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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
8
Instructions issued to naval recruiting stations urge enrollment of radio electricians and land wiremen across four classes. Second class requires merchant ship radio operator license and 25 wpm in code. first class demands two four years on an ocean vessel and strong knowledge of radio plants. A chief electrician must serve four years on an ocean vessel and pass a board exam.
J Caulley a taxicab driver was injured when his car overturned on the north end of omes street. Witnesses say Caulley was driving northbound for Fronter k with several negro employees and at high speed. Steering gear failure caused a somersault. Caulley was injured and arrested by Sgt. Jack McFarland. He posted 25 dollar bond and will appear in police court this afternoon for traffic violation.
Large audience at the Eagles theater greeted the Delay Musical Comedy company for The Red Lily Sunday night. Misa Delay as Annie sang Its Lonesome Tonight and dueted Hello Sweetheart with Billy Adams, while Eddie Deloy as Gump provided prime comedy. Bol Bieber played the greenhouse proprietor with a notable dance, and the chorus delivered several good musical numbers. The same show repeats tonight with a black face cartoon comedy slated for Wednesday and Thursday.
John E. Kid Mex of Pueblo won a referee's decision over Joe Flynn in a 15 round bout at Pueblo. Flynn was knocked down in the second round.
Cheyenne unions held a Labor Day celebration at Minnehaha Park with office closures and union orchestra. Gov Frank T. Houx delivered the opening address and Attorney Rinn of Houlder spoke to a large ideal weather crowd. There was no parade this year and the day ended with a well attended Eagles hall dance.
A mangled body of an unidentified man was found on the C. P. tracks Saturday by a train crew at Calores a small station between Cheyenne and Laramie. The body showed a train had passed over it. Union Pacific officials are working to identify the man and locate his relatives.
Culp, an express truck driver for American Express, is jailed on robbery charges after allegedly removing unaccounted articles from the truck. Police decline to comment at length and he remains in custody pending investigation.
Bill Cappas reported robbed of a gold watch a $5 gold piece and a buffalo nickel yesterday morning. Stanley Smith held at city jail likely charged with Cappas theft. Smith chased for a half mile, found near West Lincoln highway pump house, arrested by Patrolman Wyncoop. Officers say he possessed Cappas items and a sample case with valuable women’s apparel. He offered conflicting stories about the haul and will be held for investigation.
An autos section oversight led to Goodrich Rubber Co being omitted from a Rules of the Road article published August 26. The piece in the State Leader Automobile section was printed under Plains Auto company and credited incorrectly.
Rewards distributed for the arrest and conviction of W. L. Carlisle the train bandit. The Union Pacific Railroad oversaw payments totaling 6350 to Wyoming men involved in Carlisle’s capture with back of each check serving as final receipt. Listed recipients include George O. Bacus $750 Charles A. Harnden $650 Rubie Rierra and c B. Trwin $500 Mark Skinner and Julien Bowles $400 and others receiving $200 $10 or $50.
President Wilson addresses National Army troops urging them to uphold a high standard of fitness and character. He emphasizes national unity, World attention, and the aim to add a new laurel to America’s crown as soldiers of freedom. He expresses affectionate confidence and prays for God to keep and guide them.
Provost marshal general orders discharge from navy or army for men who enlisted after local board call to be drafted. No ruling on marine corps enlistments at army stations. Appeals limited to exemptions on agricultural or industrial grounds. president unlikely. Shellabarger high score 53. Evening play at 8:30, no admission, open to all at Coliseum. Matches nightly all week.
A Coliseum pool ball display last night featured Ohio champion Ben Shellabarger facing local star McEwan. Shellabarger topped McEwan with a decisive score of 100 to 14 in the opening game.
A letter from Brownlee Benzel Gauld, a former Harvard student and ambulance driver, claims German airmen dropped poisoned candy on a French town near Rheims, killing many children. The letter, released by Gauld’s father in Plymouth, Ohio, also notes ongoing shelling of hospitals and that Gauld received the Cross of War from the French government.
Frank L. Carey, local manager of the food administration grain corporation, announced that arrangements are complete for purchasing wheat at the Minneapolis market starting tomorrow. Financing will largely come from Minneapolis banks. The northwest division of the United States food administration is split into six districts. James W. Sherwood of Great Falls will represent Montana and Wyoming.
A vintage ad promotes Horseshoe Oil and Gas Co leases near a major producing well Community Well 1 declines to oil sump shows oil No 2 to begin in days No 3 expected in about 30 days Purchase Horseshoe now at 20.00 for 1000 shares Ad ends with Mercantile Building Denver Colorado.
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