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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
2
In Baggs and Routt county Wyoming cowboys and residents have hired Denver lawyers N Hilton and J Morne Chiles to prosecute Deaf Bob Meldrum, accused of killing Cow boy Chick Bowen. The trial is planned for Rawlins in October. $2,000 has been raised for the prosecution while Meldrum is backed by wealthy southern Wyoming supporters.
Sheridan Wyo March 21 Dan Gibson of Kelleyville Okla was found semiconscious near Lodge Grass with a fractured arm two head lacerations a facial wound and a concussion plus both feet frozen. He traveled from Spokane on a homeseekers ticket with two men who persuaded him to walk to a camp down the track. He was taken to Lodge Grass then to Sheridan General Hospital.
In Newcastle on March 21 the State versus Koster jurors returned a not guilty verdict after eight hours deliberation. William Maloney was convicted of attempted murder. In the case of the State versus Herald et al CFL Love forfeited a $500 bond and fled the country.
Sheridan hosts the Wyoming Stockgrowers convention with two days of business and entertainment on April 2 and 3. Mayor Kutcher gives the welcome, R D Carey of Cheyenne responds, and prominent speakers from state and national groups attend. Events include a reception, vaudeville, a Central hall ball, and an automobile tour of the city and coal camps, weather permitting.
Dan Glasscock was in Newcastle for court when his chef vanished from the restaurant taking boots and a six shooter worth 29 dollars. Sheridan and Deadwood police were alerted and Sheriff Hackney expects the thief to be caught soon.
Middleton of Glendive named manager of Sheridan exchange. Sunday school convention at Sheridan postponed to April 4 to 7 due to J. L. Rupard’s illness. Meeteetse Old Timers date changed to March 26 because of weather. Mrs. Frank Schofield of Linwood Utah dies in Green River hospital. John Yeager and Alice Burnett wed in Green River and will live there. Soldier Wm. Wilson turned over to army for trial after killing comrade Patrick Lorts at Sheridan. Fred Boyle of Sheridan suffers a broken leg from a horse accident. Elizabeth Tatham of Laramie dies. A A Johnson’s two year old dies on a train to Thermopolis. body returned to Basin for burial.
Cheyenne delivery wagon drivers strike against the new grocery firm monopoly. Old drivers retained at 40 to 65 dollars monthly say the manager now replaces them with workers at 50 dollars. They pledge further action to restore the former pay and system, threatening broader merchant resistance if reductions continue.
Advertisement states PAZO OINTMENT cures piles in 6 to 14 days with money back guarantee if itching bleeding or protruding piles are not cured. Claims physician approval and satisfaction guarantee.
State humane agents opened an investigation into alleged inhumane treatment of numerous horses in the city and found conditions requiring remediation. Affected animals were identified as needing improved care and oversight authorities continue monitoring.
The article reports that drivers faced with overworked and poorly fed animals were ordered into stables and warned to improve treatment to avoid humane law prosecutions. Many drivers pledged better care for their charges in the future.
Union Pacific train No 20 struck a drifting flock of over 100 ewes near Rock Springs as storms pushed the animals across the track. The engineer could not stop in time. Foreign laborers arrive in Cheyenne to be stationed along the line from Laramie to Lookout this summer. Roadmaster Thayer, recently resigning, received a farewell draft from coworkers. A special colonist train passed Cheyenne en route to Pacific coast points.
D. W. Bell awperintendent of water service for the Union Pacific at Rock Springs has been in the city serving on the Federal grand jury. J. C. Lord, former young foreman for the ... injured by an iron rod falling on his foot. Assistant Cashier Winegar of the Burlington resigns to join Santa Fe in Arizona. WHERE PO YOU BUY YOUR HATS ROCKWELL THE HATTER SELLS THEM FOR 2.00.
A dated 1915 note from Emma Vance Welch of Washington D C appeals to eligible bachelors in Cheyenne Wyoming and beyond. The letter seeks male correspondents aged 20 to 29 who stand at least five feet tall and possess a refined image. Welch offers to reply to letters with a stamp and a photo included.
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