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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
2
The text notes Aerie of Bagiew will aid the fair by providing a sentinel watch. It says concessions will be on the fair grounds and the uptown streets during fair week. It emphasizes no confetti and strict order at all times.
Sheridan WY Sept 80 John W Stevenson of Buffalo passed through on his way home from a Denver shoot. He reported dissatisfaction with how shooters were treated there. Advertised money totaled 5000 while actual prizes about 1700 were paid. Buffalo contestants including Astell and Oswald performed well. Astell lone exception.
William Fedden of Bessemer was accidentally shot in the bunk house while Joe Murray repaired a rifle. The bullet struck his left side, one rib, and he was treated by Dr. Lathrop and is in good condition at the state hospital in Casper.
The Wyoming State Fair opens soon with a real aero plane flight program guaranteed by Curtian people producing two daily 15 minute flights. Woodmen of the World hold Woodmen Day on Sept 21 with parades and a ceremony led by Deputy Head Consul Hover. A world wrestling match features Walter Keegan versus George Bets and the Roman Chariot race carries a $500 purse. Special trains and extensive exhibits from the Big Horn Basin are planned along with prominent bands and expanded racing events.
The Progressive party in Sweetwater County nominates a slate headed by Elite Senator Otto Schhnauber of Rock Springs. Representative candidates include John W. Patterson, Frank Kellogg, James Mille, all of Rock Springs, and Robert Morris of Green River.
A severe storm forced abandonment of Basin County fair events in Basin Wyoming and caused heavy losses to the fair association. The alfalfa palace, built from 200 tons of alfalfa, was a featured display and will move to the state fair at Douglas. During a sham militia battle Private Lambert Dornberger of Pasin was badly injured by a bayonet thrust but expected to recover in days.
Colorado and Southern Railway announces time changes between Cheyenne and Fort Collins effective September 16. Train No 27 departs Fort Collins at 5 00 p m arriving Cheyenne 6 30 p m. Train No 28 departs Cheyenne 7 40 a m arriving Fort Collins 9 00 a m. No other changes on Wyoming District.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn that smoking near inflammable materials endangers buildings and national costs. The text cites an estimated ten million dollars yearly and urges stronger fire prevention measures in workplaces.
An unsigned item argues for extending lighting service along country highways and small villages. It states brighter streets lift real estate values attract residents reduce accidents and improve public safety, and rural areas gain a reputation as growth centers with a reasonable yearly lighting budget.
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