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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1916

Page

16

Taylor declines 1914 bid for county clerk post

Ed P Taylor, fire department member, withdraws from Democratic primary race for county clerk in Cheyenne Wyoming. He cites ordinance 17 restricting department members from political activity, thanking supporters while noting policy barred his candidacy.

Berauw Lre Ed Taylor D. J. Howell Cheyenne Wyo D. J. Mowell Democratic County Central Com Wyoming Fire Department Fire P. Taylor

Deserters From National Guard Being Caught

Major Andersen reported that National Guard deserters from Camp Kendrick are being tracked. Captain Meyer returned with Privates Pratt and Patton from Evanston. they deserted on September 2 and were captured by railroad authorities. Kansas City officials said Privates Atkins and Shriver are identified and held awaiting camp pickup. Private Haffner fled with them, lost an arm as he tried to catch a freight train and is treated at St. Johns hospital.

Andersen Camp Kendrick Cheyenne Meyer Evanston Pratt Patton Company D Sheridan Kansas City Atkins Shriver

Hoosier Poets Subject of Young Men's Literary Club Meeting

James Whitcomb Riley was the topic of a program read by M. Watts at the Young Men's Literary Club. Twenty three members attended with discussion on current topics including highway regulations and auto driving rules. Praise for Mildred Burke was voiced and concern for her bereaved parents noted.

James Whitcomb Riley Hoosier M. Watts Afl Young Meg's Literary Club Tho Commonwealth Mildred Burke

Feud Between Burns Men Ends With Peace Board Mediation

An eighteen month feud between Sylder James and Biff Judd of Burns was settled yesterday by County Prosecutor Bam Thompson Deputy Sheriff Bill Yout and Justice of the Peace W H Edwards. Spider says Judd beat him for years until a peace commission met in Durke and secured Judd's vow to stop pursuing his neighbor.

Sylder” James Spider Hughes Thompson Yost Edwards

Stamp Taxes Abolished After Midnight Worldwide

Stamp taxes enacted after the European war began were abolished at midnight. Express shipments may go without stamps, telegrams without extra cost, and documents for record can be filed without stamps. The emergency revenue bill did not reimpose stamp duties, ending them.

Expres Congress

Girls Released From Detention After Quarantine Expires

Two girls once held in detention at 437 West Hrumdrage Street after suspected exposure to infantile paralysis were released Saturday as their fourteen day quarantine period ended. Public health officer Dr Anna G O Hurd confirmed the period meets Washington public health service requirements.

West Hrumdrage Street Anna GO. Hurd Public Health Service of Washington, D, C

Elizabeth Mason Granted Divorce to Merschell H Mason

District Judge W C Menteer grants Elizabeth Mason a divorce from Merschell H Mason on desertion and non support. Married at Tombstone Arizona June 24 1909. He left April 25 1915. She given custody of their daughter Elizabeth age four.

W. C. Menteer Elizabeth Mason Merschell H. Mason Tombstone Anne Masom Wen Elizabeth

McNair On Trial In Utah Federal Court For Immoral Traffic

William McNair faced a federal court trial in Salt Lake City over transporting Anna Sproule from Cheyenne for immoral purposes. The U S attorney argued the government has sufficient evidence to convict him.

Ohian Ealt Lake City Utah William McNair Anna Sproule Cheyenne United States McNair

Proit Punor Beverage Recipe

A historic recipe lists ingredients for a fruit tea beverage including lemon juice five fruits five oranges and various syrups. It instructs to combine sugar water tea and fruit flavors to yield about six quarts, with directions to chill and store.

PROIT House Kooplag

Wyoming oil boom drives sharp rise in state valuation

Wyoming records show total valuation up by 16.94 million dollars in the past year led by oil fields whose assessed value more than doubled from 1.45 million to 2.67 million. Cattle and horse valuations also rise while assessable land expands as homesteaders claim government lands.

Wyoming John McGill

Miss Burke Laid to Rest in Tragic Car Crash

Mildred Burke, Cheyenne high school graduate, died instantly in a highway accident while returning home from a summer trip. Her friend Ruth Cook, also a classmate, was injured and remained hospitalized in Laramie as her grieving family awaited news.

