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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
4
Cadets at Cheyenne High staged a benefit show for Prof W F Geiser Tacoma Superintendent who visited Cheyenne to study the Wyoming Idea. He praised the display and seeks to adopt Swiss military drill in Tacoma High Schools amid a 1700 student enrollment.
Western Association of Short Line railroads asks Congress to place railroad mail pay regulation under the Interstate Commerce Commission. San Francisco representative Winfield Scott argues for annual weighing and payment for increased mail loads from parcel post expansion, with routes from Wyoming to the Pacific coast facing higher weights. The Phelan bill would allow I C C adjudication of rate disputes, and compensate carriers for space in cars.
The Knights of Pythias will hold a benefit dance and card party at their hall tonight for Knights and families. Cards begin promptly at 8 o clock. The entertainment committee has introduced many social features and all members are urged to attend.
Dr. J. Be. Butterworth of Laramie addressed parents and teachers at the high school last evening and stayed as the guest of Superintendent and Mrs. Ka Bh Fee. Mr. and Mrs. Fee hosted a dinner to meet the visitor with Mrs. Schwiering in attendance. Berlin dispatches quote Vienna advice on Ferdinand at Coburg.
Parents gather in the Cheyenne High School assembly room for a home and school conference. Dr. J E Butterworth of the University of Wyoming spoke on study aspects while teachers and parents debated discipline and cooperation to improve student outcomes.
Mr Laura Hilton, wife of Robert T Milton, held on a murder charge, has reconciled with her husband and is aiding his comfort in jail. He met her after a preliminary trial, greeted family members, and expressed optimism for vindication as his supporters aid his confinement.
The Sidney high school basketball team will play Cheyenne high school at the gymnasium tomorrow night. This is the second meeting of the season after Cheyenne won the first game on Sidney’s floor. Coach Brown predicts a win as Sidney aims to rebound in the Western Nebraska title pursuit.
Rev Annette B Gray of this city departed last night for Sheridan where she has been called to serve as temporary pastor of the Congregational church while a permanent minister is sought. Rev J il Andreas recently resigned Sheridan pastorate to take an important church post in the eastern state.
Mr and Mrs D C Barksdale announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ellen to John William Hartney on Wednesday March 1 at Rock Springs Wye The couple will reside at 529 B Street Rock Spring after March 15 This brief wedding notice appears in The State Leader.
Cleveland Ohio resident Mrs W C Brown writes she spent four weeks in the hospital and suffered severe pains. After trying Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound her condition improved significantly and she urges others to try the product, noting hospital relief was limited.
Two special trains carried 51 cars of canned salmon through Cheyenne yesterday. The total amount was 2,400,000 cases, enough to feed about 10,000,000 people in a single meal. Retail value is about 450,000 dollars insured for 275,000 pounds, en route from Seattle to New York City for transshipment to belligerent European nations.
The Twenty fourth Infantrymen cope with cold Cheyenne weather after warm Philippine and California sojourns. Forecaster plans slight warming to ease acclimation. Yesterday’s low was four above zero with wind and clouds. Mrs. L B Morehouse played accompaniments for The Sleeping Beauty at the convent and entertained with piano solos.
Condemned military supplies will be offered for sale at the Fort quartermaster headquarters today. The list includes emergency rations in good condition, a number of entrenching tools, eleven Korean war era items, one whale, and other military furnishings. Some items condemned due to newer replacements.
Local items note Cheyenne crowds at the convent for The Sleeping Beauty and visiting Casper guest Doyle. The Twenty-Fourth infantry guard reports calm after reassignment and no major trouble. Pianos for rent and repair services advertise Carey Avenue businesses as crowds attend events and motor vehicles are mentioned for sale or travel.
Cheyenne city commissioners at a special meeting announced annual savings of about 2,110 dollars by refunding 220,000 dollars in outstanding bonds at 4 percent and retiring 820,500 dollars of 5 percent bonds, with calls on water and sewer bonds. The move follows the sinking fund’s role in securing funds to pay off indebtedness as the city retires bonds.
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