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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
14
London dispatch describes British troops near billets hearing shells and enemy aircraft. A wounded pilot returns to aid his men while a passerby witnesses a tense, dark night scene and quick chatter about the air battle.
The big black sloth bear Pompon is put to death after a verdict of deliberate murder at the Bronx Zoo. Keeper Romanoff opposed the sentence but appeal actions by Ditmars and Dr. Hornaday failed as Pompon was carried away to the American Museum of Natural History.
A rise level shot by Head Keeper Schowier toppled into the bear tank amid the Reaver valley walk. The incident follows a recent law that caused the death of a small creature named Bheeney days earlier, prompting local concerns.
Jeee Waltz a Grand Junction Colorado workman was killed Friday afternoon when he attempted to grab the rear of a moving eastbound freight near Keeline. He had recently arrived from Grand Junction and worked for a local contractor. The coroner was notified. no inquest was held. His remains were prepared at the depot for shipment. A $1000 life policy and Eagle lodge membership papers were found among his belongings. He was registered for the draft in Grand Junction.
In Pine Blapps Wyoming on May 7 15 month old Agnes Mercer daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Mercer sustained a finger injury after the tip of a finger was caught in a power washing machine gear. Surgeons removed part of the bone from the finger joint and sutured the wound. The child is recovering well.
A man of foreign nationality aged about 40 was found dead near Winton, three to four days after his suicide by hanging. He used a belt and handkerchief to strangulate himself and laid down to die. Coroner Joyner investigates for identity. body moved to Ace undertaking parlors for burial.
J G Oliver owner of the Niobrara cafe announces plans for a new building in Lusk Wyoming to be one of the finest establishments in the area. Construction will begin soon with the aim of offering quality dining in a prominent local spot.
The design notes describe a 24 by 61 foot building with a fold basement and full modern systems. It will include vacuum cleaning and ventilating systems providing hourly air changes, along with refrigerating and electric fighting plants, steam heat and all contemporary appliances known to architects of the period.
City Attorney W H Patten has prepared deeds for transferring Powder River townsite from Mr and Mrs Hayden KH Jones to Pioneer Realty with M B Wooley as local manager. The 160 acre townsite contains 46 blocks and over 1800 residence lots. Plans show street and utility layouts, with deeds placed in escrow and a population campaign planned later this season.
The Rev RE B W Hutt of St Mark's Episcopal church Casper Wyoming will leave for the Presidio in San Francisco to enlist as a private in the U S Army He may serve as chaplain but is understood to go to the European battlefields as a private He is the first Wyoming preacher to enter active service and his time at the church saw marked growth and attendance
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