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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
16
Abel Aragon fell from a cliff near a remote lake and survived three days and nights exposed to blistering heat and chilling winds before a rescue party found him. He was taken to Bishop Randall hospital and is expected to recover.
Casper Wyoming August 7 J E Hill jailed on burglary charge at Wyoming Grocery warehouse caught in the act taking ten thousand cigarettes from a large stock He had begun to remove them when nabbed before finishing the haul and leaving no other loot behind
Greybull Wyoming August 7 three of five shallow wells drilled by the McCausland Oil company near Greybull were reported by dry holes and abandoned but information from a reliable source indicates three wells penetrated a commercial sand. company officers and drillers decline to discuss the claim of commercial success. depths about eight hundred fifty feet.
In Papeete June 14 a traveler to the South Seas finds natives quick to judge newcomers. locals assess character and intentions within hours, with brown residents convinced of their own superiority while awaiting proof of good breeding before giving esteem.
West coast shipyards will add about 3.72 million dead weight tons by 1919, producing 472 ships since wartime build up began. Washington Oregon California yards contribute 2.40 million tons from 348 steel and wood vessels, plus 28 ships totaling 177,900 tons from California.
A Denver local Carmen's Union meeting reports no local readiness to strike. Vice-president Frank Ault says national guidance would trigger any action and workers favor staying on the job.
Associated Press reports eight thousand Denver railroad shopmen will strike at 4 00 tomorrow morning with 2000 maintenance of way workers joining. A 95 percent yes vote backed the walkout. Some Burlington and Colorado & Southern shops may join. maintenance decision due tomorrow. Eight hundred UP shopmen struck loudly with 85 women coach cleaners walking out in sympathy.
In Sublett mine twelve miles north of Kemmerer Wyoming two men John Brags and Mr Javich were buried by rock and coal during a cave-in. They were rescued within minutes and are in critical condition at the Miners hospital in Kemmerer.
In Chicago next month, Zionist groups plan a Pittsburgh program for a Zionist state based on public ownership of land natural resources and public utilities with a cooperative economy. Advocates say the plan counters land concentration by a few rich owners and secures workers’ terms.
The San Francisco report on the U.S. Navy yearbook shows 1915 maintenance costs for battleships armored cruisers and other ships. It notes costs rose since 1915 and estimates nearly all future Pacific fleet maintenance will occur in Pacific states.
In the first race Lantern Esmeralda Orba Glyn are listed. The second race features Rayonnant Chas Goggus Daly Fashion. Third race includes Treatrice Lucille Indianola Nellie Walcott. Fourth race lists Glassy Curl Mike Dixon Felecttor Pitts Nwce Dr Kendall Miss Krug Chas Cannell. Sixth race features Lottie Lee Pie Baltic Mountain. Seventh race shows Silly Night Ellen Smyth DC Gir.
First Race features Orba Glyn Lantern Eameralda. Second Race includes Chas Geggus Killdo Nayormant Prive. Beatrice Lucille Ula Mineral Jim appear in the Race Beatrice line. Kimberly Thermostat Mike Dixon run in the Fourth Race. Fifth Hare lists Maton Noblee Chas Cannell Dr Kendal Pie Lottie Lee. Seventh Nace features Stilly Night D.C. Girl Bon Sante.
A feed and fuel company worker in Anaheim reveals he regained memory after a lapse of years and identifies himself as the Rev. J. Paul Reeves, ex pastor at Morrowsville Kansas. He says he lost himself while traveling from Morrowsville to Washington Kansas and wrote to his father the Rev. J. A. Reeves of Stetla Nebraska.
Casper florist Walter Keefe and his wife and three children endured a Horse creek flood that swept their house from its foundations near Dubois. They clung to a plank from 4:30 p m to 3 a m until waters receded. One ranch hand died. a mayor F M Welly was found, and several homes suffered heavy losses as hail drifted five feet deep.
Mrs. Anna Niehey Charles King and Philip Hassey prominent ranch owners of Fossil district bailed for hearing on charges of stealing an carload of cattle owned by James and William Davison anchors of Opal district. Davison brothers traced brands defaced at Omaha stockyards and recovered evidence by purchasing the cattle and presenting skin hides. Arrests of the consignors followed in the Fossil district.
Mexico City Aug 7 title questioned the US protest over the nullification of the Construtora Richardson B A concession to use Yaqui river waters. Secretary Raquals says the concession was cancelled for failing to meet irrigation and development conditions and the irrigation system was expropriated after compensation based on development costs.
Germany plans a major push to revive trade with Latin American countries. Arthur von Magnus, German government representative in Mexico, requested full information on Mexican demand for German products and outlined a wide commercial effort.
San Francisco August 7 The Pacific fleet plans to stage seven boxing championships from light to heavyweight in the municipal auditorium during the fleet visit pending Admiral Rodman’s approval. If sanctioned the sailors may use the auditorium free of charge.
A housemaids school will be established in Los Angeles, announced by Mrs. Edwin A. Knapp former Kansas City journalist and publicist for the General Federation of Women's Clubs. The program aims to train graduates in street service details and elevate housework to a skilled trade with better pay and recognition, following a Kansas City model run by the local board of education.
Relief from a severe ice shortage is unlikely as Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and Denver-Ogden plants face outages. Homes must rely on cellar cooling, wet cloths, and stone cracks while the local ice plant works at full capacity but cannot meet demand. Cheyenne only borrows from Fort Collins and will not receive more.
A Cheyenne house hunter laments the shortage of homes as he wanders streets and alleys seeking rentals. He rails at listings that promise none and at landlords who forbid children, likening the situation to a trap of scarce housing and rising rents.
J White at the hotel offers a course titled My 12 Lessons covering popular magic and ragtime piano playing with instruction aimed at beginners and intermediate players.
The president proposes extending the Lever Food Control Act to peace time and covering all commodities including shoes clothing and life necessities. He will request no new limiting laws but will bolster existing anti hoarding and profiteering statutes and urge Congress to act. The outline followed cabinet and Palmer committee input.
The 275 transport corps will be hosted at Fort Russell with a special laundry service and shower accommodations. After dinner they will return to Frontier Park for a wild west exhibition directed by local organizers, followed by a nine o’clock dance at Fort Russell. Citizens with cars are urged to help shuttle soldiers back to the fort to avoid crowding.
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