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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1916

Page

8

Motion Filed In Babbitt Case In District Court

A formal motion for a new trial was filed in district court in Orren C. Babbitt’s fraud case tied to the August Republican primary. The defense alleges juror improprieties and numerous trial instruction errors, including a disputed special venire and a rejected defense instruction about absence at the crime’s communion.

Orren C. Babbitt John Kenkel Kenkel C. A. Séemrad Special Venice

Kendrick for Secretary of State Aimed at Oil Revenue Growth

A voter urges support for Kendrick claiming Secretary of State Hoax has proven value in state land handling and oversight of a board, noting oil revenues rising to over 8100 00 yearly during his tenure.

Taxpayer Land Han Kendrick

Runaway Denver Boys Taken Home

Hennie Greenstein aged 12 Sam Nadler 14 and Mike Snyder 14 three Denver boys who ran away from their homes on Tuesday rode a train to Cheyenne and were taken back to Denver last night by Samuel Greenstein father of one boy The youths said they did not intend to run away but boarded a train in the Denver yards and rode until the engine stopped in Cheyenne

Hennie Greenstein Sam Nadler Mike Snyder Denver

Hear Application for Increased Rates on Deburtage Bureau

A state public service commission hearing on C. H. Griffin's request to raise rates for the Intermountain Deburage bureau held cars. No decision was given with additional hearings likely. I. R. Van Tile of Midwest Debarrage Co. attended and returned to Omaha.

Allen Floyd State Public Service Commission C. H. Griffin Intermountain Debur- Tage Bureau Commission I. R. van Tile Midwest Debarrage Co Omaha

Public Service Board Grants Certificates for Utilities

The public service commission yesterday issued a certificate to RE C Love of Casper allowing him to build and operate an electric light plant at Powell. A second certificate went to J W Davis of Upton to construct a rural telephone line from fifteen miles north of Upton to this city.

Public Service Commission RE. C. Love Casper Powell J. W. Davis Upton

Mondell Roars At Horton Meeting In October

From Horton Wyoming the State Leader reports a October 11 afternoon address by Mr Mondell at the Horton school house drew only twelve attendees despite good publicity. The brief letter notes a large speech but small crowd.

Horton Wyo Mondell Horton School

Good Roads Amendment Push Outlined by Cheyenne Club

A statewide canvass and publicity effort to urging votes for the good roads amendment was outlined by the Industrial club’s good roads committee. Plans include sending postcards to Cheyenne auto owners, printing window cards across the state, and active polling day work. Committee members are Warren Richardson Frank Clark and E J Lippard.

Cheyenne Good Roads Industrial Club Warren Richardson Frank Clark E. J. Lippard

Fur dealer Louis Bercu visits Cheyenne for business

Louis D. Bercu, a prominent Douglas fur dealer, arrived in Cheyenne on business. He buys Wyoming furs, hides, and wool and exports material to other states. His $20,000 exhibit at the state fair was among the most attractive features. He has exhibited nationally, including a large display at the San Francisco fair.

Louis D. Bercu Douglas Cheyenne

Insanity Hearing in District Court for Conservator Nomination

On the application of Mrs. E. J. Cappel a hearing will be held in district court tomorrow morning for the appointment as conservator for the estate of Louis A Cappe who is now in an 8 sanatorium in Pueblo. The jury summoned includes D Barksdale J P Hartleroad Will Hoshow Clarence Houck J Fu Renfro and C M Baker.

E. J. Cappel District Court Louis A. Cappe Pueblo D. ©. Barksdale J. P. Hartleroad Will Hoshow Clarence Houck J. Fu Renfro C. M. Baker

Man robed woman and placed her in insane ward

SAYS MAN ROCBED HER AND PUT HER IN INSANE WARD ROCK SPRINGS Oct 20 George Ensbarger two weeks ago took Mrs Nellie Clark to the county hospital in Denver where until a week ago she was confined in the Insane Ward He induced her to turn over to him for safe keeping her jewelry valued at 288 and 56 in cash according to the story she told the deputy district attorney in Denver Then he disappeared and the last she heard of him he was in Superior Wyo An information charging him with embezzlement was filed in the criminal court Auction at Fort Russell The quarter master s supplies at Fort Russell consisting of a large number of blankets tents tent flies mattresses wagons garden hose pillows office rugs fire extinguishers harness and boiler s and blacksmith s tools will be sold at Fort Russell on October 24 at 10 o clock according to a statement given out yesterday by Captain A Smoke commandant

Rock Springs George Ensbarger Nellie Clark Denver Colorado Superior Wyo Fort Russell Blackamth A. Smoke

Firemen Craft Shawls at South Side Station

Firemen at the South Side station spend spare time making shawls for Christmas. A large six foot shawl was completed yesterday by Waleh Freeman and Wil cos. Yarn used totaled thirty ekents and five eight hour days were required. Central station men plan to join the effort.

