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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1919
Page
9
A lingering dispatch notes Marshal von Mackensen, once largely unheard since the war, now reported to be in China overseeing military training. The claim mentions a million Chinese troops under his apparent guidance amid the broader war aftermath.
Republican senators declared a result of recent negotiations and Hitchcock's statement after leaving the president had been to stiffen resolve. The briefing notes emphasize a firm stance by lawmakers amid ongoing talks.
Wireless inventor Guglielmo Marconi is named as Italy's potential ambassador to the United States to replace Count di Cellere. The Italian government hopes Marconi's popularity will ease tensions over the Fiume dispute and influence ratification debates, with Republican senators prepping reservations and framing the amendment fight as they seek democratic backing.
In a spirited mutual race Polo Cub edged Yukon by a neck to take first place with Lady Harrigan close behind. The three horses battled from the start as spectators lined the track and the finish came down to a last inch effort by Polo Cub.
A neighborhood feud between Mrs. Leonora Hamilton and Mrs. Cora Day led to police court sessions over peace bonds for their families and children. Hamilton was fined for profanity after disputing the other parties in court.
Police guarded a house Friday night amid a suspected bootlegging operation. A morning search found only a lone woman and empty bottles where bootleg liquor was believed stored, leaving the case without a solution.
An apparently garbled early 20th century dispatch places blame on spending and high living costs. It mentions Treasury division figures and calls for measures to lower the cost of living in New York, noting public debate and proposed policies, though specifics are unclear due to OCR corruption.
The post office department announced that parcel post rates for surplus army food will be identical for buyers beyond the first zone and those in the first zone. Beginning Monday shipments will be sold nationwide to equalize postage to all purchasers.
Drilling at the Roxana Petroleum test well in Wellington paused for casing. The well reaches over 800 feet with a good showing and two quarts of oil skimmed from water. Drilling proceeds but a watery sand layer requires casing.
Philadelphia August 16 A warranted arrest of Charles A. Ambler former Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner was sought by the district attorney on charges of conspiracy in office tied to the failure of the North Penn Bank which closed July 18 with an apparent deficit of 2,144,000.
Federica Tingoo, who recently abandoned the presidency of Costa Rios, fled the country and boarded a vessel the night before. Local reports in Kingston Jamaica describe the unusual departure and ongoing confusion surrounding the leadership transition.
Chicago Aug 16. The Lever food control law action charges John F Campbell president and treasurer and John E Bunker vice president and manager of the Campbell company wholesale sugar dealers with violating the law and earning a 40 percent profit on sugar sales. Prices for potatoes, cabbage, onions, corn, tomatoes and other produce fluctuated across the market.
Stage hands and musicians in New York theatres go on strike in sympathy with the strikers previously supported by the workers. The action follows talks held at city playhouses as crews walked off to protest working conditions.
Farmers warned of upcoming crop years as markets remain unclear and production may fall due to current conditions and Wilson's veto message favoring industry. Congressional committees study amendments to tighten price control to curb hoarding and profiteering, with a joint session hearing representatives and aiming to act next week.
Washington reports growing friction between Britain and Mexico as William Cummings, Britain’s last envoy in Mexico City, is ordered to leave by Carranza. Britain had not recognized the Carranza regime and has no minister in Mexico. Cummings handled archives and communications, lacking official authority. Carranza plans to inform the Mexican congress in September about relations with the United States and England.
Joe Wilholt, tried by the Bogeton Nationals, moved to the minors at season start. He joined Wichita in the Western League after a brief Pacific Coast League stint and recently hit safely in forty seven straight games, playing center field for the Wichita team.
Mr and Mrs C H Hammond and their baby, living in a hotel at 306% West Sixteenth, beg for a healthful two room home in Cheyenne. Hammond is deaf and dumb but skilled at his job with Cheyenne Auto Tire Repair. wife fears for the baby's health as they search for a permanent residence despite high rent and discouragement.
The estate of the late William Moffatt, valued at $92,000, was sold yesterday. The Moffatt hotel on Beventeon terrace sold for $61,000 to Max Davis. Maple Terrace apartments brought $20,500, purchased by Clyde Early. The remaining parcel on Seventeenth Street was bought by Louis Ald, who ran the case and handled bids.
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