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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

Page

8

Old Cheyenne street show features riders and bronco acts

The large pageant includes Wells Nennett and Paul Warner as leaders. A mobile caravan with a Velle truck and an underslung American 00 doctor car travels at speed, while Dr. Patterson, president of the Federation of American Motorcyclists, recovers from a broken shoulder. The parade showcases Wyoming pioneers, Fort Collins band, and Sioux Indians. bronco busting by Charley Irwin, Frank Carter, Ernest Green, Jack Elliot, Howard Lemonds, and others captivates the crowd.

Owo Wells Nennett Ollce Schimp Kansas City George J. Schofield Goodyear Tire Co H. §. Quine Goodyear Company Akron Ohio Bof Patterson Federation of American Motorcycllers Stering Miss Ines Rick Hick Charley McKinley Colorado Ailplane Frank Carter California Ernest Green Woodrow Wilson Jack Elliot Lightning Creek Howard Lemonds Nevada Lemonds Wyoming Frontier Committees Fort Collins

Frontier Boy Defies Odds in Wild West Show

A 22 year old bulldogger named Lowman is hailed as a frontier hero after a dramatic steer-throwing incident in a Wild West arena. Spectators viewed the kill as shocking yet thrilling as the day’s events culminate in a tense bucking contest featuring John Rick.

Cerdain Lowman John Rick

Ed Kelley Treats State Leader Staff With Large Watermelon

The Kelley Mercantile Company owner Mr. Ed Kelley hosted The State Leader staff for a melon feast. A carved watermelon drew editors and mechanics to share the fruit, with hopeful wishes for another generous gift in the near future.

Ed. Kelley Kelley Mercantile Company Kelley

Woman slashes vendor in Reed Street confrontation

Pink Longrear, a vendor, is cut on the cheek at Reed and eighteenth streets by Mayme Dyer, who says Longrear grabbed her legs. Longrear recalls no prior contact and suspects mistaken identity. County attorney Rigdon has not decided on any action.

Pink Longrear Mayme Dyer Reed Eighteenth Longmrear Rigdon

Frontier Tickets On Sale For Per Formances

Tickets for Frontier performances are on sale at Frontier headquarters in the old Burlington depot. Sales hours run from 9 to 12 and 7 to 8 in the evening, with Sun Proof Paints? The Bherman Co listed as contact.

Frontier Burlington Depot the Bherman Co

Whitney Brothers Mixed in Gunn Hold-up Affair

A gang including Nick Carson George Sharp and Charles Baker was arrested in connection with a planned gun train hold-up at Gunn. Fred Stedman and another man were taken into custody after letters and a disguise were found. Authorities believe a third party was to assist, with the plan aimed at the mine company store at night.

Rock Springs Wye Awm Nick Carson Allae George Sharp Charles Baker Green Rives Rew Rorinen Bao Gunn Younge Baker Mr. Hinea Phoenix Hotel Fred Stedman Green River Idaho St. Anthony Whitney Brothers

Wilsons Grandniece Has A New Toofie

SEAGIRT New Jersey August 15 Joy filled The Little White House today when it was announced that Josephine Cotteran ten months old grandniece of Governor Wilson has a new tooth Aunt Mandy reports the news which she deems more important than the July bulletin announcing Wilsons nomination for the presidency Josephine is visiting with her mother Perrine Cotteran of Raleigh North Carolina and her grandmother Annie W Howe the Governors sister She is a favorite of the Governor who teases her by pulling her ears and hair If Wilson is elected president Josie may be the next White House baby Today she registers her fourth tooth.

U. S. Sure of Sugar Monopoly

Testimony in the government suits to dissolve the sugar trust closed in Denver as the special examining board adjourned to meet in New York on September 16. Attorneys for the government claimed they proved all critical facts in Colorado regarding the American Sugar and Refining company. Durango witness Tulley altered his stance and agreed to divulge what he knew about the Durango proposition and a beet sugar factory talk with L. L. Aitkin, former director of the Longmont Sugar company.

Denver Colo Sugar Trust Special Examining Board New York Colorado American Sugar and Refining Company Thomas H. Tulley Durango L. L. Aitkin Longmont Sugar Company

Marines Reach Corinto Nicaragua as US Eyes Action

The Collier Justin reported by the state department to have landed 350 American marines at Corinto Nicaragua. They report to Captain Terhune of the gun boat Annapolis who has charge of U S military affairs at Managua. If needed reinforcements will come from Panama or Denver’s Bluejackets. The state department will not tolerate shelling or killing of civilians or seizure of American property.

Nicaragua Washington Justin State Department Corinto Terhune Annapolis Managuay Néva Panama Denver Managua

Weather brief for Wyoming rain Friday

The Weather section reports local rains in Wyoming on Friday and likely Saturday. No city or regional specifics are provided.

Washington Wyoming

Nat Goodwin Fatally Hurt In Rocky Point Accident

In Los Angeles California on August 15 actor Nat Goodwin was severely injured at Rocky Point after being thrown from a skiff onto rocks by breakers and then struck by a launch as he was dashed ashore.

Los Anomles Cal Nat Goodwin Rocky Point

Wilson Makes First Speech Before Farmers

Governor Woodrow Wilson spoke extemporaneously before thousands of farmers at Washington park in Gloucester New Jersey during a farmers day event. He defended a protective tariff calling it restrictive and attacked Aldrich and tariff makers while urging a merchant marine link for the Panama Canal and criticizing express company influence on parcel post. He was repeatedly greeted with applause and farmers pressed forward to shake hands.

