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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1911
Page
9
A Colorado and Southern southbound train was held up near Pueblo. The bandit took $117 and jewelry, fled the cars, then a gunfight with Special Agent McCafferty of the Rio Grande ensued. The bandit, named Al Bane from Athol Kansas, surrendered after a wrist wound.
Albany January 27 Assemblyman Prennan introduced a bill requiring all food received for refrigeration to be stamped with its air and limiting storage to six months without state health commissioner consent. Longer storage may lead to public auction after sixty days unless condemned. Quarterly reports would list quantities stored.
Lawrence Coville a 19 year old from Agawam wandered asleep from his home in the early hours and fell through thin ice on a frozen pond. His dog barked and drew neighbors who arrived to rescue him and summon medical care.
A fire broke out aboard the Queen off Point Reyes on Wednesday night. Passengers 22 were rescued by launches as the steamer limped into port with flames under control. The ship, a Pacific Coast line vessel heading to Puget Sound ports, will require dry dock repairs. A wireless SOS drew multiple ships and tugs to the scene.
New York January 97 artist William N. Chase supports woman suffrage but doubts women can patrol streets as police. Rev Anna Shaw counters I have always wanted to be a policeman and will apply when women vote. She recalls urging 100 women police and notes a goal of 1 000 with Salvation Army guidance.
Washington heated dispute over the legality of the boycott enters the U S Supreme Court. The central issue now is whether AFL officials led by Samuel Gompers must serve jail terms for contempt of court for defying a District of Columbia injunction. Bucks Stove and Range accuses the federation of conspiring to ruin its $1.25 million yearly business through a boycott and lists to be restrained from publishing its name on a “we don’t patronize” list.
In Denver on January 27 a drastic marriage bill aims to bar marriage for tuberculosis cases, drunks, drug fiends, and those with infamous callings. It requires physical exams and bans interracial unions with heavy fines for clerks or ministers who violate provisions.
A report from New York on January 27 suggests Justice James H. Ogorm of the state supreme court may become a compromise candidate for U S Senate if the deadlock persists. It is said he will be supported by Tammany Hall.
Milwaukee likely to host the 1912 American Bowling Congress tournament after delegates from other cities welcomed Milwaukee's $2,500 bid. The bid’s success appears all but assured as forecasts from insiders point to Milwaukee as the site.
Denver January 27 Negotiations for settlement of the Northern Colorado coal strike were declared off today as operators notified the commercial organization they would make no concessions.
Denver January 7 Republicans hold a caucus to rotate votes among five aspirants in the Colorado legislature. Spoor leads with 27, Adams has 19, Alice receives 90, four Republican contenders share remaining support, aiming to reach 34 total strength.
Edward Van Dyke 20 was shot in the left lung during a pistol scuffle with Deputy Sheriff Gus Pleischman at his father G B Van Dyke’s ranch in Arvada Colorado. The deputy says the shooting was accidental after attempting to seize the revolver during a quarrel between Van Dyke and his brother.
El Paso readers report a luncheon plan for Roosevelt featuring an omelette made from fresh ostrich eyes. The Colonel will be weighed before and after the meal, and an ostrich roast will also be served.
Washington January 27 Snags block the Canadian reciprocity agreement with leaders predicting failure to pass. If the bill advances in the House Democrats may back it, and Taft could submit the program to Democrats in extra session. Democrats cheer as a cost of living reduction is argued, while Senate barriers on protection remain.
John Morris, chairman of the paper committee of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association, said the Canada reciprocity arrangement is satisfactory and, if confirmed, will bring immediate and material reductions in print paper prices.
Joseph W. Reinhart, former president of the Santa Fe Railroad, died in Kansas City tonight of pneumonia. He was a prominent figure in railroad circles and had a long career with the Santa Fe system.
The article argues the initiative and referendum is a nonpartisan tool to put the question to Wyoming voters at the next general election. It cites Oregon as a model, noting its broad use and perceived benefits, including multiple measures and constitutional amendments enacted by direct vote.
New York reports that Hetty Green's son Edward H. R. Green has taken over management of his mother's fortune and plans to form a trust company with substantial capital. The NY incorporated enterprise will be New York based, while Green heads Texas Midlands growth from a Texas assignment years ago.
Gustave Postier a painter held up the Sara toga Social club in San Francisco today. Ed Kripp, owner, shot Postier after a chase by police. Postier's 14 year old son witnessed the killing as Kripp borrowed a gun from a police sergeant and fired. Kripp is charged with murder.
Denver January 27 none in the Union offer the same advances to young professionals as Colorado. Dr Harrice warned of overproduction of medical graduates and urged cutting the number of medical colleges, especially in western and central states, to allow broader training. He predicted progress against tuberculosis will continue.
Washington reports Senate debate over restoring Lorimer votes amid fraud allegations. Cummins argues for rejecting all Lorimer votes, Bailey pushes to exclude seven votes to give Lorimer a majority for election. Borah opposes the method, fearing partial credit for contested ballots.
Wyoming Republicans in the house blocked Representative Metz from amending the initiative and referendum bill to tighten language and ensure proper engrossment for third reading. The move signals a possible aim to defeat the Metz plan or substitute a measure less responsive to public demand. The senate agenda included multiple bills on service procedures, testimony, land and county division, with various measures referred to committee or advanced.
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