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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1919

Page

14

Mystery of 87 Key Used to Open Cash Register Solved

The Chey une Steam Baking plant reveals a nightly tampering pattern with the cash register opened by the 7 key. An eleven year old boy, paroled to his parents, is held after being found with a key to the sales room door and alleged repeated thefts and pastry damage.

Cheyune Steam Baking Company Louis Smith and Manewal Essehing Cotnrehin Stich Wit Dear al Vicoli Fa Smith Fin

Intruder Accesses Cash Drawer Through Register Keys

A crime report notes an intruder opened a cash register using the left side key positions to obtain the drawer access. The thief grabbed $4.85 before escape, with mention of a frequently used 7 key. It suggests misuse of the No Sale option to gain entry.

No Greek Consular Agent In Wyoming

An afternoon paper misstated that Nick J. Mandanis served as Greek consular agent at Cheyenne. Mandanis says he is not a consular agent and has never claimed to be one, his involvement with Greeks in Wyoming is personal. Peter Dracos of Kiskaria Piracos notes there is no Greek consular agent in Wyoming per Greek legation in Washington.

Nick J. Mandanis Cheyenne Mandanis Wyoming Peter Dracos Kiskaria & Piracos Washington

Unemployment Grows Throughout Nation

Unemployment rose across the nation in the week ending April as reports from 66 cities to the federal employment service showed 38 cities with a labor surplus totaling 1394 505 an increase of 5855 from the prior week. Four cities reported a labor shortage worth 4650 and nine showed supply and demand equality. New England areas had the largest surplus increases while the Pacific coast remained steady and many southern areas still faced shortages.

Associated Press Washington Federal Employment Service New England Pacific Coast

Slow Move of Fifteen-Room House to New Site

A fifteen room frame house owned by Henry Bullock is being slowly moved via jack screws to a new lot on Warren Avenue near the Baptist church. The process advances only a few feet daily to avoid structural damage, with completion expected by week’s end.

Henry Bullock Warren Avenue

Resignation Offered by Mormon Leader Joseph Smith III

Lamons Iowa April 10 Associated Press reports Joseph Smith III offers resignation as president of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the general conference. The action stems from a dispute over whether mission appointments should rest with him or a quorum of twelve. Conference draws 700 delegates from the United States and abroad. Smith, grandson of Joseph Smith, founded the church in 1830 and has led since 1915 after his father’s death.

Reorganized Church Latter Day Saints Smith Joseph Smith Mormon Church Brigham Young

Mexican governors kidnapped near border

Governor Andrez Oconee and his brother Gre gorio Mxina, Tamaulipak military commander, were abducted from a returning conference train near Laredo. Officials say the train was halted by dynamiting the track and the pair are held for ransom. telegrams name Marcelo Carava, Luis Caballero and Eulalia Caillerres as receivers. The Ozuna faction is said to control the area and no ransom demand reported.

Laredo Tex Andrez Oconee Gregorio Mxina Tamaulipak Marcelo Carava Luis Caballero Eulalia Caillerres Cannes Linares Victoria Newvo Laredo Monterey William P. Hobty Texas Zambrano Coahubla Mirales Neuvo Leon Aoh Kamar Cobb State Department Tampico Revolutionist Neuvo Laredo

Whole Flock of New Notaries Appointed

Governor Carey yesterday appointed a group of new notaries public in several counties. Named are I. I. Schwarts Casper Natrona county James D Chaplin Cheyenne Laramie county P B Keyn Newcastle Weston county K A Tidball Lusk Niobrara county H A Gross Lusk Niobrara county S A Nelson Powell Park county B S Martell Wind River Fremont county

Carey I. I. Schwarts Casper Natrona County James D. Chaplin Cheyenne Laramie County P. B. Keyn Newcastle Weston County K. A. Tidball Lusk Niobrara County H.A. Gross S. A. Nelson Powell Park County B. S. Martell Wind River Fremont County

Three Applicants for Mine Inspectorships Examined

The state board of examiners for coal mine inspectors conducted examinations at the capitol yesterday for the two Wyoming inspectorships. Three applicants faced the board, which carries the longest official designation in the Wyoming government.

Capitol Building State Board of Examiners Wyoming

Overseas Officer Visiting Cheyenne

Lieut. William Shorthi of the Ninety-fifth division arrived in Cheyenne. A veteran of the Spanish American War and the Mexican border campaign he is connected with Mrs Hammenad of List Shortest.

