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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

8

State Labor Men Meet in Casper

Casper hosts the eighth annual convention of the State Federation of Labor with visitors from Colorado and Montana invited. Notables include John T laween of Colorado Mine Workers and international board member Grant Hamilton. Mrs. B B Brooks attends as fraternal delegate for the Wyoming Women’s Club.

Casper Blate Federation of Labor Odd Fellows Hall Colorado Federation Aew John Tt.laween Colorado Mine Workers’ Prganteation Wyoming Labor Lawson Donaghue Montana Federation Grant Hamilton American Federation of Labor American Labor Hamilton Owo B. B. Brooks Brooks Women's Club of Wyomng Chamber of Commerce Casper Trades Assembly Davis Federation Labor Union Hoata Fox Sandberg

Wyoming Labor Journal Publishing stockholders meet to finish work

Stockholders of the Wyoming Labor Journal Publishing company and delegates to the State Peveraze Crafta longue convened Monday to complete their preparations before the upcoming convention.

Wyoming Labor Journal Publishing Company Peveraze Crafta Longue

Long Distance Slander Charge In Cheyenne Case

WHEATLAND July 10 Mrs Bell Reardon of Guernsey was arrested on a warrant charging slander. The complaining witness said Reardon called from Cheyenne by long distance and made slanderous remarks. She pleaded not guilty but later testified and was fined 5 and contemn by Judge Kinch.

Wheatland Bell Reardon Guernsey Mra. Schaefer Alsa Alander Ing Mra. Reardon Cheyenne Reardon Kinch

Sheep Move to Government Reserve For Feeding Grounds

Afton July 11. The government sheep allotment for the forest service season aims to 16 500 head with four main roads to feeding areas Auburn Stewart McLaughlin Dip at Smiths Fork and Commissary trail. Supervisor Inam says the range is in excellent condition and funding delays due to the Mexican situation led to lay offs until the appropriation bill passes.

AFTON Forest Service Auburn Stewart McLaughlin Smiths Fork Tralin Inam Saya

Warden and Convict Gang Move to Dayton Mountain Road

Sheridan July 11 Felix Alston warden at the state penitentiary arrived at Ranchester Sunday night with the convict gang for work on the Dayton Mountain road. Work will begin at once and probably continue for months.

Sheridan Felix Alston State Penitentiary Ranchester Dayton Mountain Road

Harrison visits in Big Horns with Omaha company

Sheridan July 11 William H Harrison grandson of Benjamin Harrison former president arrives at Burgess cabin in the Big Horn mountains. He lives in Omaha and is accompanied by Company L Bhunders also of that city.

Improvements at University Campus Renews Grounds and Heating

July 11 report outlines extensive campus improvements including new sidewalks from the main building to Thornbury and Tenth Street, links between dormitories, new roadways on Tenth and Twelfth, and expanded lawns. A tunnel heating system will connect Horttall to the central plant, boosting efficiency. Cooperative lectures from Nevada and Utah universities feature W. A McKeeter and Prof. R. E. Burton, among others, with additional talks by Dr. Guthrie, Dr. Payne, and Prof. B F. Bode.

Daramer Thornbure Tenth Atreat Hoyt Hall Elenee Hall Horttall Fompin Wrom'ng Nevada Utah W. A McKeeter Provense Wansaa Bission

Monument Erected for Early Pioneer Women Pass

Captain FH G Nickerson returned from the South Pass with a monument dedicated to Narcissa Prentice Whitman and Elizabeth tart Sapulding the first two white women to pass through South Pass on their Oregon journey in 1896. He freighted cement for a base for the Old Trails monument, noted snow on the divide and cold weather. Frontier Days slated for July 26 to 29.

Kara Meeker Nickerson

Forest Fire Burns for Several Days In Big Horn Section

Sher idan July 1 1 A forest fire has burned in the Big Kiora area between Prune creek and Little Tongue river four miles northwest of Black Mountain since Thursday night. The fire is in green timber toward an old burned over area and was started by lightning. Fire fighters have been sent, but no word yet on the nearest telephone. progress is limited. The fire was visible Friday night as mountains stay dry due to three weeks of winds. Forest rangers remain on patrol and urge extreme caution with campfires to prevent further fires. all embers should be buried or extinguished.

Sheridan Big Kiora Prune Creek Little Tongue River Black Mountain Theaeons Forest Rangers Forestry Service

Reopen Old Copper Mine Near Corbvile

A brief note reports the reopening of an old copper mine near Corbvile in July. The article mentions the Salt Lake valley context and local industrial restart plans.

Coberidle Walley of Salt Lake

Deal Opens Griggs Copper Mine Aimed at Early Ore haul

A deal formed for the Griggs copper mine this week with a mining engineer guiding work. Ore shipments are expected soon as two teams and crews coordinate road timing to begin hauling. If ore proves profitable, transport to Salt Lake could spur additional nearby mines and a new industry at Cokeville.

Griggs Gud Cari Witews H Salt Lake Cokeville

Oil strike near Thornton boosts Wyoming Fuel Oil Co.

Moorcroft reports that the Wyoming Fuel Oil Co drilling between Ka ra and Thorston reached oil at 700 to 800 feet. Officials are reticent on the quantity found though the showing is described as considerable. Driller Liane Wiss left for Deaver to report to company officers.

Moorcropt Moorcroft Wyoming Fuel Oil Co Kara Thorston Afl Driliee Deaver

Wyoming Oil Co Strike Spurs Summer Drilling Ad

The find at the hole near Kara and Thorton is high quality and expected to trigger heavy activity this summer as several companies plan to drill nearby. Leases have been taken on most deeded land within several miles of the well as news of the strike spreads.

Kara and Thorton Wyoming Fuel Oil Co

U P Coal Company Adopts New Telephone System

Rock Springs July 11 The Union Pacific Coal company introduces a unified ordering system by telephone. Orders from this city will be sent to coal camps through a long distance line to Cheyenne and relayed to Superior Reliance and Rock Springs camps daily from 4:30 each afternoon.

Rock Springs Union Pacific Coal Company Cheyenne Cittyj Superior Reliance Bock Springs

Trial of low system cuts daytime call load

A low system underwent a Wednesday afternoon trial and proved satisfactory in every way. The test aimed to eliminate the numerous calls flowing through the day and demonstrated effective handling of daytime demand.

Absentminded Professor Discovers New Arrival

A Columbia professor, absorbed in study, is interrupted by a Burge who announces a birth. The scene unfolds as the professor, puzzled and proud, processes the surprising life event in a moment of humor and surprise.

Harper's Magazine Columbia Burge Wale

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