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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
3
Miss Ruth Lacey hosted a cordial event for her Birmingham guest Miss Mary Campbell. The red white decor, Navajo blankets, electric lights, and Buchanan orchestra created a festive atmosphere. About 50 to 60 young people enjoyed the evening and a late supper.
Mise Ethel B. Hunt, domestic science teacher in Cleveland, will demonstrate Calumet Baking Powder in a plain and fancy baking course. Cakes and bread will be baked and served. The free demonstration runs at the Gleason Mercantile Company, Capitol avenue and 16th street, from 2:50 to 4:30 PM, starting Friday and continuing until further notice.
The Narragansett colony held a moving picture showing of the Reno battle at the Strawbridge villa in Philadelphia. Women attendees included most colony members as the event proceeded with secrecy and some details leaked out.
Report says Sergeant L Stone of the Cheyenne police and contractor Nimmie fought near Capitol avenue and Sixteenth Street after Stone challenged Nimmie to a fist fight over a prior dispute with Deputy Wagener. Stone suffered facial and head injuries. he was treated at a friend's home and returned home.
Ex President Roosevelt supports creating expert commissions to allocate federal funds for waterways tariffs and pensions. He argues such bodies would curb local pork and free Congress to focus on duties. The piece notes proposals and a financing plan for loans on mortgages with ten year terms.
Brief item notes a sale for women with small feet at Wasserman’s on City Hall Light for $1. A lamp post near Cup Hall brightens the area with tungsten lights. Weather reports speak of a heavy shower west of Cheyenne and Auto preparations for the Cheyenne Motor Club race on August 25.
Mary Daviso, 13, says her Gary Ind parents sold her to Ja mica Daviso for 500 dollars. She alleges daily torture and that she was bound with ropes to coerce consent to a marriage in Chicago. Daviso attacked her with a razor after a court order not to molest. she escaped.
In Gray Station near Macon Georgia on August 8 the Etheridge and Morton families clashed. Four Morton brothers killed Seth and Morria Etheridge before militia arrived to quell the violence and arrest followed.
Cheyenne Motor Club prepares for a Tuesday August 23 two hundred mile race with frequent entrants including Rahne Satley company of Omaha entering a Viroatone Columbus car. The speedway improvements and extensive preparations promise a record breaking event drawing enthusiasts nationwide.
Listings describe lots across the city with varied terms and prices. Information includes contact Oliver at phone B74 for details.
In Montclair on August 6 police linked burglaries to Robert Edwards after coal-stained fingerprints found in a broker’s home matched photos from earlier theft scenes. Edwards was arrested and, per police, confessed after fingerprint analysis and expert comparison confirmed the match.
Lawrence Massachusetts was hit by a small tornado center city areas saw toppled trees roof damage and many windows broken. Electric and telephone lines were down with streets blocked and darkness persisted until daybreak. A tree struck Charles Mahoney a teamster causing likely fatal injuries. The Baptist church steeple was damaged and left leaning.
Springfield Aug 5 The Sangamon county grand jury adjourned tonight after returning 10 indictments. The cases accuse individuals of perjury bribery and conspiracy in legislative bribery scandals.
A Burlington official tour emphasizes depot and facility needs in Cheyenne and across the western line. The inspection, including a connection with the Colorado and Southern, aims to align changes with public convenience as officials travel to Denver and Omaha for negotiations and site reviews.
At a special city meeting held at city hall last night the water committee received the disputed Round Top reservoir issue for study and settlement. The matter was turned over to the committee along with Contractor BE McGarvey for review and action.
In Cazadere California Aug A Japanese worker Henry Yamaguchi is accused in the Kendell family deaths. A hearing by Justice of the Peace F D Creepes heard a violent quarrel between Young Kendall and neighbor William Churchman. The judge noted a feud between peelers and the Kendalls and that the Kendalls sought protection against Japanese.
In New York on August 4 several Roosevelt callers cited Joan Mitchell former United Mine Workers head as a potential governor candidate. Roosevelt showed interest admiring Mitchell but gave no commitment.
Madrid August 5 government says clerical demonstration in San Sebastian forbidden by the state was abandoned. Government claims the event was a plan by Catholic cardinals to discredit Premier Canalejas and force Alfonso XIII’s position.
Palace Pharmacy promotes a Benzoin Almond Lotion claiming to cure tan and freckles. The ad urges customers to try the product.
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