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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1916
Page
13
A crowded list shows Denver visitors including Co. & Officiatx, J. Neihans and others on C. & 8. arrivals from Omaha Detroit Pueblo Sterling and Paris. United States army officer George H. Lumton visits with Imperial guests. Local meetings include safety session of Union Pacific officers and federal court readiness.
Citizens discuss the farm loan act and its impact on 1,200,000 tenant farmers. Norris explains a 5 percent loan over 33 years with a second mortgage option to enable tenants to buy small tracts. Quick notes farmers travel to hearings and bankers expect future credit gains.
At a local gathering last night the Young Men's Literary club discussed rural credits with general opinion leaning toward adoption. Members debated terms and potential impact on farming communities, emphasizing practical effects and financial alignment.
The article notes Hidalgo was executed at Chihuahua after a mixed ecclesiastical and military trial. His chapel bell, later moved to Mexico City, is tolled on the uprising anniversary. The day honors the first independence movement against Spain, shaping later freedom in the region. Border areas show muted displays due to U S tensions and careful official demonstrations.
TATOS Greece Sept 15 King Constantine at the summer palace told an Associated Press representative Greece is ready to join the entente whenever it sees advantage. He said no motive but national interest guides the decision and warned against premature discussion of Greece’s fate. He cited the danger to over a million Greeks in Asia Minor if Greece enters hostilities with Turkey.
Senator Walsh, head of the western democratic HQ, claims Maine returns presage a Wilson win in November. He notes Fernald ahead of Stile by 12 000 for senator and Johnson defeated by about 9 600, signaling Republican strength in the state.
Denver September 15. The market committee of the American National Live Stock Association opens a three day session to push for a governmental probe into packer monopolies over marketing facilities and essential foods. Attending are J B Kendrick Wyoming governor and other industry leaders.
Frank Callingham of Philadelphia, a fireman aboard the Harrison liner Counsellor, affidavits at Queenstown that the vessel was torpedoed. The captain and crew were landed there. the ship sailed from Colon August 27 en route from Vancouver to Liverpool and was likely sunk near the British Isles. The Counsellor, 4958 tons and 400 feet long, was owned by Charente Steamship and registered at Liverpool.
Tickets on sale September ird to 29th inclusive final return limit October tet. Location given by A L Moore, Commercial Agent, Cheyenne. State Leader ads showing results.
Ira Bond a Minneapolis broker reputed worth $1,000,000 was indicted in Chicago on larceny and receiving stolen property charges. State's Attorney Horne says Bond heads a band of automobile thieves and remains in hiding. Bail set at 2500. Rotenkamp and Miller named on similar charges. Bond was arrested in Davenport Iowa, then Chicago and released on a writ of habeas corpus.
The article argues for a nationwide canal system to secure military supply routes beyond rail. It lists ports and waterways from the Great Lakes to New York, and explains failed transpor t routes, Ohio disbursements, and the need to move 2500 tons to the New York yard quickly, even in peacetime.
London dispatch reports the Serbians pushed Bulgarians ten miles on the Allied Jett wing and seized two villages and key heights at Malkanidje. British forces took Matchoukevo and nearby heights, while French troops advanced nearly a kilometer of Bulgarian trenches. German admit Allied successes as Serbs held the Malkwpidje positions and claimed repulse of attackers in the Vardar valley.
The Park County fair, postponed by a cold spell, concluded after a successful annual sale. Vendors offered pressed goods at 15 cents to 02.40, with proceeds benefiting Cody’s city.
Midweek reports show 191 in the middle grades and 65 in the high school at Cody marking the largest early attendance in school history. A government fish car delivered 42,000 fish to Cody streams. Laramie High School teacher Mr Marlow elected athletic coach for the year.
Fifty six doubles matches have been played in the Sheridan tennis tournament and the final is expected today. Local players are considered the strongest in the city with few walkovers this year and the contenders are viewed as top men in town.
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