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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
5
Velvet Joe praises Velvet tobacco for a natural friendly feel and slow aging in wooden hogsheads. The ad hails Kentucky roots and claims the tobacco delivers smooth, genuine flavor with a robust image of a pipe on the tin. Velvet is marketed as superior to other tobaccos for men who seek authentic tobacco enjoyment.
Sidney sheriff's office links a series of store robberies to a ring led by M. A. Kline. Smith is arrested with stolen items including a dynamite fuse, knives, a 38 caliber handgun, watch chains, drill bits, and rings. Investigators note circumstantial evidence shows two or more men familiar with the stores acted, drilling safes with dynamite, and an accomplice is sought in Hillsdale.
Irene McGuire and Gail Lewit married in Denver, to reside in Douglas Wyoming. Miss McGuire, now Mrs Lewis, has worked in the State Insurance Commissioner's office for months. Her parents are Mr and Mrs P McGuire of Wheatland Wyoming. Mr Lewis works as a traveling salesman for Kelley Mercantile of Cheyenne.
President Wilson will tour the country for about 25 days to argue for immediate ratification of the peace treaty. He may speak in Sioux City Minneapolis and St Paul before heading to the Pacific coast and San Francisco, then return by the southern route. Secretary Tumulty notes itinerary changes and possible Midwest stops to address the Senate debates on amendments.
The state recorded 411,970 filings in the last year spread across land districts led by Sundance and Douglas. Commissioner Hill notes rapid settlement of filings and growing value of agricultural acts. A Wind River reservation sale yielded 140 per acre, far above prior estimates and Iowa land comparisons cited for context.
Articles filed show several new firms including Dig Basin Oil & Gas, Unity Oil, River Oil & Development, and Associated Oil Company with capital stocks ranging from 250 000 to 600 000 dollars. Directors span multiple states including Illinois Iowa Nebraska Colorado California and Wyoming with headquarters at Parkerton and Wyom leg counties named for operations.
A House committee received no reply from Washington D C as postal clerks demand time and a half for overtime. The declaration was signed by every clerk at the Bayline post office and cites current pay rates for older and newer clerks. They insist on higher overtime compensation and faster response to their telegraph message.
Surviving members of the Wyoming constitutional convention, scattered across states, with most still likely residing in Wyoming, are listed here. The convention met in Cheyenne September 2, 1889, adjourned September 30 after twenty five days, with presidents and secretaries named among the roster.
The day saw widespread disruption as trains moved only sporadically and freight halted. San Jose restricted gasoline to commercial use while milk and cargo shipments stalled across the San Francisco Bay area. An air embargo affected freight into the region and officials of the shopmen’s union announced ongoing action.
Trainmen on the Santa Fe branch between Barslow and Needles and at Seligman Arizona walked out in sympathy with Pacific Electric workers demanding higher wages and better conditions. The strike paralyses water stations and disrupts lines statewide, leaving many routes inoperative and threatening regional mobility.
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