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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
2
Nels Larsen, a boomestead near Lond Bering, leaves for Denver to enlist in the submarine service aboard the Douglas. After dental work fixed prior defects, he now believes his name will appear among those serving in the U S Navy for two years, bringing prior experience to the crew.
The Tilinota pipeline company is busy building a line from Chatham to Greybull with pipe laid to Werland this week. A ten man crew operates daily, supplying from Cirnsa Creek fields to the Greybull refiners.
An auto bandit robbed the Farmers' Bank at Odell near Pontiac Illinois of 1000 dollars in currency. The assailant entered the bank and grabbed the cash from the female cashier while others fled. Police search for the suspect after the incident on July 6.
Laramie, July 6. Seven young men submitted their names for the new reserve officers training camp to start at the Presidio, San Francisco, on July 27. The applicants are Ralph M. Trimett, John B. Anderson, Joe W. Gillespie, John W. Ernest, Harmon B. Lindsey, Herbert B. Drew, and Charles Marlowe.
Edna Bishop, a Douglas girl, suffered serious burns to her body when a rocket ignited the clothing of children riding in a car near Glenrock. Cecil and Arthur Bishop sustained superficial ankle burns and L Bishop burned hands while helping extinguish the flames. Edna was hospitalized in Douglas, with recovery expected despite painful injuries.
The Wyoming State Sportsmen's Association hosts its annual trapshooting event at the state grounds in front of the grandstand starting Saturday with a practice shoot. Sunday features the Sheridan Gun Club trophy and ten events. Monday covers doubles for the state championship with added money. Tuesday offers the Interstate state championship for amateurs, plus the state handicap, with multiple trophies and $30 prize to the champion. Over 400 in added money, plus strong local Douglas participation, expected.
Detroit July 6 Tyrus Cobb went hitless in the game breaking his 35 game streak with at least one safe hit in every appearance. The brief note records a rare drought for Cobb during the Detroit contest.
Fort Collins Colorado July 6Tuesday's hailstorm was light and no damage reports reached the office. Heavy rain accompanied scattered hail but did little harm. Wellington district dry farmers had predicted Fourth of July rain, but were mistaken as rain arrived a day early.
L. B. Chamber was arrested for drunkenness and died early this morning in the city jail. Authorities suspect alcoholism caused the death and the body has been turned over to the coroner for further investigation.
Work has begun on a 16 by 25 foot addition to The Herald building in Burns to create private offices and living rooms for the editor. The paper, moved to its current site before Christmas, has outgrown the existing quarters and will also include an engine room in the rear for future engine installation.
Rawlins reports Bob Meldrum, an inmate on hall term, broke his shoulder in multiple places after falling from a penitentiary truck carrying broomloads to the railroad yards. Several others rode in the truck’s rear.
Dwight O. Herrick, a county commissioner in Laramie, tendered his resignation to take effect immediately. The resignation was accepted after discussion, and a new member will be elected soon. Herrick cited his numerous business duties making proper attention to the board impossible.
Mrs. M H Frank wife of the Rev M H Frank pastor of the Presbyterian church at Rawlins and state penitentiary chaplain died suddenly at the Casper state hospital on Sunday afternoon. The family had moved to a nearby homestead and arrived two weeks earlier for the summer. Mrs Frank was stricken Sunday morning and died despite medical care.
Fourth of July celebration receipts totaled 500 on Tuesday and 1600 on Wednesday and Thursday’s proceeds were designated for Cathedral Home for Children and the Red Cross. Crowds at the fair grounds drew large numbers of automobiles from Laramie Cheyenne and surrounding areas.
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