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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1916

Page

10

Wilson support trims Wyoming race as Clark backs Wilson

John J. Clark of Cheyenne, nominated by Democrats for congress, plans a late campaign start due to federal court duties. He emphasizes a drift toward Wilson among independents and Republicans, predicts Kondrick will win in the state, and says his main aim is Wyoming’s electoral vote for Wilson and national unity.

John J. Clark Cheyenne Douglas Inez Clark Lander Posper Leas Ihalamie Wilson Kondrigk Congress Wyoming America United States

University of Wyoming May Move to Train Nurses

At a Wyoming university meeting the executive committee discussed establishing a nurses training school linked to Quinson Memorial hospital. The plan would have nurses train at the hospital while studying at the university, with each benefiting the other. Bills for the month were approved and routine business completed.

Laramie Board of Trustees University of Wyoming

2000 Silver Fox Skins Bring 100000 at Auction

In St Louis the opening of a sale of silver fox skins set records as 2000 skins sold within an hour. The best price for a single lot was 1000 dollars per hundred. Total sales reached 100000 dollars with bidders strongest in history, following a prior auction with over 500000 dollars in skins already sold.

Louis Bt Louis

Teamster Killed in Wagon Accident near Fort Collins

Fort Collins Colorado September 22 A Teamster named Thonine Crowhy died after being thrown from a wagon while returning with a load of wood from Kate's park. The team ran away on a steep incline and Crowhy was found dead with a head wound and a broken leg. He was 45, survived by a widow and one child.

Fort Collins Colo Haling Kates Park Thonine Crowhy Crowhy Crosby Loveland

New P. O. Headsman John C. Koons Elevated

John C. Koons, longtime railway mail clerk for twenty years, has been promoted to first assistant postmaster general with the power to appoint many postmasters. His influence is expected to shape campaign dynamics as he garners a higher profile and authority.

John C. Koons Post Office Department

Mother Charged In Stealing Case In Monarch

In Monarch district court Mrs. Jake Vesulina had a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to petit larceny. Her 10 year old daughter confessed the motive was threats from her mother to kill her if she did not steal. The daughter, the state’s key witness, refused to testify, blocking crucial evidence.

Sheridan Jake Vesulila Monarch Ahere Vesulin

Wyoming Oil Wells Surge Across State Fields

Development of Wyoming oil resources accelerates with wells in hundreds of fields and total production expected to exceed 7,000,000 barrels this year. Drilling is active in Little Morse Creek, Lusk, Brenoling Basin, Big Muddy, Cavek, Lost Soldier, Big Piney, Pilot Butte, Sage Creek, Grasa Creek, Basis, Torchuight, Thermopolis, Greybull, Powder River, Cody, Elk Basin, Lovell, Pranale Basin, Dutton Basin, Sundance, Lost Cabin, Ervay, Sheridan, Littl Buffalo Basin, Wheatland, Athell Butte and Bonanga.

Wyoming Little Morse Creek Lusk Brenoling Basin Big Muddy Pranale Dutton Basin Sundance Lost Cabin Ervay Sheridan Littl Buffalo Basin Wheetland Athell Butte Bonanga Netrona County Tribene

Douglas Watches Oil Boom Grow

In Wyoming the Tremning and Cheyenne River basins see drilling advance and new outfits arriving. Midland Oil of Parkersburg brings a 6000 foot capable rig to Beaver Creek dome. Brenning basin sees Douglas Wyoming and Wyatt Albergson drills with shallow wells and rising activity in the Big Muddy field where fifteen rigs operate. Elkhorn Oil sells half its Big Muddy holdings to Midwest Oil for 25000 dollars, with three more wells planned and a pipe line to Casper refinery once output hits 1000 barrels.

Wyoming Northwestern Midland Oil Company Parkersburg W. Va Beaver Creek la Prese Brenning Basin W. P. Spaugh Douglas- Wyoming Wyatt-Albergson Brenning Cheyenne River Oil Company Cheyenne River Big Muddy T Elkhorn Oil Company Casper Midwest Oil Company Wall Creek

Mountain Highway Idea Explored Linking Powell and Dayton

A delegation of Powell businessmen met Governor Kendrick, Senator Clark, and Congressman Mondell in Basin to seek federal aid for a mountain road connecting Powell and Dayton. The Dayton Mountain road, worked on by a convict gang, would form part of this link, with Sheridan county promising cooperation.

Sheridan Powell Kendrick Clark Mondell Basin Dayton Dayton Mountain Thomas Stundage Board of County Commissioners Sheridan County Dasin

Automobiles Aid Unconscious Man Found on Lincoln Highway

A passing auto party found a man unconscious along the Lincoln highway between Walcott and Fort Steele. He was cared for in Walcott then moved to Rawlins Hospital. The man, who gave the name Joe Smith from Leeds South Dakota, had been working for Union Pacific. he suffered pain and convulsions after the strike.

Joe Smith Leeds South Dakota Union Pacific Wnttl Lincoln Highway Rawlines

Disappearance Shocks Wellington Family

The Bohwarts family, living south of Wellington on the Salyers place, are greatly distressed by the disappearance of the elder family member, Jacob Bohwarts, prompting local concern and search efforts in the Wellington area.

Wellington Colo Jacob Bohwarts Salyers Place

Disappearance of Lisie Schwarts Girl After Monday Night

Lisie Schwarts, a 17 year old girl from a nine child family, left home Monday night. She is described as five feet tall with black hair and about 140 pounds. Her parents report no conflicts at home and cannot explain her absence. She took some of her best clothes and a new pair of shoes.

Lissie Schwarts Liste Lisie Bhe

Evening Dresses Show Metallic Fabrics Replace Satin

Designers of evening dresses favor metal cloths and silver or gold tissue for the first lining. Draped over are silk net toupees with tulle embroidery in gold or silver. The look includes white and silver accents with metallicly colored foundations in delicate orchid, pink, blue, and jade tones.

Ornate Dress Fabrics and Metallic Embellishments Highlight City Gar

The article describes yard wide cloths priced at 4.50 a yard with various finishes including brocade tinstera of flowers in gold or silver costing 250 a yard. It notes bands of crystal or metallic beads with slides every five inches and tulle overlays to soften outlines, creating a heavy glittering effect.

Chaneas City Gar

Captured Russian Officials Put to Work by Germans

A report from Bolla via Overseas News agency says the Rustam army that entered Bavaria brought a brigade of officials to administer conquered Bulgarian cities. The officials were captured and are now at work cleaning the cities they were to govern.

Berlin Bolla Aeya Rustam Bavania

Eight Hour Day for Housewives Movement Grows in New Exhibit

The plea for an eight hour day for housewives gains support from Arthur Williams, head of the 1916 electrical exposition, who plans exhibits in New York this October to show how electrical appliances can reduce home labor. Demonstrations include a vacuum cleaner, dish washer, washing machine, and other devices, with a focus on practical home efficiency.

Railroad New Adustrian Arthur Wiliams New York Mr. Williams Eaventia

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