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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1920

Page

3

Complete list of Republican candidacies for county offices revived

The county clerk Ida R Graham lists Republican nominees for all offices in the August primary with Democrats lacking in several races. Notable contests include congressional representative, state senate, sixteenth legislature, county clerk, sheriff, treasurer, and county attorney positions. A wide slate of Republican candidates appears for county commissioner and coroner, while several precincts show mixed contest results.

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 listed for District 10 positions and air mail plans

The item lists nonpartisan candidates for Justice of the State Supreme Court and County Superintendent of Schools in District 10 precincts 29 31 32 34 35 386 38 39 40 41. It also covers J A Jordan of the aerial mail field service Cheyenne plans return, post office hangar and building contracts estimated at 25000 to 30000 dollars, two carloads of plane parts, and local employment goals for the Cheyenne Salt Lake City air route.

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 J. A. Jordan Cheyenne Haas Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake City

Public Mulct to Pay Raise Rail Workers

The commission states that increases authorized will yield about one half of one percent of the aggregate value of the roads to fund improvements and equipment charged to capital. Carriers must appropriate funds and report biannually on the use. The half percent equals roughly $94,000,000 and will cover 100,000 freight cars 2,000 locomotives and 3,000 passenger coaches, paid from the fund and advances or loans by the commission.

Air mail planes mapped coast to coast route early

Major Lent and a team of aviation figures including John M. Larsen, Addie Rickenbacher, Charles R. Colt, William B. Stout, Gould Dietz and others discuss establishing a transcontinental air service. Two stops are set between Chicago and Cheyenne, at Iowa City and Omaha, as pilots test landing fields. Postmaster Haas says the flyers are mapping routes rather than delivering mail, to avoid risks from delays and field conditions.

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

Death mystery at apartment trap alleged by woman

Police puzzled by statements from Miss Woods who described the scene as a girl trap at Loftis’s apartment. She claimed fifty girls had been entertained since January 18 and that one room was set as a boudoir. Shayne, announced for release on recognizance, was held for further questioning as officers note Loftis died apparently long before discovery and only one dollar was found on his person.

Loftis Shayne Miss Woods

Future Wheat Sells at Minimum Price in St Louis

Future wheat, the first under the expired food control act, sold for the minimum price of 2.21 a bushel in St Louis. December wheat closed at 2.14, reflecting market activity on July 31.

St, Louis

Archbishop Mannix Sails to Ireland Amid Front-Row Protests

Arch bishop Daniel Mannix arrives at White Star pier in New York aboard the Baltic bound for Ireland. Police reserves quell large crowds as thousands cheer and clash, while Eamon de Valera stands nearby but declines to confirm travel aboard.

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 at the Baptist church. Rev Bruce Jackson led the service and burial followed in 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 in Wyoming

The old Ford of R. W. Cunningham of Albin Wyoming stolen Friday was recovered about six miles east of Pine Bluffs near the Nebraska line. The thief fled, leaving the car along the road. it was undamaged and returned to Cheyenne Saturday morning. A second Ford stolen Friday night from Cheyenne belongs to W. J. McDonald. its whereabouts were not yet known.

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

State Exhibit Draws Thousands During Frontier Celebration

The state historical department hosted a Frontier celebration with about 6500 visitors daily. Dr. George F. Kunz and Miss A. J. Coe visited, praising the Pentewill collection at the state museum and urging locals to share programs and photos. Miss Anderson promoted literature and relics via sidewalk ads and posters in city windows.

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

Stole Tires to Buy Groceries in Laramie

Glen Doran is jailed in Albany County charged with stealing two truck tires valued at 800 dollars from White Transportation of Laramie. He sold them at the Rock Creek Oil field for 126 dollars claiming they came from a broken down truck. He spent 40 dollars on a truck for delivery, paid rent, and bought groceries for his family as his wife neared childbirth.

Laramie Wyo Glen Doran White Transportation Company of Rock Creek Doran

Thieves Steal Tires From Tourist Near Chugwater

Paul Shauslin a tourist from Timois reports four new tires stolen from his car and four old tires left behind near Chugwater. Local gang suspected, extra patrols placed along the road but no arrests yet.

