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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
8
Inmate Ben Stevens at the county jail crafts a 4 rock-like structure from playing cards using faces from three decks and portions of spot cards. The visible faces resemble a Chinese pagoda more than an obvious Rock of Ages motif, with the overall form matching the title.
Austin August 24. D Delmas, once pardoned by Governor Hobby after more than two weeks in prison, is held pending extradition to Washington where he is wanted for breaking jail. Delmas wore the Victoria Cross group and escaped from Gray's Harbor Jail on March 26 1949 after a Texas conviction for receiving deposits in a bank after it was solvent.
Mrs. Richey was shot while riding near Fossil and rode to Kemmerer for a hearing. Undersheriff Conroy searched the area for a masked rider with little success. The case ties to long standing range rustling and cattle brands fraud, including Davison brothers tracing worked brands to Omaha buyers. The article recalls Tom Horn’s 1902-03 killings and its impact on vigilantism in Wyoming.
City news in brief lists Cahill & Holiday coal suppliers and Plains Auto Company tire service. Includes Roy J. White Plains Hotel and Bagan & Greenwald dining offer with emphasis on household services and local trades.
An old advertisement touts a freckle removal product promising quick results and a clear complexion. It mentions a guaranteed benefit and easy application. Also notes H. C. Kokptein and G. Mosmilli of Urbana, Illinois, visiting Cheyenne today.
Frank Virse, called Mexican, slashed T. Draper twice at 5 pm in a White City Union Pacific boarding house. Draper is in St. John’s Hospital with serious but not fatal wounds. Virse is jailed. fellow workers beat him after the incident and police cited unknown motive as officials investigate aboard.
Senator Smoot argued a measure would keep lands in government hands by directing title to operators and limit alien leasing rights. He warned of a future where mining and oil drilling on public lands could be done by the government. He noted foreign ownership might be barred under the bill and emphasized broad control of commerce by those who hold power.
The article notes no new price list yet and corrects a belief that only case lot orders are allowed. Any quantity of page 4 singles or from a case may be ordered. Clerks organize to handle the surge, with Tuesday hours reaching 45 hours from 7 AM to midnight.
The paper blames Article 27 of the constitution for petroleum policy as a central cause of difficulties. It urges facing the issue patriotically while criticizing the house for wasting time on labor law discussions. The paper says the labor bill will be vetoed due to alleged wild radicalism.
Aug 21 report from Marfa details a battle where cavalrymen killed four bandits who defended a blockhouse. Three identified as Joans Juni Francesco Janie and Jose Fuentes. the fourth unnamed. All were long active along the Big Bend border. two escaped but lost trail in the mountains.
Captain Matlack reports American forces in high spirits as they trail bandits across the Rio Grande region. Aviators Peterson and Davis lead the chase despite storms while two bandits are killed and two escape. The expedition presses toward a fortified blockhouse as authorities anticipate an early recall to base.
A doctor warns that tobacco habit dangers cause fatal diseases and urges quitting through treatment. The piece endorses Ny cotol tablets as a method to end nicotine dependence and promises rapid results, noting forthcoming advertisements and doctor appearances in the paper.
Mr and Mrs Marc Major Ormeby and Miss Davis return from Yellowstone Park trip. Lieutenant W Reeves of Weiser Idaho makes a brief stop. Chris Hickey of Lincoln Nebraska visits Cheyenne. Evelyn Garrold of Arvada Colorado in city briefly. W A Barry of Elizabeth Kentucky arrived in Cheyenne yesterday. J Williamson of Colorado Springs arrives Thursday on business. J A Sellers of Briggsdale Colorado here brief stay.
Captain Constant L. Irwin arrives in Cheyenne after two years in France with the First Division. He wears six bronze stars for six major battles and two silver stars for two bravery citations. He is one of three First Division officers who served from start to finish and survived to tell the tale. Dancing Party at Parish House features gold green decor and a Fern adorned stage with a formal reception and cakes.
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