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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1919
Page
9
Washington August 23 A new bill to handle the alien problem proposes fulfillment of the gentlemen's agreement with Japan and would bar Japanese immigrants from entering the United States, labeling Japanese as coolies in the bill's framing.
Viscount Grey, former British foreign secretary, agrees to serve as Great Britain’s envoy to Washington until a permanent appointment is made. Records allege Japan ships thousands of "coolies" here with passports as merchants and students and that many remain to marry, raise families, and gain citizenship by birth. Representative Albert Johnson leads Congress in drafting a bill requiring aliens landing at major ports to have passes.
Tommy Milton veteran driver won the seventh Elgin road race of 301 miles in 4 hours 6 minutes 417 seconds at 73.5 mph. He took 94,000 of the 10,000 prize. Roscoe Searles finished second about 26 miles back. Kurt Hike placed third and Ralph Mulford finished fourth in Ira Vall’s entry after withdrawing earlier.
In deliberations of allied commissions on naval terms American officials note strong points for submarines despite opposition. They cite gas warfare fears and compare submarines to mines, with British wartime losses from mines and submarines nearly equal. The discussion centers on self preservation and naval strategy.
A fragmented notice describes Mildred Davis from Philadelphia in a meditative pose shown in the State Leader. The text hints at Harold Loyd connected to a film studio and mentions an unusual propulsive prop. The passage is garbled and speculative, offering little clear narrative.
Marfa Texas August 23 American expedition presses south seeking the remaining bandits of Jesus Renturia's gang with little word on withdrawal or renewed pursuit. Hipolito Villa and his forces are thought distant in the Ojinaga district, reducing clash risk.
Mexico City papers freely discuss American intervention with seven outlined methods. The A B C article highlights options ranging from full invasion to aiding rebels, signaling concern in Washington over Carranza and constitutionalists.
William Strother known as the human spider climbed the Citizens Bank building blindfolded last night. He and manager Arthur Hill planned another ascent to Casper, donating half of a 242.60 total collection to the Salvation Army home service drive. the stunt drew cheers as Strother balanced on ledges and cornices high above the street.
Golanel Bige Low criticizes Cheyenne for ignoring the Pole Mountain Reserve which he says could be a premier scenic park near Los Angeles. He urges Cheyenne to develop and publicize the area as a top attraction. The reserve spans four miles and is under military jurisdiction, not civilian custody.
Lieut. Ernest Brooks, official royal photographer, will document the Prince of Wales visit to America with a series of snapshots. Brooks already photographed the queen Princess Mary and the prince, and is now set to record royal engagements during the heir to the throne’s U.S. tour.
Mexican consul general Andreas Q Garcia said a regiment of federal troops about 600 men would reach Juarez tomorrow by special train from Chihuahua City to clear the border district of bandits. General Dieguez pledged to send cavalry and station troops permanently on the Mexican side if plans proceed.
MARPA Texas Aug 21 Colonel Langhorne praised the punitive expedition for crossing into México Tuesday. Troops covered 70 miles in 24 hours to reach the border and moved 60 miles daily along rough trails as authorities pursue the captured outlaws awaiting execution.
Fragmentary OCR notes show August 23 report on efforts to obtain unanimity for a final vote, mentioning Standard Oil and policy interests. Content is garbled with names and places obscured, leaving unclear specifics of the leasing issue and authorities involved.
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