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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
8
Editorial argues a railroad aligned campaign behind opposition to the Seamen's Law. It explains past naval labor rights, the shift from coerced service to release options, port safety limits, and crew skill standards for able seamen across voyage types, concluding with a note that the piece continues tomorrow.
The New York World notes Senator Weeks of Massachusetts calls tariffs momentous, arguing protection fuels campaign funds for 1916. It claims financiers, railroads, banks, and big corporations benefit from tariff extortion and would back a Republican push backed by protectionist gains.
A Connecticut manufacturer argues Europe will be taxed to pay war debts, boosting tariffs and reducing competition from cheap labor. The World notes protectionist views, wage effects from war, and cites George W. Perkins. It also reports a San Francisco shipping line planning a new million dollar liner to Honolulu under the Seahien act.
A letter to L A and J J Metnerney explains why Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies did not travel to San Francisco for a November 4 game. Moran and Carrigan tried to persuade Bancroft to release his all stars, but Bancroft refused citing contractual obligations. The players will appear as scheduled on November 4.
In Laramie County Wyoming the Divorcement Court issues notice that Mary A. Bickhorst the administrator has filed her final account and petition for distribution in the estate of John Kiekhorst deceased creditors and interested persons are notified to review the filing in the district clerk's office for final settlement and distribution.
Court in and for Laramie County Wyoming invites all interested parties to examine the account and petition and file objections within thirty days after October 26 1915. If objections are filed the administrator will proceed with final settlement on November 27 1915 or as soon thereafter as heard. Dated October 6 1915 Mary A Bickhorst administrator
In the District Court of Laramie County Wyoming administrator Willem J McClement files the final account and petition for distribution in the Betute of Lloyd J Bpaur Deceased. Creditors and interested parties may file objections within thirty days after the last publication. If none are filed the court will proceed to final settlement on November 30 1915 or as soon after as heard. Dated October 8 1916. William Z. aday rok
In a Boulder Colorado Miner opinion, critics argue the Rockefeller employer representation scheme is a clever ploy to control labor matters. They cite entrenched local officials and decisive county lawmen as evidence free elections are hollow in Huerfano and Las Animas counties. Jeff Farr is noted as tending to the representative election.
A worker reads self help tales of labor glory and seeks a raise. He toils hard but is passed over until he quits waiting and demands a raise, obtaining it after testing the boss with a bold move.
The court requires Charles K Crumrine to answer a divorce petition filed by Loulay M Grumrine in Cheyenne Laramie County Wyoming. Desertion and nonsupport are alleged. failure to respond by November 27 1915 will result in default judgment.
A collage of notices from Cheyenne area, listing watch repair services at 1709 Carey Ave and a range of small ads. Mentions individuals like Mrs. Johnson and E. Rh. Noble, cattlemen from Lincoln county, plus local commerce offerings and social event notices at K. C. hall and Capitol Avenue openings.
The State Leader reports the primary election results with one discrepancy in Daniel 8. Ewan’s votes drop by 40 in the official tally. In commissioner race Enos Laughin leads, Pitt Covert is second, followed by John A. Martin, John B. Sloan and Fred Hofmann, with 3,724 votes cast and 1,923 voters at polls.
The Marvahees entertained last evening at K C hall with a large enthusiastic crowd. Music was fine and the floor in perfect condition. Prize walls drew great interest as a regular feature of the hops. Refreshments were served late.
Classified note urges Cheyenne readers to review Leader Want Ads for employment opportunities. Short item highlights that readers should read carefully for suitable positions and matching employer contacts.
Ten prisoners from the city faced sentencing in Rawlins and Worland courts. Joe Fohnman alias Joe Winliany received two to four years for passing a fraudulent check at George Lathey Clothing. James Farigar was sentenced to one to two years for breaking into a Union Pacific freight car. Westcott and Burt Westcott each got five to ten years for a series of robberies. Marquis Ronquillo received one to ten years. Harry Williams three to five years for burglary. Clarence Frawley and Robert Weaver received indeterminate terms 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 and jailed thirty days for assault.
Cheyenne Motor Lab posts a five dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who throws gases or nails onto public highways.
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