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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1916

Page

9

Cheyenne Debates License Rule on Mail Order Liquor Houses

Mayor proposes amended license ordinance to curb mail order liquor concerns in Cheyenne. The plan charges $1800 upfront licenses for exclusive mail order dealers and bars retail trade to these houses, aiming to push them out and reframe city reputation amid Colorado shipments.

Cheyenne R. N. LaFontaine Cheyne Colorado Ena Weither LaFontaine Inter Hole John UO Chark

WAKING WINS PRIMARY IN SIOUX CITY

June 5 reports show William Z.tording of Sioux City winning the Republican governorship primary by a smaller margin than expected. The suffrage amendment appeared to be carried, though with reduced support according to returns.

William Z.tording Sioux City Ording Locock

Woman's Party Launches Push for Equal Suffrage

History for women was made as the Woman's party began in Chicago under the Congressional Union for Woman's Suffrage. Miss Maude Younger of California chaired and urged support for the Susan B Anthony amendment, with delegates from across the country and a 100-member lobbying committee to influence progressives and Republicans.

Chicago Woman's Party Congressional Union For Woman's Suffrage Susan B. Anthony Ita

Officers Salute to Civil War Veterans

A House joint resolution, introduced by Rep. L. C. Durr of Missouri, would require all enlisted personnel from the army navy and marine corps to salute Civil War veterans after a Marine corps driven practice. Sergt Edward A Callan, USMC, authored the measure aiming to extend the street salute to veterans from 1861 to 1865.

Washington United States Marine Corps L. C. Durr Missouri Edward A. Callan Army Navy Marine Corps Veterans of War

Whalen Bats .450 for Evansville in Central Association

Jimmy Whalen former Cheyenne Indians captain now plays for Evansville in the Central association. He is at third base and hitting well, with a 450 average through 25 games, drawing praise for his fielding and bat control. Last year he played for Denver but limited by manager Coffee’s position. The Central association is viewed on par with the Western league.

Jimmy Whalen Cheyenne Indians Evansville Central Association Whalen Denver Coffey Jimmy

Mt Snail Congregation Opens New Synagogue Tonight

The Mt Snail congregation's new synagogue at Pioneer and Twentieth will host its first services this evening with Habbi Lehrer leading a Pentecostal service. The congregation will meet there Wednesday and Thursday for religious exercises. Next Sunday Ruth Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Barnett Davis of the Furniture Center, will marry J. M. Phillins of Denver in the synagogue, with Rabbi Lebre officiating and a reception to follow at K of P hall.

Mt. Snail Pioneer Twentieth Habbi Lehrer Ruth Elbzabeth Davis Barnett Davis Furniture Center J. M. Phillins Denver Lebre K. of P. Hall

War updates show Russian offensive at 260 miles front

Reports describe Russian forces extending 260 miles from the Pripet region east of Lviv toward Patigrad with gains against German positions. Bad weather hinders German movements as heavy fighting continues since last week. Austrian advances into Italy reportedly seize Dewane with 600 prisoners. A Zurich Reuters dispatch notes German landsturm members of 1917 class fleeing abroad and ordered home.

Pripet River Boeut Liovwk Patigrad Dreang Verdun Wass Dianes Vienne Italy Dewane Reuter Zurich Landsturm Leon

Arkansas Tornado Toll Rises Across State

A series of tornadoes across Arkansas kills fifty nine and injures over a hundred. Deaths are reported in Judsonia White County Hot Springs Cabot Morristown Greenland and other towns as North Arkansas bears the worst damage. Hot Springs sees four dead and several injured with the Nachting system and rail car service disrupted and many houses destroyed.

Little Rock Ark Jone Arkansas Judsonia White County Hobar Springs Delark Dallas County Cabot Met Springs Morristown Greenland North Arkansas Hot Springs Garland County

Suit for School Funds Is Tried by Judge Mentzer

The board of school directors of district No. 2 sues the board of county commissioners to force distribution of county school funds. Judge W. C. Mentzer heard hours of testimony and reserved ruling. The case hinges on rural schools with fewer than six pupils and whether they are “grade schools” under the statute. If district No. 2 loses about $6000, wider claims may follow.

Board of School Directors of School District No. 2 Board of County Commissioners W. C. Mentzer Wilfrid O'Leary Rose Maley Atte J. M. Carey Supreme Court

Cadet Band Opens First Park Concert Series

The Cheyenne cadet Band gave the first outdoor concert Sunday at the city park drawing hundreds who relaxed on the grass to enjoy the music. A baritone solo by Thomas Really impressed the crowd as the program’s highlight. The band plans more park concerts and street performances on Saturdays. Funds for the series are being raised by local businessmen and band members.

Cheyenne Thomas

Truman Plans English Visit After Bushwell Stop

Mr Truman the noted horseman heads for Bushwell United States then plans to travel to England on June 17 to visit his parents. The report includes garbled notes about Mr Malloy and unclear phrases.

