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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1915
Page
5
Deputy state warden McDonough reports a Jackson Hole expedition with eight men pursuing elk. A missing Oregon doctor during the hunt sparked rumors of a fatal outcome near the valley. The party pressed on, recounting prized kills and a dramatic search for the lost doctor.
The document calls for relocating all African Americans to Africa within a large homestead area and establishing a self-governed colony under U S protection for ten years or longer. It urges sending unemployed and imprisoned individuals abroad, charging all costs to the relocated community, and asks readers to forward the petition to the United States Senate.
Eunice Hastie promotes Dress Up Week in October arguing prosperity and national wealth justify dressing better at home and in public. She urges people to dress up themselves, their families, homes, cities and country to reflect and sustain the improving times.
The Porletto Cleaning and Dyeing establishment introduces a new hat wrinkle in men braids with a rim color contrasting the crown. Shops display similar styles and offer conversion to create a standout headpiece for any old hat.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Denver Omnibus Cab Company is set for Wednesday November 3 at 2 p m. The meeting will be held at the company's office in the First National Bank Building in Cheyenne Wyoming Joba McNamara Secretary.
Secretary of the Treasury W G McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo will arrive in Denver October 4 at 4 pm and depart after a half hour. Assistant Secretary Byron Newton and Cook, private secretary to the governor, will accompany them. The party will travel by carriage through the city.
Washington reports six forty foot motor boats from Houston were sent to the state department by Germany on the ground they aid Britain. The filing cites war aims and potential aid to Allied defense efforts.
Indi states lead to board action at Cheyenne high school as winter athletics are cancelled except local field play. Two players suspended, others under review, team to resume practice tonight ahead of Saturday game with Greeley.
Government bulletin reported by Dr. Prench states 436 760 horses and mules were shipped from the United States to Europe and Canada in the twelve months ending February 1915. Of these 294 070 horses and 75 804 mules went to Europe, likely for wartime use.
Those interested in homesteads in Goshen Valley should contact at once or write. Selections will be at the Inter Ocean hotel on the 8th and 9th. C F Palmer, Locator of Government Lands, Goshen Valley.
Cheyenne readers report strong relief from backache rheumatism kidney issues and fatigue after using An-urte Tablets from Dr Pierce of the Invards Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo New York A sample offer promises proof of activity surpassing lithia and a risk free trial through a doctor’s sample bottle at 50 cents per box while Pletten’s Favorite Prescriptions and PLEASANT PELLETS are also mentioned as backing.
At the Tidus regular board meeting delegates were named to the Dry Farming Congress in Denver. A county agent for Laramie County was sought and committees were formed to support the demonstration train program and sign plans for plant displays for night travel. Mayor Lafontaine enjoyed club room privileges to host visiting officials en route to the San Francisco exposition.
The body of Charles G. Meyers, 46, president of the Farmers' State Bank of Belvidere and Boone county landowner, was found in a hog pasture near the Waite residence in Alto, Illinois. An automobile at the scene drew attention. initial theories suggested suicide or sudden illness, with a coroner's inquest scheduled for the afternoon.
A San Francisco delegation of women supporting the Anthony suffrage amendment arrived in Salt Lake City to gather support. Local women greeted them and escorted the group to the capitol where representatives Howell and Spry spoke, with Howell pledging backing for the amendment.
Porter Charlton the American son of ex judge Paul Charlton faced trial in Italy for the murder of his wife Mary Scott of San Francisco. Proceedings on the first court day focused on formalities as Charlton appeared in the dock under guard with Selacea presiding and Mel Vitae leading the prosecution.
In Montgomery Alabama Pope, convicted of killing farmer James McLarkin in Shelby county, faced execution six times. Each time the supreme court or clemency paused his death sentence, and he escaped. Pope consistently proclaimed innocence as his case drew renewed attention and rumors surfaced of appeal.
M. H. Camplin formerly of Sheridan and now two years in Placerville California rode to Cheyenne then Casper with plans to settle there. He is the son of Judge M. B. Camplin, Sheridan attorney, who says Wyoming is his home and will be his future base.
John B Sloan announces his candidacy for the city commission in the upcoming election. He acknowledges support from friends and signs the statement with thanks and his name. The primary election date is noted as October 19 1915.
Hundreds of readers scan Leader Want Ads each morning seeking profitable buys and opportunities. The column attracts a steady stream of shoppers and sellers, demonstrating strong local demand for classified listings.
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