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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
10
Eight veteran conductors on the Union Pacific Colorado division have been removed from service amid an investigation into spotters and cash fare reductions. The auditing department probes detail possible misconduct, with more names under review and appeals anticipated to the railroad’s commission.
An official Canal Zone account describes 143 visitors and a dramatic incident involving a resident and a striking woman. The narrative portrays a surreal scene as officers recount the events during a tense vigil at the canal area.
The refrigerator car supply for potatoes in the Greeley district shows improvement this week. Union Pacific reports 35 cars per day for potato loading, with more cars expected to arrive and a plan to ship ready to Weld County terminals. Dealers warn against hoarding and speculate on prices while urging steady shipping to use the car supply.
Frank Nicol, 26, was arrested in Evans Colorado for allegedly giving out information discouraging army volunteering and misinforming about the U S military. He was jailed in Greeley and to be extradited to Denver for federal examination. Nicol had reportedly been rejected as unfit for the draft in a Greeley examination and criticized the army camps with claims of abuse and deception.
Rev. Franklin Moore of the Second Presbyterian Church objects to raffling Cassie the Red Cross calf in Fort Collins Larimer County. He threatens prosecution if carried out. Cassie had raised about £600.50 via auction, shipping, and ice storage costs.
Paris recounts American arrival rumors and war spirit among troops and civilians. A betraying chorus of wild gossip contrasts with three civic duties: support the fighter, sustain the home front, and silence pessimists by decisive action. The piece closes with a pledge to continue next installment.
The report praises Irish troops in the British Army, highlighting the Royal Irish Fusiliers as fearless fighters nicknamed Fag an Ballagh. It notes Private Michael O Leary earning the Victoria Cross for a solo assault, and Captain Mac Mahon recounts the Ir ish Guards advancing under heavy fire at Somme before a tank smashed the Quadrilateral.
Casper police announce strict enforcement of the peddler license law. Chief Wolf, who arrested the first offender, fined him 50 dollars and added ten days in jail. Hemond was found selling garments at the Midwest hotel without a license and also pleaded guilty before Justice Tables.
A Norfolk reader reports kidney troubles with morning stiffness and fatigue improving after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says he feels “almost a young man again” after the remedy, noting long suffering relieved. The ad implies widespread availability.
A Boston Transcript reader exchange explains alter ego as the "other I" to a beginners class. The pupil humorously uses the phrase in a sentence about winking at his alter ego.
Casper March 11 through telegrams between the chief of police and Matt Mitchell of Lincoln Neb the brother of R J Mitchell who fed Saturday in a room over the Poodle Dog has been found Mitchell formerly a blacksmith with the Ohio Oil company died suddenly no report was made to police The body was taken to Shafferny company and a wire was sent to Lincoln Chief Wolf found scars on the body identifying him as Matt Mitchell’s brother and he wired to have the body held as he is coming to Casper
Cheyenne high school teams will hold a debate on March 29. The subject has not yet been announced.
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