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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1919

Page

16

Tijuana Track To Open On Thanksgiving Day

Promoter James W Coffroth plans to open the Tijana race track across the border from San Diego on Thanksgiving Day. Geo W Schilling says Coffroth is confident. Del Monte Jockey Club may hold a meeting to fill in open dates, with Reno races likely nearby drawing a large regional crowd. Dates from Finn and Talbot to be announced soon.

Geo. W. Schilling James W. Coffroth Tijuana Mex 3 San Diego Coffroth Tijana Neno Finn Talbot del Monte Dave del Monte Jorkey Reno Sacramento San Prancieco Oakland Pion

Wilson Proposes Action to Curb Rising Prices in Congress

In the Wye senate and House Agricultural Committee debate cold storage rules urged by President Wilson. A DC bill drafted with the FTC aims to license all dealers in fuel food and wearing apparel and revoke licenses for profiteering. Retail merchants report effects from surplus food distribution and price readjustments by the war department as markets align with wartime reductions.

Wye Senate Wilson House Agricultural Committee Congress District of Columbia District Commissioners Murdock Federal Trade Commission War Department

Congressman questions witness over spruce lumber telegram

Continued testimony discusses urgent spruce lumber needs for aircraft and a telegram witness claims to have seen. It notes Governor Lister’s stance on troop safety, government payment above market price, and alleged arrangements between government officials and Mul commonly named lumber firms in Portland Oregon.

Freer Fiteh Lister Washington Fligh Mul+ fonomah Lumber & Box company Willada Bay Lumber Company Portland Ore

Kidney Pills Help Sufferer Heal After Two Years

Samuel L Kramer of Sellersville Pa reports kidney trouble and back pain for two years. After using Foley Kidney Pills he says he feels well again. The ad claims the pills remove waste, ease rheumatism and backache, and aid bladder trouble. Sold everywhere.

Samuel L. Kramer Hox Sellersville

Miss Hancock Guest of Mrs Carey

Diduque, Ie resident Miss May Ia wack is visiting the Carey household as a guest of Mrs J M Carey and a longtime friend of the Carey family.

Miss Hancock J. M. Carey May ‘Ia Wack Diduque, Ie Joseph M. Carey Carey Home

Plumb Defends Plan While Attacking Alternatives

Glen E. Plumb urged Congress to back his tripartite railroad control plan and criticized other proposals as defective. A. B. Garretson testified that the government has no right to seek or permit a profit on transportation amid debates over the high cost of living.

Associated Proga Washington Glen EF House Interstate Commerce Committee A. B. Garretson Order of Railway

Suspects Refuse to Reveal Identities in Montana Bootlegging Case

In Thermopolis Wyoming on August 14 two Montana men held on suspicion of bootlegging and linked to the murder of Sam Van Schuyver refuse to disclose their names or any information about themselves or their whereabouts at the time of the shooting. Van Schuyver is detained in custody pending further developments.

Thermopolie Wyo

Lenine May Quit Rumors Shake Bolshevik Government

Reports from Copenhagen quote Russian sources claiming Premier Lenine plans to resign as strikes surge across Bolshevik controlled areas. About 150 strike leaders are said executed while Lenine orders rail minister Karassin to seek terms with the Mansheviks amid rising violence and provisioning crises.

Copenhagen Lenine Teisingfors Lepine Herr Karassin Eoin Eaiiles

Polish forces seize Minsk after heavy fighting

London reports Polish troops entered Minsk the capital of the Russian province after a fortnight of intense fighting per an official war office statement issued tonight.

Pewss London Minsk War Office

Russian Army Took 8,000 Prisoners in July

In a Minsk region bulletin received by wireless the government says the eastern front captured 8000 prisoners in July. The report also notes that fifteen members of the Tomsk Bolshevik committee have been arrested and shot.

Rz Associated Press London Minsk Tomsk Bolshevik Party

Bolsheviks advance along Black Sea coast reach Oochankov area

London reports that Bolshevik forces have pushed 50 miles of the Black Sea coast under control as they move south and west of Kharkov and seize Oohankov, 41 miles east northeast of Olean, in a war office statement.

London Black Sea Kharkov Oohankov Olean War Office

Russian Troops Retreat North West and East of Saraton

A Reuters dispatch from London reports Russian forces, under pressure, pulled back six miles toward Piravak northwest of Saraton and sixteen miles toward Pinyavka to a new position east, as of Aug 11.

London Piravak Saraton Pinyavka

Noted Carnegie family plans burial after death

The article discusses the death of a Carnegie family member and states the burial will be at the family home or nearby, with the body possibly moved to Pittsburgh where he built his wealth. Mrs. Carnegie remained at his side as life ended, but revival did not occur.

Bera Rock Pittsburgh Carnegie

Frontier Park One Length Finish Sparks Dispute

A crowded Frontier Park mile race ends with Jake Sechas narrowly beating Ponce De von by a nose, triggering protests from spectators. Officials defended the photo finish and emphasized judges’ unbiased role amid a spirited card featuring Martinez aboard Art Rick and Reydo, plus strong rides from Lowe and Martingz.

Pron- Wer Park Ponce Devon Jake Sches Jake Sechas Frontier Park New York Mexico Judgis Tom Mick Marty Lowe Martingz Martinez Charley Irwin Reydo Art Rick Toy Miss Knights of the Midnight Oil Irwin Barn Art Alek Phone Ward Red Cloud Irwin Sleed Antrim Dickie W Medford Bay

Tourists Visit Abandoned Carbon Wyoming Mines

Carbon Wyoming draws visitors who stop to inspect the once bustling coal mines as they travel the Lincoln Highway. A good road links the ghost town to the highway, drawing motor parties from cross country routes. Twenty years ago the Union Pacific ceased mining, leaving Carbon with a vanished population.

