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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
2
Glenrock, Wyoming expects a summer push in development with new oil prospects north of town and a forthcoming asbestos mill. The North Platte Valley Irrigation ditch completion and strong mining, stock, and agricultural interests are seen as catalysts for rapid growth after decades of dormancy in Salt Creek oil.
A snowslide in Dry Creek canyon near Mud Hollow buried four teams and killed one horse from the M. A. Bassett team and a horse from Dan Field. Men escaped with injuries or by crawling free as others rushed to pull trapped companions from the snow.
Pete Toma a 25 year old Macedonian single worker was fatally struck by train No 18 while walking to work at Van Dyke. He belonged to Local No 2082 D Mo W of A and funeral services were held Sunday at McNulty's parlors.
Mr. George Simms and Miss Bessie Lockwood were married on Wyoming Ave. February 11 by Rev. J. H. Gillespie. They kept the nuptials secret until last evening, surprising many friends. Mr. Simms is a trumpeter.
Londer March 11 Northwestern plans an extension in Wyoming that could reach the coast, a rumor echoed by railroad men. Reports from St Anthony Falls suggest rails to that point within two years. Talks also arise about shifting Chadron to Lander passenger trains to 3 pm arrival and 6 pm departure, ending through Pullman service unless Burlington completes its connection to Orin Junction under a traffic agreement with the Northwestern.
Peter enlists with the eighteenth infantry at Fort Mackenzie. He is a barber by trade and owns a shop at the garrison. His bride has lived in Sheridan for two years with relatives and has many friends there.
Lillian A. Hoyt and Marjorie Woelfert, Casper youths, ran away two weeks ago ending in their arrest by Juvenile Officer Philips. T. J. Ryan of Denver and William Schell charged with contributing to delinquency. Hoyt nearly swallowed carbolic acid before officer stopped her. Hoyt to Detention Home Woelfert confined at the House of the Good Shepherd. Fathers brought them home from Denver.
Basin, March 11. A. Oleson of Mandeson suffered severe burns to face neck head and hands when a lamp sparked gasoline in a slop pail and ignited. Dr. Warren treated him quickly and hopes for recovery if internal injuries do not develop. He saved his house by tossing the flaming pail through a window to wake his sleeping baby daughter.
Sudden death of Hon Charles Swanson at Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs follows a brief illness of several days. He was taken to hospital early Wednesday after a pneumonia attack, remained in fair condition before dying at noon.
In a deal completed early this week H. B. Clarke Jr. of Mitchell, president of the First National Bank of Torrington, also presiding over the First Nations bank at Mitchell and the First National at Morrill, purchased a controlling stake in the Corn Exchange National Bank of Omaha.
The Corn Exchange, founded by Hayden Brothers in Omaha, appoints Mr. Clark as vice president and W. T. Auld as president after reorganization. Clarke will not dispose of his local banking interests but will focus on strengthening them through the metropolitan bank while maintaining personal ties to North Platte valley affairs.
John Coons of Basin undergoes appendicitis surgery and recovers. Powell county secures guarantees for an alfalfa mill. Cody to vote on $65000 water works bonds. Frank Stitzer faces trial for malicious trespass over damaged building. Prof H G Knight elected president of Laramie Commercial Club. Hig Piney and Pinedale to host new banks with $10000 capitalization. Duncan Lumber buys Casper site for third lumber yard. Casper may host a new Multing hotel built by Mr Gothoff. John Coons operates successfully for Basin bank. W. C. Richards breaks arm in horse incident. Rawlins plans Fourth of July celebration. E Mosher from Rawlins buys Wagner’s store stock and moves to Laramie.
Advertisement states LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets will cure a cold in one day with a money back guarantee from Drugg. E W GROVE'S signature appears on each box and the price is 25 cents.
The Anti Tuberculosis Exhibit of the American Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis will be set up in the Burlington building by Wednesday after arriving from Laramie. The display includes charts pictures and tubercu losis models and will include lectures by medical men. Admission is free and the exhibit is a philanthropic enterprise with more notices to come.
Funeral services for Father Scott were held at St Marys Cathedral at 9 am. The Rev Fathers Agnatus Conrad Long and Joyce presided over a solemn Requiem High Mass. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery as friends paid respects with flowers.
Hon. W. E. Mullen and Hon. H. B. Ridgeley form a law partnership in Cheyenne and open offices in the First National Bank building. Ridgeley is the United States district attorney and Mullen formerly state attorney general and Republican gubernatorial candidate. The firm is expected to be a leading force in Laramie county.
The play Miss Nobody from Star Land wowed audiences with tuneful choruses singing and dancing. Harold Martino played by Niemeyer impressed as a superb dancer. The large company delivered a polished performance aided by strong presentation and a pre curtain concert.
Report says the pair may have perished Sunday while traveling toward Cheyenne during a severe blizzard. Searches by sheriff deputies and cavalry failed to locate them after more than a day, with speculation they lost the trail near a ranch or were sheltering at a nearby home.
The article summarizes a political meeting where Roosevelt and other speakers attacked the tariff policy and touted recall and rule by the people as the path to curb trusts. It notes Democrats promising reform and frames the tariff issue as the main obstacle to genuine popular rule, with opponents warning of the high tariff embedded in policy.
A reader testimonial extols Miles’ Laxative Tablets as a mild effective remedy for constipation. The piece endorses the product’s palatable chocolate taste and gentle action, urging prompt use and suggesting trust in the remedy over harsh measures.
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