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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
2
Washington reports discuss the oil land leasing bill as it moves from senate to house study. Senator Kendrick’s amendment aims to protect bonafide occupants and prospectors who developed Wyoming placer claims, addressing withdrawals and outside investment concerns.
An odd health piece extols intake of a salt infusion with grape juice and lithia to purify the blood and stimulate kidneys. It touts daily morning consumption of a glass of water with the salt mix to prevent urinary issues and backache, urging readers to drink more water and keep bodily fluids moving.
The Lovell Lutheran church was completed and dedicated with Rev. Mahler leading the service and Rev. Averter of Park City and Rev. Germeroth of Germania assisting. Visitors came from Park City Ritehig Belfry Jowell Basin Worland Germania and others. A free will offering of 100 was received. The church seats eighty and presents a neat interior with carpeted aisles and platform. Membership is about fifty including children.
Rock Springs Wyoming report of ka McCourt who slipped on hospital steps while leaving after visiting a sick friend. He broke his right leg at the same place as a prior injury and is receiving medical care at the hospital.
Laramie Wyoming January 22 One of the Utah Construction Company workers was brought to the city after a premature blast during work at Hermosa injuring his head and face. He suffered powder burns and gravel fragments but his eyes were not affected and he was sent to hospital. The injured man is named Robert Erickson.
Governor Kendrick, testifying on oil legislation, argues leasing public lands benefits the people and government alike. He cites Wyoming's leasing success and supports expanding leasing provisions to enhance private development while broadening the bill’s scope.
Record beet yields reported by P. Bonelli at Riverton Fremont County Wyoming. One acre and a quarter produced 23 tons with field averaging 9.5 tons per acre and sugar content around 17.56 percent. Field previously alfalfa, land well manured, indicating strong potential for local beet industry.
Casper police last night arrested two parties in a bid to curb auto thefts. A man was charged with stealing the tires from a parked car, while a man and woman were held over alleged auto theft. Trials are set before Justice Tubbs later today. names are withheld.
The new home of Mr and Mrs George French in Riverton Wyoming narrowly escaped destruction after smoke filled the unfinished first floor last Sunday. Investigators found a pair of oily overalls wrapped in paper on the floor near the burn and suspect spontaneous combustion as the cause. The furnace ashes were cold and no one had been in the house since the day before.
At the island opposite Fabens Texas two armed Mexicans were shot and killed when U S cavalry patrols exchanged rifle fire with the Mexican side of the boundary line. One American rider was unhorsed but no patrolman was hit.
President Wilson issued a statement directing an end to Sunday work in all naval service. He urged that no one be required to labor on Sunday beyond essential duties and asked for strict adherence to this concession.
In Rock Springs Wyoming a man named C W Clarkton attempted suicide at the Grand restaurant after shooting Greek gambler Sam Vieahatis in a Cheek wound and fleeing. Garrison, believed English in appearance, later shot himself and died at Ace Undertaking Parlors while Vieahatis recovered in hospital.
Hosea Billancal a Mexican man held in Rock Springs jail for ten days was moved to American Falls Idaho to answer a murder charge. An earlier arrest for stealing clothing led to identification by a friend who feared him. Police produced a photo linking him to an August 1917 murder and Idaho officers traced him to Wyoming.
Aberdeen Del Jan 22 Receipts for nine thousand dollars signed by Count von Hernstorff former German ambassador to the United States were found today in records served in the office of the Freie Presse Editors F W Sallott and J F Paul Gross are held pending arrival of federal authorities who charge them with not filing correct translations of certain articles in the paper.
The report states actual expenditure for the Lincoln highway improvement surpasses 2 250 000 in IOLT.
Coal consumers urged to stockpile local coal and prepare for wagon hauled shipments as supply routes face disruption. Authorities urge careful handling and timely purchases to avoid shortages.
Government thermometer readings show subzero temperatures in Sundance Wyoming with a recent low near minus thirty. The following nights eased slightly as the cold lingered, but by Sunday the mercury hovered near the freezing point despite the chill.
Lovell Wye January 22 The school board and faculty plan a house warming for the formal opening of the new school building on Thursday January 1 The event aims to bring parents into the district to foster interest in school work and promote a spirit of community cooperation.
Casper Wyoming January 22 The draft selective service announces that no registrant should fear immediate call to duty as 45 percent of Natrona County’s registrations are in Class I. Only 62 men from Natrona were sent to begin the draft with about 900 in Class I still. About 20 percent are Slackers for not returning questionnaires and 35 percent have been classified. The local board has finished classifying but will reconvene to handle delays and misgivings by registrants who offer no plausible excuse. such cases may be moved to Class I.
In Rock Springs Wyoming Lieutenant Cyril Harber nephew of Dr W C Freeman died in France while serving in the Canadian aviation corps He was the son of Dr Freemans sister Agnes formerly of Rock Springs She married R B Barber in 1890 here and old friends mourn the loss of the promising young officer.
Chicago Jan 22 A mother shot and killed her 4 year old son William Werner while playing cowboy at Desplaines Illinois The mother Mrs William Werner said she did not know the gun was loaded in the instant tragedy report states the child was killed instantly during play.
Glenrock Wyoming January 22 Paul B Bauer complainant became Paul E B Bauer defendant in an alleged auto stealing case. He was taken to county jail to await South Dakota officials. Bauer had previously brought a Hudson Super Six taxi line to town and claimed the car was stolen. Deputies wired authorities to intercept the thief. Bauer fired at the pursuing car from a bridge, speeding away after a collision. Bauer disappeared. authorities later sought his arrest on a wanted notice.
Washington dispatch reports Frederick L. Woodward a private in the army quartermaster corps confessed to starting a fire that endangered the quartermaster warehouse and destroyed 750000 dollars in food and materials. He also claimed Pyromaniac acts including a 1918 arson at a Worcester lodging house.
At Moorcroft Wyoming the Peoples Bank stockholders boosted capital from 15000 to 25000 dollars, all shares subscribed. Directors elected A C Grandbouche W A Weaver A A Lamb Frank A Koch C D Garman and officers: Grandbouche president Lamb vice president Lewlie cashier. Notables Jeff Mulholland A A Lamb J A Storts joined as large stockholders.
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