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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
13
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The column notes two local birthday anniversaries. Miss Ethel Rove Grainger of Converse School is born 1900 and Miss Lillie Victoria Rodin of Johnson School is born 1897, with tomorrow expected celebrations.
Merchants and services appear from Cheyenne to Wyoming cities with ads for jewelry, shoes, trunks, and flour. Local officials note La grippe, Ash Wednesday begins Lent, and state figures like Deputy Warden Sorensen visit, while public instruction staff compile books and legal decisions are handed down.
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld the lower court in John Hecht v Acme Coal Co and Montana Wyoming Oil Co. The article notes a artesian well issue near Cheyenne and marriage licenses issued in Cheyenne and nearby towns. Prosecutor seeks governor's requisition for George Crue, a Gypsy wanted in Laramie for theft from his father. Crue held in Ogden Utah.
Governor J. M. Carey finally reached his Horse Creek ranch and city home after two days held up by snow drifts. He faces a busy week as several bills from the eleventh legislature await his approval before the Saturday midnight deadline.
Mrs J A Fullenwider recalls a cursed pearl bought for 25000 after her husband was killed by robbers seven years earlier. Burglars struck the Fullenwider residence repeatedly, taking gems totaling 56000 and causing ongoing fear and misfortune.
In Chicago on February 28 a young Black Hand extortion note sent to the Englewood Woman's Club which provides luncheons to Englewood High School pupils warned to increase bean and potato portions or be blown up by a bomb. Police say they are not perturbed.
Father Hicard of Santa Clara college observatory announces a large sun spot at 2.1 degrees south, 65 degrees east, measuring 21 640 by 18 804 miles with surrounding area 78 824 by 87 824 miles. The disturbance may raise atmospheric unrest on March 4 and 7, with another from the 7 to 11, then clearing weather expected.
Paris February 28 The Chamber of Deputies approved a naval program by 461 to 76 to build two battleships and spend 268.6 million dollars over ten years. Proponent M Welcasse argued the plan essential for national security and modest compared with American British and German programs.
Prisoners dismantling an abandoned building at the Ohio Penitentiary uncovered bone fragments in a tunnel. They are believed to be Boott Mayhe who escaped from the prison on July 7, 1940, with the mystery of the escape now being clarified after more than seventy years.
Kansas City judge James B. Goodrich of the Circuit Court declared a conflict after purchasing a motor car he owned. The decision centers on judicial ethics and self-interest in the local court.
In the case of J. R. Smith vs J. R. Cottingham Smith seeks 10000 for an alleged assault. Cottingham’s counsel asked him to post security for costs. The court, reviewing Smith’s assets, concluded three cars are not enough. other property must be shown as the automobile was not regarded as an asset.
Chicago reports Republican mayoral nominee Merriam ahead in primaries to oppose Democrat Carter Harrison. The city also faced violence with one death and multiple disturbances as agents and candidates clashed amid political tensions.
In Marquette Michigan February 26 Clovis Nadeau reports a five week old kitten with a fifth leg growing from its hind left leg. The extra limb is nearly as long as the normal leg and the kitten shows full control while the odd member appears healthy.
A garbled 1920s style note shows Democratic English women pursuing open handed methods under Mrs Asquith. It mentions a Life Exhibition drawing the attention of educated women from the political circle and hints at outreach and influence through public engagement.
Pueblo residents learn dates for party meetings with Pueblo county convention planned for February 28 to March 1. Primary election slated for March 6. County committee sessions run March 16 with premeeting March 13 set for Pueblo county delegates.
Election Commissioner Czarnecki ordered Eighteenth ward clerks to remove candidates badges and instructed inspectors to stop challenging voters as Spector faces irregular conduct charges in the Sixth Ward.
Dover, Feb 28 A bill by Representative Gormley Wilming ton to forbid divorce moves from committee but is unlikely to pass. Gormley says divorces spur unstable marriages and he seeks stricter marriage laws as the legislature shows little appetite for change. Earlier the Senate rejected Senator Drexler’s divorce court medical exam measure.
The piece argues extravagance may aid aspirants but is not essential for entry to the upper circles. It cites Duchess of Rutland Marchioness of Downahira Countess of Kinnoull Countess of Warwick Lady Muriel WatKing Lady Walcolm of Poltadoch and other English society figures as examples in the discussion.
Boston February 28 Captain John Olsen, a famed deep sea diver, died in a railroad accident after a life spent exploring sunken vessels. He helped recover victims from the City of Columbus wreck off Gay Head, Marshals Vineyard, over 25 years ago, the best known of divers.
Reports say Westinghouse Interis e, employing about 39 000 workers, plan to merge work methods in a new plan likened to the United States Steel Corp. The first step will be at the Union Switch and Signal Company stockholders meeting in Pittsburgh on March 14.
Greeley Colo Feb 28 Rev and Mrs Richard Van Volkenburg of 818 Fourth street will celebrate the sixty eighth anniversary of their wedding quietly at their home tomorrow They were married when 19 and are now in hedge ath year They have three daughters fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Collier s White Leaf at Sherman Co
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