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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
15
On July 6 in Denver cattle offerings were light and trade quiet with fair demand. Prices showed mixed levels for steers and cows, with good dry lot steers at 11.00–12.00 and medium steers lower. Hogs sold 15.10–15.45 with buyers noting potential for higher bids on quality hogs. sheep arrivals were minimal with good demand for strong lambs and steady prices expected.
Kansas City and Omaha market reports show receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs in Kansas City bulk sellers and packs mid teens per cwt while cattle offer primes up to 13.40 and cows to 10.00. Omaha hogs range heavy 15.25 to 15.55 and cattle natives 9.50 to 13.45. sheep lambs up to 16.00 in both markets with steady to higher tone.
Wind River Placer Corporation forfeits its corporate franchise in Wyoming for failure to file a statutory agent and principal office certificates within the required period. The notice, dated Cheyenne July 21, 1917, cites Section 2971 and Chapter 14, Session Laws of 1915, signed by Secretary of State Frank L. Houx.
The American Labor Legislation Review argues that enforcement is key to effectiveness of labor laws. The report, based on New York's industrial commission work, notes that unified administration improves enforcement and serves national strength in peace and war.
Washington July 6 additional war loans of one hundred million dollars were made to France today bringing total credits to that country to three hundred ten million and the grand total of American loans to the allies to one billion two hundred three million dollars.
The Burton Water Company forfeits its corporate franchise under Wyoming law for failing to file a required certificate after articles of incorporation were filed on January 8. The company has no authority to transact business in Wyoming. Secretary of State Frank H. Houx notes the forfeiture and dates July 23 to July 30.
The W. D. Head Drilling Company forfeits all corporate rights under Wyoming law for failing to file required certificate within the statutory period after incorporation. The secretary of state states the company has no authority to transact business in Wyoming as of June 23, 1917 with notices published June 23 and July 7.
Brief listing of oil stock quotations for the Wyoming day, noting Bessemer and July figures. Includes minimal market figures and daily movement indicators from the commodity page.
Casper July 6 The Fenix well on section 2 22 76 brought in May 18 is producing about 1000 barrels daily. Deep hole tests on sections 7 9 1 15 and 17 are all wearing War Creek sanis with depths listed: 3030 feet on section 7 2915 on section 9 3045 on section 13 2555 on section 5 2980 on section 17.
The Wyoming Oil Company led by Dr. Robinson of Rapid City began drilling on the Rocky Ford oil field. The rig is set, leases are being procured in the vicinity, and several were already secured. The Reserve Oil Company spudded in a well on the Dry Creek structure with Doc Rollens directing the operation.
The Lucrene Oil & Development company led by C. W. Axtell and Sam Veterson plans immediate drilling on a large Thermopolis lease tract below Owl Creek. A modern rig arrived at Lucerne and will be set up west of town. Geologists report a promising dome and a potential oil body below.
A proposed fifty five mile pipeline would connect the Greybull refinery with the Elk Basin terminus. Construction awaits completion of the Chatham-Greybulline segment, currently underway. The Elk Basin segment in use there is protected by air tight precautions. Completion of these two parts will advance the project.
A Wyoming oil proposal envisions pipelines carrying nearly all crude directly to refineries, reducing rail transport. The move would free a large number of existing tank cars for shipping refined products out of state.
F G Bonfils Denver Post owner joins London Wyoming Oil & Gas Company formed with authorized capital of 250000 dollars. Associates include Glenn S Duffield former Denver police chief and Alexander Nishel former Denver sheriff and city county official.
In Casper July 6 manager A. Collina of the Out West Petroleum Company arrives from Danvers to supervise work on summer development. A bunkhouse kitchen and dining hall rise as crew hauls timbers for a camp. Three drills will soon operate near Tea Mat home with Interstate Petroleum and Western Plains Oil at adjacent holdings. Midwest Oil, contracted to drill in Salt Creek field, moves material and plans to spud soon. Two wells planned on Out West holdings.
A lost poplin belt is sought by the finder who asks that it be left at the Leader office. The time referenced is Tuesday sometime.
The national executive committee of the party backed a protest against a paper suspension. It claimed a newspaper had been unfairly suppressed and that several issues were delayed by postal authorities amid ongoing dispute over publications.
Amsterdam remained under martial law after violent food riots. Military forces expanded with five infantry battalions deployed citywide and cavalry prepared for quick action. Machine gun posts guarded key streets while a general strike cut about 10 000 workers, with more expected to join later.
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