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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
14
The Ninth Cavalry and Sunrise 10 were set to clash today after noon on the Fort diamond. Sunrise recently split with Ninth Cavalry, losing 1st gate and winning 2nd 4 to 2. Crowds were expected with Hunlap or White on the mound for the soldiers, and Indians not playing in Greoley.
The prior day’s National League results show Pittsburgh and New York games with mixed outcomes, listing pitchers and line scores. Other matchups include Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Cleveland, New York, and Kansas City results with details on batteries and game scores.
The fragment lists match results with teams including Wichita, Des Moines, Lincoln, Sioux City, Topeka, and St. Joseph. Final scores shown are uneven and partially garbled, indicating a scoreboard snapshot rather than a full game recap.
Miss Vera Neave, in St Helier Jersey, today set a new women’s one mile open swim record with a time of 1 minute 41 45 seconds breaking the prior mark held by Australian star Annette Kellerman who swam it in 52 44. Neave already held the 600 metre women’s record and is renowned in England for multiple local championships and last year’s Thames 15 mile win.
In Lodi New Mexico Chief Dacia observed a burglar climbing to a bedroom window at Robert Beesch residence. He fired his revolver but struck Blue Belt the Martine goat in the backyard while the thief escaped.
Five teams compete in a ten period polo Round Robin at Fort Russell. Ninth Cavalry dominates with two strong squads and standout players Captain Holderness and Lieutenant McClelland, as Denver Country Club and Fourth Artillery trail. Cheyenne onlookers, social events, and clubhouse refreshments mark the post’s premier society afternoon.
Thomas G. Davis of the New York Americans notes the spring outfitting for a 25 man major league squad runs about 2920 dollars. Line items include 60 dozen baseballs 1080 dollars 10 dozen bats 120 dollars 50 uniforms and 25 sweaters 300 dollars. Other costs cover gear and padding with incidental charges totaling 100 dollars.
Manager Bidwell leads the Indians to Greeley for a three game series opener with the Spuds. The visiting squad features Redekinen and Buckles, aiming to reverse recent travels while local fans expect a strong return engagement. Greeley residents had hoped to host the Indians, then see a return ferry.
Captain Hicks Murray of the Gordon Highlanders shot and killed his wife’s sister and two children, wounded his wife, and then killed himself after setting the house ablaze. A letter claimed ruin and requested burial together, with authorities noting the motive remains unclear. Only Mrs Murray survived, wandering injured and unable to explain the events.
San Diego plans a 7000 acre waste-land forest with 40000 eucalypts hoping tax relief follows. Detroit's House of Correction milestones show over 1 million dollars profits returned to city and prisoners since 1880, with annual payments to families under a statute.
The New York Tribune notes the habit of imagining large funds to improve cities and praises Brooklyn for consulting experts. It reflects on European efficiency, especially Germany, where municipalities influence property use to guide urban beautification and welfare.
A Contemporary Review paragraph argues that if 35 000 troops take nearly three weeks to mount a sea assault with no resistance, larger forces like 70 000 or 200 000 would face sharp danger. It notes coastal torpedo flotillas stand ready and warns against dispatching battle fleets far from home waters, citing Italian war events as indicators.
In north Ade a grocer sent a customer's order wrapped in a gunny sack to prevent freezing. Five year old George overheard his mother tell the delivery boy to keep the extra wrapping with the groceries. He then asked what happened to the bag later.
A fragment recalls a debate over appointments in a conservative era. A peer known for wealth and party support is mocked by a superior who refuses a favor, saying Lord the Thistle would be eaten. The text hints at tensions between patrons and political advantage.
A historical note praises how small, subtle ideas color thought and shape national futures. The author argues that practical critique cannot erase the delicate powers that tint our theories and determine our stance toward life and nations.
The witness testified he was knocked down by a motor car driven by a chauffeur who offered no warning. When asked if the driver had a horn, the witness said no but added he likely had too many drinks.
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