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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
10
Salt Lake City voters learned that railroad shopmen across six Western unions—about 40 000 men—cast ballots on a strike referendum. Officials said no immediate walkout. the vote may lead to requests for an eight hour day and wage increase before drastic action.
The large freshman class at the University of Wyoming held a meeting last Thursday in Green River. Rodger Cottle of Green River was elected temporary president and also serves as a member of the University band.
A forest fire reported Saturday in the national forest about aer eo miles south of Mountain Homa on the Colorado side was believed under control. It burned jack pine, slowed by recent snows, and workers from the Teabolla mine aided forest rangers to prevent extensive damage.
William F. Green arrived in Laramie to become president of the Colorado Wyoming and Eastern railroad, relieving W M Bacon who had served as president since J M Serbet’s retirement. Serbet becomes vice president and GM of the St Louis and San Francisco line. Green previously headed the Midland Valley railroad in Oklahoma and once served as Union Pacific trainmaster in Laramie twenty eight years ago.
Laramie Wyo Oct 3 The Laramie Oil Development company struck oil and gas in considerable quantities in its seventh well about eight miles west of the city. The discovery has caused considerable excitement in the field.
A Wyoming committee urges a constitutional amendment to allow state aid or direct action for road construction and to accept grants or land for road works. It argues a two-thirds vote is impractical and seeks public support at the next election with information offered to voters.
The Civil Service Commission announces a ranger examination scheduled for October 30. Eligible applicants will be evaluated for ranger positions and must meet standard qualification requirements. Applications should be filed by the stated deadline with the appropriate board.
The notice lists exam sites in South Dakota Wyoming and Colorado with Deadwood Custer Camp Crook Afton Cody Encampment Jackson Lander Larn gle Pinedale and Sheridan. Applicants aged 21 to 38 must be robust for outdoor life and pass practical tests in surveying timber estimating lumbering and related laws. A medical certificate is required. Forest ranger salaries start at 110 a year with potential promotion to deputy supervisor and supervisor.
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A gasoline blaze started by air pressure in a tank ignited on a table and floor, blistering a woman who tried to extinguish it. The fire extended into a bedroom where other children were present, delaying a championship game between the Polo and McCoy ranch teams in Sheridan from Sunday to the following Sunday due to missing players.
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