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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1916

Page

2

Wyoming Man Jumps From Lucerne Bridge into Big Horn River

Arthur Virden an elderly resident of Thermopolis Wyoming leapt from the Lucerne bridge into the Big Horn River. A note found in his trunk asked a friend to inform his brother in Montana and to keep a watch. Searchers recovered the trunk but no body. heavy river conditions hinder recovery.

Thermopolis Wyo Arthur Virden Ewicide Inez Thessay Burt Grady Sam Mose Mowe Don Bert Mesper Yellow Stone County Montana Bert Grady Tay Lewis Virden Yellow Stone Tim Walter Oho Aed Mianovet Washington Wroming

County Applies for Convicts for Rows

Thomas Brundage, chairman of the county commissioners, wired Felix Alston, warden of the state penitentiary, requesting a gang of ten convicts to work on the Dayton mountain road. Local clubs Tongue River Good Rounds and Sheridan Motor and Goods Roads have contributed 800, with 600 more from the county, totaling 1200 to cover three to four months of work. Highway engineer A. E. Palen of the forest service audited the road’s feasibility and returned from inspection.

Svmridan Thomas Brundage Board of County Commissioners Felix Alston State Penitentiary Dayton Mountain Tongue River A. E. Palen Forest Service Sheridan

Belief Nations Back Wilson Says Perkins In Wye

Wye June 19 F Perkins president Bank of Commerce returns from California and says the country will back Wilson in the coming election. He cites broad support for foreign policy and the pacific conduct, noting the Republican and Progressive factions’ possible realignment at Chicago June 26.

Sieridan Wye Wilson F. Perkina Bank of Commerce Yenter California Perkins Perking Chicago Carey George KB. Pexton National Republican Progressive National Committee Hughes Old Guard Roosevelt Coffree Pacific Coast Cow Middle West

Lovell Lawyer Arrested on Grand Larceny Charge

Harold Youell a Lovell Wyoming attorney was arrested at a Hillings hotel and charged with grand larceny for allegedly taking 1070 from Hugh Tanaka a Japanese rancher. Youell posted 1590 bond and faces a preliminary hearing and likely district court trial this week.

Worland Billings Gazette Harold Youell Lovell Wyo Hillings Youell Hugh Tanaka Davis Tanaka Tanaka Youell Tansko Yous Youe Atomney Davie Vowel Wils Anderson District Court

Casper Arrest in Fish Market Brings Fines

Casper officials interrupted a reported fisheries sale at a fish market. An initial offender was arrested, fined, and warned that repeat offense would carry jail time and higher penalties.

Casper Charlea Wyer Douslae Casper Business Fieh Alcove Siopdee

Recruits Enroll at Fort Douglas Training Camp

June 19 Fort Douglas prepares for the citizen training camp from August 21 to September 14. Enrollment rose to over fifteen daily after slow start, with Capt. W B Wallace overseeing. Officials expect large intermountain turnout, stressing the camp is an Intermountain government project rather than Salt Lake City centered.

Ealt Dare City Citizens Military Fort Douglas Asured W. B. Wallace Twentieth Infantry U. A Intermountain Salt Lake

New Night Train Service Between Cody and Billings

A nightly passenger train will run between Billings and Cody from July 2 to September 2 to boost tourism to Yellowstone Park. The schedule shows departures from Cody at 8 30 p m arriving Billings 12 15 a m, with the return from Billings at 1 30 a m arriving Cody at 6 00 a m.

Meeteetse Wyo Billings Cody Yellowstohe Park Pillings

Sheridan Post Office Upgraded to First Class Status

The Sheridan post office in Wyoming has been placed in the first class after its annual report surpassed $40,000. Postmaster Cannald reported the office met the threshold, an upgrade that brings prestige to Sheridan and potential salary benefits for staff.

Sheridan Post Office Sheridan Wyo Sheridan Postoffice Post- Taster Cannald Postoffice Department

Real good lambs brought to Premont sale

A two car shipment of clipped lambs from Douglas Wye, promoted by Joh Miynn, sold at 9.90 a hundredweight at Premont, reported by the Omaha Drovers Journal Stockman. The lambs had grazed on the range before finishing in Fremont, with wool fetching 240 per pound. Mr Flynn is in Wyoming overseeing interests here.

Joh Miynn Douglas Wye Premont Omahsa Drovers Journal- Stockman Fremont Flynn Wyoming

Weather forecast aids alfalfa harvest in Wyoming

Beginning in July district forecasters predict fair weather across Wyoming for a period of several days. The information will be added to the regular forecast telegraphed to various parts of the state to help growers plan safe harvesting and cutting of alfalfa.

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Untamed Oil Boom Promises Rich Stock Gain

The Uncle Sam Oil Company touts control of lands and leases across twelve oil counties, with 21 new wells underway and plans for 40 to 50 drills. It claims 150 producing wells, three refineries, 165 miles of pipeline, and potential value exceeding millions as it seeks up to 200000 in quick drilling funds.

Healdton Henaldton Alsohia Company Stephens County Oklahoma Duncan Ringling Uncle Sam Oil Company Middle West Thia Uncle Sam Ol Company Great People's Company Qatek Wellea Hy United States Red Fork Ranch Creek Pawnee Supreme Court of the United States Chicago New York Uncle Sam Oi Thia Company Jennings Uncle Sam Old Company

Alfalfa Forecasts Reach Wyoming Farmers Via Telephones

The state issues alfalfa forecasts to farmers in Wyoming and offers free telephone access through central operators. Forecasts can be obtained by mail daily from multiple mailing centers, and towns not yet served by telegraph lines may request mailed forecasts. The effort, led by J Cecil Ater as Observer in Charge, aims to place forecasts within reach of all in need.

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