South Side Waleh Freeman Wilcos Central Fire Station

Kendrick for Secretary of State in State Land Board

Voter appeal urging support for Kendrick to lead the State Land Board. Claims oil revenues rose to over $100 000 yearly under the board’s previous era and urges a vote for Kendrick to head the board and oversee oil revenues.

Kendrick Ib Secretary of State State Land Board Kendrick

Cadets Welcome Editor Chapman At Local High School

Cadet hour at the high school highlighted by a wall scaling demonstration for editor Arthur Chapman of the Denver Times. Domestic science girls served a four course dinner and earned praise from Miss Crary and Mrs Chapman.

Arthur Chapman Denver Times Miss Crary Chapman Fee Merten Walker Cook Hopkins Schneider Crary Denver Mrs. Chapman Steever Cadeta Times

Russia and Germany May Sign Separate Peace Before Spring

Cambridge report quotes Professor Hugo Muensterberg claiming Russia and Germany will sign a separate peace before spring. He predicts an eventual alliance among Germany Russia and Japan after the war.

Cambridge, Mass Hugo Muensterberg Russia Germany Japan

Wheat Prices Break Records in Chicago Market

Wheat on the Chicago Board of Trade surged to new highs for December delivery as buyers pushed futures past earlier records and traders recalled the 1898 peak set during Joseph Leiter’s market corner. The price peaked at 1 7134 dollars.

Chicago Board of Trade Joseph Leiter

Indianan Shoots Man Found With Wife in Evansville

Charles Stuart, 44, a cabinet maker, shot and killed Al Steiner, 39, after catching Steiner with Stuart's wife in Evansville Indiana. The incident occurred October 19 as police investigated the claim and the killer was taken into custody.

Evansville Ind Charles Stuart al Steiner Steiner

Op'ry House in Plunkville Limits Fearful Shows

Booking agent states the Op'ry House can only host certain acts and warns that any show likely to scare horses cannot be booked. The remark hints at a strict policy amid a chaotic booking scene in Plunkville.

Plunkville

Cheyenne and Laramie to clash in UW gridiron game

Cheyenne and Laramie high schools meet on the University of Wyoming field in Laramie for a key gridiron clash. Coaches announce Cheyenne’s likely lineup led by Capt. Paul Peters with several missed players, while Laramie lists Capt. Clarence Jensen and other veterans seeking advantage.

Laramie Cheyenne University of Wyoming Cochrane Paul Peters John Red) Volk Lawrence Truckee John Boyle Harmon Milligan Rudolph Rogensberger Frank Highleyman Alden Pewbody Leslie Magor Jim Vavra Harley Woolston Clair Sealle F. H. Merten Homer Soule Orell Lovejoy Clyde Fitch Clarence Jensen Walter Jensen Ed Small Ray Cook Earl McKay Edwin Fitch Shelloc Stewart Bryan Rose Glenn George Harry, Ninde George Hegewald Otto Campbell Harry Matheson Hamilton Cordiner University Bert Russell National Guard Gem City Laraamie

Teutons Press Advance in Macedonian Front

Serbian forces push from Brod toward Monastir along the Cerna river as Bulgarian positions on the Volessolo plateau fall back under heavy bombardment. Bulgarian losses include 100 prisoners and three cannons, with fierce infantry and artillery fighting reported on the Macedonian front.

Brod Tcherna Monastir Volessolo War Office Balkan Teherna Sofia Cerna Macedonia France Bleu

Speech Urges German Unity and Confidence in Victory

The address calls for all German fronts to unite behind the leadership and refrain from demoralizing the army with debates over methods. It argues that external observers may doubt specifics, but that does not prove the program is flawed.

Penrose Critiques War Munitions Profits On Senate Floor

The article notes Senator Penrose opposing the tax on war munitions profits as discussed in the senate on August 24. He argues many munitions manufacturers did poorly or failed, with only a few showing strong profits, while Republicans frame prosperity around munition sales.

Penrose Senate

Labor Right to Voice in Legislation Praised by Gompers

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor lauds the Wilson administration for recognizing labor as part of the National Council, giving it a voice in laws affecting workers. He cites the spirit of labor inclusion, patriotism, and constructive policies shaping rights and welfare. Washington, August 25, 1916.

United States Congresses National Councile Wilson Republic Bustain Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Washington, D. C

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