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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
16
Domingo Delarte a Mexican convict in district court escaped from custody Thursday afternoon, just before a slated burglary sentence. He fled while left briefly alone outside the courthouse under guard, wearing only an old shirt overalls and slippers, and has not been found despite sheriff and deputies' search efforts.
Harry Hodgin of Bakersfield California formerly of this state was seriously injured September 30 by a bull. Word reached here this week from Charles Argesheimer Hodgin’s brother in law. Hodgin owned a large dairy herd and was likely injured while working it. He was taken to a hospital for an operation. Relatives live in Wheatland. He once owned the Wheatland Times.
Paul J. Paulsen national board member for District 22 United Mine Workers of America departs for Indianapolis to attend a committee meeting on new publication methods for the United Mine Workers Journal. He is expected to stay about two months until the association’s annual board meeting.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations on October 21 for a male gas inspector at $1800 salary, and on November for several posts including a navy draftsman at $2.00 to $2.44 per diem, rodman and chainman, assistant inspector of bull material, advanced apprentice grafteman, junior drainage engineer, junior fuels chemist, and laboratory apprentice in petrography with various salaries.
Warden Felix Alston of Wyoming State Prison in Rawlins, visiting Cheyenne, recounted a humorous incident about a new cross road store. Two men from the south discussed politics, and the elder said neutrality, while the younger was urged to be a Republican.
President Wilson, returning to Long Branch, receives many telegrams praising his selection of Major General Goethals, George Rublee, and B B Clarke for the eight hour law board. Nebraska’s welcome boosts Democratic optimism near the election as chants of Wilson echo in the crowd.
United States Senator Warren G. Harding of Obie will headline the Republican econvestion nominating Hughes. He will deliver a political address tonight at 8 o clock on behalf of the Republican party at the Atlas theater.
The United Mine Workers in Wyoming report hundreds of thousands in assets and a union all coal workers join. An agreement with mine owners in Cheyenne aims for two years of industrial peace. About 8000 Wyoming members form part of 500,000 in the UMW across the region. Hayes traveled to Mexico City to organize Mexican miners, but Madero’s assassination paused plans. he will resume when conditions allow and then return to Indianapolis.
The piece quotes Woodrow Wilson and Henry Ford arguing for national unity and America first policy. Both leaders praise Wilson for peace and prosperity and condemn party interests, capital forces, and privilege in a bid to defend Americanism and the welfare of the many.
Bossevain Here-Mia, Milholland Bossevain and Slater Lena Muboland arrived at a Chey party gathering this afternoon in the Plaine area.
A Woodrow Wilson club will organize in Cheyenne next Tuesday night at 1813 Capitol Avenue, rented by the Democratic county central committee as campaign headquarters. Democrats and others who support Wilson’s re election are invited to join and participate in regular meetings and open campaign discussions.
Registration for the coming election opens on October 10 in Cheyenne Burns and Pine Bluffs. All residents who wish to vote must register with no exceptions. In Cheyenne wards hold registration at Dinneen's garage Industrial club and Court House annex on October 10 11 12 13 14 and later October 27 28.
The Wyoming State Pharmacy Board met in Cheyenne with President George D. Cureton of Lusk and Vice President M. B. Bennett of Sheridan present. Cureton traveled in an Oldsmobile touring car. The board held quarterly exams for applicants seeking pharmacist registration in the state.
Mt Sinai congregation marked Yom Kippur at its new synagogue with solemn services. Last night at six the first ceremonies were observed and this morning at seven thirty another service is planned with Margarge and Rosenblum singing Kol Nidre and hymns under Rabbi Lehrer's oversight.
The Perkins case ended with the jury discharged after failing to reach a verdict in district court. A second panel acquitted Harry Dalton of burglary by a not guilty verdict after reportedly being eleven to one in favor of acquittal from the outset.
Mrs. Caroline Fox of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin visits her nephew Dr. Galen A. Fox for a few days before continuing to Anaheim California.
In court yesterday the defense whispered with attorneys as Babbitt faced the planned fraud accusation. He remained unconcerned during proceedings and showed signs of seeking to shift blame onto others.
The Emanu El congregation held a Kol Nidre service at the Maganic temple on Lincoln Highway with a large crowd. Rabbi Brickner delivered a sermon on Yom Kippur and Repentance titled Looking Ford, as Julius Allenstein led the Kol Nidre melody and the choir performed well.
The Rev. Henry H. Meyer D D editor of Sunday School Literature of the Methodist Episcopal church will preach at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. His subject will be The Teaching Function of Work on the Christian Church. Dr Meyer's wide experience in denominational literature and religious education will make the address interesting to all. A cordial invitation is extended to the general public to attend this service.
Mrs Archie Allison president of the W C T U led a temperance program at the Wheatland Sunday school convention. Delegates representing 16 000 Sunday schools pledged to work for an amendment to the state constitution for statewide prohibition and Allison spoke on what the Sunday School can bring about.
Dr J T Orr former Denver physician who later lived in Porterfield and Berkeley California died September 27 in Oakland. He was married to Harriet Knight and leaves two children. Mrs Orr taught at the University of California and her father was Judge Jesse Knight of Cheyenne.
Pedro Plores, a Mexican, was struck by a westbound train at Vandyke and fatally injured. He died minutes after arrival at Rock Springs hospital. He has two brothers in Kansas City.
The state convention of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah state assembly will meet in Lusk on October 10 12 and 13 with Grand Master D A Tinecom Cody and other officers presiding. Delegates from Cheyenne Rawlins Green River and Sheridan plan to attend and depart October 9 returning October 13. The Associated Charities will hold its annual meeting October 10 at 8 o'clock at the Industrial club.
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