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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
9
Officials here consider the Mexican situation, with urgent talks over the release of two American aviators, Lieutenants Paul H. Davie and Harold, held by bandits near Candelaria, Texas. The state department called on the Mexican government for immediate action and release.
Mrs William Upton aged seventy recently arrived in Washington from San Francisco. She traveled alone in a light car cited for its entire distance and recalled a Lincoln inauguration era celebration. She notes her family bought groceries at the same Illinois store where the Lincolns traded.
Two American army aviators were captured by Mexican bandits and held for a 15000 dollar ransom in Mexico. Major W OC Garris says the matter will be raised at the governors conference. Harold G Peterson of Watchinson Minn is named as one captive. Governor Burnquist telegraphed Secretary of State Lansing seeking guidance.
The commission and City Attorney A. DiWi will meet some evening this week to draft a broader licensing ordinance. The brief notes indicate the soft drink plan dies, signaling a move toward a general regulatory framework.
Eight men are believed dead after a gas explosion at the Oakview mine of Oakdale Coal company near La Meta Colorado. Four bodies recovered. rescuers overcome by fumes and revived. About 40 workers were inside. conditions hinder listing all victims tonight.
Aug 18 The subway and elevated systems of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company were paralyzed for two days by a strike in Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx and Queens. Tonight a striker is to accept a compromise ending the walkout.
A legal action seeks 500000 in damages related to a hay strike affecting theatres and other follies. The suit names an incorporated company as plaintiff and alleges financial losses from the incident.
The review notes Laughing Lady edging ahead in a chaotic comedy routine as rain coats are worn by the troupe. The scene is marked by hushed reactions and exaggerated stage weather.
Henry G Hay Sr a former assistant treasurer of United States Steel and first government surveyor in Wyoming died at his son Hefty J Hay’s home in Gary Indiana. He had moved from Cheyenne to New York after leaving Wyoming about 15 years ago. Hay came to Wyoming in 1874 as deputy to the surveyor general and ran the territorys first mile of government survey. He later served as Wyoming state treasurer for two terms and participated in the 1890 constitutional convention. The funeral is planned in Gary Indiana.
Postmasters announce public can order government supplied food through the Cheyenne post office. Orders are taken at the special window, blanks are filled by applicants, and supplies arrive daily from Omaha to local offices. Prices vary with some items discounted while others show no saving.
Mr and Mrs Hammond both deaf and dumb and their baby faced housing hardship. A leader article plea prompted offers, and by yesterday they were moved into rooms at Mrs John Thomas's home on East Twenty first Street with access to the downstairs.
Washington August 18. The prohibition enforcement bill was presented to the Senate today by Senator Sterling of South Dakota, chairman of the Judiciary sub committee that considered the House measure. There was no indication when the measure would be called up.
Mine smelter and tramway gear from the Encampment district near Saratoga Wyoming, once part of the Penn Wyoming set up to serve a copper district, is being dismantled and shipped to Peru by Morse machinery interests. Dismantling will take about six months.
In UVA Wyoming on August 18 Harry Douglas, a rancher, was riding when a lightning bolt struck his horse killing it. He escaped with only a burned side as his watch pocket melted the watch works and part of the case. He pulled the watch free and felt no shock.
Appeal to the state supreme court will be taken from a district court ruling that the Nebraska legislature’s ratification of the federal prohibition amendment is not final until approved by voters at the general election. Announcement came from the Secretary of State Amesburg’s office in Lincoln.
Mexican immigrant E Gutierre arrested in Casper for forcing a woman to surrender her hair with a gun is not the Cheyenne suspect. Casper police chief said Gutierre isn’t the wanted man, while the local fugitive lies in a Denver hospital with two bullet wounds from a separate incident.
Roy W. Schenck, once Wyoming’s first Immigration commissioner under Gov Garey, has returned to the state on business with the Interstate of Westerners in the fields. He recently visited France, where he served in the engineering corps.
President Wilson will address the senate foreign relations committees at the White House in an historic session to discuss peace negotiations and the treaty. An open forum format will permit public access to every word spoken as the nation watches the proceedings tomorrow.
Commandant Nora Mudspeth head of the Salvation Army Home in Oakland leads missionary work across Europe and the United States. She helped form the peace delegation at Versailles and is among committee members seeking full disclosure from President Wilson on the peace treaty details including Shantung and reconstruction. Page 8.
Cheyenne officials announce steps to crack down on undetected water connections. City Engineer W. Glafcke reports five new houses tied to the system without city reporting. Commissioner Edward Storey pledges a citywide canvass to ensure proper payment for water service.
A terse statement recalls a claim that drivers and merchants plotted with decoy soldiers in a war camp setting. The speaker notes the soldier at the fort as a point of interest, framing the dispute as a matter of mutual interest between parties.
Chicago August 18 Industrial organizations from 21 states meeting August 23 will map a fight against government ownership or operation of railroads as outlined in the Plumb plan. Richard H. White, conference president, called the meeting and discussed taxicab abuses at Carey Avenue and Lincoln Highway. Mayor B. W. Stone pledged action to curb the alleged inducements and unfair practices.
George A. Smith proposes to rent the south side fire hall at Blgvenby and Warren by painting the building for a year. He would apply paint to the old hall and varnish benches used by the Salvation Army, claiming occupancy would not interfere with the Army’s use. Commissioners planned to review the proposal today in the fire hall.
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