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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1919
Page
13
A dramatic incident unfolds as a performer dubbed the Hunan Spider falls from a bank second story onto a boy but saves him with a swift block. He resumes the ascent amid cheers and shrieks from onlookers as he clings to ledges and gro- trusts his balance climbing the cornice.
A vaudeville style act draws a large crowd as the demonstration climber known as the Spider prepares to scale a building from sidewalk to flagpole. He vows to repeat the feat tonight under Salvation Army Home Service Drive auspices, with half the collection benefiting the campaign.
The account outlines bandits planning to ambush him and Davis and kill both, then fleeing toward the river with Davis on horseback. Banker H. M. Fennell is named as the movement's leader who helped arrange the ransom.
Work on the city park tennis court advances with sand and clay surfacing. The hard smooth court should be ready for use by mid next week. The notice also mentions Geyser Laundry Rough Dry washing benefiting households.
U S senators clash over the Smoot amendment amid fears of foreign control of oil resources. Senators King Glan and Phelan argue about government ownership and measures to protect domestic supply, with references to Britain and California oil fields. The Senate votes on the final bill are anticipated after daylong discussion.
The final day features a $500 sweepstakes with the winning owner claiming the pot as eight races racecard opens at 2 p m. Jockeys Barnes Martines Ryan ride Lady Morrigan Yukon Polar Gul with two year olds tested for speed and heart. Notable finishes include Multnomah winning the first race Ingot and Ula second and a dominant Ten stride win by Little Gink over Handy Andy and Montauk Jay. Impression led from start to finish aided by blinkers as Roaring Gulch placed, with Maud Smith Duke of Wolington J D Suggs and Brown Pavorite among other winners. Hon William Sturgis visits Cheyenne.
In Fremont County a herder named McKinley killed Johnson after a dispute over company store funds and a missing checkbook. McKinley then fled toward South Pass with four horses, as the sheriff moved to intercept him if he continued eastward. Witness Andrew Coig reported the confrontation and Johnson’s plea for settlement.
No. 1 unit diverted to the river tonight as punitive expedition plans surface. Reports say troops may join operations in Mexico but details like numbers and destinations were withheld. Rumors of headquarters and bandit locations were dismissed while pilots test a new bomb locally.
General Dickman tours San Antonio outposts in the Bend district, commending the troops and noting prior familiarity with Port Davis in 1585. He cites Colonel Langhorne’s cattle-thief issues as a past problem and remarks on the tough conditions faced by the forces. A separate note reports a manifesto by Alfredo Robles Dominguez calling for Carranza’s resignation.
Mexico City reports say danger of American intervention remains, with papers calling for fuller government details. The senate and the chamber of deputies debated the situation in a secret session today.
The War Department took no action to halt the 8th Cavalry march south of the Texas Big Bend as officials remained silent on the mission. Reports claim the recalls were not sent and that the White House and President Wilson direct handling of military and diplomatic lines is continuing with extreme reticence.
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