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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
5
The U S Geological Survey plans a traveler booklet on the Cheyenne region and the Union Pacific route to educate passengers about the terrain. Geologist W T Lee will inspect the mountains west of Cheyenne as part of the department effort to share nontechnical information.
A cousin of J. H. Schroeder, Hane Schlueter, served aboard the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm II and died last week during dense fog. A photo of the Kaiser Wilhelm II appeared in the Leader. Officer dhmeter's Bremen home is noted in Germany.
Thomas W. Gloss stars in The Only Son the fourth Laskey Feature PlayCompany reduction at the Lyric tomorrow. The film reportedly thrills with romance and realism as scenes include a derailment on the Pacific railroad and a perilous mountain fall.
A mistaken abduction unfolds as a scout misidentifies a girl as Margaret in the Our Mutual Girl serial. Police pursue the kidnapers but they release the captive after Ada Taylor confirms the mistake. The incident leads into the June 6 chapter of the fifty two reel serial.
A compiled list shows residents and addresses under Plains Albany Inter Ocean metropolitan sections. Names include Bailey of Laramie Anderson Guernsey Alston Rawlins Crabbe Casper John Rock River Knabbe Sunrise Greenwood Casper etc. The roundup lists figures and households across Wyoming towns with multiple entries per locale.
W. Y. King and Wm. H. Brown of Columbia Life Insurance in Boston spent yesterday with local agent D. C. Barksdale touring Cheyenne. Commissioner Barksdale acted as chauffeur for Mayor LaFontaine as they explored the city and fort. They would stay forever if circumstances permitted.
Fred Hofmann yesterday received a new White 40 he recently bought. Rudolph Hofmann Clarence Swainson of Cheyenne and A T Awbold of Flint Mich drove the car overland. They arrived in Cheyenne yesterday afternoon after a five day trip.
Short items list residents visitors and events as Miller's watch repair shop advertises, lawyers travel to Kimball, and several Cheyenne residents visit Denver and Casper. Miscellaneous notices mention local services, barber shops, and telegraph workers, with several names and addresses.
Mrs. Margaret Rabou Cunningham sues James Cunningham for divorce alleging drunkenness cruelty and lack of support. The dispute follows arrests of her husband stepchildren Clarence Duningham Mia Jones and Mia's husband William Jones for assault. William Jones bound over on aggravated assault and battery. Cunningham and Mrs Jones released. Clarence Duningham paroled with state departure condition.
Phoenix Camp No. 144 W O W of Cheyenne visited Pilot Camp No. 46 in Laramie last Monday. The Cheyenne drill team demonstrated the work to a large class, followed by talks by Laramie Neighbors and other Cheyenne members. State Deputy Neighbor Phister delivered the grand oration and a bountiful banquet closed the evening. Officers and members from Cheyenne included Consul Commander James Hager Past Consul Commander John McDonald Banker W A Wyman Escort H D Gleason Organisat A J Primeaux Drill Team Captain A B Eckdall and others.
Herbert D. Gleason suffered a severe facial injury while cranking a Ford automobile. The crank handle struck his cheek, crushing it. Surgeons operated at St. John’s hospital and his condition was reported as favorable, resting easily with no immediate danger.
Governor Carey appointed Colonel George M. Sliney of Thermopolis as adjutant general of the Wyoming National Guard to replace the late Colonel W. K. Hart. Sliney has previously managed the adjutant general's office during Col Hart's illness and is a well known state figure.
Work to replace the Colorado and Southern railroad bridge across the North Platte river at Guernsey is rapidly progressing. A crew of 12 bridge carpenters joined yesterday’s train to bolster the existing force. Completion is expected in about a week and traffic is resumed.
The Greater Cheyenne club lauds route studies for the Cheyenne to Albin railroad project and backs Frontier Days preparations. A committee eyed employing the Cheyenne High School band for Frontier events, potentially two days for 100 dollars, with a aim to extend to the park all week.
Adjutant General Sliney could not guarantee a full National Guard attendance at summer camp. Plans for government funded camp with a detachment from the Presidio Los Angeles were canceled after only a few positive replies. Telegrams requesting firm numbers yielded insufficient responses, deeming the camp unworkable.
The Woodmen ball team of City league spent an evening at manager Art Myers home. A hearty lunch followed by games and reminiscences showcased strong teamwork. The players praised Myers calling him a jolly good fellow, reflecting the close bond between coach and team.
A party of prominent California oil men from Los Angeles visited Cheyenne yesterday and will travel to Casper to survey the field and then to Douglas to inspect the Dan Wagenenen oil lands with investment prospects. The travelers include A. C. Zierath L. J. Kimball N. A. Fleischer and W. R. McCormick.
John A. Ruefi of Northport Michigan and Mina Neliic Shotwell of Durango Colorado were married yesterday by Rev. Leon C. Hills at the Presbyterian parsonage at 11 AM. They left for Michigan that afternoon to begin their life together.
Mr and Mrs F R Schoonmaker of Schenectady New York visited a property and paused during their trip reporting interest in the site and its surroundings.
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