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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
9
Washington ad voters report Taft supporters among Southern delegates remain loyal while defections rumors arise. Taft plans to present his name at the convention and steers toward a tentative platform after late-night study of New Jersey results. Roosevelt aides tout possible defection shifts in the South.
Washington May 29 amendments adopted in the senate place a lone list of farm implements on the free list and repeal the Canadian reciprocity law.
Pac key McFarland of Chicago defeated Ray Bronson of Indianapolis by a popular decision in a ten round match. McFarland won eight rounds and split the last two, taking the bout tonight in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Des Moines May 29 Detroit was unanimously awarded the next annual Northern Baptist convention at the closing session of the Baptists here today.
The high school gym hosted the commencement for WH12 with twenty two seniors. The decor featured green and white bunting and class colors, a canopy stage, and a motto Ad Optimum. President William F. Slocum of Colorado College attended as orator, with Prof. S. Stockwell, superintendent of public instruction, present.
More than 75,000 applications have been filed with the pensions commissioner since the May 11 start date, with expected 20,000 daily submissions until the 450,000 old soldiers on the rolls are reached. The article explains how applications are processed and clarifies that the maximum is determined by age and length of service, not total injuries.
Poem tribute to fallen soldiers, honoring unnamed heroes who died in battle and rest in unknown graves. The verses praise their sacrifice for God and truth, marking their memory with flowers and reverent tribute across the southern valleys and rugged hills.
Denver May 29 John H Cusack former cashier of the First National Bank of Wellington Colo was arrested on a charge of misappropriation of 1100 from the bank He appeared before U S Commissioner Hinsdale and was released on bond of 5000 Others implicated in the defalcations were to be arrested Thursday State and federal officials said the transfer of notes by collateral security was cited as a violation of the national banking act Bank president Cyler said the incident would not affect the institution’s operations
Readers learn of the best bargains of the year in Cheyenne State Leader while firms with houses or land to sell are listed. Consult the paper to access hundreds of locations in city and country for home sites and investment opportunities.
Memorial Day ceremonies unfold with youth and old age paying tribute to Civil War veterans. The program includes a grand parade from Seventeenth Street to Lakeview cemetery, multiple veteran and civic groups, and a Lincoln Gettysburg address reading followed by an address from Chaplain Stall.
Jack Carron, accused of forgery with James Weaton, was captured in Laramie after fleeing from Cheyenne. Weaton allegedly cashed the forged checks and split the money with Carron. Carron had eluded capture since Weaton’s arrest, then returned to Laramie and was seized by Sheriff Frazer’s deputies.
A court martial near Wort Yellowtone finds Hergt Clarette Brittain not guilty of murder in the March death of Private Cunningham. Brittain remains under partial confinement as San Francelaco reviews the findings. Defense contends Cunningham mutinied and threatened the sergeant who acted to save his life.
More than 1,000 waiters struck at four large New York hotels at seven, leaving diners hungry or fending for themselves. At the Waldorf 606 waiters walked out affecting about 1,600 patrons.
Colonius May 29. The state faces a vote on whether women will be allowed to vote in Ohio. The question arises from action by the Ohio constitutional convention. The convention approved the measure by 74 to 97. Final ballot placement to be decided by charter makers and whether it will appear on a separate ballot remains unsettled.
A stage interruption at the Joliet opera house caused by a frightened mouse froze the heroine and sent five hundred women fleeing toward the exits. Mrs A. Hake was injured amid the disruption as the animal escaped into the wings.
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