The Seamen's Law and the Push to Change It
Editorial argues a powerful interest behind opposition to the Seamen's Law. It explains past restraint on sailors, wartime changes granting release from contracts, and new crew qualification targets to raise American seamen standards over years. The piece outlines disputes over shipboard labor, national policy, and maritime labor standards.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Seamen's Law
Wilson
Congress
Momentous tariff issue shapes 1916 campaign
The New York World quotes Senator Weeks of Massachusetts calling tariff a momentous issue for the Republican nomination. It argues tariff protection funds campaign efforts, accusing fat frying and big business of benefiting from extortionate protection. The piece critiques Republican leaders tied to tariff monopolists and the hyphenated vote as 1916 nears.
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Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Nw York World
Connecticut Manufacturer Foresees Tariffs Against Europe
The World interview cites a major Connecticut producer arguing Europe’s war debts will push heavy taxes and raise European wages, reducing cheap-labor competition for the U S. It notes advocacy by Perkins and debates tariff policy linked to postwar labor and production costs. A San Francisco shipping line plans a new million dollar liner to Honolulu, challenging Seahien's act.
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Connecticut
Europe
Warner
George W. Perkins
San Francisco
Honolulu
Big Leaguers Decline Break of Local Contract
A letter to L. A. and J. J. Metnerney notes Red Sox and Phillies players already bound to Bancroft bookings and refuse to break contracts for a San Francisco fair. Moran and Carrigan pressed Bancroft to cancel star trips, but he refused, citing city bookings. The All-Stars remain slated for November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Phillies
San Francisco
L. A
J. J. Metnerney
Red Sox
Bancroft
Notice of Final Settlement and Distribution in Wyoming Estate
The State of Wyoming Laramie County in the District Court notices creditors and interested parties that Mary A. Bickhorst, administrator of the estate of John I Kiekhorst, has filed a final account and petition for distribution in the clerk’s office of the district court.
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John 1 Kiekhorst
Mary A. Bickhorst
Court Notice in Laramie County Wyoming
Court in and for Laramie County invites interested parties to examine the account and file objections within thirty days after the last publication dated October 26, 1915. If objections are not filed, Mary A. Bickhorst as administrator will apply for distribution on November 27, 1915 or as soon after as heard by the Court. Dated October 6, 1915.
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Laramie County
Wyoming
Mary A. Bickhorst
Notice of Final Settlement in Wyoming Estate Case
In the District Court of Laramie County Wyoming the final account and petition for distribution in the estate of Lloyd J. Bpaur deceased have been filed by administrator Willem J. McClement. Creditors and interested parties have 30 days after the last publication to file objections. absent objections the final distribution will be made on the 80th day of November 1915 or as soon after as heard by the court. Dated October 8 1916. William Z. aday rok
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State of Wyoming
Laramie
District Court
Lloyd J. Bpaur
Willem J. McClement
Laremie Cevery
Wyoming
Rockefeller plan in labor circles in Colorado contrasted with local politics
The Boulder Colorado Miner argues that multimillionaire Verney Meld and ex Senator Thomas M. Patterson back bonds to free John B. Lawson while promoting a Rockefeller plan to elect employer representatives. It says the plan ignores long‑standing local election realities and mocks free citizenship. Jeff Farr is expected to run for sheriff in the noted counties.
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Verney
Multimillonaire
Natrona
Sheridan
Wyoming
Colorado
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
John BR
Lawson
Reed
Busines
Carlson
Rockefeller
Jett Farr
Casimirro Barela
C. F. & I. Company
Huerfano
Las Animas
Jeff Farr
Boulder
Colo
A Change of Place
A worker reads advice on earning a raise but finds merit fails to trigger pay increases. He quits waiting, strikes for a raise, and unexpectedly wins his higher wage after seeking better opportunity.
