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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
16
Instructions for enrolling radio operators of all classes were received at the local naval recruiting station. Commanding officers are urged to recruit electricians for radio, land linesmen, and other skilled positions from professional operators and amateur wireless workers.
J Caulley a taxicab driver was injured when his car overturned on the north end of homes street. Witnesses say he was driving north toward Frontier with several ensloyes and that steering gear failed causing a somersault. Caulley was arrested by Sgt Jack McFarland and released on 25 bond to appear in police court this afternoon on traffic violation charges.
A large Sunday night audience packed the Eagles theater for Delay Musical Company in The Red Lily. Misa Delay sang Its Lonesome Tonight and dueted with Billy Adams on Hello Sweetheart, both encored. Eddie Deloy as Gump and Bol Bieber impressed in strong comic turns as the greenhouse proprietor. The same program repeats tonight with a blackface cartoon on Wednesday and Thursday.
John E Kid Mex of Pueblo won a referee decision over Joe Flynn in a 15 round bout in Pueblo. Flynn was knocked down in the second round.
Cheyenne unions closed shops for Labor Day as Gov Frank T. Houwx opened the event with Attorney Rinn of Houlder delivering remarks. A large crowd enjoyed ideal weather, a park program, and a dance at Eagles hall, with a union orchestra providing music throughout the day. No parade was held this year.
A mangled body of an unidentified man was found on the C P tracks Saturday by a train crew at Calores between Cheyenne and Laramie. The body shows a train passed over it. Union Pacific officials work to identify the man and locate his relatives.
Culp, an express truck driver for American Express, is in the city jail facing robbery charges. Police say articles were taken from the truck and are awaiting investigation. He is held pending further inquiry.
Bill Cappas, a Greek resident, was robbed of a gold watch a $5 gold piece and a buffalo nickel yesterday morning. Stanley Smith is jailed likely to face robbery charges. He was chased half a mile and found near the old city pump house on West Lincoln highway. Patrolman Wyncoop arrested him. Smith had Cappas’s goods and a sample case of women’s apparel implying another theft. He claimed various origins for the goods and will be held for investigation.
An apology notes an error in the State Leader Auto section. Aug 26 article titled Rules of the Road, printed under Plains Auto, failed to credit Goodrich Rubber Co. for the piece.
Rewards totaling 6350 were paid to Wyoming men instrumental in capturing the train bandit W. L. Carlisle. Checks distributed by Union Pacific provide signed receipts on back. Recipients include George O. Bacus 750, Charles A. Harnden 650, Rubie Rierra and c. B. Trwin 500 each, Mark Skinner and Julien Bowles 400 each, plus several others with smaller amounts to a long list of named supporters.
President Wilson urges National Army soldiers to keep fit and virtuous, setting a high standard to honor America. He calls for unity, courage, and clean conduct as the nation watches the war effort. Woodrow Wilson signs the message to the soldiers.
Provost marshal general orders discharge of selected navy and regular army enlistees to report to local draft boards. No PMG ruling yet on marine corps enlistments at regular army stations. Appeals limited to state boards on exemptions. president appeals only for agricultural or industrial grounds. Shellabarger’s top score 53 as nightly games begin at 8:30 at the Coliseum with free admission.
A display billiards event opened at the Coliseum pool hall with Ben Shellabarger, Ohio champion, defeating local star McEwan 100 to 14 in the first game. The match showcased rapid shots and crowd interest in a novelty demonstration.
An Associated Press report from Plymouth Massachusetts says German airmen dropping poisoned candy over a French town near Rheims killed many children. The letters from Brownlee Benzel Gauld a Harvard student now driving an ambulance claim ongoing shelling of hospitals and note Gauld received the War Cross from the French government.
Frank L. Carey, local manager of the food administration grain corporation, announced arrangements to begin purchasing wheat arriving at the Minneapolis market tomorrow. Financing will largely come from Minneapolis banks. The northwest division is split into six districts with James W. Sherwood of Great Falls named to cover Montana and Wyoming.
A public ad promotes Horseshoe Oil and Gas Co leases near a major producing well. Community Well No 1 is rapidly depleting, with oil visible in the sump. No 2 due to start in days and No 3 in about 30 days. Five Wyoming leases offered at 20.00 for 1,000 shares. Advert indicates September 15 advance and provides Denver address.
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