10 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1912
Page
1
Hobart dispatch details Roald Amundsen’s daring expedition to the South Pole. He recounts depot layups in 1911, sledge journeys of long distances, and dog teams stocking 80 000 kilos of seal meat. Fram’s loss and subsequent return marked a triumphant moment for Norwegian exploration.
New York March 9 George W Perkins answered a series of questions about his support for Roosevelt. He said his support arises from policy reasons and personal views and that Wall Street and Morgan interests are not in the Roosevelt candidacy. He affirmed backing recall of court decisions and judiciary in extreme cases and stated most Wall Street men oppose Roosevelt.
The Made in Cheyenne exhibit closed after a grand ball and a daylong crowd. Seven thousand people passed through the hall yesterday as the Ninth Cavalry band supplied elegant music for dancing and received praise for attendance and performance. Managers expect the event to become an annual, expanding enterprise.
Kilgore a former policeman now saloon proprietor faces possible murder charges after hitting Private Lit van at a shooting gallery near the police station. The soldier, intoxicated, fired four shots into the floor and collapsed when struck, rushed to Fort Russell hospital with a skull like wound and may yet die.
Special to Leader Douglas marks one of Wyoming history best days with a good roads meeting to organize a state association. Delegations from every county attend. speeches by Roy E. Schenck and others praise the effort. a banquet closes the day, with Mayor Edward T. David presiding.
The McGarvey case against the city closed after a two week trial with Judge Carpenter reviewing the record. W B Ross led the plaintiff and the city countered with a 12000 claim. twenty five witnesses testified on material excavation disputes and contract terms.
Eleven people are confirmed dead and ten missing after a fire consumed the Barnett house and Salvation Army Hotel at Clark and Harrison streets in Boston. Rescue efforts were hampered by thick smoke and a chaotic escape as firemen labored to reach upper floors.
The article notes a surge of public support and club member subscriptions as a 10,000 member campaign races toward four weeks left to win valuable prizes. It urges members to stop marking and accelerate fundraising to ensure a place among the winners as a mass turnout and battle for votes intensifies.
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