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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1920

Page

11

Complete list of republican candidates in county nominating race

The filing roll shows Republicans contesting multiple offices while Democrats run for fewer seats. Key contests include county and prosecuting attorney, sheriff, treasurer, clerk of the district court, and various precinct positions. Names given include Elise V. Coble, T. B. McDonough, Frank Houseman, W. H. Edwards, and others across dozens of precincts.

Ida R. Graham Congress Frank Wheeler Mondell Wade H. Fowler Stephen H. Sibley A. D. Kelley Ray K. Olds William Storey D. GC Barksdale Harry B. Henderson Elise V. Coble Edwin J. Smalley Robert B. Davidson George J. Carroll John Schunemann Charles C. Branson Charles E. Lane R. S. Mentzer T. Joe Fisher T. B. McDonough T. H. Baldwin Frank R. Dildine C. GC. Donahue R. BE Daniel Meetz George BE. Prosser Frank van Tress Fred T. Klughert William W. Dumm Bayly H. Finkbiner John I. Miller W. K. Mylar Justice of Peace Frank Houseman Frederick 3. Wagen Patrick Doody W. H. Edwards A. A. Mahar T. A. Castle BH. R. Storey G. W. Plummer Louis B Horton W. Riner P. B. Glafcke A. 8S. Meyring John A Whiting Louis Lipson R. A. Hopkins Oscar Stan Meld Cliford Hummer W. C. Bond C. W Johnson Amos J. Moeckly W. J. Hixenbaugh J. H. Conway Ridney Bartlett Ray H. Lee Thos. A. Cobry Chas. McGonagile Daniel Gill David J. Howell John Conroy Edward G. Schoel Walter Williams M.R. Hemphill C. W. Slingerland Dan Kiser Frank M. Casey Wm. Bollin J. B. Kanonse J. W. Routon C L. Stratton O. R. Brittain J. U. Jordan Hugh McGee Martin ‘Willas

Candidates Roost District 10 Aboard Local Race

A list of non-partisan and district 10 precinct candidates appears. Names include Henry Thraster, Chas HB Stevens, Claude Long, Wilbur Swope, Ed Jacobson, OC Lyons, C W Ray, A C McCard, A R Carpenter, DJ Hudson with precinct ranges 29 through 41. Also Justice Cyrus Beard and Anna Dobbin are noted for statewide roles.

Henry Thraster Chas. HB. Stevens Claude Long Wilbur Swope Ed Jacobson OC. O. Lyons C. W. Ray A. C. McCard A. R. Carpenter D J Hudson Justice of State Supreme Court Cyrus R. Beard Anna M. Dobbin

Public Mulct to Pay Rise Rail Workers

The commission approves a one half of 1 percent levy on aggregate railway value to fund improvements and equipment. Carriers must appropr iate for additional cars locomotives and passenger coaches and report semi annually on funds used. The estimated total reach is about 94 million dollars with financing via the fund and loans.

Air Mail Ships Arrive Monday From Transcontinental Test

Major Lent and John M. Larsen head a team of aviation experts including Addie Rickenbacher Charles Colt and William B. Stout. The route adds stops at Iowa City and Omaha to Chicago Cheyenne. Postmaster Haas says planes are mapping landing fields not carrying post office mail.

Lent John M. Larsen Addie Rickenbacher Charles R. Colt William B. Stout Detroit Gould Dietz Omaha BH. W. Allyne Cleveland Chicago Cheyenne Iowa City Iowa Post Office Department Haas

Woman's tales confound police in Loftis death case

Miss Woods described the loft as a girl trap and claimed Loftis hosted about fifty girls since January 21. Police say Woods was alone with Loftis at death, the body cold when doctor summoned, and finding only one dollar on him, whereas he reportedly carried about a thousand. Shayne, announced for release on recognizance, was held and questioned over Loftis' death.

Loftis Shayne Miss Woods

Future Wheat Sells for Minimum Price

In ST LOUIS on July 31 futures wheat traded below the postwar minimum price for the first time since the food control act expired. December wheat closed at 2.14 while new minimums under the act held at 2.21 per bushel.

