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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
16
Officials announce formal steps to curb bandit depredations with rapid troop movements. The border guard is organized with cavalry regiments positioned to form a mobile column along the Rio Grande to pursue brigands and rescue the two captured army aviators.
Reports from border posts say isolated New Mexico and Arizona towns are tense as Mexican residents outnumber Americans in some areas. Mexicans have quit work in many towns awaiting U S developments. Army officials acknowledge possible troop moves but have taken no action yet.
Dov Gl.AS Arizona Aug 10 reports say Binford border towns near Douglas remain quiet at noon with residents discussing U S troop crossings. Cananea and Naco also quiet yet tense as Gen P Elias Gall es and Gen Joan Torres meet to decide dispatch from Yaqui valley to border districts.
Thaplin appoints notaries public Mazie V. Rhodes and M. B. Rhodes of Basin Harry E Winkler of Gur neyville John E McCrillis Gladys M Merion Gillette F L Crabbe Cheyenne Harvey J Cregan Torrington Miss Vera H Little Lar amie.
Milwaukee August 19 Three companies of state home boards were ordered from Camp Douglas to aid deputy sheriffs in keeping order at the Cudahy Packing plant in Cudahy. One man was killed and four wounded as clashes between strikers and police occurred this afternoon. Paul Helmaky, 45, the man killed, was among those involved.
City Engineer BE W Glaftke says Randall avenue will be uniform under the new building code. Hoses and barns must be moved back 25 feet from the property line and no new buildings may be closer than stated. The code seeks conformity for all structures old and new.
The framed engraved address of thanks given weeks earlier by Belgian government representatives to Mayor BE W Stone honors the Belgian troops who passed through Cheyenne in 1918. It states gratitude for the friendly reception in May 1918 and admiration for the American nation, dated Brussels April 1919.
Former Wyoming governor Frank L. Houx of Cheyenne has spent recent months in Texas where he aided Burke Pipe Lines & Refining Co. The company, capitalized at $1,000,000, counts W. H. Edelman of Sheridan and C. L. Boren of Casper among Wyoming associates.
The Mule Creek Oil company filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of state's office. Capital is $1,000,000 in shares of $4 each. Headquarters are in Casper. Directors for the first year are T. A. Hall, F. P. A. Hasemith, John Bryne, S. E. Phippen and A. B. Winter.
Judge Edwards ruled tenant Wunnicke had no lease after the original expired and a rent check with a lease note was inconclusive whether written before or after cashing. Wunnicke must vacate. appeal bond filed and district court decision pending. Sam M. Thompson represents the plaintiff.
Racing at Frontier Park endured a gale as horses battled stiff winds and tough tracks. Prince Douglas won the opener in a tight finish while Grambling Ina claimed the second race. Cannell surged to victory in the third as Outfielder and Sir Dyke chased. Tempy Duncan and Minnie H won later sprints, with Bit of Blarney and Shamrock Green finishing strong and Orbiculation sealing the finale.
State examiner reports total loans and discounts across 106 banks at 20,702,970.66 with deposits subject to check 49,542,699.01 and time certificates 6,349,874.96. Bank assets include Bank of Lusk 882,773.12, deposits 794,006.19. Thermopolis State Bank assets 871 248.98, deposits 798,594.46.
Eight of the new homes erected in Park addition by the Cheyenne Home Builders have already been sold. President Fred Hofmang of the association announced yesterday. It is expected that the remainder will be sold by October 4.
Lists showing automobiles registered by the state are forwarded from the shares office to county officers for records and processing.
Selections listed for seven races with numerous horses including Irigh Lad, Balts Mountain, Lottie Leo, Booond Roasce Pink Tenny, Martre, and Third Race entries Im pression and Bevo. Other picks include Praectorian, Phrone Ward, Stilly Night, Bob A, Toy Mias, Reydo, D C Girl, Risa W, Onota, Kazan, Chas Cannell, and Ethel.
The document lists seven races with horse names and riders: First Race Duke of Wellington Lottie Lea Three X. Second Race Felicitor Pink Tenny Nettie Walcutt. Third Race Assessor Impression Casaloma. Fourth Race Phrone Ward Praetor ian Tempy Duncan. Fifth Race Bob A Reydo Toy Miss. Sixth Race O Killdo D C Girl Lantern. Seventh Race Chas Cannell Brown Favorite Kazan.
United States Marshal Joseph Wesel today seized 12 000 pounds of butter in storage at St Paul under libel proceedings. In Kansas City Frances Wilson U S district attorney for Missouri ordered seizure of 23 000 chickens of tomatoes held since October 1918. ownership not yet established.
Residents of the Rattlesnake valley near Missoula fled as a wind driven fire threatened ranch buildings within five miles of the city. About 200 forest firefighters were rushed to the scene to contain the blaze.
Two oil firms filed articles of incorporation in the Wyoming secretary of state office on Monday. Beaver Valley Oil Company of Weston County lists 2 million dollars in capital stock and a seven-member board. Roxie Oil Company of Carbon County shows 100 thousand dollars capital and a three-member board. Additional filings include Cokeville Realty Company with 60 thousand dollars capital and Boulder Canal Operators and Users Corporation with no stated capital.
Cheyenne Post of the American Legion is named for the county after a meeting in the Industrial Club. Roche Mentzer presided as president, Rudolph Hofmann was elected treasurer, and officers were completed. About 26 attended as plans included supporting Salvation Army drive and sending flowers to Morris Dinneen awaiting appendectomy.
Major General Diekman ordered officers to pay the full ransom as bandits were overtaken by American troops. Lieutenants Davis and Peterson, held since last Wednesday after landing on Mexican soil, were released after $8,500 of $15,000 demanded. Captain Matlock crossed the border with part of the ransom and fled with Peterson, leaving Davis unpaid. The aviators wandered along the Conchos river near Falomir, Chihuahua, mistaking it for the Rio Grande, until their border return. Peterson reported it was a harrowing escape attempt with threats of death. Jesus Renteria and five Mexicans captured them. There were twenty bandits at the ranch.
Ball and Charlen Stuart report the dissolution filing in the secretary of state office on Monday. The notice is signed by George W. Blau president and J R Hylton secretary.
Cheyenne, Aug 15, 1949 The Editor letters discuss schooling ages and a court decision, joking about arithmetic and the seven to fourteen year rule. The writer recounts personal confusions over inclusive counting and phraseology amid changes in modern times.
President Wilson defends league structure aligned with Smuts and discusses German reparations, Pacific island claims, and Shantung promises. He declines to reveal votes on Japan’s racial equality clause and cites moral versus legal obligations in treaties amid questions from Senator Brandegee.
Douglas Wyoming August 49 Veterans of three wars may attend the fifteenth Wyoming State Fair in September with the Boys of 61 and sons of 64 present. Medal of honor presentations are planned and Lieut Col Theodore Roosevelt may speak. Exhibits already arrive from Idaho Springs and Denver.
Colorado Stock Growers association officials meet at the state house at 10 tomorrow to discuss feasible interpal markets and other agencies to reduce the high cost of living. A court order will allow public sale of fish found fit. State Secretary James R. Nolan to probe hotel and restaurant prices with comparative tables.
Mr and Mrs Prank Thier returned to Cheyenne after a visit to California with their friends and neighbors praising the trip and reporting cheerful tales from the journey.
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