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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
16
Yesterday a sensational preliminary hearing in Judge Edwards court examined Rose Little alias Rose Roberts in a case over unpaid room and board at Mrs. Chandler’s home on Ree_sell street. The testimony alleged she sought to break up the Chandler home while claiming to pay for both room and board, but left owing over 60 dollars and was arrested.
Washington Sept 21 Gen Tasker L Bliss was named chief of staff of the United States Army to succeed a 64 year old officer who has reached retirement and will be recalled to active service.
Chief Justice C. N. Potter appointed a seven member committee to seek candidates for city offices. Dr. G. P. Johnson will chair, with J. H. Schroeder John D. Clark W. J. Walls J. H. Walton Jacob Eherman and E. A. Sweren. The panel reports to the mass meeting on Wednesday Sept 26 at the high school gym.
Mrs. Taliaferro of Rock Springs travels with her husband and two sons to Washington for a two day meeting on the 27th and 28th. The Wyoming member of the Woman's committee overseeing the second liberty loan will confer with Mrs William McAdoo and state loan leaders.
The article reports chronic understaffing in Cheyenne police, with officers working 12 hour nights and patrols spanning long stretches. Finance Commissioner John A Martin says more officers are needed but funding limits prevent expanding the force, though current deputies are capable.
Local items report a merry go round set at eighteenth street and Pioneer for summer business. Laramie county fair closes with Cheyenne attendance on Cheyenne day. A sidewalk hole near Capitol Avenue excavation for H P Hynds building is noted. Fort Russell officials may soon promote about 200 men.
Results of the 16 mile motorcycle race at Burns yesterday show N. D. Foikro, Indian, first in 13 minutes 40 seconds, C. D. Lindsley, Indian, second in 16 minutes 30 seconds, Nash Bascher, Indian, third in 17 minutes 80 seconds. Bill Wright rode a Harley Davidson and led for six laps before a curve spill ended his race. track conditions were noted as challenging with faster times unlikely on a larger track.
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