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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1912

Page

16

Band Trouble Dropped by Labor Body In Frontier Controversy

The Cheyenne Trades and Labor Assembly and the Band confronted the Frontier Committee over hiring military music. After failed settlements, the assembly decided to let the matter drop and publish the dispute. Separate reports covered a boxing card and athletic events featuring Brennan, Dillman, Parkins, Hillman and others with a stringed orchestra entertaining the crowd.

Fronter Committee Cheyenne Trades and Labor Assembly Frontier Committee Cheyenne Trades and bLabor Assembly Labor Assembly Cheyenne Citizens Band Presa

Boxing and Wrestling Night Delivers Draw and Falls

The smoker featured three boxing matches with a draw and no clear winner after the final bell. The Palmer brothers, Charlie and Joe, staged a fall by Joe in seven minutes fifty seconds with a dramatic bridge. The main event paired Charlie Stevens against Lukie Volick, with Volick the heavier man and Stevens seeking the win.

Palmer Brothers Charlie Joe Joe Charlie Stevens Lukie Volick Luke Stevens

House Passes Wool Bill On the Taft Veto

The House approved a wool bill despite President Taft's veto, signaling little chance for passage in the Senate. Leaders doubt the measure can clear Congress this session as debate flared over Clark's ruling and the chamber prepared to adjourn.

HOUSE Underwood Lodge Bristow Wille Congress Senate Taft Leen Cone News Clark

Frontier Days Bank Hours Notion City Closure at Noon

Frontier Days observance prompts banks in Notion city to close at 12 o’clock noon. Local authorities note the schedule applies citywide to ensure ceremonial events proceed smoothly.

Maud McCay Battles Black Snakes in New Rochelle

In New Rochelle New York Mrs. M. McCay of East Recheeter Road has killed twenty eight snakes this year while fighting a three and a half foot black snake on her kitchen porch. She struck it with a club and chopped off its head after the reptile turned and attacked.

Tamssie Woody Davin Motehet

Five Denver Boys Run Part Way to Cheyenne

Five Denver youths aged 14 to 18 were arrested in Greeley Colo after running away from home to attend Frontier Days in Cheyenne. They were found hungry with no money and will be sent back to Denver today.

Denver Cheyenne

Catlin Unseated as Gill Wins Seat in House

Republican protests followed the unseating of Theron Catlin by Democrats who gave his seat to Patrick Gill. The Missouri race drew attention over campaign spending claims, with Catlin's relatives accused of overstepping limits while Gill secured the victory.

Catlin Washington House Theron Catlin St. Louis Patrick Gill Massour

Sharkey Declared Contender for World Heavyweight Title

Sailor Tom Sharkey, once a leading heavyweight, is announced as a contender for the world white heavyweight title after plans to fight Tommy Burns. Burns recently lost to Johnson, who holds the world title, ending Burns’s bid.

New York Sailor Tom" Sharkey Sharkey Tommy Burna Johnson

Capt Hardy and Daughter Feature at Frontier Show

Captain Hardy and his 11 year old daughter Madeline will give daily shooting exhibitions at the big show. They claim mastery with revolver rifle or shotgun and can hit items from a penny to a tin can. Assisting them is F C Miller of Fort Collins Colorado.

Sioer A. HW. Hardy Madeline Captain Hardy Mise Madeline F.C. Miller Fort Collins Colo

Mob violence ends in death of teen in Columbus trial scene

In Columbus Georgia on August 13 a mob attacked a 16 year old Black boy on trial for alleged incident with a White boy from two months earlier. The youth was fatally harmed as officials held up at the courthouse.

Columbus

Circus Bandstop Panic in Windstorm

Des Moines and vicinity endured a severe wind and rainstorm last night causing extensive damage. Three large circus tent poles snapped, triggering a near panic as performers and spectators stampeded. Bands began playing softly as staff reassured the crowd that there was no danger.

Des Moines Towa Ircus America

Indians on Trail to Frontier Days in Cheyenne

A hundred Sioux tribespeople with tee pees ponies and families travel from Rosebud reservation to Cheyenne for Frontier Days. It is the first such overland voyage since 1897 and the group is due to arrive August 14, the festival's opening day.

Afton Wyo Rosebud Reservation Cheyenne

Five Die in Italian Fireworks Blast in Auburn

Five people died when fireworks being prepared for a Feast of Assumption celebration exploded in the Italian colony of Auburn New York. The victims include Cosimo D Carmalengo of Fairview New Jersey the manufacturer, Mrs Mary Cheche and three children Dmima 11 Armando 9 and Carmela 7. Fire Chief Cones said prohibited explosives were used and a bomb was found among the ruins.

Auburn N. Y Church of St. Francis di Assises Cosimo D. Carmalengo Fairview N. J Mary Cheche Dmima Armando Carmela

Clairvoyant Prof Leonard Promises Power and Guidance

Denver based clairvoyant professor Leonard advertises readings on business, investments, law suits, and personal matters. He claims to reveal hidden forces, offer influence, banish sickness, reform friends, and grant happiness, backed by endorsements and letters. Over Lyric Theater.

Prof Leonard Denver Lyric Theater

Forty engines rushed for U P here in Wyoming division

Forty locomotives purchased by the Union Pacific for the Wyoming division will arrive in Cheyenne within a few days. They are built for both freight and passenger service and were ordered due to a surge in business on the division. The Omaha shops are stocking up to forward engines as demand grows.

Union Pacific Wyoming Cheyenne Omaha

Denver Murder Suspect Arrested

John Featherstone, the suspect in the Denver murder of the Carlwron girl, is well known to Cheyenne police and has been arrested twelve times. He worked on a hed carrier in Cheyenne, lived with his wife and stepdaughter in a small cottage, and had frequent quarrels over alleged misconduct at home.

John Featherstone Denver Carlwron Cheyenne West Featherstone

Darrow Bribery Trial Opens Amid Crowd in Los Angeles

The defense opening argument in Clarence S Darrow’s bribery trial was delivered by Horace H Appel in Los Angeles. The crowd crowded the corridors as Darrow reached the courtroom door while Assistant DA W J Ford denounced Darrow and accused accomplices including Job Harriman and Lincoln Steffens.

Los Angeles Cal Darrow Horace H. Appel Clarence W. J. Ford Chicago Job Harriman Ford Lincoln Steffens

Darrow Under Fire As McNamara Defense Is Denounced

The prosecutor denounces Darrow as responsible for the Times building blast while labeling McNamara misled by his teachings. He ridicules the frame-up theory for Franklin and Harrington. The jury is to hear the case Friday.

Darrow McNamara Times J. B. McNamara Franklin John R.R. Harrington

Kansas Short Grass Motorcycle Club Visits Frontier Days

A Garden City based club of over 400 riders plans a large delegation to Frontier Days. More than 200 members will arrive Thursday morning and stay through the festival, with a baseball team possible against Indiana and a band from the group. The club meets weekly, maintains a headquarters, and plans to parade Saturday.

Kansas Short Grass Motorcycle Club Garden City Den Cheyenne The Frontier Committee

Women Aid Bull Moore Rally Gains Support in Chicago

Progressive party leaders in Chicago report growing backing from women. Dozens of letters arrive with well wishes and campaign contributions ranging from 1 to 50 dollars as part of the effort to back Bull Moore.

Chicago Progressive Party

Knights of Pythias pick Winnipeg for 1914 convention

The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias voted to hold the 1914 convention in Winnipeg, Canada, announced from Denver Colorado on August 18.

Denver Colo Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Winnipeg Canada

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