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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1917

Page

9

Hay Likely Senate Candidate in Wyoming Primaries

The State Leader reports John W. Hay of Rock Springs has announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for senator to succeed retiring Francis E. Warren. Hay will oppose Congressman F. W. Mondell, with both camps already organizing for a lengthy campaign as rumors of machine faction favors swirl.

John W. Hay Rock Springs Francis E. Warren Plains Hotel Hay First National Taramie F. W. Mondell Newcastle Mondell Warren Mondell Ta Congress John E. Osborne Rawlins Republican

Northern Crops Suffer Montana to Aid Settlers

In Helena Montana State agricultural commissioner Greenfield says five hundred thousand dollars must be raised to aid Montana farmers hit by crop failures. A meeting to discuss fundraising will be held Thursday night. North Dakota Aberdeen reports thousands of dollars in crop damage from a hail storm in northeast South Dakota with communication lines down hampering damage estimates.

Helena Mont Montana Greenfield Aberdeen South Dakota

National Prize To Boost Canning Efforts Nationwide

Washington officials announce a national emergency food garden committee prize of 4000 dollars for best canned vegetables shown at town exhibitions and county and state fairs in September and October.

Washington, D. C National Emergency Food Garden Commiadep Today

Wyoming Man Sought for Fraud in Mining Stock Scam

Miss Catherine Lester seeks arrest of D. D. Fitzgerald of Mullan Wyoming on charges of selling Mineral Farm Mining stock at 1.38 a share while Wyoming officials say the stock was worth 5 cents. Lester and eight friends invested about $3,000 each, uncovering a wider pattern of complaints from other women. Prosecutor Feehan will investigate and request police cooperation to locate Fitzgerald.

ST. Louis Catherine Lester Farragut Feesan D. D. Fitzgerald Mullan Wyo Lester Mineral Farm Mining Company Wyoming Fitzgerald Feehan

Cheyenne Youth Reported Killed in France

Unconfirmed rumor reaches Cheyenne that John Zachs Jordan, former Cheyenne resident and Cheyenne High School graduate, was killed on the French front after a German shell burst. Denver reports and local friends confirm he left Cheyenne for training for service, aiming for aviation corps.

Cheyenne John Zachs Jordan Perry Williams Young Jordan Denver Jordan France Aviation Corps

Draft swindler Brobst arrested in Cheyenne jail

F. Brobst portraying himself as owner of the Los Angeles Democrat is jailed in Cheyenne after a brief Cheyenne crime spree. Deputies say he specialized in cashing drafts using bogus bank papers and forged signatures. He carried numerous drafts and jewelry, aiming to flee after cashing or recreating drafts.

Los Angeles Democrat Brobst Cheyenn George Carroll Cheyenne Wert Woodman Woodman Hibbernia Bank & Trust Company Denver Fourth-Third National Bank Probst Prudential Trust Company of Boston D. M. O'Kief Denver Bank Brober Pourlas Douglas, Ariz W. D. Cronin K. &. National Bank of Denver Woodman's Frontier J. C. Thompson, Jr Thompson Chevonnyy

Red Tape Eases as Draft Exemption Boards Gain Power

Washington daily reports that President Wilson's orders and Crowder guidance strip procedural delays from district exemption boards. Officials expect rapid, clear action to assemble the first army, with boards free from strict evidence rules. Attorney General Gregory scales up registration efforts to locate thousands who did not register.

Washington, D. C Wilson Crowder Gregory Department of Justice

Senate Debate on Dry Measure Lags First Day

The senate opened its fight for nationwide prohibition by constitutional amendment with limited attendance and a unanimous consent to vote next Wednesday. Senator Steppard opened the debate, followed by Senator Underwood who opposed the resolution. Ashure t and Shafreth supported the measure as the session continued with many senators expected to speak.

Senate Washington D. C Steppard Underwood Ashuret Shafreth

Ol Head Ends UIP in California Shooting

In Oakland on July 30 D G Scofield president of Standard Oil California shot and killed a man at the victim's home in Claremont. The act follows the death of Scofield wife three years earlier. Scofield aged 74 is the alleged shooter.

Oakland Cal D. G. Scofield Standard Ol Company of California Nimeelf Claremont My. Scofield

Women at Ryan car plant prove successful shop experiment

In South Chicago several hundred women workers aged 18 to 45 have joined the Ryan automobile plant labor force. They are paid 60 cents an hour and work eight hours daily, with the plan gaining interest from other large manufacturers.

Chicago Ryan

Special flags proposed for homes that furnished maps

A bill introduced today by Scluta Momence of hhiin proposes a special flag to float over every house that furnished a map for the army or navy. The measure seeks to honor contributions from these households in support of national defense.

Washington Doc Dgly Army Navy Scluta Momence Hhiin

Seven bodies found in Canadian forest fire disaster

An Associated Press report says seven bodies were recovered after a forest fire in Canada. The blaze, described as worsening briefly, led rescue teams to locate victims on Saturday and transport them to the scene for identification.

Creek Gheteiet Boca Margue

Harrison Gray Otis Dies Very Suddenly

LOS ANGELES July 2 Harrison Gray Otis president and longtime editor of the Los Angeles Times died suddenly at his home. He collapsed while eating with his son-in-law present. A maid served the meal and Otis faltered after telling her to take the food. Medical staff were unable to revive him.

Los Angeles al Harrison Gray Obis Munteeer The Los Angel Times Taree Chuniiser Feleie

Austria Denies Peace Talk Is Only Bluff

Vienna officials reject claims that discussions on ending the war are mere posturing. The government states constructive talks are sought with Allied and neutral mediators, while maintaining firm stance against concessions seen as unrealistic.

Austria

German Peace Worker Rebuked Amid Cross-Channel Talks

A German official, amid confusing reports, defends a private peace initiative while discussions unfold with Lloyd George and World. The foreign office notes Herr Evebermer travels privately and suggests possible progress toward peace negotiations, with mixed signals from Swiss and Viennese circles.

Berlin London Mathias Keshinger Reece Zurieh Ata Helin Prett Per Kreborger Switzerlant Hse Lloyd George Bey Man Foreign Office Evebermer Vrelergerte Oto

Campbell objects hishee Arty in deportation case

Los Angeles attorney Moore admitted representing three men deported in the Warren district case. He was summoned to a Royalty lejose conference, pledged to return at 4 p.m., failed to appear, and was detained by deputies. He is connected to ongoing inquiries and telephony discussions with Campbell about the long-distance matter.

Hishee Arty Freat Moore Los Angeles Warren District Hopatics Columbus N. M Tater Cheng Rome Madre Limited Mareen Ofelook Male Tateine

Conferees Stand by Presidents Order

Conferees affirm support for the president's directive urging cabinet and administration team to stay aligned. The Senate faces deliberations on how to implement the order and maintain cohesion across departments.

East Swelters in Torrid Wave with No Hope of Change

The text describes extreme heat and a prolonged heat wave with little relief expected. It references widespread discomfort and potential impacts on daily life, though readable details are limited by garbled OCR.

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