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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1916

Page

15

Governor Kendrick to Named West Point Cadets from Wyoming

Governor Kendrick received a War Department telegram approving an act of May 4 to appoint twenty two Wyoming National Guard enlisted men to West Point for a July 10 admission. A competitive exam will be held June 6. three candidates will be chosen and must be 19 to 23, unmarried, with over one year in the guard, of good character.

Kendrick McCain War Department Wrehington Provieton West Point Militery Academy National Guard Wyo Whung National Guard Port Lagat Geneeenor Kendrick Anderson Wyoming Guard Wyoming Poe

Toucey Leaves Pork City for Minneapolis Buried Kin

Superintendent S R Toucey of the Mion Pacific Jett left Denver to remove his mother’s remains to Minneapolis where other family members lie buried. The deceased mother died in November. Toucey will be absent from work for about hk period.

S. R. Toucey Mion Pacific Denver Minneapolis Wier Mr. Toucey Jane Toucey

Reward Delay in Arsonist Chase Case Cited

The Union Pacific has taken no steps toward paying the reward for the arrest and conviction of the loan. Carrie and others await action likely for at least a week. Superintendent H. K. Toucey said several reward claims have been received but not investigated pending his return.

Union Pacific Carrie KR. Toucey Tig Toucey Towcey

Local dance at Eagles Hall tonight

Community event announces a dance at the Eagles Hall tonight with free admission. Aco Bosun and Acsuinsion Shc are listed as organizers. The notice provides no further details on music or schedule.

Acsuinsion Shc Lasdite Free Eagles’ Hall Kopard

Mrs Van Dyke Wins District Court Suit

Mrs Nora Van Dyke wins a district court suit against W W Edwards over promissory notes totaling 80075. The jury verdict followed about two hours of deliberation. Judge W C Menteer announced the jury would not be needed again until mid June. Jed Martin, who pleaded guilty to stealing a 50 check from Electric Supply and Construction, received a state penitentiary sentence of one to three years.

District Court Nora van Dyke W. W Edwards Mee van Dyke Abe W. C. Menteer W. J. Tid

Jeff Carr to Be Buried at Canton

The body of Jeff Carr former Cheyenne city marshal who died in San Antonio Texas will be shipped to Canton for burial. Miss Carr and Miss Spruce Weat his daughters live in Canton and were informed of his death through Cheyenne lodge officials. Proctor wired San Antonio for a search of Carrs effects to locate the daughters. A telegram confirmed the burial location and arrangements were made for transport.

Jeff Carr Cheyenne San Antonio Tex Canton Fred Proctor Edge C. F Sophronia Carr Mise Carr Spruce Weat Proctor Mr. Carr

Cadet Corps Holds Practice Shoot At Militia Range

The Cheyenne Cadet corps conducts its second target practice of the year this morning from 8 to 12 at the militia target range. The event emphasizes aiming and firing for practice with medal shooting set for a later date.

Cheyenne Cadet Corps Militia

Ogden Mayor William Claseman Dies Aged 65

William Claseman, 65, thrice mayor of Ogden and owner of the Ogden Standard, and a congressional candidate, has died in Ogden Utah on May 12.

Ogden Utah William Claseman Ogden Standard Congress

U P Plans Wage Increase for Union Pacific Shop Workers

Union Pacific will raise wages for about 200 shop employees starting June 4. Laborers earning 19 cents and machinists at 42 cents per hour will all receive increases based on job type and current pay, though exact amounts are not yet determined. Superintendent 8 R Toucey announced the plan, noting it was approved by the Omaha office after deliberation.

Union Pacific R. Toucey

Teamsters Union Hosts Smokers Show With Local Talent

The Teamsters union staged a homegrown smoker and entertainment with over 100 men present and 50 plus members pleased by the event. Local manufacturers provided elgar and town businesspeople supplied refreshments. The program featured music vaudeville and a novelty three round boxing act ending with funny cork-glove hits. Johnny Voss and J Frausler known as Happy performed, referee Cuddy kept the crowd entertained with Irish stories. Membership nears 100 and Friday meetings continue in the Union building. A campaign by the baby union starts next Sunday with a planned clash against Palaters union members.

