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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

2

Lyman Post Office Robbed of Stamps and Money Orders

TM Hamblin found the Lyman Wyoming post office robbed yesterday evening. The thief took about 700 stamps, three money order forms, the money order copy and mail keys. The cash drawer held only pennies and was left behind. Entry was gained by prying the window with a wagon spring. Deputy Sheriff Ryder and Sheriff Lowham investigated. burglars remained unfound.

TMAN Post Hamblin Sam Ryder Lowham

Water Shortage Expected In Medicine Bow Forest Area

Frank B. Notestein returned from Fox Park with a report on the Medicine Bow forest reserve. He notes the southern end sow is advancing quickly and predicts limited water in that section. The Middle Fork crest has passed and he foresees low water in other streams as well. Grass will be scarce this year due to cold weather and a backward spring, but stock on the ranges should still be provided for.

Laramie Frank B. Notestein Fox Park Medicine How

State Board Opens Medical Exams in Laramie

The Wyoming state board of medical examiners holds exams at Dr. I E B Vollom's office in Laramie with candidates from Denver Casper Meeteeted Gunn Cheyenne Loveland Upton Riverton and Kemmerer led by President John G Cornwell and Vice President C Stafford.

Heth State Board Laramie State Board of Medical Examiners I. EB. Mc Vollom A. K. Delamnettie Denver V. A. Mokler Casper M. W. Downie Meeteeted Jr. W Cheyenne

Despondent Woman Ends Life at Frank Ball Ranch

In Kemmerer on a Friday a 26 year old woman Mrs Walter Franka, distressed by financial trouble and unfulfilled ambitions, took poison in the upper Cottonwood country. She died within minutes despite aid and coroner Ambree held inquest on Saturday. The widow left two young children and had worked on Frank Ball ranches for years.

Kemmerer Walter Franka Frank Ball Ranch Halfway Post Office Ambree Mere Franks

Bryan for Wilson at Democratic Convention

William Jennings Bryan addressed the Democratic National Convention after rules were suspended for his appearance. The visit came as he declared loyalty to President Wilson during the gathering.

William Jennings Bryan Wilson

Wyoming APITAL COAL COMPANY AND LOCAL NEWS NOTES

The fragment mentions cofounders and signals a reorganization effort for old Co. K of the National Guard led by Willian R. Watt, a Laramie post office clerk, with Mark Chapman handling insurance and houses in Laramie. It also notes a Fourth of July celebration planned in Lynan Uinta County and J. C. Fain of Cheyenne as a special agent in federal land matters visiting Kemmerer.

Laramie Old Co. K National Guard Willian R. Watt Lynan Uinta County Plana

Fireman Shot on Burlington Train by Two Tramps in Casper

On a Burlington passenger train bound for Casper two black men assaulted fireman J W Huswake near the tender as water was drawn at Clayton. Huswake was shot in the calf but survives. the suspects were captured in Glenrock and jailed in Douglas for trial.

Casper Burlington J. W. Hiawake Clayton Huswake Douglas Glenroeck Glenrock Messerger Huswale

Light Rates To Take Effect About July First In Douglas

Douglas officials and the state public service commission met in Cheyenne where rates for the city were adjusted. The new schedule is expected to be approved by the city council and take effect around July 1.

Douglas J. A. Ward Bennett Douglas Electric Idebt Company State Public Service Commission Cheyenne

Lightning strikes Goff home injure couple and damage interior

A severe storm hit near Goerweey early this week as two bolts of lightning struck the M. M. Goff residence. One bolt burned a hole in the stovepipe, the other followed the floor into a bedroom tearing through items. Mr and Mrs Goff were severely shocked. Also noted is a report on the First Annual Ball and various local notices, with references to building work and obituaries including Martha Barty, a 63 year old Sheridan resident.

Victor United States Hurtado Brothers Royal Guatemala Hurtados Victor Records M .M. Goff Goerweey Poth Go's

Civilization Calls President to Run Again In Wartime

A historical address argues for renewed American leadership to sustain civilization through peaceful means rather than war. It extols democracy, international law, and moral progress as guiding forces against global conflict and tyranny.

Civilization Wescott Europe America

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