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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
2
Escampment March 1 a Plummer cafe fire gutted the cafe after a gasoline heater explosion at 7 30. Firemen fought three streams as flames spread to the attic and roof. Proprietor Mr Plummer suffered severe burns from heat and smoke inhalation while trying to reach the saloon.
The Industrial club of Casper has been organized by the city’s business men. Officers include President J. Bingenheimer, Vice-President M. P. Wheeler, Treasurer W. Conwell, and Secretary Harold Banner. Banner is grand master of the Wyoming grand lodge of Masons. The club aims to support Casper’s interests and attract manufacturers to relocate locally.
Collen Caught by Ogden officers on March 1 and taken from an eastbound train on the chief of police order for obtaining money under false pretenses. He is held here awaiting Ogden officials.
There is demand for Casper oils and kerosene products, prompting Continental Oil to consider building a factory in Casper to manufacture cans for shipping smaller quantities. The project would be extended there if feasible and an assured act is mentioned.
Store in Laramie declared bankrupt after closing at noon today. Barry Brothers' book is with the sheriff's possession as part of the liquidation process.
Captain Albert Berry leaped from an aeroplane at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri and descended by parachute for the first time in heavier-than-air flight history. Hundreds of soldiers witnessed the feat and carried him on their shoulders after landing.
An old ad-like fragment touts a single day cure with Bromo Quinine laxative under the signature of B W Grove. The brief text invites readers to seek the product World over, implying broad distribution and rapid relief.
Sheridan reports Major W. W. Beott, Crow Indian agent, cites a new financial practice on the Crow reservation where two Indians pool hay, sell it to two buyers, then feed proceeds to their own stock. A Crow couple married in Sheridan lacked a ceremony, later corrected by a belated marriage license. Major Scott orders county clerks to restrict licenses to Crow family members without his authorization.
A Burlington spur will not be removed as reported. Births include A henson in Laramie and a son born at Boser to Axel leadquint. Ed Martin and Gene Swaatse of Casper fined $50 each for stealing a turkey and jailed 30 days. A new depot and round house planned at Boonville with Casper and Greybull as passenger points. Jack Coughlin of Casver breaks a leg from a fall. Ed Martins residence in Encampment burned. cause unknown. Simon Howarde, victim of the Fluste explosion, dies at Rock Springs hospital. A new sultatorium opens a half block north of the Riordan hotel at Newcastle. Alonzo Carpenter near Burts is dead.
Women join a smashing campaign causing extensive property damage across streets. Led by veteran suffragette Emmeline Parkhurst, protesters attacked government offices and clubs, with windows shattered and thousands of pounds in losses. Several were arrested and released, while organizers vow to continue until suffrage is achieved.
Three Denver brothers Hector Gernet and William Curaew shift from poverty to potential wealth after a grand-uncle in England bequeaths five hundred thousand dollars. They plan to give their mother seventy five thousand from the legacy reported by the federal government with notice of John Curnow of Birmingham England.
In Sheridan on March 1 M B Droud was fined 100 in police court for disorderly conduct then jailed three months after a county attorney charged him with assault and battery. A few hours earlier at the Droud home he struck his wife after a quarrel, punching her eye and disfiguring the surrounding flesh.
In El Paso the Juarez rebel camp appoints a consul as supplies roll for an advance on Chihuahua. General Rojas leads seven hundred men. trains carry thirty eight cars of horses toward the front. rail lines near Douglas face disruption from rebel actions.
Voters listed across Cheyenne and surrounding Wyoming towns show tallies for Miss Addie Bwaney to Miss Mary Sanderton in district 1 with hundreds to thousands of votes. The long list names candidates and addresses from Cheyenne to Diamond Wyoming amid county and state wide territorial coverage.
The document lists 14 district divisions south of Nineteenth Street in a city area, with district numbers 4 through 14 and their leaders. It names chairmen and several members for each district, including No. 4 led by John Wright and Pitt Covert, No. 5 led by Ed Burke, No. 6 led by H Hynds, No. 7 led by A Allison, No. 8 led by William Daiber, No. 9 led by John Brown, No. 10 led by Warren Richardson, No. 11 led by B L Emery, No. 12 led by David Nimmo, No. 13 led by N C Perry, and No. 14 led by William Dinneen. Each district lists multiple associated members.
George Sidney, the popular comedian, appears in Busy Izy a musical farce at Capitol Avenue Theatre next Tuesday March. The cast includes Carrie Webber Dick Hume Nick Basil Frank Gibbons Walter Webber and John Mayes with a strong chorus. The acts move from Busy Izy's department store to a hotel with lavish costumes and scenery. WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR CI GARS AT WILSON OF COURSE.
The text argues against cutting regular cavalry by 4,000, noting the 110,000 National Guard infantry boost to 165,000 and the regular cavalry at 17,820 needing 4,000 National Guard horses to reach adequacy. It stresses training, first-line strength, and territory needs, with comparisons to other nations showing the U S cavalry ratio is lower than most peers.
An analysis urges a larger peaceful cavalry reserve to meet war needs, noting that volunteer force could reach about 200000. It argues cavalry is slow to raise, advocates depot nuclei for second line, and cites Senator Du Pont criticizing organized militia as inflexible and infantry heavy.
The Gamblers by Charles Klein comes to town with New York acclaim and a star lineup led by John Cort's Author's Producing Co. on Thursday March 7. Noted players include Paul Everton Gertrude Dallas Frank Losee Palmer Collins Matt Snyder Franklyn Searight Edward Fox Craft Evalyn Green George Fisher Nellie Haynes Georgia Snyder Marie Knowles and others. The play previously ran 200 consecutive nights at Maxine Elliott's Theatre and is praised as a human story echoing the author’s prior successes.
Paul Everton known for The Third Degree and The Lion and the Mouse returns to our stage. His portrayal in The Gamblers proves his strongest and most striking performance yet, thrilling local audiences with vivid character work.
Dr Bellows of the Sanitary Commission pressed President Lincoln in Washington for an appointment. After a long presentation Lincoln listened, then said the appointment had been made days earlier. He joked that he enjoys hearing Bellows bellower moments.
Relinquishment for sale of 160 acres located 3% miles east of Dover Y P RB B. For cost of improvements contact 2629 Clarkagn.51. Denye! Cele a6.
A meeting of all persons listed in the poultry exhibit at the Industrial club is set for 8:00 this evening. A large turnout is expected.
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