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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

16

Fire Apparatus Makes Fast Run After Local Blaze

Fire department responds to two fires Sunday including a blaze at Jack Kinkel’s store corner Twenty Fourth and Rent streets where two burned to death in a neighboring barn. Despite high winds, water was quickly applied and the fire brought under control within minutes. A prairie fire near the Texas Ol company plant was subdued in an hour, and a small fire at 1713 Carey avenue was extinguished by chemical.

Jack Kinkell Texas Ol) Company Carey Avenue

Two Plead Guilty in Federal Court

William Raymer of Werland pleaded guilty at the opening of the federal court to reading an obscene letter through the malls. He was fined $75 and costs. Edward R. Pool and Walter P. Dugger pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting in Yellowstone park and were fined $5 each. Reuben H. Shafford, a farmer student at the University of Wyoming, charged with a statutory crime in Yellowstone park in 1914, is set to begin trial today before Judge Riner.

William Raymer Werland Edward R. Pool Walter P. Dugger Yellowstone Park Reuben H. Shafford University of Wyoming Riner

Professor Pease to Lecture Tuesday in Cheyenne

Professor Pease of the University of Wyoming visits Cheyenne Tuesday May to deliver another Shakespearean lecture in the high school auditorium at 7:90 o'clock. The talk is free to the public and will cover the tragedies of Shakespeare.

Professor Pease University of Wyoming Cheyenne Pease Aum W. Meechel Cninead Wevcedl Berk

Wheatland High Dominates Cheyenne In Track Meet

Wheatland high school beat Cheyenne 52 to 28 in a city meet Saturday. Wheatland won first in all events except the 880 yard run won by John Volk and the relay. Strong performer Goodrich was the standout all around athlete.

Cheyenne Wheatland High School Wheatland Fear John Volk Wheatland Goodrich

Mrs Allison Speaks Before Laramie W C T U

Mrs Allison the state president spoke at the Laramie W C T U on her western trip studies and results amid supportive remarks from Cokeville and Rock Springs women. A social hour followed with tea as plans for Wyoming Dry actions and an evening meeting were discussed.

Laramite Allison Cokeville Laramie Ia Rock Springs Wyoming Turner Wilson Lindsay Crawford Cortell Anderson Cafe Laramie

Reventern Cadets Hold Target Practice Scores

Seventeen Cheyenne cadets participated in rifle practice on Saturday at the local range. The session focused on handling and firing technique with scoring methods shown to cadets. Only three posted good scores, with Kirk Harteng and Julien McDonald at 19 of 25 and Alden Peabody at 18 of 25.

Olclock Kirk Harteng Julien McDonald Alden Peabody

Sherman Company in Petty Justice Case Report

In a brief note from Sherman, officials review a business matter involving the Sherman Company. No further details are provided due to fragmented text.

Secretary Tumulty Talks with New Democratic Publicity Agent

Photo shows Joseph Tumulty secretary to President Wilson outside the White House talking with W. Steckman newly appointed publicity agent of the national democratic committee. The scene captures a moment of political coordination on the grounds.

Joseph Tumulty Wilson White House Predeck W. Steckman National Democratic Committee

City Contracts Let for Street Crossings

Contracts for construction of approximately 300 worth of street and alley crossings in various parts of the city were let yesterday afternoon by the city council to the Perry-Moulton Construction company. Work will begin soon to eliminate muddy crossings.

Perry-Moulton Construction Company

Measles Forcing Amputation Of William Cooper's Leg

William Cooper of Brush Cole endured a severe measles attack that led to the amputation of his leg above the knee at St John's hospital. He had been ill since April 8 and, after improving, developed numbness and atrophy in the limb necessitating the operation this morning. He is recovering as well as can be expected.

William Cooper Brush, Cole St. John's Hospital Cooper Ie

Divorce granted after desertion over Wyoming conditions

Frank P. Mooman was granted a divorce from Mrs. Helen Mooman in district court. He said she deserted him after refusing reconciliation with Wyoming life, left Kimball Nebraska after their 1912 marriage, and arrived from Mississippi, later declining to socialize with his friends.

Frank P. Mooman Helen Mooman Wyoming Kimball Neb Mooman Mississippi

Kerrigan Stars in The Gay Lord Waring at Lyric

Warren Kerrigan, moving picture favorite, appears at the Lyric theatre today in the five act romance The Gay Lord Waring from Bluebird Photoplays. The stirring drama centers on intrigue and collision over elusive dollars with a strong Bluebird cast supporting Kerrigan.

Warren Kerrigan Moving Picture Bvebird Lyric Theatre Lord Waring Kerrigan Bluebird Artista

Chevyen­ne Practices For Game With Japs

Wind hindered baseball practice Sunday but the squad trained on the grounds yesterday and plans daily sessions through the week ahead of the big game with Waseda University the Japs next Saturday. The Japanese team is expected to reach San Francisco today from Honolulu after three weeks with City leaguers and will likely stop in Salt Lake or Provo before facing the Indians on the 19th.

Waseda University Japa San Francisco Honolulu Salt Lake Provo Indians

Weather Report Notes Wide North American Low Pressure

A broad low pressure system tracked from the Canadian border through the upper Midwest and across regions including British Columbia Southern California and Texas. A high pressure crest in Nebraska split the fronts producing cooler conditions in the Rocky Mountains and indicating fair warmer weather for Cheyenne.

Canadian Upper Lakes British Columbia California Texas Nebraska Rocky Mountain Mississippi Valley Atlantic North Pacific Omita Cheyenne Victory

Wyoming seeks leases on vacant state land lands

State Land Commissioner 8 G Hopkins announces large blocks of Wyoming school lands are vacant and open for lease. The lands, described by ranges and sections, are said to be of good quality and potentially profitable for lessees. Information and leasing details available from the state land office in Cheyenne.

Wyoming G. Hopkins Hopking Hopkine Wyne Neyanby Wyem Laramie County State Land Office Public Lands Cheyenne Wyo

Diseased Cow Wounded at City Pound Trigger Mayor Call

A stray cow with lumpy jaw was found at the city pound by Officer Peterson and four other animals were moved to the pound. Mayor R N La Fontaine called the State Veterinarian in response to the incident and concern over the contagious disease.

R. N. la Fontaine Peterson

Senator Clark Addresses Delegates at Fremont Convention

United States Senator Clark spoke at the Fremont convention, attacking the Democratic party and urging a protective tariff. He warned of an industrial war after the war and criticized Panama tolls while avoiding discussion of a presidential candidate. Delegates, including J A Delfelder and W B Chaplin, attended the eveing events and a vaudeville show at the Atlas theater.

J. A. Delfelder Fremont W. B. Chaplin Albany Clark Industrial Club Thomas Heaney Atlas Theater America Democratic Party Baltimore Panama

Grandmothers keep herb cures through the ages

The text recalls how grandmothers used herbs and roots like wormwood thoroughwort sage and rue to heal families. It notes a shift as granddaughters now turn to modern extracts rather than traditional remedies from local plants.

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