17 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1919
Page
1
A historic dispatch notes Marshal Von Mackensen, once unseen since the war, is now reported to be in China training an army of about one million troops for the Chinese government. The claim appears in a partial news dispatch and follows earlier reports of armistice signing.
Republican senators declared a result of recent talks and Hitchcock’s statement after leaving the president to have hardened the stance. The remarks reflect a shift in the administration’s approach toward the enemy and potential policy changes.
Guglielmo Marconi the wireless inventor is mentioned as Italy s ambassador to the United States to succeed Count di Cellere. The Italian government hopes Marconi s popularity will help ease tensions over the Fiume dispute and resistance to treaty amendments. Senator Hitchcock is expected to press a speech next week while McMurray of Oregon leads a Republican reservations group backing ne w terms.
Polo Cub defeats Yukon and Lady Harrigan in a three horse race by a neck with Lady Harrigan second a half length behind Yukon which faded after a late effort. The spirited wagering and close finish drew a packed crowd as Starter Haley lined up the trio.
A feud between families in the De Long and Hamilton homes on West Twenty fourth Street led to police court action over peace bonds. Mrs. Leonora Hamilton was fined five dollars for profanity after a dispute with Mrs. Cora Day, with further testimony about alleged curses and neighborhood nuisance.
A guarded house associated with bootlegging yielded no suspects when officers searched it Friday night and again yesterday morning. One woman remained. empty bottles stood where a liquor stash was believed kept, leaving the case unsolved.
An editorial from New York discusses the high cost of living and argues a national solution hinges on the public accepting fiscal reform. It cites treasury department actions and calls for broader policy changes to relief prices.
The Post Office Department announced that parcel post rates for surplus army food will be the same beyond the first zone as within it. The change, effective Monday, aims to equalize postage for all purchasers regardless of distance from supply centers.
Drilling at the Roxana Petroleum Company test well at Wellington halted temporarily as casing is awaited. The well reaches beyond 800 feet with a good showing reported. Two quarts of oil were skimmed from water. Drilling has been easy until a watery sand layer required casing.
Philadelphia Aug. 16 A warrant was sworn out for the arrest of Charles A. Ambler former Insurance Commissioner of Pennsylvania charged with conspiracy in office relating to the North Penn bank failure that closed its doors July 18 with an apparent deficit of 2 144 000
Federica Tingoo, who recently abandoned the presidency of Costa Rios, fled to the country and was on board the head the night before the print died lat.
Chicago officials filed charges under the Lever food control law accusing John F. Campbell and John E. Bunker of profiting about 40 percent on sugar sales. Price shifts were reported across potatoes, cabbage, onions, corn, tomatoes, beets, carrots, peaches, with oranges and lemons stable.
Stage hands and musicians in New York theaters walked out tonight in sympathy with striking actors. They had previously worked backstage and performed in support of the stalled performers.
Farmers forecast a difficult year ahead with uncertain markets and possible reduced production. Congress debates amendments to price and hoarding controls as officials urge action to curb profiteering while President Wilson vetoes repeal of the day it saving law.
Washington reports growing friction between Great Britain and Mexico as William Cummings, the last British diplomatic contact in Mexico City, is ordered to depart by Carranza. Britain had not recognized the Carranza regime and no official minister exists in Mexico. Dispatches note Carranza will inform the Mexican congress in September about relations with the United States and England.
Joe Wilholt, tried out by the Bogeton Nationals, started in the minors this season. After short stints in the Pacific Coast and Western leagues, he joined Wichita in the Western league and recently set a world record for consistent batting by hitting safely in forty seven consecutive games.
A Cheyenne family, Mr and Mrs C H Hammond and their infant, seeks two rooms or more for safe baby care. They live in a hotel at 306 West Sixteenth street while the deaf and dumb father works at Cheyenne Auto Tire Repair. The mother appeals for relief, noting she and her husband have paid reasonable rent but cannot find a suitable home. The infant Wille tot spends time on the street as they search for a proper living space.
The estate of the late William Moffatt, consisting of three prime city properties, was sold yesterday. The Moffatt hotel on Beventeon Terrace sold to Max Davis for 61000, Maple Terrace apartments fetched 20500 to Clyde Early, and the third parcel along Geee Sevee Soneer avenue near 17th street was bought by Louis Ald for a sum not disclosed.
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