Wiliam Shorthi Butts Franco Ane Rceres Mra Hammenad List Shortest

Gallant Negro Officer Recalls Heroic War Service

Lieutenant John Leonard, first German prisoner captor in the Ninety-second division, spoke at a Colored People's Givio meeting at the A. M. E. church annex. He recounted war reminiscences, modest about his gallant actions, while Samuel James discussed the Thirteenth to Fifteenth amendments and Mrs. James Smith sang. Leonard joined service 1899, served in the 9th cavalry in the Philippines, trained at Des Moines in 1917, commissioned in the 864th Infantry, fought in Saint Die Vosges and Meuse Argonne, arrived home February 5, discharged March 99nd at Camp Meade, and lives at 1014 West Nineteenth Street with wife and two children.

John ®. Leonard Colored People's Givio Association A. M. FE WW. CG Jefferson Samuel James United States James Smith Leonard 9Th Cavalry Philippines Islands States Des Moines Ile 864Th Infantry St. Die "Vosges Meuse-Argonne Marbache Second Army Lieut Overseal Camp Meade Weal Nineteentl Street

Brother Missing Twenty Five Years Rumor Reaches Governor

Mrs. Thomas Lonegan of Greenpoint Brooklyn asks Governor Carey for help locating her brother Thomas Francis Hennessy. He last wrote twenty five years ago from Iron Mountain about forty miles from Cheyenne and was then about fifty two, engaged in railroad work. Anyone with information is asked to contact his sister or Governor Carey.

Carey Thomas Lonegan Kent Street Greenpoint Brooklyn New York Thomas Francis Hennessy Iron Mountain Cheyenne Hennesy

Kearful Returns to Capital Without Suits

Assistant Attorney General Kearful of the U S department of justice will depart for Washington with his stenographer Miss Murphy after a Wyoming visit. A Washington conference with oil firms and the Interior Department produced a tentative understanding likely to render proposed litigation unnecessary.

Kearful United States Department of Justice Wyoming Salt Creek Washington Miss Murphy Department of the Interior

Credit Rating Exchange Members to Hold Banquet Soon

Members of the Wyoming Credit Rating Exchange will hold their first banquet at the Industrial club on the evening of Wednesday, April 47. E. A. Howell, central western chairman of the Metall Credit Men's National association, will be the chief speaker. Addresses will be delivered by Mr. Need, secretary of the Not all Credit Men's association of Denver, and several local speakers.

Wyoming Credit Rating Exchange Industrial Club E. A. Howell Central Western Metall Credit Men's National Association Need Not All Credit Men's Association of Denver

Firemen Knit Socks for Soldiers at Station

The local Red Cross chapter installs a knitting machine at Pioneer Avenue fire station. Firemen dedicate their leisure moments to producing socks for soldiers, turning idle time into helpful service.

The Red Cross Pioneer Avenue

Condition Update on Fred Marquardsen After Poison Attack

The article reports Fred Marquardsen’s condition improving after a Sunday night attack involving uremic poison. Dr. Irvine of the local hospital oversees his care as the case progresses with medical staff monitoring his recovery.

Fred Marquardsen Irvine

Sam Brownell Resigns to Become Stockman

Sam Brownell resigns from his current post and plans to take a position as stockman. The report notes Brownell's recent appointment and ties to agricultural business in the region. Local officials are not mentioned.

Sam Brownell

Huns to Get Food From United States At Cost

In Coblenz on April 20 the first trainload of flour bacon milk and evaporated milk will be distributed to German civilian officials in the American zone. Supplies come from French army depots and cost the army plus transportation, with deliveries in the coming days.

United States Assocated Press Coblenz France Army

Shipyard Grafter Detected Drawing Pay For Nonexistent Work

A Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation worker at Harriman Pa yards was arrested for collecting pay he did not earn. Convicted in Philadelphia he was ordered to pay court costs and return 46.20 dollars, which he did promptly. Other shipyards will prosecute loafers similarly.

Philadelphia Harriman Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation

Army Hag To Cap ture Arms Before Ready For Battle

London April 10 The Volunteer Army of General Denikin grew from 400 to over 100000 men with no arms at start. Recruits joined bare handed and later arms were seized from Bolsheviks in sorties. The force relied on fast cavalry actions to keep munitions flowing for a year.

London Associated Press Denikine Tuskia Saya Odessa Russia Alexieff Novotcherkask Don

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