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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
4
City notes arrivals from Denver Lincoln and Sheridan. Marriage license issued to Henry Currie and Lenn Ravenscroft. real estate transfer and patent granted to John Be. Baucan. Local figures Buckle down to duties. hospital cautions and a Caters concert set for the city park.
Four persons including a woman and a boy were wounded when buckshot hit the observation platform of the Broad Way Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Maples and Monroeville Indiana. The train reached New York on schedule at 9 40 a m. Pullman conductor Walsh reported the incident to officials. Passengers on the platform were struck in arms and legs as the train passed a fence where men or boys stood.
The writer reports that Belgian relief provisions totaling over 1 200 000 pounds monthly reach the country intact, with no German confiscations. He notes calm external appearances amid widespread destitution in Brussels Charleroi Malines Antwerp Liege and other towns, and commends German officials for cooperation while highlighting ongoing hardship and Belgian hope for independence.
In a seasonal bake ad, Shredded Wheat is praised as ready cooked whole wheat food that restores digestive vigor, supplies nourishment for half a day, and keeps bowels active. It suggests eating with milk for breakfast or with berries for lunch, noting production in Avrara Falls, New York.
New York reports the Yankees holding a slim lead in midseason, with a six game set against Cleveland followed by divisions against Detroit. Their hot pace of nineteen wins in twenty four keeps them two and a half games ahead of Cleveland as a strong pitching staff forms the core of their challenge.
The Young Men's Literary club held its weekly meeting last night to discuss state taxes and the state guard. H B Henderson spoke on abolition of state taxes, covering the topic thoroughly without presenting definite conclusions. A prior discussion urged improved efficiency in the state guard through regular army officers in command.
Our delivery system passes your area regularly and ensures prompt service. Fresh fruits and vegetables arrive daily including blackberries raspberries loganberries cherries peaches cantaloupes watermelons lettuce and more. Also offered are gloves and overalls with pricing per yard.
Several hundred rioters paraded in Cork early this morning booing British soldiers and smashing the windows of the chief recruiting office. They scrawled Up With the Republic on local gates and works. Shots were fired outside Captain Phillips's residence but no serious injuries occurred.
The Capitol City Motorcycle club of Cheyenne will hold its first annual motorcycle meet at Frontier park on Tuesday July 25 the day before Frontier Days. Riders may obtain entry blanks by writing Cyclone Kinney care C M Baker and C o Cheyenne Wyo. A 150 silver trophy cup plus cash prize awaits the winner of the 75 mile race. Other races include a 10 mile stock race a 15 mile short couple race a 5 mile short couple race and a 5 mile wide car race. Noted speed kings have applied to compete. The trophy for the 75 mile race will be displayed at Buechner Jewelry Co. shortly.
Manager Edierrans of the Indians announced from Hopelul) that two games will be played in Cheyenne. The Bidney, Nebram will visit for matchups on Sunday the 25th and Monday, July 24. The Nebraskana are described as strong and two fast games are expected. Next Sunday afternoon the Cuban elas of Denver will appear here as contenders for the Denver city championship.
A partial lunar eclipse was visible across the United States with Cheyenne among observers. The moon entered Earth's shadow about 12:15 AM and emerged roughly three hours later, drawing local interest despite light eastern sightings.
Dr Thomas Darlington former New York City health commissioner stresses cleanliness of hands and mouth as the best defense. He travels to study sanitators in Mexico at the invitation of the soldiers welfare committee and War Secretary Baker, using his vacation for scientific work.
Boston July 14 Mike Hrady of Oakley captures the Massachusetts open golf championship after a playoff against Patrick J Doyle. Hrady cards 74 strokes while Doyle finishes with 9 over par to complete the 18 holes.
A special grand jury gathered in Red Oaks on July 14 to consider removing William Mansfield from knowledge of the Villiseaux murders. Mansfield had been brought in from Kansas City days earlier and faces remaining charges as the investigation continues.
The Parish house hosted a second consecutive Night o Laughs performance. Misses Va Dallin and Genevieve Cervantes drew praise for singing and acting, with Frances Mentzer also lauded. A patriotic song and drill closed the program before dancing to late night music by Kathryn Boyd and Carl Dillman.
A seven pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Arlel J Cooper of Burns at their home last Saturday morning. Mrs William Lynn of Torrington has recovered from an operation and returned home. County commissioners of Albany County selected agents and places for the upcoming fall election. Wyoming oil supply is drawing attention in the far east per the Omaha World Herald. Wheatland considers paving and oiling streets in the business district.
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