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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
2
Sheridan police arrested a man named Thomas Clinton on suspicion of a spree of robberies across the city. Officers traced the culprit after weeks of investigation and seized a tote of stolen items including phonographs pills gum clothing eggs groceries and other goods.
Attorney W de Walleo has filed suit challenging Councilman R W Rousseau's election. Case alleges counting unqualified voters and excluding qualified ones. Trial set for next district court term with expected bitter rounds from both sides.
Sheridan Electric Light and Power Company transfers controlling interest from United States Electric Light and Traction of Denver to New York capitalists. Sale details undisclosed. Firefighters battle forest blaze near a creek, consuming about twenty acres of reserve. campers suspected in starting the fire.
Sheridan reports forest reserve superintendent W. E. Jackson returns from Piney to assess a blaze risk as fire threatens to destroy the forest. The note mentions his return to supervise protection efforts and assess conditions.
In Laramie on June 16, about 120 Wyoming University alumni gathered at the Presbyterian church for a banquet described as the most notable alumni meeting in the university’s history. Plans were laid to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary next year with elaborate preparations indicating a grand event.
An early draft notes efforts to mark a college birthday celebration with a feature event. The plan calls for every former student to attend, highlighting a strong alumni participation push.
Reports indicate a warrant will be issued for the arrest of Mrs. Bertha Warr a respected matron living near the city charged with introducing conflict as Ed Tilng attempted to remove an obstruction from the Profect canal passing through the Marr ranch authorities said the incident occurred amid a tense scene at the Water Commission office
In Laramie on June 16 under lodge rites and a large gathering, funeral services for Police man Johnson who died from a revolver wound at Yeager's hands were held at the cathedral and the coffin escorted to City cemetery by a long procession. Yeager remains jailed with no counsel arrangements as a murder charge in the first degree is filed against him.
The Palace Pharmacy and A B Roedel sell a wintergreen oil eczema remedy at 26 cents a bottle. One bottle relieves mild rashes with first wash. A special recount offers the cure for 25 cents by telephone or in-store purchase. The Wyoming Board of Nurse Examiners meets June 22 and 25, 1910. registrations due by June 26.
Denver June 16 The National Mothers Congress closes with resolutions urging a national department of Wild and Home and chairs of Preparation for Parenthood in colleges. Dr M F Libby warns public schools hurt birth rates and nerve health, calling for law changes and higher teacher salaries.
Policeman William McCarty of Union Pacific chased and captured an army deserter near the west end of the yards after firing at a squirrel. He turned the fugitive over to Fort Russell authorities following the pursuit.
Paul Theodore Hermann Manners of South Columbus Ohio is conducting a systematic search for his father after 28 years of separation. He seeks any clue to his father’s whereabouts or status from Sherman Co. records and local contacts.
In South Columbus Mr. Manners works at a steel mill after roaming the world as a galiot and on warships under various flags. His father Johann Jochim Frederick Manners left Germany in 1882 and lived in Roger’s Station Iowa then Hgbert Wyoming for over 26 years before vanishing and being traced no further.
An 18 year experienced electrician offers wiring services with a complete line of supplies and fixtures in the city. He guarantees work and promises prompt attention, suggesting customers call or have him call on them to save time and money.
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