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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
10
On September 25 at the W A Baker farm near Wheatland Lester Baker fell seventeen feet from a scaffolding while helping to build a silo. He struck timber, injured his right hip and head, was unconscious for hours, and later recovered enough to leave hospital briefly. The incident prompted a full investigation and a medical review of his injuries.
London reports fourteen ships sunk by mines or submarines in the past week plus two vessels over one thousand tons. Four fishing vessels also were sunk. The list follows an official Admiralty statement. In Wyoming a large elk head was presented to Converse County officials for display at the courthouse.
Pete Peterson, a local businessman, has arranged to build on his lot just west of the Metra thome. Construction will start at once and be completed as promptly as possible according to the notice.
The Casper Industrial Club met at the Henning hotel with seven of nine officers present. They urged the city council to restrict taxi parking in front of businesses to owner permission. The club also approved sending 21 to Casper soldiers in a concentration camp, providing five dollars per man for forty two lads, with plans for more later. Mrs. B B Brooks presented a Wyoming Public Health association letter about an infant mortality survey to be funded by an eastern publication. a nurse will stay in Casper for the work, the survey set to begin October 24.
Sheridan Wyoming locals hosted a jubilee dinner at the Western hotel with guests United States Senator John B. Kendrick and former Assistant Secretary of State John E. Osborne. Kendrick arrived on a delayed Denver train and Osborne came in at noon.
General Sliney announces state support for a Thermopolis home guards unit. An organizing meeting is set at the courthouse next Tuesday at 8 p.m. to form a locally trained force for emergencies. Nearly all male citizens are eligible. those rejected by draft or exemptions may not apply.
Cadet company officers were elected Wednesday at Lander High School. Captain Wayne Bates. first lieutenant Nelson Poole. sergeant Hollis Rigby. corporals George Duke Thomas Beebe Fred Wilson and Fred Graham. They will drill Mondays and Fridays after school under Mr Marks.
On Oct 1 the Megeath Coal Company took over the lease of thirteen sections of coal land adjoining Rock Springs west of the city. Plans call for extensive improvements including a new tipple and spur, with development of multiple coal seams. Expected output ranges from 900 to 600 tons daily, and P. C. Bunning will handle local business while surplus coal will be shipped to other markets.
Wheatland Wyoming clerks forwarded a $900 Workmen’s Compensation check to K Okomoto of Sunrise. Okomoto was injured in the mines by a premature blast striking his eye, resulting in loss of sight.
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