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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1916

Page

8

Taylor declines 10 run for clerk

Ed P. Taylor chief of the fire department resigns as Democratic county clerk candidate after citing ordinance 17 restricting political activity by fire department members. He thanks supporters and notes the committee’s efforts to place his name on ballots.

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 said sooner or later we will capture deserters from Camp Kendrick after the state troops mobilized at Cheyenne. Captain Meyer returned with Privates Pratt and Patton, who deserted on September 2 and were caught by railroad authorities. Kansas City authorities report Privates Atkins and Shriver of Douglas identified and held awaiting pickup by camp. Private Haffner fled with them on September 3 and lost an arm. he is now in St. John’s hospital.

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

Hoosier Poet Topic Dominates Young Men's Club

James Whitcomb Riley was the Hoosier Poet subject of a paper by M. Watts at the Young Men's Literary club. Nearly all twenty three members attended with discussions on current topics, highway regulations, and auto handling. Members praised Mildred Burke and offered sympathy to her family as dating and gym usage topics were also discussed.

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

Feud Between Burns Men Ended by Peace Board

An eighteen month dispute between Sylder James and Biff Judd in Burns was settled yesterday. County Prosecutor Bam Thompson Deputy Sheriff Bill Yout and Justice of the Peace W H Edwards led a peace commission to Durke and obtained Judd's pledge to stop harassing Spider, who endured repeated beatings and long travels to avoid confrontation.

Sylder” James Spider Hughes Thompson Yost Edwards

Stamp Taxes Abolished After Midnight Across the Nation

The stamp tax desists nationwide at midnight after being in force since the early European war. Express shipments no longer require stamps, telegrams incur no extra cent, and legal documents can be filed for record without sealing stamps. The emergency revenue bill did not reimpose stamps, ending the tax.

Expres Congress

Girls released from quarantine after fourteen day detention

Two girls once held in detention at 437 West Hrumdrage street after suspected exposure to infantile paralysis were freed Saturday when their fourteen day quarantine period expired. County health officer Dr Anna G O Hurd said the period satisfies the Public Health Service requirements from Washington D C.

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

Elizabeth Mason Granted Divorce in Desertion Case

District Judge W C Menteer grants Elizabeth Mason a divorce from Merschell H Mason on grounds of desertion and non support. They wed in Tombstone on June 24 1909 and he left April 25 1915. Custody of their daughter Elizabeth age 4 awarded to Mrs Mason.

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

Man Accused of Transporting Woman for Immorality in Utah Case

William McNair was placed on trial in federal court in Salt Lake City for transporting Anna Sproule from Cheyenne to Utah for immoral purposes. The U S attorney said there is sufficient evidence to convict.

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

Recipe for a Lemon Based Syrup Drink

A list of ingredients including lemon juice, orange, vanilla water, strawberry syrup, and pineapple reflects a home brewed cordial. Instructions mention making a sugar syrup, adding tea, then diluting with water to yield about six quarts. The note ends with a garbled term likely a brand or kitchen term.

PROIT House Kooplag

Wyoming's oil, cattle lead sharp valuation rise in state

The Wyoming valuation jumps by about 16.94 million, led by oil fields rising from 1.446 million to 2.672 million. Cattle values climb from 18.19 million to 26.30 million and horse values rise to 8.82 million. Land assessable area increases as homesteaders claim government lands.

Wyoming John McGill

Miss Burke Laid to Rest in Tragedy

Miss Mildred Burke, Cheyenne High School graduate, died instantly in a car wreck while returning home with friends from a summer trip. Her classmate Ruth Cook, also in the party, was injured and remained hospitalized in Laramie as her parents mourn the loss at home.

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 Goff wed Misa Lola May Buckingham of Chicago in Denver last Sunday. Rev Benjamin Turner, Wheatland rector, performed the ceremony and Mrs Turner assisted. The couple, who plan a Colorado auto trip, will reside at 215 West Twenty seventh street after October 1.

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 Declared Broken by Traction Officials

New York traction officials said the subway and elevated trains were operating on normal schedules and the strike was considered broken. About half of the New York Surface Transportation Company's service was restored, with police reporting that the walkout was not widespread.

New York Sept

I W W Threaten a Country Wide Strike

Iron ore miners in the Minnesota ranges face a possible country wide strike as Industrial Workers of the World leaders sanction a general stoppage of up to two hundred thousand workers across industries if Duluth suspects in murder trials are not given fair hearings. Messages indicate 50 000 letters were sent urging unions to be ready to respond.

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

TRY TO FORCE U. S. OUT OF ORIENT CLAIM BY SENATOR

Senator Lewis accused Japan and Russia of pressing to push the United States from the Orient. He attacked the State Department for silence and called for inquiries into Japan’s latest demands on China and the lack of effort to safeguard American rights in Asia.

U. S Orient Washington Sept Japan Russia America Lewis State Department China

Arraignments in District Court Set for Morning

About six defendants will be arraigned in district court this morning before Judge Mentzer at 10 o clock. It is expected that Orren Rabbitt and Arthur Snook, tied to the recent republican ballot fraud, will plead.

Mentzer Orren Rabbitt Arthur Snook

Tragic Suicide After Frantic Shopping Spree

In Chicago a woman identified as TAllian Ber gin, employed downtown, saved 102 dollars to buy a white dress for draping her own body and killed herself in a gas-filled boarding house room. A note to the landlady mentioned funeral expenses.

Micago Tallian Bergin Monarmy

Yellowtone Yellowstone Election District Created by County

A new election district named Yellowstone is formed by the county commissioner. It becomes the sixth precinct of district io and includes specified townships and sections north of the city. Voting will be at the Ridley School house with portions of two city precincts using Mentzer garage and Smalley barn as polling places.

Yellowstone Ridley School House Mentzer Smalley Mmits Mira

Man Confesses to Plot to Kill Rival in Illinois

John Chiotte admitted to federal investigators that he sent a dynamite bomb to rival Peter Perardi. He signed the confession and posted a $5,000 bond after his examination. Chiotte said he was in love with Anna Geuisle of Cuba Illinois and planned the murder because Perardi was to marry the woman.

Bown Pporia Peter Perardi John Chiotte Chiotte Anna Geuisle Ciba Petard

Card of Thanks for Mildred Burke

Mr and Mrs BEAV Burke express gratitude to friends in the city and Laramie Wyoming for letters messages and acts of kindness after the death of their daughter Mildred. They cherish the expressions of love and sympathy which have helped them bear the sorrow.

Laramie Wyoming Mildred BE. AV Burke

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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 Rose the Wonderful Fres Siample Dept Jen Birkel Co Chhemury U.5 Ray Hon Pein J. E. Tilt Dr. Reed
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