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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
8
Abel Aragon fell from a remote lake cliff and lay exposed for 72 hours in blistering heat and frigid nights. A rescue party found him and transported him to Bishop Randall Hospital where doctors expect recovery from a leg injury.
Casper Wyoming August 7 J E Hill is jailed on burglary charges after police nabbed him in the act of stealing $10000 worth of cigarettes from the Wyoming Grocery company's warehouse. He was caught before finishing his haul among a large stock of merchandise.
GREYBULL Wyoming August 7 three of five shallow wells sunk near here by the McCausland Oil company reported by dry holes penetrated a commercial sand. Company officers and drillers decline to discuss the claim the wells are commercial successes. Holes about eight hundred fifty feet deep.
In Papeete a travel writer notes Tahiti natives assess newcomers quickly. locals study a visitor within 24 hours, judged by behavior and language, often deeming themselves superior to Europeans until proven of good character and breeding.
Pacific coast states Washington Oregon and California will add 3,721,524 dead weight tons of ships by 1919, with 472 new ships since wartime build up. Washington Oregon yards produce 2,396,986 tons, California 177,900 tons, plus 15,000 tons of concrete ships. Households urged to send washing to the Greysor Laundry for rough dry.
Frank Ault vice president of Carmen's Local 750 relayed a national union telegram urging members to stay at work unless called by the national body. At a Car Men meeting last night the mood favored avoiding a local strike and preserving employment. Ault stated there is little thought of a strike locally and every effort is being made to prevent work stoppage.
The Associated Press reports eight thousand Denver railroad shopmen will strike at 4 30 tomorrow morning and 2000 maintenance of way workers will walk out at the same time after a 95 percent vote in favor. Some unions doubt Burlington and Colorado & Southern will join tomorrow, while union officials say all those out will strike together. Eight hundred shopmen in Union Pacific shops already struck and eighty five women coach cleaners walked out in solidarity.
In Sublett mine, 12 miles north of Kemmerer, Wyoming, John Brags and Mr Javich were buried by rock and coal during a cave-in. They were rescued within minutes and taken to the Miners' Hospital in Kemmerer, where both are in critical condition.
In Chicago next month Zionist groups will study the Pittsburgh program proposing public ownership of land natural resources and public utilities in Palestine with a cooperative economic system as the basis for a Zionist state. The aim is to prevent land ownership by a few rich individuals and to liberate workers from terms set by owners.
San Francisco reports the 1915 navy maintenance costs for battleships cruisers destroyers and other ships with pay and repairs for officers men hulls machinery and support units. It notes costs have risen sharply since then and projects a Pacific fleet of about 40 to 45 battleships at any time with most expenses concentrated in Pacific states.
A racing card lists horse choices for six races with riders and horses named including Lantern in race one Esmeralda Orba Glyn and Lantern etc. The selections feature Rayonnant Chas Goggus Daly Fashion Treatrice Lucille Indianola Nellie Walcott Glassy Curl Mike Dixon Felecttor Pitts Nwce Dr Kendall Miss Krug Chas Cannell Lottie Lee Pie Baltic Mountain and Silly Night Ellen Smyth D C Gir.
First Race lists Orba Glyn Lantern Eameralda. Second Race includes Chas Geggus Killdo Nayormant Prive. Race Beatrice Lucille Ula Mineral Jim. Fourth Race Kimberly Thermostat Mike Dixon. Fifth Hare Maton Noblee Chas Cannell Dr Kendal Pie Lottie Lee. Seventh Nace Stilly Night D C Girl Bon Sante.
In Anaheim Gal Aug 7 a man employed four months at a feed and fuel firm Y recovers his memory after a long lapse and declares he is Rev J Paul Reeves once pastor of a Christian church in Morrowsville Kansas He says he lost himself en route from Morrowsville to Washington Kansas and has written to his father Rev J A Reeves of Stetla Nebraska.
Casper florist Walter Keefe and his family recount surviving the Dubois cloudburst that drowned five, after clinging to a piano from 4:30 p m to 3 a m. Their auto was swept away, and losses included a $7,500 residence and a new car valued near $3,000.
Mrs Anna Niehey Charles King and Philip Hassey prominent ranch owners in Fossil district posted bail after being arrested on charges of stealing an carload of cattle belonging to James and William Davison of Opal district. The Davisons reported missing cattle and traced brands defaced at Omaha stockyards. William Davison identified the worked brands and secured the cattle by purchase, then had the animals killed and skins used as evidence.
In Mexico City Aug 7 the secretary of development Raquals says the Construc tora Richardson B A concession to use Yaqui river waters was cancelled for not meeting irrigation and development conditions. The irrigation system was expropriated by the government after compensation based on work done.
Germany plans to devote much of its trade effort to Latin America and revive commerce with Mexico. Arthur von Magnus, German official in Mexico, sought full information on demand for German products.
San Francisco August 7 Associated Press reports seven boxing champions of the Pacific fleet will be decided in bouts at the municipal auditorium during the fleet visit. Plans hinge on Admiral Hugh Rodman’s sanction and may use the auditorium at no cost to sailors.
Mrs. Edwin A. Knapp announces a Los Angeles school to train housemaids as skilled workers. The program mirrors Kansas City practice, emphasizes street-service knowhow, higher standards, and potential for professional status with graduate employment under the city education board style.
Fort Collins and Cheyenne face severe ice scarcity after plants in Denver and Ogden suffered fires. Local ice companies borrow and reloan limited supplies, forcing households to use cellars and wet cloths to preserve perishables. No shipments to Cheyenne beyond a temporary loan, and officials warn only minimal relief possible.
A Cheyenne resident vented amid a lengthy quest for housing, noting the shortage of rentals and the ban on occupants with children. He lamented endless touring, waiting lists at 423 and up, and unyielding landlords, questioning the fairness of portables and untenable living conditions.
J White offers 12 piano lessons at a hotel teaching magic and ragtime piano skills to students seeking lively, stylized instruction in a compact program.
President Wilson discussed a broad program with Cabinet members and the Palmer sub committee. He plans to urge Congress to extend the Lever food control act to peace time use and apply it to all commodities including shoes clothing and life necessities.
The 275 transport corps will be hosted by Brig Gen O Neill at Fort Russell with laundry, showers, and lake swimming facilities. A Frontier Park wild west exhibition follows dinner, featuring roping and riding acts under Irwin Hire Dobois and Davidson. A 9 pm dance at the fort concludes the day with car pooling suggested to ease return after the park event.
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