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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
6
Aug 4 Tradition Wyoming reports a traveling detective William Lloyd from the Union Pacific was killed by a discharged employee, Teph Seng. Seng was arrested and guarded to prevent lynching.
The hearing reveals possible influence attempts on Senator Gore by Sherman and associates. Testimony cites Hannon pressuring witnesses to testify or discuss contracts while McMurray and DieMurray attended a hotel seating. Gore’s secretary F. Gora testifies about a bribery insinuation and a banquet invite, with denials following from Hannon and Sherman.
At a Cheyenne Motor Club meeting held at the Industrial club plans for a 200 mile race on August 2 were discussed. A committee led by Ed F Stable Jr will arrange ticket pricing and sales while another three member committee chaired by W B Didaeen will handle race financing. Interest is high and about a dozen prominent drivers are expected to enter the event in the city.
Brief notice lists a few choice items still for sale on the east side of the rig with prices 7 and 5 dollars. Contact Oliver at phone 574 for details and purchases.
Chief of Police H. W. Watson Lindsay of Louisville arrives to meet Joseph Wendling and his captor Detective Carney en route from California. He expects a confession to the Alma Kellner murder, claiming the cage will force a breakdown and citing perfect evidence. Wendling claims guilt lies with mysterious visitors to a former janitor and arrives with the detective.
North and South Dakota commercial clubs adopt resolutions opposing the president's order. They appoint delegates to travel to Washington to secure rescission of the order removing 200 townships along the state dividing line from homestead entry.
Crippen’s defense files for permission to let an independent doctor examine a bite alleged to be from Belle Lemore’s body. Newton may dispute the bite’s identification while Crippen’s London supporters report money requests and confessions. Miss Leneve plans to return to England to fight Crippen, while investigators follow leads and press coverage continues.
O J Blakesley, former Rock Springs superintendent, returns to lead the city schools after 18 months away. He had left due to his wife's ill health and later worked in Cincinnati and Washington DC with the Fiske Teachers agency. Mrs Blakesley died after their Rock Springs residence.
A grisly crime scene unfolds as bones and jewelry are found in ash piles near a Kendall home. A breastpin with Thos Kendall’s miniature and a plain gold wedding ring tie the killings to Mrs Kendall. Authorities suspect a knife or gun. two to three men may be implicated.
Johnson was arrested on Broadway for obstructing traffic and a string of alleged offenses. The charges mock serious crimes from disturbing the beat to mayhem and piracy while noting a long list of exaggerated misdeeds. He paid fines and resumed travel along Broadway.
On the east side several lots remain available with a favorable price. Contact G S Oliver at phone 574 for details. Includes enamel work at Sherman Co as part of the offerings.
Palace Pharmacy promotes a Benzoin Almond Lotion that allegedly shapes tan and freckles. The ad urges customers to try the product for cosmetic improvement.
Denver announces Jefferson County Fair and Racing Association launching Lakeside Park racing August 17 to September 24 for 15 days of sport. Half mile track grandstand and stables complete. daily purses exceed 1000 dollars with added handicaps. Officials named. car service planned for crowds. condition books forthcoming from Lakeside Park official G Widson.
A national crusade described as a reform campaign continues with plans to seek cooperation from the Young Men's and Young Women's organizations. The text notes ongoing efforts and the expansion of activities across denominations.
Christian associations and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union push to curb cigarette smoking among women. They plan to avoid personal attacks on Mrs Alice Longworth while aiming to shame young women learning nicotine's soothing poison. Misa Balcombe says committees will seek repudiation from Longworth and may send letters to express public sentiment.
A brief classified note announces fast side lots for sale at the right price. Appears under a small ad style listing with contact Oliver at phone 374.
From San Sebastian on August 4 a report states an insurrection has begun in the Basque province. The government is sending troops to the area while clericals plan a large Sunday manifestation despite prohibitions. Best cleaners ad appears after this note.
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