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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
13
Cheyenne reports include John A. Edner resigning from Union Pacific Cheyenne to join Cudahy Packing in Omaha, with wife and child to follow. Notes cover hotel stays, business visitors from Casper Ogden Laramie Denver and Omaha, barber shop openings, and a hake sale at Kelley Mercantile Co. Also mentions Army Y M C A donations and a dancing lesson ad.
Bill Scanlon the U P depot master chased Felix Mantano a Mexican suspect after a theft at the U P depot. Mantano wore many pockets and was found with a stolen watch in his underclothes. Mantano locked himself in a lavatory but was captured after Scanlon climbed over the door. He was jailed.
Union Pacific shop workers fail twice to raise a new flagpole towering over 117 feet. The first 122 foot pole buckled and collapsed during ascent, the second 117 foot pole filled with spars also broke after bending and snapping. Officials plan a third attempt with a wooden pole if a suitable timber piece is found.
Francis McInerney known as Jake from Cheyenne has passed entrance exams for Annapolis and will be sworn in today. He is the third Wyoming youth admitted to a national military academy since the war began. He graduated Cheyenne High in 1916 and worked for H N Boyd Cigar and George Daiber before leaving for school.
San Salvador reports government steps to relieve distress from the recent quake. Orders direct construction of temporary dwellings and provision of food for those unable to pay.
A Kingfisher Oklahoma segment describes a woman suffering for two years with severe female illness, nervousness, backache, and side pain. The article notes she used Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy.
Pine Bluffs hosts a two day Fourth of July celebration on July 3 and 4 featuring Irwin brothers wild west show and Pine Bluffs Round up. A patriotic parade and speeches by Governor Houx Mayor LaFontaine and Judge Mentzer, plus fireworks for children, complete the festivities.
The interior secretary released details on 32 acre act openings in Wyoming. Twelve counties designated 207000 acres with Johnson 50590 Niobrara 63000 Natrona 27000 Crook 12000. May leased 192000 acres from mineral withdrawals and 6700 acres eliminated from oil withdrawals.
The trial of Joseph McVain, accused of taking a new Packard from Mountain Motors for a joy ride, ended with a hung jury on whether the offense was grand or petty larceny. Witnesses said he damaged the car after a collision at Eighteenth and Evans, wore Mountain Motors manager E. L. Baum s Gardner clothes, and took two ten dollar bills. He was arrested in Sidney, Nebraska, while still wearing the clothes.
Major Arthur Parker left for Fort Sill to attend the U S army school of musketry. He has sixteen years in the national guard and served in the Philippines. Only one guard regiment member may attend. his selection is a high testimonial to his officer abilities.
Converse County reports a grain crop shortage for the year due to a late spring and seed conditions. Grass crops fared better, with no expected livestock shortages. officials note conditions may affect planting plans.
New York doctors defend Nuxated Iron amid broad claims of iron deficiency and fatigue. Letters from Dr. Ferdinand King and others cite anemia symptoms and improved vitality, urging cautious use and warning against weak iron substitutes.
Wyoming women’s groups urge the War Department to establish moral zones around all military camps prohibiting liquor sales and prostitution. They demand removal of vicious resorts near camps and uniform regulatory enforcement by commanders, to protect soldiers and public morals.
A fragment notes a push to bring about needed reform with emphasis on urgent action and broad support. It suggests political backing and civic interest in reshaping policy to address longstanding issues.
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