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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1912

Page

9

Progressive Republicans join Democrats to pass La Follette wool bill

Ten progressive Republicans defect to back the La Follette woolen tariff bill as a substitute for the Democratic measure in the Senate. The 47 to 20 vote followed earlier moves by Penrose and shifts among Cummins and Taft era proposals. The bill now returns to the House for action.

Washington D. C Senate House of Representatives Penrose Committee of the Whole la Follette Taft Borah Bristow Clapp Crawford Cummins Grouna Kenyon Poindexter and Works House Tariff Board

Noted Canal Engineer John F Wallace Visits Cheyenne

John F. Wallace of Chicago renowned for directing Panama Canal construction operations arrives in Cheyenne with his son H A Wallace of Boulder Colorado for a day visit. They travel by automobile from Boulder and will stay until Saturday evening before returning to Chicago.

J. F. Wallace Cheyenne John F. Wallace Chicago H. A. Wallace Boulder Colo Northern Colorado Power Company I Kemper Union Pacific Wallace

Farmers Co operative Grain Company to Build Elevator

Articles of incorporation filed for Farmers Co operative Grain Company of Carpenter. Directors include Charles Jacobson and George L. Reeder. Elevator cost set at 25 000 dollars with capacity for 15000 bushels. construction awarded to North Platte firm. About one hundred stockholders, many local farmers. Building to start immediately with a depositor option to sell or store grain awaiting price gains.

Carpenter Farmers Co-operative Grain Company of Carpenter Secretary of State Charles Jacobson George L. Reeder J. R. Carpenter William Beall Claude EB. Hardy E. G. Underwood Ed. Jaconson Ed. Oline C. R. Faris C. W. Tucker North Platte Neb

Sheriffs Organize to Corral Rustlers in Region

Northwestern Colorado, Eastern Utah, and Southern Wyoming sheriffs form a regional crackdown after a reign of terror. A campaign reduced rustling and horse theft threats, with nine prisoners in Moffat county jail and six rustlers set for trial in Rio Blanco county court next month, including one woman.

Meeker Colo Colorado Utah Wyoming Moffat County Rio Blanco

Cyclist Frank Little Injured In Ravine Crash

Traveling at high speed Frank Little trap drummer at the Atlas theater was hurled about thirty feet from his motorcycle on Weat Sixteenth street. He suffered a broken collar bone and right shoulder plus severe cuts and bruises and is in serious condition. Thomas Heaney, Jr. witnessed the crash and aided Little before medical help arrived.

Frank Little Atlas Weat Sixteenth Street Little Davis Block Johnston Thomas Heaney, Jr Heaney

Gov Richards Dies Suddenly in Melbourne

Ex Governor Richards of Wyoming and Land Seekers party dies suddenly in Melbourne on July 26 from heart failure.

Gov. Richards Melbourne Australia Richards Wyoming Land Seekers Party

Prisoner Jenkins testifies in murder case after emotional day

J Warren Jenkins on trial for the murder of his wife last April testified to refute accusations he struck the fatal blow. He described the day of the crime in detail from the night before to the noon meal, and recounted his movements around Minnehaha park and the kitchen fire. The court barred a letter from an anonymous source linking a local club to the murder.

J. Warren Jenkins Jenking W. S. Rows Ross Minnehaha Park Rogs

Wyoming crop yield to exceed all prior records

Roy W. Schenck head of the state bureau of immigration says Wyoming crops are in excellent condition and will yield well above normal with a heavy harvest. Fall sown grains, oats, barley, and spring wheat show strong prospects while hay and potato crops are well above average despite a slow spring. Local hail damage minor. irrigation and dry farming regions report gains.

Wyoming Roy W. Schenck State Bureau of Immigration Mr. Schenck

Weather forecast for Wyoming shows showers east and fair west

The Weather Bureau reports in Washington that Wyoming will see showers Friday in the east with generally fair conditions in the west. Saturday is expected to be fair across the state.

Washington, D. C Wyoming

Leader Corrects Warren Petition Count Error

Editor of The Leader acknowledges a misstatement regarding Warren petition signatures. The initial claim of 9365 names was incorrect. investigation shows over 8000 names on petitions filed with the secretary of state. The editor apologizes for the error and affirms the commitment to truth.

Warren The Leader Secretary of State

Jenkins Tells Clear Account Of Movements Day Of Tragedy

J Warren Jenkins testified in his own defense detailing his movements on the day of the murder. He described waking his wife, going downtown, meeting Roy Stevens, and visiting Mr Hague and other stops, with several acquaintances noted along the way.

Jenkins Witness James Cigar Store Mr. Hague Eddy St Thames Thoms Mr. Arp Mr. Vuvra

Portrait of a suspect’s movements through town

The testimony traces a man’s strolls from a sugar store table dispute to the Brunswick Pool Hall, Barry’s Hook Store, and depots, then along Capitol Avenue, Inter Ocean, Carey Avenue, and Boyd’s Cigar Store, noting several unnamed youths and a Mr. Carl Brown seen during a brief footprint of hours.

Jenkins Mr. Jenkins Brunswick Capitol Avenue Inter-Ocean 16Th Street Carey Avenue Young Tapleton Idelman Jim Boyd

Wanted to Sell His Motorcycle

A transcript fragment describes a man recalling clock times and a conversation with Oscar Lamb about motorcycles. The subject mentions going to the Masonic Temple and describes a route along 9th Street and Capitol Avenue, with uncertain exact times and additional unidentified witnesses referenced.

A. Oscar Lamb

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Derios Corral Mrs Jenkins Jenkine Brother Deming Alex. Hastie A. J. Warren Jenkins Tam Mra. Jenkins Kien Klaaod Evans Street 19Th 19Th St 19Th Street Keefe Hall Roy Stevens Mr. Hogue Thames 8 St Eddy James Clear Store Roedel Carey Ave 16Th St Bol Pearson Hood 16Th Bt A. Ivat Barry's Hook Tisho Olen Berger Bird’s Carl Brown Warl Brown Masonic Temple A. J 9Th Capitol ‘Avenue
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