Cheyenne High School Missouri Iowa Cheyenne California Laramie Misa Ruth Cook Mildred Miss Cook

Dr H L Goff Brings Bride to Cheyenne

Dr Harry d Geff married quietly last Sunday in Denver to Misa Lola May Buckingham of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by Rev Benjamin Turner with Mrs Turner present. The couple plans residence at 215 West Twenty seventh Street after October 1 and will tour Colorado cities before settling.

Denver Misa Lola May Buckingham Chicago Benjamin Turner Episcopal Church of Goff Mitha Musical Conservatory University of Chicago Germany Mra. Goff Colorado Boulder Colorado Springs Masitou Weat ‘Twenty-seventh Street

New York Strike Claimed Broken by Traction Officials

City traction bosses say the New York transit strike is broken as subways and elevated lines run on normal schedules. Officials report about half of the surface system repaired while police note limited walkouts and reduced disruption in the streets.

New York Sept

I W W Threaten a Country Wide Strike

Hibbing Minnesota reports that the Industrial Workers of the World authorize a country wide strike of two hundred thousand workers if Duluth prisoners are not given fair trials. Messages say local unions were urged to be ready and fifty thousand letters have been sent to unions.

Hibbing Minn Minnesota New York Chicago Duluth Tresca Scarlet BE. W. Burns

TRY TO FORCE U. S. OUT OF ORIENT CLAIM

Senator Lewis accuses Japan and Russia of joining to force America out of the Orient and criticizes the State Department for silence on the Far East. He calls for inquiries into Japan’s latest demands on China and says American rights in the region are not being pressed.

Washington Sept Japan Russia America Orient Lewis State Department China

Arraignments in District Court Ahead of Republican Ballot Case

A half dozen defendants will plead in the district court this morning. Arraignments are set before Judge Mentzer at 10 o clock. Among those expected to plead are Orren Rabbitt and Arthur Snook, tied to the recent republican ballot fraud case.

Mentzer Orren Rabbitt Arthur Snook

Tragic Suicides After Frugal Purchase In Chicago

In Chicago a woman named TAllian Ber gin, employed downtown, saved 102 dollars then bought a white dress to drape her own corpse and killed herself in a gas-filled room at her boarding house. A note to her landlady mentioned funeral expenses.

Micago Tallian Bergin Monarmy

Yellowstone District Created by County Commissioners

A new election district named Yellowstone is formed as the sixth precinct of election district io. It covers parts of township 15 range 66 67 and includes sections 4 BE 5 6 7 8. Voting will occur at Ridley School house with portions of Mentzer garage and Smalley barn as sites for city precincts. Non city residents outside city limits complained they were treated as city voters and had to register.

Yellowstone Ridley School House Mentzer Smalley Mmits Mira

Man admits plan to kill rival with dynamite bomb

John Chiotte confessed to federal authorities that he sent a dynamite bomb to rival Peter Perardi. He underwent examination and posted a $5,000 bond. Chiotte said he loved Anna Geuisle of Cuba Illinois and hoped to kill Perardi who was to marry the girl.

Bown Pporia Peter Perardi John Chiotte Chiotte Anna Geuisle Ciba Petard

Card of Thanks for Mildred Burke

The family of Mildred Burke expresses deep gratitude to friends in the city of Laramie and across Wyoming for letters messages and acts of kindness after her death. They cherish the love and sympathy shown during their sorrow signed Mr and Mrs Beav Burke.

Laramie Wyoming Mildred BE. AV Burke

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. S. Johnston Grocery Co Chenenne Uteh Elbertas Aie Concord Gtuaties Lineheta Heinz Hartlett Green Tomatoers Taylor Rach Ahcauan National Guard Ira A. Fee A. Huston Waa W. Q. Phelan J. H. Walton Critle Ben F. Swisher Metrist Optician Chenstein Grocers ANT Bakery James Judd Burns Peace Board Miss Burke H.L. Goff Bride Kelley Mercantile Co U. S Rose the Wonderful Fres Siample Dept Jen Birkel Co Chhemury U.5 Ray Hon Pein J. E. Tilt Dr. Reed
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