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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
10
Aerie of Bagiew will provide a watch for fair district sections during fair week. Officials pledge no confetti, strict order, and vigilant patrols on fair grounds and uptown streets to ensure smooth proceedings.
Sheridan, Sept. 80. John W. Stevenson of Buffalo reports from Denver that Buffalo shooters including William Tarrant Art Stevens Geo Astell and Prod Oswald faced dissatisfaction over prize money in a major match. About 1700 of the advertised 5000 was paid, leaving most shooters, including Buffalo entrants, without sufficient funds to cover expenses.
William Fedden of Bessemer was accidentally shot in the bunk house as Joe Murray repaired a rifle. The bullet hit Fedden on the left side injuring a rib. Dr. Lathrop dressed the wound and Fedden was in good condition and expected to leave the state hospital soon. For muscle soreness Chamberlains Liniment helps Rheumatic pains available from dealers.
Five days remain until the Wyoming State Fair opens with anticipated crowds. The program includes aviation flights guaranteed twice daily, a large horse and racing lineup, a Woodmen of the World convention, a world championship wrestling match, and a $500 Roman Chariot race purse, with special train service and fair excitement expected across the state.
The Progressive party in Sweetwater County nominates a legislative slate headed by Elite Senator Otto Schhnauber of Rock Springs. The ticket includes Representative John W. Pater son, Frank T. Kellogg, James B. Mille, all from Rock Springs, and Robert Morris of Green River.
Severe storm forces abandonment of the Big Horn County fair in Basin Wyoming. Attendance losses hit the fair association, while the alfalfa palace built from 200 tons of hay tours to Douglas for the state fair. Private Lambert Dornberger of Pasin was wounded by a bayonet during a sham battle but expected to recover in days.
Colorado and Southern Railway announces timetable changes between Cheyenne and Fort Collins effective September 16. Train No. 27 departs Fort Collins at 5:00 p.m. arriving Cheyenne at 6:30 p.m. Train No. 28 leaves Cheyenne at 7:40 a.m. arriving Fort Collins at 9:00 a.m. No other changes noted in the Wyoming District.
A New York news note warns that smoking near inflammable materials in workrooms poses arson and fire dangers. It cites estimated nationwide losses and urges stronger fire prevention measures and clearer warnings in workplaces.
A call emphasizes extending electric lighting along country highways and small villages. It argues improved street safety, rising real estate values, and enhanced civic conditions draw people to well lit rural areas, urging communities to invest yearly to meet the lighting challenge with courage and foresight.
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