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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
15
Denver cattle receipts were fair with strong southern stockers and steady beef prices. Beef steers and cows showed modest ranges, feeders and stockers active, native stockers light. hogs lightly supplied with higher prices. sheep demand solid with active trade and higher lamb prices noted.
Kansas City market notes show receipts of 1060 head with mixed gains across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle include prime fed steers around 12.50 to 14.40, cows to 11.00, and calves to about 7.40. hogs see prices from 14.60 to 15.90. sheep and lambs reach 16.00 to 17.45 for lambs and 9.00 to 12.00 for yearlings. Chicago hogs and cattle receipts reported as 17,000 and 2,600 respectively with varied price ranges.
The report lists native beef cattle with bids from 9.20 to 13.70, stockers and feeders from 7.40 to 10.60, sows and heifers 6.25 to 11.85, and calves 10.50 to 15.50. Sheep receipts reach 6000 with wethers at 8.80 to 11.35 and lambs 10.40 to 15.95. springs bring 13.25 to 17.94.
Omaha market update shows hog receipts at 7200 with steady to lower bids ranging from 15.15 to 15.50 for various loads and pigs at 12.50 to 14.50. Cattle receipts 500 with steady values. native steers 10.00 to 15.19, cows and heifers 8.75 to 11.60, western and Texas steers 9.00 to 12.00, calves 10.00 to 14.50, bulls 7.00 to 11.00. Sheep receipts 500 with prices up to 2 higher. yearlings 11.50 to 12.00, wethers 10.00 to 10.75, ewes 8.00 to 10.00, lambs 14.50 to 17.50.
A man knocked from a Hillsdale freight train arrived seeking aid from Prof. R. R. Champion. He says a brakeman struck him with a gun a scalp wound opened, then shot at him as he jumped from the box car, the bullet narrowly missing his leg.
The report notes Wyoming and Montana pushing ahead to fill regular army and national guard quotas, with credit for prior enlistments counted toward the draft. Western states show a strong lead while eastern states lag, and officials expect draft details after registration data are compiled. Wyoming aims to raise a full regiment and a machine gun company, improving its conscription standing.
The Union Pacific saddle for the world championship booking contest will arrive in Cheyenne in early July and be shown at George Dalber's store. The Hirsch Wickwire company funds an expensive suit for the saddle winner while Dalber will award a John B. Stetson sombrero to the lady’s booking contest champion. The Denver Post adds its loving cup for the ladies relay winner, with Ak Sar Bem consideration noted.
LARAMIE June 15 The University of Wyoming board of trustees at its June 12 13 meeting unanimously resolved it did not repudiate leases approved February 13 1917 nor pursue court action to cancel them The resolution cites false reports and states litigation would harm the university and oil interests Also notes McDonough Better T B McDonough may return to work today after two weeks ill at home
Sealed bids are invited for constructing two small campus structures in Laramie, the Music building and a model rural school building. Plans and specs available from the Secretary in Laramie. Bids due by noon Friday June 29. The board may reject any or all bids.
Washington officials received a paraphrase of a bogus note said to be from New York to Tokyo claiming Japan would deploy troops to China if disturbances arise. The inquiry seeks to confirm if any cable was actually sent and notes U.S. concern over peace in the Far East and Japan’s mobilization.
The British government may grant an amnesty to Irish prisoners arrested during last year’s rebellion. Chancellor Bonar Law announced in the House of Commons that the decision would be made known immediately. Sealed bids for military horses and mules at Fort Keogh, Montana are invited with delivery in late June and early July 1917.
Certificate of Incorporation filed with Wyoming Secretary of State on June 7 1917 for Golden Stream Oil Company to operate in Converse and Carbon Counties with capital stock 2 500 000 shares at ten cents par. Directors named for first year B A Sperry George Eames J F Sperry R H Field L W Strickland. Principal office 1604 Capitol Ave Cheyenne agent George Joffes. First publication June 14 1917 last publication June 16 1917.
Notice of incorporation for The Rialto of Company of Wyoming dated June 13 1917. The firm formed for fifty years to engage in the oil business with capital of 250000 and 2500000 shares at ten cents par. Seven directors named for the first year with offices in Cheyenne and operations in Laramie and Carbon Counties. Agent in charge is George Toffon.
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