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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
9
Immigration Commissioner Schenck reports Wyoming's 1912 wealth from farm and livestock at 71.75 million dollars, with per farm output over 3,000 and per capita production above 476 dollars. He notes one third more land under cultivation and crops well above average in many cases.
A major fire in Ocean Park Beach district destroyed 225 buildings and caused about 1.2 million in losses. A. R. Fraser, founder of the resort, estimated one million in damages with only twenty thousand dollars in insurance.
In Salt Lake City on September 4, Jimmy Reagan of San Francisco defeated Tally Johnson of Butte in fourteen rounds. Reagan secured the victory with decisive blows, improving his record in the match held at the local arena.
Masons in Denver presented an eighteenth century lodge play at the Masonic temple with twenty members from various lodges. A Pullman carried the cast to Cheyenne for supper at Inter-Ocean hotel, with Temple Quartet providing music. The work by Joseph EB Morcombe aims to depict early Masonry history without dialogue and has been staged eleven times in the United States.
The Cheyenne Indians swept their West trip, winning all contests and scoring 43 runs to opponents 3. Rain postponed a second game with Rock Springs, and Green River refused a game. Local fans recall Bidwell and several players from the Kansas City Red Sox.
New order abolishes roll call at reveille and taps at Fort D A Russell. Reveille remains at 6 15 a m with breakfast at 6 00 a m and taps moved to 10 p m for six month trial. Other staff changes and duty assignments noted as posted.
Jacob H Sherley Jr of this city confessed to Sheriff Herman Schloo that he alone planned and carried out the murder and robbery of John Zabransky, a Brighton Bohemian jeweler, on Aug 17. He previously claimed Dodge and Mireovski killed Zabransky but recanted, crying during the sworn statement taken in shorthand in the sheriff’s presence.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 4 The Iowa Progressive convention named John L Stevens of Boone as the gubernatorial nominee and placed a third party ticket in the field amid overcoming opposition. The platform declares the Progressive party is here to stay.
Full report of Vermont's late election shows Fletcher with over 26,000 votes and a Republican majority in the state legislature estimated at 62 seats. Howe exceeds 20,000 ballots and Metzger about 15,000 as Democrats post their largest statewide vote since 1880 in a race marked by a slim GOP lead and broad national interest.
The Leader announces a special event with the Sells-Floto circus offering reserved seats for newsboys. Newsies are invited to gather at The Leader office by 1 30 and proceed to the performance starting at 2 o clock with seats allocated on arrival.
The progressive party of Ohio opened its first state convention in Columbus. Tomorrow the platform will be adopted and a full state ticket nominated. Arthur D. L. Gifford of Elyria is favored for Governor.
Great Falls voters learn the Montana Republicans will convene tomorrow to nominate a state ticket with H. Cooney editor of the Great Falls Leader expected to be nominated for governor without opposition.
Governor Woolton Wilson assails the Progressive Party platform during a labor event sponsored by the United Trades and Labor Council. He warns that federal control to regulate monopolies would empower employers and undermine organized labor, while arguing tariff and wage policies will shape the nation's economic future.
New York World calls Vermont result a Wilson landslide in November and downplays Roosevelt’s line. New York American says Republicans face doom and a progressive reorganization after 1912. New York Times predicts Wilson victory. Boston Herald notes Taft leads Roosevelt but GOP sentiment weak.
Sheriff Frank Roach arrived back from Salt Lake City where he spent days probing the Salt Lake arrest of a man named Taylor tied to Watchman Sparr murder at Union Pacific freight yards. Roach said Taylor’s changing stories and past claims suggest possible involvement in Sparr’s death.
The Encampment Herald reports Wilbur O Emerson of Los Angeles piloting a gyroscope assisted biplane from Fresno to San Francisco by air. His father Col Willis Emerson fears for his son while officials note the daring expedition and potential dangers of aerial navigation.
Cheyenne based Northern Colorado Power Company ends flat steam rates after review led by H A Wallace and W L Kemper. Investigations found charges unjust, promising meters to new buildings and no charges without usage. The measure aims to save customers thousands yearly and reduce inequities across commercial and residential units.
Fragmentary report notes Raine and Cooley in a local event titled Eget and Contral with Thursday and Wriday as referenced days. Details are incomplete but indicate a schedule or confrontation unfolding in Washington or DBC area.
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