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Burton Braley
Theo Bows
Deuce
Notice to Charles K Crumrine in Wyoming divorce case
Unknown residence Charles K Crumrine is ordered to respond by November 27 1915 in Cheyenne Laramie County Wyoming to a petition filed by Loulay M Grumrine for divorce alleging desertion and на lack of support. Clerk T J Pier of the district court and attorney Sam M Thompcom represent the plaintiff.
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Charles K. Crumrine
Botlee
Loulay M. Grumrine
First Judicial Idstrict
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming
Local notices and ads mix in Cheyenne brief page
A collage of city notices urges watch repair at Miller’s and lists services and sales across Carey Ave. It notes personal health items, rancher visits, real estate offers, and business recruitment from a Des Moines firm, all reflecting a busy town page.
Official count shows only one error in returns
The State Leader reports the primary election results with one discrepancy in Daniel 8. Ewan, reducing his votes by 40. In the commissioner race Enos Laughin led, Pitt Covert followed, then John A. Martin, John B. Sloan, and Fred Hofmann. Total commissioner votes 3,724 from 1,923 voters.
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Daniel 8
Ewan
Enos Laughin
Pitt Covert
John A. Martin
John B. Sloan
Fred Hofmann
Althe
Leader
Marvahees entertain at K C Hall weekly dance
The Marvahees entertained last evening at K C hall for the regular weekly dance with a large enthusiastic crowd. The music was fine and the floor in perfect condition. Prizes walls drew great interest, a regular feature of these hops. Refreshments were served late.
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K. C. Hall
Leader Want Ads Offer Chey Employers Positions
The Leader advertises employment opportunities for Chey readers. Readers are urged to study the Leader Want Ads carefully to find suitable positions.
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Leeapae
Chey
Canoe
Ten From City Go Over Road Various Crimes
A group of ten city offenders faced sentencing in Rawlins and Worland courts. Joe Johnman alias Joe Winliany received two to four years for passing a counterfeit check at George Lathey Clothing. James Farigar got one to two years for breaking into a Union Pacific freight car. Westcott and Burt Westcott received five to ten years each for a robbery spree. Marquis Ronquillo one to eleven years, Harry Williams three to five years for burglary. Clarence Frawley and Robert Weaver received indeterminate Worland and two to four years respectively for burglary. Dolly Thompson three to five years for burglary. Charles Brown eighteen months to three years for highway robbery. James Hydeman three months for petty larceny. Rudolph Reyes fined 359 and thirty days in county jail for assault.
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Pou Benlenendt
Rawlins
W. C. Men
State Reformatory
Worland
Theounty
Rawline
Flete
Joe Fohnman
Joe Winliany
George Lathey
James Farigar
Union Pacific
Freden Burt Westcott
Marquis Ronquillo
Harry Williams
Clarence Frawley
Worland Reformatory
Robert Weaver
Dolly Thompson
Charles Brown
James Hydeman
Rudolph Reyes
Reward Offered for Vandalism Arrest in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Motor Lab offers five dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone throwing gases or nails onto any public highway.
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Cheyenne Motor Lab
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Alex Hastie
the Seamen's Law
Senator Robt. M. la
Ollette
Ste Vemaela
State of
County of
Divulot Court
Piret Judicial Diatriet
Wyoming Fuel & Feed Company
Opt
Verner
Nei
CoMeeum Wedueokay
Ong Beturday Aiguiw
Miller's
Carey Ave
Ft. Johnson
Frank Johnson
de la Val Cream Separator Company
Ingrippe
East Nineteenth Street
W. OF
R. W. Lameon
International Harvester
Harlington
Pairfield
Iowa
22Nd Street
Allegretti
F. W. Koedel
Citizen's Natl
Mark Chapman
Marranes
Cook Bros
Prise Walls
Manewal
Mauwa
Wyoming Cyclery
Cheyenne Messenger Service
F. W. Roedel's
Citizen's Nail
Bank
Wyomtong
Tryt
Kelley Mercantile Company
Maccarbre Danop
California
Denver
San Diego
Los Angeles
R. S. Ruble
Coggral
Foo
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