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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
2
A representative of the federal Department of Labor is sent to Wyoming to investigate conditions following a local issue. The probe aims to determine if wage and hour violations occurred, with details unclear from the fragment. The report mentions possible payments of 26 to 40 dollars daily in relation to the case.
In a wartime measure Governor Hour proclaims a coal transport order for Wyoming residents. Coal from mines to consumers will move during spring and summer when transport facilities run at peak, freeing equipment for later wartime use. The proclamation extends to prevent winter fuel shortages and aligns with federal guidance on fuel distribution.
A letter to Governor Hearst from the Czechoslovak council in Paris urges Bohemian born or descended residents in Wyoming to enlist in a Czechoslovak army forming under French protection. It cites 100,000 former Austrian Bohemian soldiers in Russia and a 260,000 strong Czechoslovak force in Flames fighting alongside Allied powers.
The fragment references a cryptic notice with names Cuil and Rallisey linked to Basen. Readable text is limited and context unclear. No clear event, date, or location emerges for a definitive summary.
A notice lists tickets for a May 30 event at the capital. It mentions Mr Auto Owner and a gas station in Cheyenne offering quick service from 6 am to 10 pm daily opposite the post office. Various locals from Casper, Douglas, Sheridan, Casper, Lusk, and Kimball are noted as callers or visitors in Cheyenne.
The article notes recent notary appointments and lists names including O. A Booth Sueriss John F Watts Euftates Cheries T Padden and Glenreck along with comments on Mr Winkelman a known figure in Wreetag and connections to Wyoming interests. It references prior service in the state legislature and local government roles.
The Laramie county district court will move to the state capitol building in a few days. Temporary courtrooms were provided while the old courthouse is torn down and a new one erected. Judge Menteer will preside with Court Stenographer T Paul Wilcox and Clerk T Joe Pishar in designated offices nearby. District court business will be conducted at the capitol for several months.
Cole, May 11. The contest over Mex Latha's will, owner of property in Poudre caymea, ended in favor of ghosts after a trial before Judge Julian Moore of Denver. Distant relatives alleged fraud by those named in the will who had embraced spiritualist beliefs. The court upheld the will, overruling the county court. The case moves to the supreme court.
A wartime secretarial training program will cover war methods and allied topics with instruction by Capt. Wallace C. Phileon aide to Maj. Gen. Strong. Instructors include W. F. Turver Prof. W. Cowan BR. A. Hedden A. B. Parmeeter and Sebn Pleteher with Capt. H. Mens division chaplain.
Parliament passed the act granting Bedians the ballot without dissent and now awaits the governor general’s signature. The wording confirms recognition of their sacrifice and the drive to extend suffrage.
The governor received a wool gift from the president and Mrs Wilson and launched a Wyoming drive on the White House lawn. Wool is paid five dollars per pound while subscriptions from state citizens support the Red Cross mercy work.
Fragmentary text reports a payment to canary bleed growers using 1911 for carton weeds alone. It mentions PtS7,000 and a target smote between tee places for a weed type.
A fragmented text fragment references pear poetry, vegetables, and a Memphis context while mentioning counting and a cone. The lines blur into abstract phrases suggesting a creative prose mood and a personal meditation.
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