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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
7
In Denver June 26 cattle trade was fair with good beef steer demand and prices from 11.75 to 12.25 for fine steers and up to 12.74 for choice lots. Cows bring 9.25 to 9.75, bulls and calves steady. feeders slow. Hogs liberal supply and strong. tops at 15.55, most 15.00 to 15.45. Sheep demand good but market prices lower due to eastern declines.
Eastern Livestock reports hog receipts of about 15,000 in Chicago Illinois on June 26 with trading described as slow and prices quoted 10 cents lower for the day reflecting softer demand and steady to lower market tone.
Kansas City reports hog receipts at 14 000 with lower bulk prices near 14.90 to 15.70 and heavy at 15.55 to 15.76. Cattle receipts reach 15 000 with prime fed steers at 12.50 to 19.45 and cows 6.50 to 11.00. Sheep receipts total 7000 with wethers 8.90 to 11.75 and lambs 10.75 to 16.25.
Casper June quotations list farm and oil stock bids with prices. Omaha hog cattle and sheep market report shows receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep with declines noted in hogs and steady to lower trends in sheep. Major price figures include hogs 14.80 to 15.45, native steers 9.75 to 13.85, calves up to 14.50, lambs 16.50 to 18.60.
Greeley Colorado June 26 Major Townsend seeks immediate notices from local and county organizations to enter the Fourth of July parade. Flags of the Entente allies arrive for the Greeley home guards to lead the march. About 4000 Weld County men registered for army service will appear under Sheriff C A Finch and Major J C Overmeyer with Lt Kempster.
A grey team pulling a dray bolted in Casper. The inside horse was impaled on the drag tongue, knocked down, and wounded. Bystanders helped lift the teams, and the injured horse likely faces being shot. No other injuries reported.
Fire at the Empson packing company cannery in Longmont wrecked the plant but will not delay the pea canning campaign at Greeley. About 1,500,000 cans were in storage across three plants, with can caps in short supply. Die stamping for caps will resume at Longmont by Wednesday, and full can production may start in two weeks. The firm is cleaning wreckage and salvaging tin plate to prevent rust as storage is rebuilt.
The entire New York motorcycle police squad was ordered to report to headquarters with all summons and reports from the last two years as part of a probe into the Ruth Cruger case. Helen Cruger testified she received scant consideration from officials, and Edward Swan said the Cocchi murder case is complete and he will pursue Cocchi in Italian courts if needed.
In Cork Ireland on June 26 a clash between Sinn Feinners and police left one man dead and many injured. Soldiers were called out placing machine guns on Patrick Street to control the riot following an attack on a jail or prison facility and efforts to free political prisoners.
London June 26 Chancellor Bonar Law announced in the house of commons that the government will summon a conference to debate the future composition of the house of lords and the relation between the two houses of parliament in a move toward greater democratic reform.
Cheyenne city bids due July 2 1917 for two carloads about fifty tons Hanna lump coal or equal to be delivered to Round Top valve house and filtration plant. Bids must state price fob points and delivery date plus sealed envelope. City reserves right to reject any bids.
Mrs B B Zielinska of West Ave Buffalo endured three years of pain and weakness while caring for four children. After failing to improve with doctors she tried Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and in two weeks felt marked improvement. She reports being free from pain and able to do housework.
In police court yesterday three Greens faced charges of immoral conduct. Hetty Green and Red Green, the black and white Greens, were found guilty, each facing jail time after admitting to being short of funds while claiming to be green.
Cheyenne Wyoming council met at 1 30 pm with a quorum. May licenses totaled 2438 20 dollars. Hanna Bros fishing boating privilege granted with litter cleanup and park policing duties. Frontier park lease renewal discussed with one year renewal and Red Cross fund provisions. Fire and police grade and salary ordinance second reading adopted. Coal for valve house filtration plant ordered. Adjourned to July 2 1917. Local official J J Showalter certifies abstract of minutes.
Consolidated notice lists Henry H. Sands and Charles O. Anderson filing for final three year proofs in Wyoming. Sands seeks on multiple entries in section 34 and 4 with witnesses Morrison J. Carlson Wilson S. Miller Roy Bragg John Kubiman. Anderson on sections 24 and 34 with witnesses Harrison J. Carlson Wilson S. Miller Roy Cragg John Kahlman. Notices dated April 27 1917. Will Reid, Register.
Unclaimed estrays shipped from Laramie county with proceeds received June 6 1917 are in possession of the State Board of Live Stock Commissioners. Claims must be filed within one year from this notice per statute. Proof requires owner affidavit and a credible livestock familiarizer. Shipper Edgar Bolee Cheyenne to South Omaha Neb.
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