Gloucester N. J. Ave Woodrow Wilson Wilson Washington Park New Jersey Delaware Pennsylvania Aldrich Panama Canal Parcela

Lady Wolseley Arrives in Cheyenne for Frontier Days

The most distinguished visitors at the Frontier Days celebration are Lady Wolseley and her son, members of the English nobility. They arrived at the Plains Hotel last night and will stay through the event. Mayor Arnold of Denver and Police Chief O'Neil are also expected for the Frontier show.

Lady Wilseley Lady Wolseley Plains Hotel Cheyenne Mayor Arnold Denver O'Neil

Promoter Breen Promotes California Rodeo Similar to Frontier Days

Promoter J. E. Breen of Salenas California attends Cheyenne Frontier Days events and says the California Rodeo celebration draws crowds equal to the local affair. He credits Wyoming for its renowned Frontier Days and notes plans to stage the California Rodeo at San Francisco during the world's fair.

J. E. Breen Salenas Cal Cheyenne Mr. Breen Plains Hotel Wyoming California San Francisco

Irish Private Dictates Letter to Adjutant

In a humorous scene Pat is summoned before his regiment's adjutant for years of no letters home. When forced to write, he dictates, praising the major as a father to the men while asking for forgiveness for bad spelling and writing.

Coal Gentleman Demands Loading Spot At Kitchen Door

A grimy man at a kitchen door demands a coal unloading location, claiming to be the coal gentleman and father of several household workers. The kitchen lady resists, insisting she handles no unloading, then guides him to the coal location.

Vielt my mooniy Culture Parlors for Haird Hetmark

Fragmentary OCR reads about hairdressing or beauty parlor service on MEW 16th street in Ponos al, with unclear business name and location details. The readable portion mentions a culture parlor and hairdressing, but specifics are interrupted by garbled text.

16Th Street Ponos al

Land Deal near Meeteetse in Wyoming Transfers 2500 Acres and 11000 Sheep

In Wyoming on August 15 a major valley deal closed transferring 2500 acres of land and 11000 sheep from the Sleeper Ranch Company to L. G. Phelps of the Pitchfork Ranch. The $75,000 transaction sits north of Phelps ranch near Rim on Meeteetse Creek and Dry Creek. Phelps enlarges holdings between here and the western mountains while Sleeper retains 2300 acres for future farming and feeding, planning to winter 10000 lambs and 200 cattle.

Meeteeste Wyo W. B. Sleeper Sleeper Ranch Company L. G. Phelps Pitchfork Ranch Phelps Ranch Meeteetse Rim Meeteetse Creek Dry Creek Phelps Sleeper

Aged Ute Stranded Near Kemmerer

An elderly Ute Indian named Columbus, about seventy, is stranded in Cumberland after his pony and outfit were stolen near Elk Mountain. He left the Bannock agency in Idaho to return to White Clouds Utah, refuses to ride a train, and local officials and Cumberland citizens help him. a tribe member may travel overland to bring him home.

Kemmerer Wyo Columbus Cumberland Bannock Agency Idaho White Clouds Utah Elk Mountain Angus McDougal

Cancer microbe described as blood parasite by Dr Odin

Paris report quotes Dr Gaston Odin claiming a cancer microbe in blood as an amoeboid parasite that changes form grows quickly and forms fresh amibes. He asserts detection in healthy people and a virus to kill the cancer microbe.

Paris Gaston, Odin Odin

Smith Defeats Flynn in Ten-Round New York Bout

In New York on August 14, Gun boat Smith defeated Porky Flynn in a ten round fight at Twe ay. Ringside spectator Bob Flinsimmons commented on comebacks noting he is still a middleweight and light heavyweight and would fight Tom Sharkey if he returns.

New York Gunboat" Smith Porky” Flynn Bob Flinsimmons Tom Sharkeyto

Standpat Iowan Out for Wilson

T. H. Funk of Iowa Falls, returning from a visit in Buffalo Wyoming, is a cousin of A. B. Funk of Spirit Lake and a former Iowa legislator. He labels himself a stand-out Republican of the old school and predicts Woodrow Wilson will win, arguing Taft’s personal attacks against Roosevelt ruined his chances.

Gillette Wyo T. H. Funk Iowa Falls Iowa J. P. Gammon Buffalo A. B. Funk Spirit Lake A. B Fink Woodrow Wilson Taft Roosevelt

Remedy Promises Clear Skin With Saxo Salve Cure

An advertisement claims Saxo Salve soothes and penetrates the skin to clear pimples eczema and itching. It urges nightly application with pure soap and offers money back if results are not seen, signed by A E Roedel a Cheyenne Wyoming druggist.

A. E. Roedel Cheyenne Wyo

Pennies Seal Real Estate Deal in Rochester Bank

A chest holding 275 pounds of pennies was deposited at a Rochester bank for Carl W. Stordant, a real estate man, as initial payment to seal the sale of a downtown restaurant. The pennies, over 40 000 in total, were accumulated by the cafe owner from coins dropped by patrons over many years.

Tnochester N. Y Carl W. Stordant Stordant

American Consul 18 Shot at Cartagena

William Bruce McMaster American vice counsel at Cartagena Colombia was shot and killed. dispatches do not specify accident or murder and an investigation is under way.

Cartagena Washington William Bruce McMaster Colombia State Department

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