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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1917
Page
11
A man named Murray was wounded on his way home near Chesquite Light, fuel and power plant area. He claimed attackers demanded his money and fled when he resisted. police and sheriff investigated, with Murray unable to fully recount events.
Sherman clerk Clark has been appointed to appraise the federal farm loan district covering Wyoming and the western elite area. The position reports to the district loan bank in Omaha and serves to advise farmers seeking government aid under the new system. Initial loan level is $10,000 per farm, with possible increases under government review.
Fragmentary text describes a truck race with weather factors and drivers, but many words are garbled. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Reports from London and Berlin accuse German propaganda in neutral lands of promoting peace talks rumors between British and German financiers in Switzerland. British and American financial institutions reportedly deny involvement, while French aims to restore Alsace Lorraine are reiterated in Washington. Berlin calls for a clear government declaration to quell unrest over Belgium.
Seattle date line reports the Seattle Municipal League adopting a resolution to intern immoral women near cantons or natal stations during the war period. Maj K R Lloyd of the Public Health Service urged action, citing the impact of segregated districts and lax civil authorities on health and morals of enlisted men.
Denver Sept 18 B B Greer assistant to Henry E B Bryann VP of Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad in charge of operation was today elected vice president and general manager of the Colorado and Southern lines to succeed the late Edward Keller Mr Greer will move to Denver from Chicago within the next two weeks.
Burn s to Open Big Fair Today as Thurns town and Oelden Prairie farmers push ahead without county funds. Laramie county fair moves from Wheatland to Burns with Cheyenne day planned and Union Pacific offering special rates. The event grows in size and popularity and is said to come to stay.
Postcards of Cheyenne's fire department arrived for sale by George P. Knight. Separate pictures depict each piece of fire apparatus and some firemen in action. Cards are photographed, produced by George Bates, and proceeds will aid Cheyenne charities.
F Fisher of Denver was crushed under his car after it overturned at a sharp Cheyenne road bend by Crow Creek. An unidentified woman riding with him escaped injury. Leroy Grant alerted police and helped rescue occupants before they were taken to hospital. The vehicle belonged to a Colorado hotel man.
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