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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
16
A Wyoming Tribune editorial lauds the state land sale as the start of a new era with competitive bidding. It argues agriculture becomes a fixed Wyoming factor, with mixed farming and stock raising expanding, silos and creameries spreading, and immigration boosting farm use of land.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs overrides a politics ban and endorses equal suffrage, seen as a national boost to the movement. The Illinois Supreme Court decision allowing women to vote in certain offices is noted as locally limited. The World stresses the clubs have shaped suffrage through intellectual leadership and organization.
President Wilson charges business interests seek to block anti trust laws. Hoist with opposition, hearings exposed the lobby, confirming the president’s warnings and illustrating how public opinion shapes passage of key reforms.
The Minneapolis News notes that proposed legislation faced early lobbyist resistance but public opinion will back the president in his new disclosure, predicting swift passage of all anti-trust laws he supports.
Editorial argues the Supreme Court and Congress rightly regulate interstate commerce over railroads, enabling a unified national standard. It stresses a single governing authority over intrastate rates when interstate effects occur and calls for clarity and settled rules for rail patrons and carriers.
Three distinguished South American ministers at Niagara Falls seek to restore peace in Mexico and rehabilitate a country worthy of development. They act as evangels of civilization, with the United States supporting pacification over asserting claims, signaling the end of revolution and murder in the hemisphere.
The Casper Daily News argues Wyoming will elect many Progressive lawmakers as freight and passenger rates reinforce voter support. It notes four cents per mile for passengers in Wyoming versus two cents across the Nebraska line, blaming machine politics for high freight charges and calling for a square deal.
A senate ratifies a plan to organize an international time association with twenty four countries already joining. Wireless telegraphy spurs unification of time globally as part of a broader effort to bind the world through new maritime and communication links. An opening Pan ama canal ceremony with warships and the U S president would be impressive, but practical use by cargo ships brings the nation closer to its aims.
A newspaper excerpt argues aviation should be seen as a leap in human dominion over nature rather than sport. It suggests the Porte project could shift national attitudes toward aviation and notes evident awareness of the British suffragette movement by King George.
The Fort Collins Courier laments a costly error blaming Adam for mishandling files and bringing trouble. It suggests if he had discarded the two files earlier the world might be less annoyed by their consequences.
Sam M. Thompson announces candidacy for reelection as county and prosecuting attorney of Laramie County, opposing the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary.
For sale is a premier cattle ranch in Larimer County on the Laramie River. It includes 1200 acres deeded land plus one section leased school land and unlimited outside range. Six hundred acres irrigated with modern improvements. Inquiries to T Woods Fort Collins Colo RR No 3 19.
Fraternal Hall hosts a Friday night event by the Ladies of the Maccabees. Card games in the small room and a dance in the large room accompany Miss Cahill’s orchestra.
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming June 15 1914 announces filings by Nena B H Smith Percy L Goggin Anna K Cowan Robert Leith Henry Wagoner Elma Bastian etc for final three year proofs on homestead entries in T16N R66W T16N R67W and related notes. July 27 1914 deadline before Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming. Also notices foreclosure by sale of mortgaged premises detailing Laura Hurley mortgage to Helen Railsback assignment to John H Conway and default on promissory note with balance due and secured deed in Laramie County Wyoming.
John H. Conway as mortgagee seeks sale of a Cheyenne parcel described as part of lot 1, block 350, by public auction at the county courthouse in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. The debt claimed is $2760, with the sale set for July 26, 1914 at 11:00 a.m. under a mortgage deed.
Notice states that on July 1, 1914, at 1 pm, the Commissioner will auction All of Section 16, Township 13N, Range 64W, containing 640 acres in Laramie County, Cheyenne. Appraised value $13.83 per acre, minimum bid 75 percent of appraisal or $10.00 per acre. At least 10 percent cash payment required.
The document outlines payment options including eighteen equal annual installments with 4 percent interest, or payment in full at sale. Purchasers may buy improvements by private agreement or appraised value. The State Board may reject bids and the notice is dated June 3, 1914, signed by Joseph M. Carby president and G. Hopkine secretary.
Interior U S Land Office Cheyenne Wy June 15 1914 notice that Margaret K Geary Cheyenne filed for final three year proof to establish homestead claim on 864 NW half and 8 0 ND sec 6 T14N R66W 6th P M witnesses Charles R Bush Dan Fallon Fred A Roedel Lena Bush all of Cheyenne Wyo before register receiver on July 28 1914. Also notice that Harry H Smith Cheyenne filed for final three year proof on NW half sec 30 T15N R67W 6th P M witnesses Gilbert H Needham James W Waddill William R Grier Paul Pierson all of Cheyenne Wyo before register on July 28 1914 See July 24
Consolidated notice lists settlers John D. Briney and Pred N. Briney filing intention to claim homesteads in Wyoming. Entries show serial numbers 06166 and 06244 for parcels in T.15 N., R.65 W., 6th P. M. with witnesses mentioned in Cheyenne and nearby towns.
B M Goodman and Charlee T Child of Glenwood Maypel file for a 8 percent homestead entry Serial No 04975 in the Geo 28 township 16 north range 08 west south precinct witnessed by Freda D Vandsant John D Brimney and D J Hudson all of Wyoming notes 794 Hogister brushes Sherman Oo Sk mtnee.
Rail time cards list trains with arrival and departure times and routes including No 1 Los Angeles Limited No 4 Atlantic Express No 5 Mall Car Cheyenne No 10 Fast Mail No 15 Fortland No 2 Overland Limited Extra No 6 Denver lines Burlington Colorado & Southern and other lines showing times such as 8 03 pm 6 56 am and 7 30 am for various stations with destinations including Los Angeles Cheyenne Portland and Denver The OCR fragment presents a timetable snapshot with multiple trains and times.
The notice states examinations are free and lists H. SWEATT D D and W. V. BARNETT P D as assistants. It cites the Asst. Office in Bresnaben block with phone number 198 W.
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