St, Louis

Arch Bishop Mannix Sails From New York Amid Packed Pier Scene

Archbishop Daniel J. Mannix of Australia sailed for Ireland on the Baltic while crowds on the New York waterfront roared in support and jeers. Eamonn de Valera stood nearby and did not reveal if he would accompany Mannix to England as police and pier guards contained a near stampede and fights broke out among onlookers.

New York Daniel J. Mannix Australia Ireland White Star Mannix British Isles Lloyd George Eamonn de Valera Irish ‘Republic England

Harry Rollman Laid to Rest

Funeral services for Harry Rollman were held Saturday at 2 o clock in the Baptist church. Rev Bruce Jackson conducted the rites and burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Van Berry Lester Randolph Weldon Law Donald Van Winkle Charles Kreisel and Fred Perkins.

Harry Rollman The Baptist Church Bruce Jackson Lakeview Cemetery van Berry Lester Randolph Weldon Law Donald van Winkle Charles Kreisel Fred Perkins

One Car Recovered and Another Stolen

The recovered Ford of R W Cunningham from Albin Wyoming was found six miles east of Pine Bluffs near the Nebraska line and brought to Cheyenne the next morning. A second Ford owned by W J McDonald was stolen Friday night elsewhere in Cheyenne, with no information on its location.

R. W. Cunningham Albin Wyo Pine Bluffs Nebraska Cheyenne W. J. McDonald

State Exhibit Draws Big Crowds During Frontier Celebration

The state historical department hosted Frontier Days with about 6500 visitors daily. Dr George F Kunz of the Sulgrave Institution in New York City and Miss A J Coe of Philadelphia praised the Pentewill collection at the state museum. Kunz seeks data and photos of early celebrations and asks locals to deposit programs posters and clippings with the state historian. Miss Anderson promoted materials by sidewalk blue solicitations posters and relics in business windows and banks.

State Historical Department George F. Kunz Sulgrave Institution New York City A. J. Coe Philadelphia William R. Coe State Museum Pennewill

Tire theft leads to jail in Laramie

Glen Doran is jailed in Laramie county on charges of stealing two truck tires valued at 800 dollars from White Transportation. He sold them at Rock Creek Oil field for 126 dollars after claiming they came from a broken down truck. He spent the money on truck rental, rent, and groceries for his family as his wife nears childbirth.

Laramie Wyo Glen Doran White Transportation Company of Rock Creek Doran

Four Old Tires Left for New Ones

Paul Shauslin, a tourist from Timois, reported four new tires stolen from his car with four old ones left behind. The camp was near Chugwater where a bold robbery occurred days earlier. A gang is said to be active in the area and extra patrols are planned along the road with little hope of arresting the bandits.

Paul Shauslin Timois Chugwater H. B. Colburn Chicago Herschel Stattle Gillette Wyo Homer Welch Welch D. R. Burr Burns Cemetery Paul Bostick Jones Bostick Grant City Knowles Wiess Eunice C. Hastie Joyce Bostick

City Commissioners Set 10:30 Monday Meeting

The city commissioners will meet Monday morning at 10 30 to consider all claims and allow bills. City Clerk J J Showalter warns claimants must present claims before 10 o clock Monday or wait another month for pay.

J. J. Showalter

Man Learns From Police of Theft

At about 4 a m Friday Glen Schultz was contacted by police who asked if his car had been stolen. He said no and found his garage empty. The car later recovered near the police station had belonged to ex sheriff Hays but had been sold to Schultz.

Glen Schultz Schultz McFarland Hays

Train wreck injures many near Downey Idaho

Nine badly injured when train No. 32 of the Oregon Short Line derailed near Downey about 45 miles south of Pocatello Idaho. It reports 12 to 17 passengers injured slightly, one train man and other passengers treated. None expected to die. most taken to Pocatello for treatment. Traffic halted until about 7 p m.