Paul Shauslin Timois Chugwater

City Commissioners Set 10 30 Monday Meeting

A regular meeting of the city commissioners will be held Monday at 10:30. All claims against the city will be considered and bills allowed. City Clerk J J Showalter urges claimants to present their claims before 10 o clock Monday or face payment delays until next month.

J. J. Showalter

Car Theft Lead Ends With Recovered Vehicle

Glen Schultz was alerted by police to a possible car theft at 4 a m. He confirmed the car was missing and later found the garage empty. The recovered car was found about a block from the police station and had belonged to former sheriff Hays before being sold to Schultz.

Glen Schultz Schultz McFarland Hays

Train wreck injures many near Downey

Nineteen people were injured when seven cars and the engine of Oregon Short Line train No. 32 derailed near Downey Idaho about 45 miles south of Pocatello. Night passengers and one train man were seriously hurt. 12 to 17 passengers suffered minor injuries. None are expected to die and most victims were moved to Pocatello for treatment. Traffic to be halted until about 7 p.m.

Salt Lake City Downey Pocatello Ida

Union Pacific Officials To Visit Snowy Range Sightseeing Trip

Wallace Hutchinson of Denver spoke at a dinner honoring President Gray of the Union Pacific. W. S. Bastinger of Omaha and others will visit the city Tuesday for a Snowy range publicity trip after Hutchinson gathered data and photos in Medicine Bow forest reserve. President Gray praised the vivid description of the region.

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 papers raise prices for Sunday and weekday editions

Omaha Neb July 31 three daily newspapers the Omaha Bee World Herald and Daily News announced a price advance for all Sunday and weekday editions Sunday papers will be 10 cents daily 8 cents weekly by carriers 20 cents effective Sunday August 1 newspapers will receive 10 40 a year for daily and Sunday issues

Omaha Neb Omaha Bes World-Herald Daily News

Car Goes Over In Midday Crash Injures One

An auto accident near the county farm at noon left one person injured. D. K. Gash of the Meyers Gash company drove the car. Two people were in the vehicle at the time, the other being E. J. Moore.

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

Decision on Rate Increase Expected

Washington July 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission was expected to announce this afternoon its decision on railroad rate increases totaling 1.643 billion dollars covering freight passenger coal and other charges proposed by the railroads.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

American Legion Second Wyoming Convention Schedule

Sheridan Wyoming hosts the American Legion second annual state convention with plans for August 3 to 5. Activities include motor tours, receptions, band concerts, committee reports, Piney Inn dinner, baseball games, and selection of state officers and delegates to the national meeting.

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

New Furnace Reaches 4500 C Beats Sun by 500 Degrees

Researchers at a major plant announce a high temperature furnace achieving 4500 degrees Celsius, enough to volatilize diamonds. The device runs cooler than the sun by about 500 degrees and marks a leap beyond the lab standard 8500 degrees.

Farmers honored at Burns district picnic with games and races

In Burns Wyoming July 31, a picnic hosted by the fire department and town businessmen drew about 600 attendees from Pine Bluffs Egbert Wauneta Golden Prairie Divide Carpenter and even Cheyenne. The day featured a town team versus country team ballgame a barrel race a Shetland pony race and several horse races with numerous winners and a final tug of war won by the farmers. A village dance followed and plans for a barbecue near term were announced.

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

Man Escaped Inmate Causes Powder River Panic

J B Newberg, identified as an escaped Pineville La asylum prisoner, toured Powder River Wyoming triggering a daylong manhunt. He was arrested after setting fire to a building and chasing by residents, then charged with stealing a harness valued at $24 and jailed.

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

Sheridan Man Now Ranching in Canada

Victoria British Columbia July 31. Blyth of Sheridan Wyoming sold his ranch and cattle and secured a 3500 acre tract in the Columbia valley. He plans to re engage in ranching there and eventually run a thousand head of cattle.

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

Two Furnished Rooms For Rent In Fremont Area

Help wanted notice describes two furnished rooms for light housekeeping and food location with no children. Apply Fremont Land Co at 114 W. ao L.

Apply Fremont Land Co W. Ao L

Also Mentioned on This Page

Esther Cox DEM PUBLC Yale Burns District H. B. Colburn Herschel Stattle Gillette Homer Welch Welch D. R. Burr Burns Cemetery Paul Bostick Jones Bostick Grant City Knowles Wiess Eunice C. Hastie Joyce Bostick 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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