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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
10
In Cody Wyoming on June 24 news reports recount the habeas corpus case over Clyde Pepper’s child. Mrs. M. C. Allman, former wife and current guardian, vanished with the child amid rumors of her conduct and a possible court action to remove custody in another jurisdiction.
After a Washington conference, growers and manufacturers pressed for a federal bounty to curb predatory animals, state dog laws, wool standardization by the Agriculture Department, government sheep breeding farms, and wool colleges. They cited a $2.23 billion industry and losses from predators and dogs, urging rapid action and moral support from the department.
Harry N. Draemel moves from Sup erintendent Jeffers to Union Pacific chief dispatcher in Evanston. D. Hickey leaves Southern Pacific Sparks to Oregon Short Line Ogden, replacing D. J. Malone. W. A. Whitney named general superintendent of Oregon Short Line, based in Pocatello. E. Manson succeeds as transportation superintendent. Colorado division may split among three divisions, with Denver shops to Cheyenne. Vick Roy’s Denver post may fill Kansas City vacancies. Howell station closed and moved to Laramie. Laramie roundhouse to host new use. Colorado Wyoming Easttra leases UP equipment to reballast out of Laramie.
A reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons involved in the theft from Cheyenne State. Authorities urge prompt tip submission to aid prosecution and recover stolen property.
Sheridan Wyoming June 24 bridge at the foot of Tunnel Hill Story fell in late Saturday evening making the road impassable. Old bridge built about 12 years ago by John Johnson at 3500 dollars. Two retaining walls with a culvert and a 2 foot high wall undermined by water. Whole lower wall fell taking most of the road. County commissioners visited to plan rapid replacement. An 80 foot steel bridge will be installed at an estimated cost of 2000 dollars. Construction to start at once and run about 20 days.
Washington June 24 officials announced new postal money order procedures to begin July 1. Money orders drawn on a specified office may be cashed at any post office within 30 days of issue, after which they can be paid only at the issuing office or repaid there.
Supreme Court rules seven transcontinental railroads must repay estimated $12 million for freight shipments tied to earlier rates. The decision impacts long freight routes and gives carriers a substantial liability to reimburse shippers.
Waldron of Packard lauds the Lincoln Highway as the safest shortest coast to coast route. About 10000 will be spent near Austin Nevada to remove heavy grades. Browning of New Jersey mails a supporting check to the Lincoln Highway Association. Canton Ohio will need signs and labor costing 14750. Colorado work advances with Pardington in Indianapolis.
Archer dove for a passed ball and landed hard, injuring his arm and straining muscles. His absence weakens the Cubs who, even with him, were not strong enough to make a strong impression in the National League race.
A fragmented listing details batter names and game results across teams including Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, St. Louis, Cleveland, and others. The text reads as a box-score style roundup with line items of batteries and team totals, lacking a single cohesive narrative.
Paola PaOLA Wyo June 24 George Parker and Harl Zimmerman drove to Cheyenne and back Thursday Paul Castle came from Cheyenne Wednesday R L Hendricks Ed Crossan and Frank Vanderpool went to Cheyenne Friday Many have taken advantage of the fine weather by going to the mountains for posts This week several of the men were accompanied by their wives and families enjoying camping out as a diversion from duties Those that made up the party were H Wright and family Henry Wagoner and family Mr and Mrs Elmer Harris and Walt Leith They returned today Mrs Joe Bonner and children of Cheyenne came out Saturday as guests of Mrs Art Morrison for a few days Miss Theda Reymore returned from Esterville Ia with sister and brother Mrs Chas Ridley and Carl Reymore who will visit with their parents and relatives who reside here A dance is scheduled for Friday June 26 at the home of R Siefken near Divide Everyone is cordially invited Ladies are requested to bring cake Mrs Thomas Goggin mother of Percy Goggin arrived from Motely Minn Saturday as a pleasant surprise to her son and family Percy is improving slowly from illness George Judge of Burns came out Saturday for a visit with his nephews Robert and Walter Lieth and families Ode Shelton from north of Paola went to Cheyenne Monday Mrs R L Hendricks and Miss Nena Smith left this morning for Egbert where Mrs Hendricks will
The note records visits by a woman to her parents and by Miss Smith to her friend Miss Dorotha Love near Burns. It also notes the Ladies' Thimble club meeting with Mia and mentions John McGowen on Thursday last.
Fire today in Manchester New Hampshire caused about 800000 in losses. The blaze destroyed the five story John B Varick company building a three story annex and spread to an annex of R G Sullivans cigar factory. Five firefighters were burned on the head and face when an explosion of powder and chemicals blew them through a window.
Washington June 24 An autopsy on Thomas Murdock a laborer killed in a fall found his organs transposed heart on the right side appendix and stomach positions reversed. Medical circles discussed the curious anatomy revealed by the autopsy.
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