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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
4
Charles Irwin of the Irwin brothers wowed Cheyenne crowds at a fleet exhibition, affirming loyalty to home despite neighbors’ doubts. He warned the venture may bring riches or require losses, praising Cheyenne as the heart of the project and Wyoming talent driving the endeavor.
The piece reviews Supreme Court limitations on state rate setting, noting interstate commerce authority as final. It cites Secretary McAdoo's plan for additional emergency notes and its market impact. It reports improving commercial paper, credit contraction easing, and hopeful signals for steel and foreign trade as tariffs settle. Clerical OCR issues aside, the summary highlights finance policy and market optimism.
A discussion in the Star Journal debates age based eligibility for active membership, defending that older women deserve to be respected and not misclassified. It argues aging should not bar pride or vitality, urging fair treatment regardless of age.
The article reviews the Supreme Court Minnesota rule decisions upholding Congress power over interstate commerce while preserving state rate limits within borders. It notes railroads dislike federal oversight, while states resist outside interference, and argues the Court did not resolve political questions beyond its power. It compares the decision to past Dred Scott era missteps and calls for congressional action on unresolved issues.
A brief notice requests a medium for the State Leader in Wyoming. The item outlines context and seeks confirmation or contact for service, indicating regional interest and a call for communication.
Union Pacific personnel around Cheyenne and Laramie are named as officials and workers travel for assignments attend meetings and relocate. Mentions include Superintendent Jeffers chief agent Tim Kelliher and timekeepers Earl Brown and KK Crawley among others with notes on trips to Denver Salt Lake City and Des Moines.
Mrs Galt Lats will host her brother Tim Kelliher of Chicago who is expected to stay a few days. Vere will accompany him on the visit.
The federal service announces twenty five job openings with examinations scheduled in July and August. July 16 tests cover biology preparator, telephone operator, warehouse man, nautical expert, powder inspector, plant histology assistant, chemist, and hull draftsman. July 21 lists senior civil engineer and related roles. July 24 includes structural engineer and other engineering posts. August 20 and 21 offer positions for teachers in the Philippines. Women may apply for telephone operator. others are men only.
The state armory board of control ordered Newcastle quarry stone for the new state guard armory in Newcastle. Plans were returned to architects to switch from pressed brick to stone, citing state pride and cost savings of about four dollars per perch. The armory cost about 15000 dollars including finishings and fees. The board will meet Saturday to review altered plans as Newcastle public buildings are all stone.
Seven final proofs were allowed by the United States land office yesterday. Clifton Winsler of Marshall Wyoming and William C Woods of Lingle made final proofs on desert claims. Dewitt E Fuller Burgess Eddie Atcheson Carpenter Harriet Rickard Laramie Frank C Wilson Hecla and Edward J Scott Campsteel made proofs on homesteads. J F Mills of the Mills Printing company Sheridan spent yesterday in the city and will leave for home after Casper meeting of state editors.
Senate lobby hearings reveal harsh conditions on Hawaiian sugar estates. Workers earn eight to twenty four dollars monthly with ten to twelve hour days and live in company shacks. European and Asian laborers arrive starving to save passage fees as planters push high prices at company stores.
Department of the Interior United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming May 31 1913 Not coal land not within phosphate or public water reserve Notice is hereby given that Harry H Stanton of Cheyenne Wyoming who on April 13 1898 made homestead entry No 7678 serial No 09726 for the sea and on May 18 1909 made additional entry serial No 04248 for the sw Section 6 Township 12 N Range 63 W Sixth Principal Meridian had filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish a claim to the land described before register and receiver United States land office at Cheyenne Wyoming on the 8th day of July 1914 Claimant names as witnesses Herbert B Sherman Wilfred Danfitt George Reader Wm Warren all of Carpenter Wyoming W E CHAPLIN Register July 4
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