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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1918
Page
7
Theaters expect fewer evening crowds as clocks move ahead one hour. Exhibitors say profits drop since people do not attend after sunset. Open-air venues fear greater impact, especially in midsummer southern states.
Local fruit ad markets ripe Louisiana strawberries advertised at ten cents. Bargain pricing highlights appeal to shoppers seeking value on summer produce.
Cheyenne theater managers debate daylight saving impacts. They warn sunsets shift to 9 30 p m and darkness to 10 p m under the new scheme, leading to shorter shows with fewer reels or longer films with higher admission. Exhibitors predict losses during daylight hours.
Benjamin H. Mitchell, trial yesterday, was acquitted by a district court jury for the August death of Charles Tobin, a waiter at LeBarron’s restaurant. Mitchell, a cook, hurled a plate during a quarrel, striking Tobin and causing death. General J C Thorpood defended as prosecution details noted. Loy is arraigned for the murder of William Radford at the Albany hotel, not guilty plea entered. trial expected Monday.
Readable items list individuals such as Tevine William M. Mullen Mrs Ida M Hans Margaret Burdick Thomas Hunter Charlies KB Lane Hilliard 5 Ridgely William C Kinkead W Burdick Claude Western Life ins Cn M N.
Cheyenne readers scan a crowded page of personal notices and small ads. Items mention Frank L. Houx speaking at a Carpenter high school event, Douglas A. Preston’s Denver trip, anti-saloon attendees returning home, U S attorney Charles Rigdon traveling to California, and various local service offerings from taxis to harness repairs. Other entries note visitors from Pine Bluff and Hillsdale, old papers for sale, and speeding fines.
Cheyenne area forecast shows fair conditions with moderate temperatures. Today’s high near 50 and low around 27 degrees with northeast winds. Precipitation since January 1 stands at 1.55 inches including melted snow. normal is 1.83 inches.
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