Truman Bushwell England Malloy Taraad

Nineteen Children in Crook County Family

Crook County adds to its records as the largest family in the state with a new birth. An 8-pound boy arrived Tuesday night to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnson, becoming the ninth child in the family.

Crook County Sundance Johnson

Mohler Dinner Invites Calvn to Union Pacific leadership

Calvin and R B Ruble of Denver are invited to the Mohler dinner on June 13 to honor President Mohler. Industrial Club members decided at yesterday's weekly luncheon. Loomis cannot attend. Speakers included Judge Metz and Mr Johnson.

EB. &. Calvin A. L. Mohler Union Pacific R. 8. Ruble Denver Mohler Industrial Club Loomis Percy Metz Basin Johnson Thermopolis Kutcher Sheridan

Jeffers Named General Manager of Union Pacific

An official circular from President A. L. Mohler appoints W. M. Jeffers, formerly of this city, as general manager of the Union Pacific to succeed Charles M. Ware who will retire July 1. Ware’s resignation was tendered two weeks ago and the office of general superintendent is not abolished. A successor for that post is under consideration, with George Brophy or S. R. Toucey possible candidates.

W. M. Jeffers Union Pacific Charles M. Ware A. L. Mohler Ware Omaha Jeffers George Brophy Nebraska 8S. R. Toucey Wyoming

Union Pacific Rail Project Advances in Utah

Union Pacific railroad work in Utah progresses rapidly under Superintendent 8 R Towcey. A new fifteen mile track between Castle Rock and Emery is being laid with 1200 to 1500 workers and heavy equipment. A sixty foot grade, four tunnels, and large fills are planned, including a half mile long tunnel near completion.

Union Pacific Railroad 8. R. Towcey Castle Rock Emery

Women Delegates Vie For Progressive Convention Roles

In Chicago in June thirty three women delegates will attend the Progressive National Convention. Several delegates hail from Washington state.

Chicago Washington State

Pardon Board Deliberates Commutation for William Flanders

Defense and prosecution attorneys, along with medical experts, urged commuting the death sentence of William Flanders to life imprisonment. The special session before Governor Kendrick, State Treasurer Gates, and Secretary of State Hox reviewed records after thorough mental and physical examinations. A decision was to be announced within days as Flanders faces possible execution if clemency is denied.

William Flanders Alleniste State Board of Pardons T. W. LaFleiche Sheridan Planders Charles Butcher Dr. Moyer Chicago Dr. Mead Insane Hospital of South Dakota Allennats Kendrick Gates Hox Flanders State Penitentiary Rawine

Pocatello Man Arrested Here Charged With Fraud

A Pocatello man, John Rochelett, was arrested here Sunday by undersheriff Orrin Babbitt on charges of obtaining about 400 by fraudulent pretenses. He allegedly took the money to Butte, deposited it, vanished, then attempted to move funds to a local bank. Cheyenne wired for his arrest after the Butte and Pocatello reports.

Pocatello Idaho John Rochellt Orrin Babbitt Rochelet Pratello Butte Thin City Thie City Hutte Cheyenne Rachel

Colorado Star May Join Cheyenne Team

George Cummings star second baseman of Denver Cigarmakers may join the Cheyenne team after Ed Gerrana negotiations. If transferred, he would strengthen the Cheyenne lineup before the June 18 game at Lincolnley, with a delegation to travel from Denver for the event.

George Cummings Hieoman Cigarmakers Denver Rocky Mountain Inoome Diane Ed. Gerrana Legel Cummings Tiegver Bie Lineeley Linceley

Leaders split over Hughes and Roosevelt at Chicago

Chicago representatives of Republican and Progressive factions faced a governing dilemma as they weigh nominating Hughes or Roosevelt. Talks signal potential coalitions to avoid a split, with Hughes backed by a national committee push and rumblings of a possible third candidate to block a rupture between parties.

Chicago Justice Hughes Wnotll Hoosevelt Hughes Cal Roosevelt Hovkes Progressive National Committee Progressive Committee Perkins National Committee Republican National Committee WilThen Allen White Kansas Vinnige Weeks Dearee W. Perkine Dearee von Weyer Roosevelt Lade Ioservell Jr Col. Roosevelt Oyster Ray Chas Hilla Perking Joseph M. Dixon Montana Welliaid Supreme Court Whitman New York District of Columbia Louisland Oar Committee On Lillnore Flehle Penrose Pennerlyenia Philander C. Knox Brumbaneh Marion

Verdict affirmed in Willian Bower riot case in Chadron

The June 5 ruling upholds an $11,500 verdict awarded to Willian Bower of Chadron Nebraska against the Chicago Northwestern railroad. The supreme court affirmed the judgment, keeping the amount intact and confirming the prior decision.

Warnington Willian Bower

British Claims of Victory Ridiculed By All Germany

Berlin reports ridicule of Britain's naval victory claims after a Wednesday clash. German observers doubt the alleged large British triumph and note tactical gains fall short of decisive success. Officials suggest the German fleet would reveal losses later.

Germany Rerlin Great Britain Lee Britain Felee Claine

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