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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1916

Page

16

Woman Orator Emma Dietrick to Speak in Cheyenne

Mrs Emma Graves Dietrick of Lockport New York national organizer of the W C T U touring Wyoming since April 7 will be in Cheyenne Monday and Tuesday May 29 and 30 The local W C T U federation and state officers plan a reception She will speak to school children in the morning at the high school address the library in the afternoon and appear at the Congregational church in the evening. Plans for Tuesday are not yet complete. She is mother of four clergy and has taken a theological course.

Emma Graves Dietrick Lockport Wyoming Cheyenne Carnegie Mbrary First Congregational Church

Mix Business and Politics at Men's Club

At St. Mark's Parish House the Men’s club meeting blended business and politics. A paper on Cheyenne as a job winning center was planned but discussion pivoted to presidential candidates Wilson Roosevelt Hughes and others, with John Hunter presiding and Hoel acting as critic.

Men’s Club of St. Mark’s Cheyenne Wilson Roosevelt Hughes John Hunter Hoel

City Hears Petition for Municipal Tennis Court

A petition presented to Commissioner John A. Martin by Mrs. John B. Kendrick on behalf of many citizens urges establishing a municipal tennis court. Estimated cost near 500 dollars. No city action yet.

John A. Martin Mra John B. Kendrick

Amateur Play Shines in Damascus Tale by Baptist Youths

The Baptist church youth presented a five act playette A Captive Maiden in Damascus last evening in the church auditorium. Howard Hines as Naaman drew strong words with a deep voice and fitting stage presence. Cast included Barda Mrs James Mason Rachel Misa Mariel Livermore and others. The B Y P U orchestra supplied music as patrons and press were thanked for support.

The Baptist Church Damascus Naaman Howard Hines Cheyenne Barda James Mason Rimmona Rilke Hazel Hell Emily Hager Rachel Israel Misa Mariel Livermore Billezer

California Athletes Pass Through Cheyenne on Train

The Leland Stanford University track team traveling to Ann Arbor Michigan stopped in Cheyenne yesterday for twenty minutes. The athletes immediately ran around the station while Secretary Lamont of the Industrial club handed out publicity material advertising Prontier Daya to the youths.

Leland Stanford University Ann Arbor Mich Cheyenne Lamont Industrial Club Prontier Daya

Churchill Parent Teachers Association Year Ends with Program

The Churchill Parent-Teacher Association closes the year with a 3 PM assembly at Churchill School under Principal Mrs. Jessie C Liston. The program features a grades song recital and Rev Mr Huston of St Mark's address, followed by social refreshments.

Churchill Parent-Teacher Association Churchill School Jessie C. Liston Huston St. Mark's Happy Miller

Rain Grants Value to City Watershed

About an inch of rain fell yesterday on the city watershed, a ninety square mile area, according to Mayor R. N. LaFontaine. The city itself recorded only six tenths of an inch, but the heavier rainfall was of great value to the watershed and its water supply.

R. N. ‘“LaFontaine

Weather drift brings rain across regions with variable pressure

A low pressure system lingers in the northeast with ongoing rain while a high pressure area shifts east from the Missouri Valley. Light showers touch eastern Wyoming western Nebraska and the western Gulf states as far north as Dodge City Kansas and the Pacific Northwest. Temperature shifts occur with a generally warmer trend in the northeast despite a falling barometer.

Missouri Valley Wyoming Nebraska Gulf States Dodge City Kan Pacific Northwest Plateau Middle Plateau Stathons H. L. Pree Hegemia Baker City Ore Boles Idaho Denver Colo North Platte Omaha Yellowstone Park

Wyoming Industrial Club Reaffirms Equal Suffrage Stance

The Cheyenne Industrial club passes a resolution reaffirming belief in equal suffrage for men and women. It cites Wyoming’s nearly half century of suffrage and argues commercial and moral benefits support continued enfranchisement amid Eastern opposition.

Cheyenne Industrial Club T. Winke Kennedy Wyoming Industrial Club of

Mr and Mrs Barlow Visit Son Wounded in Anaconda Accident

Mr and Mrs George Barlow reached Anaconda Montana to see their youngest son George who was injured in an Anaconda smelter accident Sunday afternoon. The father wired update noting George is getting along OK and will send more details by letter.

George Barlow Anaconda, Mont George Anaconda

Mosby in Washington Causes Unease for Kin

Aged guerrilla leader John S. Mosby arrives in Washington with relatives fearing for his health and safety. The Civil War figure, once a celebrated raider, has spent many years in the capital and remains a notable domicile presence.

John S. Mosby Washington Capital

U. S. Receipts Show Increase

Secretary McAdoo presented revised federal receipts and outlays for the current year and year ending June 30, 1917. Indications show far less additional revenue needed than before, about 150 million dollars, with income taxes providing at least 100 million. Revenues rise mainly from internal sources including income taxes, inheritances, and munition duties, plus provisions for good roads and rural credits.

Washington McAdoo The Treasury Congress Wilson Internal Revenue Department

Pine Bluff real estate man seeks land pamphlet boost

H. Whaley of Pine Bluff writes to Secretary R. N. Lamont in the Industrial Club seeking copies of the land pamphlet to help promote and boost the pamphlet's distribution and impact.

Hi. H. Whaley R. N. Lamont

Cheyenne Filter Impresses National Engineer

Nathan T. Rockwood of Engineering News praised Cheyenne's water plant after touring the city filtration system with City Engineer Glafoke. He called Cheyenne's filter and overall water system among the finest and said the forthcoming article would showcase Cheyenne nationwide, boosting advertising.

Cheyenne Nathan T. Rockwood New York Glafoke Rockwood Engineering News Hie Journal Eyenne Han

Compulsory Army Is Denounced at Academy Discussion

In New York on May 18 prominent figures debated compulsory and voluntary military training at the Academy of Political Science. Dr Theodore A Christen, a former Swiss army officer, praised mobilization as saving Switzerland from Belgium's fate. John P White, head of the United Mine Workers, called compulsory service in the United States the saddest and most abject surrender of American ideals.

New York Academy of Political Science Theodore A. Christen Switzerland Belgium John P. White United Mine Workers United States

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