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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
6
James Coxen of Laramie and A F Brubaker of Glen Rock are in Cheyenne while Miller of Riverton visits. A marriage license was issued to David H. Merna of Cheyenne and Miss Clara B. Mace of Carr. Water tests show no typhoid germs. trains remained on time amid western snow.
A vivid description extols Sublette County Wyoming as a vast, resource rich region. The piece highlights its size 4040 square miles its diverse geography from Fremont Peak to the Green River its forests beaver and beef cattle fame and potential riches in petroleum and coal. The narrator praises its scenery, climate, and independent citizenry while imagining its future development.
Messages received by Sheriff Carroll and Police Chief Embery report J. S. Reeder, a Casper merchant recently murdered, wounded his killer just before the killer killed himself with a forty five slug in the neck. Officials seek a 22 year old, 155 pound man with light hair in a brown overcoat who fled toward Cheyenne.
Casper police offer first measurable description of the wanted man after a gun battle with Reeder. The report notes a stomach wound to the highwayman, raising questions about who fired the fatal shot. The narrative contrasts revolver calibers and implications of a neck wound to Reeder.
Federal agent M. C. Wachtell reported a Wheatland raid resulting in seizure of a still and three prisoners. Arrested were H. W. Laidley George Arrgos and Mary Williams. Details on location and outcomes remained scarce as word was sent to U S Marshal Hudson.
A. W. Woodruff has been elected president of the Union Pacific Water company the Green River Water company and the Rattle snake Creek Water company. The headquarters move from Omaha to Cheyenne places Wyoming under Union Pacific water administration. Woodruff longtime Union Pacific general superintendent.
The Cheyenne Rotary club held a lively meeting with President Max and many guests including Senator Daly and A. A. Slade. Mrs. Hofmann spoke on Armenian relief, urging funds and subscriptions, while plans for a Big Brother program and luncheon sponsorship for three boys were proposed.
Policeman Reilly raided Tom Polus' coffee house at 304 Fifteenth Street last night amid gambling suspicions. Seven prisoners with money were taken but no gambling apparatus was found. they were bailed and to be arraigned in police court today. Philadelphia's first women’s hotel has opened.
New York markets opened with light trading but broad gains across sectors. California Petroleum, General Asphalt, Manhattan Elevated led advance while rails were dull. oils, motors, and major groups rose. notable risers included Famous Players, Texas Pacific Coal and Oil, American Beet Sugar, Cuban Cane Sugar, Sears Roebuck, and International Paper.
Salt Lake City January 19 The fifty sixth annual National Wool Growers convention concluded with the re election of Frank J Hagenbarth of Salt Lake as president and the adoption of resolutions.
An advertisement touts Billy's Cream Balm as instant relief for nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. It promises open air passages, no more snuffles, and breath is restored after applying the aromatic antiseptic cream in the nostrils.
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