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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1917

Page

2

Wyoming coal operators oppose new rate plan

Casper Wyoming September reports coal operators, led by Peter Kew and M of Peter presidente, oppose government price schedules for coal and fuel oils. They argue the plan raises prices for lower grades and hurts regional markets, with Washington coordinated reforms to harmonize rates. Hoos Hepka of Sheridan Coal is the spokesman for the Roundup Montana operator.

Casper Peter Kew Peter Presidente Koo Cal Companies Washisnetor Garfield Fe United States Ronal Crader Asher Coat Opera Washington Hoos Hepka Sheridan Coal Company Spokweman Mont

Texan Arrested After Long Wyoming Pursuit

Deputy U S Marshal George English captured Charles Cunningham after a statewide chase across Wyoming. Cunningham, said to be from Texas, faces federal charges and awaits trial in Cheyenne. He was tracked from Thermopolis to Casper and finally apprehended at the Ohio works in Salt Creek fields.

Theropolie English Hot Springs Cheyenne Engelish Thermopolis Casper Eneer Salt Creek Fields Ohio Works

Drake Fraternity Runner Falls From Car Roof Near Cheyenne

William D B Houck Jr of Drake University was riding west of Cheyenne when he slipped while climbing from a car roof and fell ten miles west, injuring his back. He was brought to the hospital and not considered seriously hurt.

William DB. Houck, Jr Cheyenne Borin Here Beck Houck Union Pacific

County Commissioner George Martin Recuses. Wife Dies

The County Commission meeting was marked by the absence of George Martin, who recused himself after news of his wife’s death. Mrs Martin, aged about, had been in frail health and sustained neck injuries from a fall. a delicate operation saved her life briefly before her condition deteriorated.

Wheatland George Martin Martin Mire Martin Resamees Mrs. Martin

Trial verdict in Kimi Johnson et al case in Laramie

In a Justice Salmons court the state versus Kimi Johnson, Charles Entetrom and Chris War eon concluded with a not guilty verdict. The jury heard testimony about a drowning and a death in the river, while jurors included John Poffron and others.

Laramie Salmons Court Kimi Johnson Charles Entetrom Chris Wareon Ehareth Nuvinge Hebstensean Tom Alsop William Hichmond Ami

State Convention of W T OV Held at Wheatland

The state convention of the W T OV was moved to Wheatland on September from Lars due to a smallpox epidemic. Arrangements are handled by Wheatland Mule and Rockyvale union. Two speakers include Merv Mangerfevad, president of the Culcoes Wot Fr tt and Judge Mentror.

Wheatland Lars Vereun Ehatte Wheatland, Mule and Rockyvaie Mangerfevad Parnat Dent Culeoces Judee

Greeley Fields to Ship 6200 Cars of Spuds

Fort Collins Colorado September 7 The potato shipments from the Greeley district began yesterday starting a ten year run with a target of at least 200 carloads per season The two leading packers compete for spuds at about 1 85 per hundred with growers supplying large acreage and some decay noted in a few lots Prices around 4 dollars per hundred in town. optimism toward stored sales at higher prices persists.

Greeley Fields Fort Collins Colo Tiewley Poeta Tees Reach Uey

Dirt Pile Chokes Street Near Jail

A dirt pile from ongoing basement excavation for a new city and county tall blocks Nineteenth street between Carey and Plancor avenues. The mound spans across much of the road, forcing narrow passages for vehicles and forcing a soldier on a motorcycle to ride into the dirt to avoid a collision. Street lighting is poor and no red lanterns mark the obstruction.

County Tall Nineteenth Street Carey and Plancor Avenues Dildine Garth

Body of former Converse County Sheriff moved to cemetery

The body of Jon Haven, once Converse county sheriff, was relocated from the old burying ground to Powelas cemetery last Thursday. Haven was killed about twenty years ago by train robbers while on duty as a peace officer.

Hopglas Wyo Jon Haven Converse County Old Burying Ground Powelas Sheriff Haven

Monedale Gets Chemical Engine for Fire Protection

Pinedale Wyoming September 7 the chemical engine for fire protection in the town of Pinedale is reported to the freight office at Rack Springs that will be brought up soon. The engine 93 was ordered earlier but wartime conditions and material shortages delayed delivery.

Pinedale Wyo Rack Springstah

Death of Former Public School Superintendent Viv Stark

Relatives of N. L. Stark announce the death of Viv Stark at his son’s home in Lost Springs. Interment will be at Douglas. Stark, long longtime public schools superintendent, was a well known figure in Stark community with years of service. Further funeral details will appear later.

N. EL Stark Lost Springs Douglas Viv Stark Havie

Sunset Oil and Salt Creek Petroleum to Drill Hig Muddy Section

Sunset Oil company closes deal with Salt Creek Petroleum to drill out section 35-75 in the Hig Muddy field near Douglas Wyoming. Sunset officers include A A Spaugh president W P Spaugh vice president and RK LD Hawley secretary treasurer.

Douglas Wyo Sunset Oil Company Salt Creek Petroleum Company A. A. Spaugh W. P. Spaugh LD. Hawley Sunset Ol Company

Billings Plans Appeal After Life Sentence Upheld

Warren K. Billings, whose life term for murder tied to a bomb explosion that killed ten people, had his sentence upheld by the district court of appeals. He will seek reversal in the state supreme court.

San Francisco Cal Warren K. Billings District Court of Appeals State Supreme Court

Card of Thanks from Archer widow Bailey

Sept 7 in Archer Wyoming widow MRS JOIN D BAILEY expresses gratitude to W O W members and Archer neighbors for the floral offering given after the death of her husband. She signs Fraternally Mrs Join D Bailey.

Archer, Wyo D. Bailey

Missing Draft Man Wires He Will Report

Albany county board of exemption heard Harricon G. Taylor an alternate to be sent to Camp Lewis. Taylor was reported missing but telegraphed he is visiting Indiana and will report soon. Herbert Miller remains missing and is being sought to face court martial with possible death penalty. William A. Anderson was drawn, though initials caused confusion.

Laramie Albany County Harricon G. Taylor American Lake Ward Camp Lewis Taylor Indiana Herbert Miller Jim William A. Anderson

Sumner Miller buys Nelson roadster and moves social notes

Pine Bluffs items report Sumner Miller drove home a Nelson roadster from Denver on Wednesday and sold his Overland roadster to Kas VanPelt. Rev. WcFarland leaves Monday for Huffalo conference, Mrs. James McDonald returns from Missouri, J J Conner family moves to Frank Bloom residence, and a troop train passes through en route from California to New York.

Pine Bluffs Wyo Sumner Miller Denver Kas. VanPelt WcFarland Huffalo James McDonald Wellaville J. J. Conner Frank Bloom W. Dredork California New York

Local residents relocate and community notes span moves and school life

Glenrock dispatch reports residents taking up new posts and homes including a switchboard move, Bechtelheimer family relocation to Long Beach for health reasons, and farewell gatherings. Multiple locals including Mrs. Simons, Janis, Mrs J E Anderson, Bud Dolan, Mildred Wilkinson, and others are noted with school, work, and travel updates. The Red Cross shifts headquarters to the old school building. John Wynne sells 1280 acres to Dr. J N Carter for 35 per acre, and A J Hutchinson ships seed wheat to Cedar Rapids for 2.75 per bushel. Frank Cox begins as meat cutter at Kelly’s market.

Glenrock Simons Janis E. EB. Bechtelheimer Long Beach Cal J. E. Anderson A. J. Hutchinson Cedar Rapids Neb Frank Cox Kelly's Market

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