Salt Lake City Downey Pocatello Ida

Union Pacific officials to tour Snowy Range for publicity

Wallace Hutchinson of Denver told a dinner honoring President Gray of the Union Pacific that W. S. Bastinger of Omaha will visit to see the Snowy range. Hutchinson spent days in Medicine Bow forest reserve gathering data and photos to promote the Snowy range as a mountain resort. The trip aims to expand the railroad publicity campaign and interest in Wyoming tourism. President Gray expressed astonishment at the vivid word picture.

Laramie Wyo President Gray Union Pacific Wallace Hutchinson Denver The Forest Service W. S. Bastinger Omaha Hutchinson Medicine Bow Forest Reserve Snowy Range Basinger Gray

Omaha Newspapers Raise Prices on All Editions

Omaha daily and Sunday editions will cost 8 and 10 cents respectively, with weekly carrier rates rising from 15 to 20 cents. The price hike takes effect Sunday, August 1, and annual subscriptions are set at 10.40 dollars.

Omaha Neb Omaha Bes World-Herald Daily News

Car overturns near county farm injures one person

An automobile accident near the county farm at noon injured one person. Driver D. K. Gash of the Meyers Gash company and passenger E. J. Moore were in the car.

D. K. Gash Meyers-Gash Company E. J. Moore

Decision on Rate Increase Expected

Washington July 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission was to announce today its decision on proposals by railroads to raise freight passenger coal and other rates totaling 1 643 000 000 dollars.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

American Legion convention program outlined for Wyoming

Sheridan Wyoming July 31—The second annual Wyoming American Legion convention runs August 3 to 5. Activities include a motor tour an Elk club reception and dances a Piney Inn dinner a Casper versus Sheridan baseball game and sessions to name state officers delegates to the national meeting with Elks club rooms serving as sessions and Wolks club as state secretary HQ.

Shepridan Wyo American Legion The Elk's Club Piney Piney Inn Iladore Harry Wisher Wolks' Club Sheridan Post Casper Sheridan

New Furnace Attains 4500°C For Diamond Volatilization

Researchers at a major manufacturing plant report a furnace reaching 4500 degrees Celsius, enough to volatilize diamonds and only 500 degrees shy of the sun’s surface temperature. Higher temperatures of 8500°C are already in use in other electric furnaces.

Picnic Draws 600 as Burns District Farmers Attend

Burns Wyoming July 31 The fire department and local businessmen hosted a large picnic for farmer friends with 600 attendees. Matches included a town team vs country pickers ballgame 16 to 3, races for barrels Shetland ponies and cowponies, a free for all race, and a farmers win in tug of war. The day ended with a big dance and plans for a barbecue next month. Other notes mention visits, births, funerals, and local travel.

George W. Storey Stanley Chilcote Merle Henereberg Cecil Walston James Libby Milt Morris Harvey Humphrey

Man from Pineville Escaped Prison Traps Powder River

J B Newburn of Newberg Louisiana, an escaped inmate from Pineville insane asylum, caused a day of fear in Powder River Wyoming. He pretended to be a minister, set fire to a building, and fled after a second arrest. He faces a harness theft charge and likely return to Louisiana.

Casper Wyo J. B. Newburn Newberg Powder River Louisiana Pineville Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Clark

Sheridan Man Sets Up Ranching in Canada

Victoria BC July 31 U. G. Blyth of Sheridan Wyoming sold his ranch and cattle and has secured 3500 acres in the Columbia valley. He plans to resume ranching there and eventually run a thousand head of cattle.

Victoria B. C U. GC. Blyth Sheridan Wyoming Columbia Valley

Furnished Rooms for Light Housekeeping in Fremont

Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping with food location. No children. Apply Fremont Land Co., 114 W. ao L.

Apply Fremont Land Co W. Ao L

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. A. Jordan Chamber of Commerce Esther Cox DEM PUBLC Yale Burns District Vivian Barlagh Burns Carpenter Maniac Sheridan Man Canada Fremont Land Company Sidney E. Bartlett Mer West 16Th Street Frontier Post Forbes’ Pharmacy Capitol Ave Kodak Ford John Mullin Pioneer Avenue Carey Avenue
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