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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
2
Candler, millionaire mayor of Atlanta, was found guilty by a jury late today on charges of attempting to blackmail the attorney general. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and fined $1000. The case concluded amid tense courtroom proceedings.
Sheriff Hrelt McMion responded Saturday night to a cabin on the railroad in Mamondville where F. W. Mazzie was found dead, a revolver at the temple, suggesting suicide. Mazzie, last seen at 4:10 pm after heavy drinking, shared the cabin with another section worker. the partner discovered the body when returning home about 6 pm. The decedent belonged to a German American society in Los Angeles and left a Christmas card from his son in California. Coroner Fitepatrik postponed an inquest after being summoned to Kiklo.
A Wyoming flock of 3500 ewes and lambs sold at 22.87 per head, setting a new state price record. Payment reported as made by M. Linden of Rock Springs for a flock owned by Mrs. Nalde Case of Kemmerer, with a total value about 80,000 dollars.
Casper Wyoming March report states Harry Hoyer Incorporated with offices in Billings Montana was awarded the erection contract for the new Capitol Hill building by the school board at a special meeting in W G Wilson's office. The plumbing contract went to W F Henning of Cooper as the lowest bidder.
Casper, Wyoming March 1. McAllister of the Wool Growers' Warehouse Association reports two men charged in connection with a sale of stolen sheep. Details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Canadians young and old prepare for the winter sports season with skates sleds and gear. Outdoor recreation thrives from fall snow to spring with tobogganing on the St Lawrence and Banff as a winter hotspot attracting travelers and locals alike.
A warrant sworn by Justice Tables accuses R Green and W Green, described as second hand men, of selling twenty two sheep pelts valued at seventy dollars belonging to the association. Pelts allegedly went to a local storage company.
J Jay Stock spent Friday and Saturday in Kemmerer waiting for a storm to settle before leaving for the Ham Fork ranch. Snow is three feet deep in the valley with deeper drifts in the mountains. Hay notes some off interest in the area and expects development in spring.
Dr T A Roe was thrown when his runaway team crashed near Kemmerer Wyoming on a Sunday night. The wounded physician was aided by a rescue party and walked to the barn after the incident, grateful for help.
Wheatland residents approve a new power plant at the Tuesday election with 124 supports noted despite one disqualified ballot. A city council vesting to review bids will occur Thursday. The plant’s air compressor and big well are to be connected soon, with Mayor Elliott projecting savings of about $100 monthly.
The report notes temperatures around 40 and 48 degrees with clear skies and light wind. It records a January precipitation of none, normal rain level 0.98 inches, and describes the date and conditions for Daingerfield.
North state commander establishes headquarters at Torreon to direct a fresh campaign against Francisco Villa and his outlaw band. A seed bureau in Johnson county tracks $30,000 in seed sales and 52 farmers joining in a month. Vaughan's offers a two pound biscuit pack from Johnston Candy Co. for soldiers, and plans to install electric headlights on locomotives.
Seed Bureau opens in Buffalo Wyoming on March 1, with officials announcing service to farmers and gardeners. The article notes government support and plans for distribution of agricultural inputs to local fields.
The city of Barcelona, noted as the largest city in Spain, maintains a permanent population of about 800,000 residents. This figure reflects its status and demographic size within the country.
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