Teamsters’ Union Elgara Claar Cork Johnny Voss J. Frausler Happy Cheyenne Cuddy Union Baby Union Ity Ing The Palaters’ Union

Farm price plan promises crop share for owners

A local notice outlines a plan by a company to farm land with improved and wild crops for sale. It claims a crop share system that pays both principal and interest and declares the owners as the rightful holders rather than new lessees.

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Woman press agent promotes Barnes circus in Cheyenne

Emma C. Miller arrives as the sole woman press agent for the Al G Barnes show. She secures a Cheyenne school holiday, plans a parade demonstration for Mr Barnes, and arranges a child audience tour of the tents with James Morrow guiding the visit.

Emma C. Miller Cheyenne Mr. Barnes James Morrow

Guernsey Plans Large Platte River Dam for Power

A. Guernsey of Guernsey Wyoming secured a state permit to build a major dam across the Platte River near Guernsey. The 70 foot long structure will cost about 260000 dollars and generate about 20000 horsepower for mining power for Colorado Fuel and Iron and supply Guernsey and nearby towns with power and light. Construction will start soon.

A. Guernsey Guernsey Wyo True Platte River Quernsey Colorado Fuel & Iron Company

Weather map notes high pressure from Atlantic to Pacific

A high pressure area extends from the middle Atlantic to the North Pacific coast. A stationary southwestern low and a departing northeastern low shape cooler air over the region. Relies fallen along the Virginia coast and in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Snow was reported yesterday at Wyoming stations except Cheyenne.

Middle Atlantic North Pacifle St. Lawrence Valley North Atlantic Virginia Mississippi Missouri Vlateau Cheyenne Wye Baker City Ore Bolec Idaho Chicago Teaver Colo Platte Neb

Shafford Found Guilty by Jury in Federal Trial

Reen W. Shafford, 22, formerly a student at the University of Washington Seattle, is found guilty in federal court after a 48 hour jury deliberation. The verdict directs that the death penalty be avoided and sentence is to be imposed by Judge Riner the following day. The female accuser expressed anxiety over the potential death sentence, while Shafford’s lawyers weigh an appeal. Meanwhile Hugh McPhee of Wyoming arrives in Cheyenne on business and stays at the Plains hotel.

Reen HW. Shafford University of Washington At Seattle Riner Shafford Everted

Waseda Japs to Meet Cheyenne Indians at Pioneer Park

The Waseda Japs arrive in Cheyenne at 1 am for a 2 pm game with the Cheyenne Indians at Pioneer Park. Manager Gerrans prepares for a fast contest after a rain slicked diamond. Osbourne to pitch with Manion catching, while Mayor Lafontaine to throw the first ball and Laughlin to receive.

Waseda Japs Cheyenne Pioneer Park San Francisco Salt Lake City Orientale Gerrans Gerrate Jie Osborne Manion Orientals R. N. Lafontaine Enos Laughlin Laughlin Lee Henderschot Warlaumont Crowland Perkinson Weybrecht Brown Wolf Freat Cole C. Doody

Judge Frees Two Accused Youths After Confession

Judge Edwards discharged Frank Hill and Ellie Albin, youths who admitted breaking into a cabin and stealing jewelry after an expedition to Granite Canyon. Despite conclusive evidence, General Thompson’s plea moved the judge to spare jail. Harry de Yap, aged 22, confessed to theft in Cheyenne and was sentenced to four months in county jail.

Frank Hill Ellie Albin Granite Canon Justice of the Peace W. H. Edwards Thompson Judge Edwards Harry de Yap Cheyenne Longmont de Yap Edwards

General Sales Manager Wanted for Chicago Office

Reputable manufacturer seeks general sales manager to set up office and direct salesmen under a liberal contract. Capital required 300 to 700 dollars. money making possibilities look unlimited. Expenses paid to Chicago for the right candidate. secretary position also listed at 1012 Republic Building.

Chicago Republic Bldg

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