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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
7
Sacramento August 20 The California State Fair will stage a cutting-out contest in which two cowboys must rustle a steer from a herd rope horns and hind legs roll it on its side and brand without the hot iron. A 350 prize and Mexican longhorn stock from Charles Silva headline the event with bull riding also on offer.
The Leader seeks sharper talent through The Teacher, arguing that homes of substantial people attract the most capable help. A well chosen staff reflects the Leader's standards and drives comfort and efficiency in business life.
Sam Schepps was expected to testify before the Rosenthal grand jury about the gambling graft murder. District Attorney Whitman anticipated indictments against Lieutenant Charles Becker and four gunmen, with Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood hunted, and Whitey Lewis and Dago Frank Cirofici in custody. Additional bills were sought against Jack Sullivan and William Shapiro.
In an eighty page AFL report issued in Indianapolis on August 20 the accounting lists $256106 fund for the McNamara defense with expenditures of $227911.85 from more than 3000 contributors. The largest item is $200000 to Clarence Darrow for attorneys fees and expenses.
Market report from New York and other centers notes call money at 2 percent, copper and steel prices, and stock closes. South Omaha shows cattle receipts at 6,000 with varied quotes for steers and cows. hogs steady with prices near 8 dollars. sheep and lambs in slower trade. Wool in St Louis and Boston sees steady to firm tones. Chicago grain markets report firmer futures on rain prospects.
Commodities quoted show corn steady with moderate demand and firm tone as December contracts edge higher. Oats rise then ease amid mild fluctuations while September oats advance. pork gains at $19.05 with robust demand, October pork prices lower at $18.15, lard down 24 percent, ribs at $10.50, reflecting mixed market movements.
Pedro Lopez a Mexican sheep shearer about 45 was arrested twenty five miles east of Colorado Springs for criminal assault on a woman whose name is withheld. Deputies Charles Birdsall and CC F Hobb of the sheriff's office made the arrest after the woman, seeking a drink, stopped and woke for help. He overpowered her and fled before neighbors could be alerted.
Clara A Ligter at 411 W 19th Street offers arrangements for scientific facial and scalp treatments. Contact telephone 817 to schedule.
Local notices highlight The Sherman Co promoting window glass products. The ad appears in the Sherman area with brief claims of quality and pricing.
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