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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
13
The photograph, taken four months after the disaster, shows San Salvador destroyed by the earthquake and volcanic eruption of El Salvador. Hamilton M. Wright photographed from a location as smoke enveloped the mountain. Over 200 people in San Salvador died in the past two years from quakes and eruptions.
H P Needham chief clerk in the superintendent's office was named chairman of the Red Cross solicitation committee at the U P depot by the Red Cross finance committee. He has secured substantial subscriptions from depot office staff. The morning brought strong winds that brought down the U P flagpole to prevent breakage. Heinie Kingston yardmaster fought a car fire with a garden hose and an ax, aided by a waterspout to extinguish the blaze with minimal damage. A second small fire in another car caused light damage. Needham received a fine marine clock as a gift, now widely used in the depot for timekeeping. he boasts that staff regularly uses the clock in his office.
Five of fifty seven registrars in Laramie county sought pay for services. Only two of thirty seven property owners charged for building use, with C B McGarvey at $10 and J A Anderson at $4. Total registration cost was $62.06 plus travel and supply expenses. County clerks estimate potential clerical costs and note department requests for registration method ideas for future efforts.
The Knights of Columbus invite Catholic men of Fort Russell to a smoker at their hall at 8 o clock this evening. All members of the order are invited. Mrs Grosslen leaves. Mrs Earl Gesslen, wife of the assistant ticket agent in Cheyenne, will leave Sunday for a trip to Omaha and Grand Island to visit relatives and friends.
Superintendent H L Bell visits Green River on business. He traveled west for an inspection. Safety First advocate Thomas Gibson of the Union Pacific was in Cheyenne yesterday en route to Rock Springs for business.
Denver businessman Guernsey eyed Sunrise iron mines. A new sulphur bath cabinet is installed at Ligier's beauty parlor. Fahey returns from Manville and Lusk. J E McVicar visits from Cripple Creek. Ed Taylor to Washington for labor leaders conference. Harry Doyle returns from Ann Arbor after first college year. One-One taxi service advertised.
The Red Cross hosts a charity dance at Macrae Temple 8240 o'clock with the Kings of Harmony and other acts. Dankworth performs songs and comic antics, Speed Dato sings Mother Macree, Huckleberry Finn is featured, and Jase Orchestra provides music. Free admission for all ladies.
U S Weather Bureau reports Cheyenne Wyoming through 6 pm June 22 1917. Temperature 57 with 64 relative humidity 64 percent and wind from the north. Highest 65 lowest 61 precipitation 0.12 inches since January 1. Forecast fair in Wyoming with cool conditions and southern wind Saturday and Sunday.
National League games include Pittsburg 4 Chicago 3 and Boston 4 New York 5 Philadelphia 3 Brookton 3 St Louis 2 Cincinnati 5. American League results show Detroit 4 5 St Louis 2 New York 1 Chicago 1 Cleveland 1 Washington 6 Philadelphia 3.
A letter from Eugene Ackerman of Valencia asks for a specimen copy of the paper. He notes his longstanding interest and requests samples be sent to him at his address. He closes politely with thanks and regards.
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