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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
16
An editor notes that old party lines have faded as interstate issues like postal service and transport unify the nation. The piece argues Progressive Democracy under Wilson outpaced Republicans, praising Democratic laws and public support while predicting returns of workers and revived employment with railroad activity.
Cheyenne learned on Tuesday that the shopmen's strike has been called off after more than three years of hardship across a wide region. The stoppage harmed many respected workers, impacting business and social life as hundreds of families faced loss and uncertainty.
A Cheyenne livestock firm received a letter from Wood Brothers of Omaha Chicago and Sioux City reporting good conditions and favorable prospects. They note factories running overtime, rising exports, a big hay crop, ample corn acreage yet some rainfall delays. They forecast a strong season at South Omaha and say 1915 may be the best year yet with higher cattle prices ahead.
Mrs. Gardner widow of Tom Gardner of Buffalo Wyoming writes to the Leader praising Governor John B. Kendrick. She declares loyalty, calls him one of the finest citizens, defends him against untruths, and notes her long support and friendship with Kendrick.
Opinion expresses that President Wilson should apply stronger pressure on Great Britain to acknowledge neutral ports remain open. It argues the current motions are small and echoes the old a idea that might makes right. The note notes corn and alfalfa crops and advertises a local cowboy show with Kells Flo Buffalo Hill and the Pards.
June 5 report from Beirut describes Syria’s hardship under war taxes as cereals and foods grow scarcer. Military actions have halted communications, schools in Al Beyrout close except American Protestant college. Professors Graham Webster and Daymore briefly detained before return.
Wyoming mined 6 475 299 tons of coal in 1914 valued at 10 098 747 dollars. The decline from 1913 stems from weaker domestic demand and milder weather, with Colorado coal shipments resuming late in the year reducing Wyoming output in some counties. Labor remained ample and productive, and per man daily output reached a record high despite lower annual tonnage.
Plains Henry invites arrivals listing Knight and others including Lara mie R KE and Coach Jane. Inter Ocean notes Keenan Hills dale F A Hootman Rawlins Frazer Laramie. Albany lists Mr and Mrs George Ekis Rock Springs. Metropolitan includes W W Baker Wheatland Yates Hagle Magle Ralph Johnson Green River Fielding Watson Casper Lena Andrews Lander J H Griffin Phillips William McDonald Iron Mountain.
The Leader leads in the Want Ad medium coverage across Wyoming as Sherman Co and Hot Coffee and Taffie.V. band performances are highlighted.
Milt Hinkle arena director of the 101 Ranch show will enter Cheyenne for the Frontier Days world championship steer roping on July 21 to 24. He recently won in Buenos Aires and Albuquerque and will join other southwest ropers at Cheyenne along with Billy Hale the Weir brothers and John Murrah who won last year’s championship carrying $600.
Chief of Police McClement yesterday sent a copy of the ordinance prohibiting the sale of fireworks before the third day of July to various dealers. Police were notified that several small boys had been setting off fireworks in the residence section, with purchase sources unknown. A heavy fine is authorized for premature Fourth of July explosives sales.
A local retailer advertises large discounts on men’s and boys clothing at Ra Phaels Atlas Theatre Block, promoted by The Sherman Co. The listing highlights low prices and wide selection for the theater district audience.
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