River suffers paralysis and is in serious condition. Denver architects to draft plans for a new opera house in Leramie. A baby girl born Thursday to Postmaster and Mrs Christensen of Hannah. Casper installs cluster street lights. Sheridan Swedes plan a church. Burlington station at Douglas to add eating department. William Schious dies after appendicitis operation in Douglas. Sheriff Wickwire of Basin appoints Frank J Rue as deputy. Dorothy D Darmer of Casper dies after a few hours. Charles B Hrebin ger and Belle Anthony wed in Douglas. John W Abernethy and Elizabeth Whitney obtain a license in Laramie. Mrs Johanna Olson, 80, dies at Edgemont last week. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Peter Lissolo of Cam- Wrla lhat Tweeday.
On stage Cinton and Russell perform new songs and jokes with Miss Russell delivering Girls Girls Girls in strong, sweet voice. Chester Kinny Co presents a dramatic sketch with a young boy playing a grown man role. George and Cott, two blackface comedians, deliver fresh material for steady laughs. Prof Dunn's pictures and a lively small orchestra round out the program.
Special request by Mr W C Farnsworth to sing On Tail to Mandalay with Hue’s Orchestra. Doors open after 6 for an evening program starting at 7 o'clock.
The Atlas opens Monday with the Three Juggling Bannons from the Emprees in Denver, presenting new club throwing and danger acts. Kenney and Hollis, college boys, draw crowds in Denver and promise fresh humor. Louise Browning, the van deVillae star, also appears, delivering balanced, clean comedy and novelty.
Washington January 19. Contracts for two 27000 ton super-dreadnoughts authorized at the last session of Congress will go to New York Ship Building Co of Camden New Jersey and Pearl River Shipbuilding Co of Quincy Massachusetts. Secretary Meyer did not disclose the price but the ships are named Oklahoma and Nevada with six million dollars allowed for construction.
Officers from the fort yesterday escorted four federal prisoners to the Leavenworth prison for sentences ranging from one to three years. Convicted by court martial at the fort earlier, the men were handcuffed and watched by four guards. Their clothes and hats bore large red city letters marked in paint, drawing noticeable attention.
A Cheyenne and Laramie county gathering on municipal finances explored legal changes and improved public service methods. Speakers praised St. John’s Hospital management, debated church and professional tensions, and urged businesslike slides for city council and county commissioner elections.
Continued district court case stalls as attorneys chase elusive Cal Corbett who appears to ride with a huge cattle herd toward Vernal Utah. A two week blizzard in western Wyoming threatens his location and raises fears he and the cattle may be snowbound or perish.
Preparations are under way at the Carnegie library to accommodate a large influx of new books. New stacks are being built and arranged to create ample space for the public viewing and access in the upcoming week.
A fragmentary notice highlights Conturen and Delmara as headliners performing in various venues from here to the coast this week, promising strong acts and lively entertainment for audiences.
The passage argues the farm separator keeps fertility on the farm but selling milk for city use transfers fertility to urban areas. It questions city-dwelling critics and quotes Booker T. Washington on perceptions of calling during hard weather.
Vegetable foods like parsnips turnips and carrots are affordable nearly all year yet often skipped. They provide bulk fiber and salt and essential nutrients. Winter diets benefit from greater vegetable variety to supply potash and other elements for a complete daily diet.
Fragmentary note hints at stage etiquette and timing in a vaudeville engagement. It mentions bowing to the audience and a cue about advancing to first base, implying guidance for performers between acts. The text mixes playful instruction with unclear context about a caucus ball.
Tabby and Cheng Har Mind are linked in a cryptic note or diary fragment. The text hints at shared plans or thoughts, with unclear context and possible personal names or codename references. Further readable details are needed to determine a coherent event or人物.
The Western Governors visit East is hailed as the most splendid education campaign, reaching millions with moving pictures and shows. Led by Louis W. Hill, the tour showcased western products to New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia audiences with dignitaries and press backing. Aimed at curbing western migration to Canada, the event spurred a permanent Western Governors organization, Leslies Weekly reports.
In Bacanaba Michigan on January 14 Escanaba offers a leap year wedding bonanza with wedding ceremony by Judge Linden and a Methodist minister free of charge. A coal dealer proposes a space ride for the couple while organizers plan a box party, cottage stay, and a wedding feast funded by the manager.
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