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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1918
Page
2
A nonunion committee of strikers alleges they were offered only 33 cents an hour after demanding 43 cents. They claim wage gains since the war have been meager and that their quitting led to quick replacement with higher pay. They accuse the company of using detectives to prevent property damage.
Secretary T. Joe Canill reports a strong entry for Frontier Day with numerous veteran riders from Clayton Danka Frank Carter and Sam Brownell among those returning to defend titles. Newcomers from across the country join past champions and winners of local roundups and stampedes for one of the best lineups in Frontier Days history. Carter, winner of this year’s Oxallala Neb championship, proves he remains in top form and is not past his prime.
Mayor EB W Stone proclaims Frontier Days letter writing day in Cheyenne inviting citizens to flood malls with Frontier stationery. Encourages out of town visitors during Frontier Days July 23 to 27 and directs access to stationery at the Frontier Days committee office or McInerney and Conway offices for support of the campaign.
Captain Gray becomes the new quartermaster at Fort Russell replacing Captain Habeggar who departed for Camp Taliaferro California to serve in the aviation corps. No change has occurred in the assistant staff.
A chaotic scrawl describes July events featuring a parade through downtown, bands, horsemounted riders, cages and animals arriving for a circus day with a 9:16 p.m. and 14 p.m. performance. The note claims novelty acts, a Rainbow spectacle, and a 600-person production, signaling a grand season opener.
City briefs note a Cheyenne area mix of events from a Cheyenne Cooperative Store opening near 1719 Capitol Ave in mid July to a local ford car theft alert. Included are police activity, a shift to a new jail, and a hail storm damaging 1200 acres in Albin Burns districts.
Reports from near Laramie indicate the Snowy range will not open for two weeks. Roads to Telephone and Brooklyn lakes are blocked while travel is possible only by horseback with a strenuous climb.
The 1918 draft class will be called before the local physical examination board shortly, as most have already received their official notice to report for duty.
News notes cars from eastern lines on local U P and C B C rails. J F Hex moved to Maryville as division store keeper. Burlington opens northwestern traffic after flood tie up. Women and children now ride in outfit cars under new order. Special Agent McClements investigates east end robberies. Trains gain 20 minute dining stops to allow meals. J C Sullivan seeks workers at 30 cents an hour. C and W employees from Cheyenne to Denver gain positions. A dressing room with a woman matron is provided at the U P storehouse for women workers.
Workmen are grading Carey avenue from 21st to 22nd streets. The street has been cut down at least a foot and will be put in shape for travel soon.
A historic picket fence around the J. W. Hammon property at 27 Carey Avenue in Eugene has been taken down, altering the appearance of the pioneer era landmark. Residents report a mushroom crop thriving after recent rains along Crow Creek, with many gathering for meals.
Workmen clear danger from falling bricks as masonry work continues on the old building. A safety watch is kept while the structure is stabilized and the site is secured to prevent injuries.
Subscriptions from workers on U P and C and L roads show rising patriotism as they mail in war savings stamps. C and 8 workers attend a moving school car for instruction with plans to test all division employees before the car leaves. Officials note complaints about reduced courtesy since public control, with audits planned to fix issues. Several auto shipments arrive by flat cars due to the lack of bog cars for these machines.
Construction advances on the Hynds building at Sixteenth and Capitol with rapid progress. Workers pour cement for the fifth floor as completion timelines push forward amid steady activity.
Grand Commander of the lodge made an official visit to Wyoming Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar. A large attendance despite bad weather praised the Magonic work and social service. The grand commandery session opens today and runs two days with delegates from across the jurisdiction and notable state figures attending.
Rain forces postponement of a public picnic organized by the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union in City park. Gov. Houx and other speakers were planned along with a literary and musical program. Date to be announced later. State president Mrs. Anna Allison notes active statewide efforts to form new locals with recent chapters at Egbert, Albht Hating, Dyer, and Greeley Cola.
Preceding the Tri State Master Painters and Decorators convention the executive committee hosted a reception for about 30 delegates at the Industrial club rooms last night. A smoker featured toasts and speeches with most delegates participating followed by a social hour. Today includes a business session and social events as local union members enroll wives to assist the visiting delegates in Cheyenne.
Relatives of Cheyenne youths William McInerney and Edward T. Storey report letters from the service. McInerney travels via Idaho en route to Camp Lewis while Storey is in the Red River area, confirming their location and status.
More than 1000 members of the food conservation campaign signed "food will win the war" cards and sent requests to the Wyoming delegation in Congress. They urge voting and action for national prohibition to stop grain use in liquor production.
Wm Greene, international secretary of the United Mine Workers of America, was late but delegates from District 22 including Wyoming opened a three day convention. James Morgan, secretary treasurer, has arrangements ready for a profitable session as about 50 delegates gather. Colorado delegates arrived to join today’s business program with committee and officer reports on the agenda.
Remains of Miss Margaret McDonald, formerly of Cheyenne, who died Saturday in Portland, will arrive today. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from St. Mary’s Catholic Church, changed from this afternoon.
Marriage licenses issued to James Beverly and Misa Paonle Mogs of Cheyenne and R K Locke and Edna Tidbill of Tabernash Colo. bring total licenses to 504 since the marriage book began June 24 1917 at the clerk’s office.
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