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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
3
RAWLINS Wyo Jan 19 Sheriff M E Pickett met a man at the depot to arrest Avsiran who, under liquor influence, was behaving oddly. Avterman was taken to court where he was released after a caution. In his daze the only clear memory was his strong regard for the American flag as he was allowed liberty with a warning to behave more carefully in the future.
Miss Lind Peles, a college student, suffered severe burns to arms face and chest from an explosion in a chemistry laboratory. She was moved to a hospital for treatment while others nearby were burned by splashed reagents. the incident has prompted faculty to review safety procedures.
Fragmentary text mentions bromine quinine and a grove beverage name. The readable items reference a product line and a day promotion with vague timing. No clear events, people, or places emerge from the legible portion.
In the Geel region Hobbs and Huckfelt headline a feminape event featuring Leites Metel with S50f details. The program centers on performances and collaborative works shaping contemporary gender studies.
A serious accident occurred at No. S mine in Rock Springs Wyoming on Monday afternoon. Lee Ah Jim was opening mine doors to let the motor trolley pass when the trolley struck his left leg. He was taken to the hospital with a possible amputation suspected. Another Chinaman was brought to the hospital Tuesday night after being shot in the side and head wounds from blunt force. He refuses to explain how he was injured.
In Hanna Wyoming residents form a patriotism focused group to promote native loyalty. Unpatriotic individuals are urged to relocate, with some noting the Germany preference as a response. The Hanna club is described as the first of its kind in the county amid a broader US trend of loyalty clubs.
Rawlins Wyoming plans an urgent expansion of its water system after the current east well fails to meet demand. The city council discussed drilling new wells east of Rawlins with geological input and possible railroad geologists to secure a reliable supply before the current source runs dry.
Rawlins Wyoming January 19. Under orders from Sheriff M E Pickett all slot machines and punch boards in Carbon County were closed. Machines were removed from business houses and punch boards returned to the supplying companies. The move is widely praised by county residents.
The county board votes 2 to 1 to revoke Sid Morris saloon license in Rock River after citizens petition alleging disorderly house. J. F. White license remains under advisement. Sheriff to enforce revocation immediately following MeDancer bail and $111 robbery claim.
Casper Wyoming January 19 Eric Lagerbrlede suffered a basal skull fracture after a fall from scaffolding on the West Second Street garage project by Casper Motor Company. He was taken to Wyoming General Hospital for treatment where surgeons prepared to operate as he remained in shock.
A telegram from Union Pacific General Manager W W M Jeffers announces Dr William Barr, a leading water expert, will assist Rawlins officials in selecting the drill site. Barr, who has located wells on the desert for UP, is described as highly successful in his explorations.
In La Salle Colorado on January 19 a district rule requires all skaters on the area’s irrigation reservoirs to undergo a search before skating. At the Latham reservoir an armed guard performs a detailed search to stop spies and I W W agents from wrecking the walls while disguising as skaters.
Rawlins Wyoming January 19 owners of the burned hospital building have let a contract for repair and remodeling. First and second floor rooms are being repaired while a new third floor with seven rooms will be added. Likely the building will be leased as a rooming house and may not function as a hospital again.
Aubry Roy, a young miner employed at the Rawling Coal Mine, suffered a badly sprained back after hitting the tunnel roof while riding atop a coal car. He was rushed to Rock Springs hospital for examination and treatment.
Police and sheriff uncover two revolvers and dynamite under a shop table after German language notes surface. Kusel and two others are arrested amid threats against the government as officers praise the vigilance that led to the discovery. Also noted is a testimonial for Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and croup.
Eight year old Werner Rinehart was shot in the left leg with a .22 pistol at Salina school yesterday. The derringer bullet traveled seven and a half inches and was removed below the knee at University hospital. He is recovering at home with no serious injury.
Casper Wyoming January 19 Ray Fads was arrested as a suspect in the Glenrock saloon robbery of 150 dollars in silver. He was returned to Glenrock but released after alibi evidence placing him on a train and in working clothes. Officials say the arrest was a mistake and Fads is innocent.
A landslide at the grading camp of Utah Construction Company near Medicine Bow, five miles east, buried crane man and two laborers. All three men died before extraction. no additional details available.
An old home remedy promotes Pinex a Pine extract syrup as a quick fix for persistent hacking coughs and bronchial irritation. The ad claims it loosens phlegm calms throat tickle and stops chest symptoms with a pleasant taste and money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Wayne Indiana.
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