Carbon Wyo Wyoming Lincoln Highway Union Pacific

Man Dies by Own Action After Mine Accident

Evanston, Aug 11. John Williams, 60, who suffered head injuries in a coal mine weeks ago, died by self-inflicted gunshot to the temple. The funeral was to be held at Coatmeni, UR.

Evanston Wye John Williams Himenlf Coatmeni

Princess Tsinina to Sing at Fort Russell Smoker Event

Princess Tsinina will perform at Fort Russell Thursday as a courtesy to General ONeill. The entertainer, famed overseas, joins Joe Newman of Denver on the program. Five boxing bouts feature Fontana defending the featherweight class against a Denver opponent, with four Fort Russell boxers facing Railroad Men's Club of Cheyenne.

Princess Tsinina Fort Russell O'Neil Tsinina Denver Joe Newman Fontana Railroad Men's Club Cheyanne

American Legion Post to Be Formed in Cheyenne

An organizing meeting for soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the war is set for Tuesday evening August 2 1919 at 8 30 p m at the Industrial club in Cheyenne. Maurice Dinneen serves as temporary chairman and the goal is to form a permanent American Legion post in Laramie county with all eligible men urged to attend.

Industrial Club Cheyenne American Legion Maurice Dinneen Laramle

Five Hundred Discharged at Fort D A Russi

Five hundred men from various units were discharged at Fort D A Russi yesterday. Among them one received an honorable discharge plus a letter of commendation from General O'Neil. A misunderstanding over a pay office letter was resolved with proof of entitlement. The general praised the honesty and issued the commendation.

Fort D. A. Russi O'Neil

Divorce by publication in Wyoming case Ida Cooper v William Cooper

Ida Cooper petitions for divorce from William Cooper alleging desertion and non support for over three years. Defendant's residence is unknown and must plead by September 6 1919 or default judgment will be entered. Clerk T Joe Fisher issues notice in Laramie County District Court First Judicial District.

State of Wyoming County of Laramie First Judicial District Ida Cooper William Cooper T. Joe ‘Fisher District Court

School District No 82 Bond Sale Notice

Public notice that sealed bids for four thousand dollars of negotiable bonds will be received by September 3, 1919. Bonds cost $800 each, numbered 1 to 5, dated September 1, 1919, bearing 5 percent interest, redeemable in five years. Bids opened at the schoolhouse in Garmeyville Sheridan County Wyoming.

Cohuppm Bonda Sheridan County Wyoming Garmeyville Sheridan Schoyl Board of Trustees Senoet Dietz Gierk

Rotarians Enjoy Weekend Outing at Camp Ernest Thompson Seton

A party of 70 Rotarians and officers from Fort Russell with families enjoyed a weekend at Pole Mountain as guests of General O'Neil. Camp Ernest Thompson Seton, named for the naturalist, was prepared with full gear and an ambulance. Lieutenant Lawrence supervised tents, meals were served by army cooks, and a rain shower interrupted the first meal. The group climbed rocks for a twilight sing and began Sunday with a setting-up drill. General O'Neil and his team were thanked for the outing.

Fort Russell Pole Mountain O'Neil O'Neill Ernest Thompson Seton Lawrence

Baby Welfare Demonstrations Planned Across City

Beginning Monday, August 18th three days of baby welfare meetings will be held in Cheyenne to weigh and measure infants, offer medical advice, and teach proper care. Trained nurses demonstrate bathing, food preparation, and layette items at High School gym, Charlott School, and Johnson School.

Gheyenne Children’s Bureau United States Mar Ehiliron Cheyenne Mic’ Children’s Bureau

Chicago Boosters Cup Delivered for Fort Field Meet

The Chicago boosters led by Mayor William Haig Thompson delivered a handsome cup to be awarded at the Fort field meet. Attendees included General O'Neil and guests from Chicago. The field meet is set for Monday August 25 with cash prizes in addition to the trophy. events program to be announced soon.

Chicago William Haig Thompson Port D. A

China Delays War Mandate After German Talks

Parliament passed a resolution authorising a president to issue a mandate declaring a state of war does not exist between China and Germany. It is doubtful whether the mandate will be issued until delegates have discussed terms with German representatives.

Perin China Germany

Selections in Today’s Races Read by Public

Listed are race selections including Moonlighter Orange Anivim Nellie B and Auntie Gurl in early races Beatrice Lucille Lesy Ge and Vuhon Lady Harrigan later Kia Br Samuel Rish Lad’s selections feature Minster Jim and Bevo in the first and other events Antrim Melliea Tempy Abe and De appear in final lines

Leprewer Queijoue Ee Mineral Se Moonlighter Orange Anivim Nellie B&b Auntie Gurl Beatrice Lucille Lesy Geifth Mace Vuhon Lady Harrigan When Hier Gureget Teat Geventh Kia Samuel Rish Lad Impresaion Bevo Aang Venture Onl Antrim Melliea Lary Ratio Dla Ake

Mooring-Net Fin Race Report Fragment

A fragmented OCR note records a horse racing result with odds and numbers, mentioning Jockey Odesth and likely a gelding or horse named Thenrolda. Details are unclear but indicate a finish with a monetary figure and two reported totals.

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