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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1919
Page
9
Mrs. Jerome N. Bonaparte of Washington and New York shows Eastney Bobs, a dog, winning nine prizes across New York, Washington, and Baltimore. A Newport show photo features the owner with the prize dog as the article notes public lands debate and navy department hearing concerns.
A Cheyenne survey will study local boys activities and time use to improve youth programs. Rev. C F Fisher, Rotary ob committee chair, announced plans at a Wednesday meeting with details to follow. Clare N Stanmaril is noted as president.
President plans a 25 day tour of the country from Washington to the Pacific coast to present the treaty of Versailles to the people. He will deliver speeches urging immediate ratification in major western cities, with the opening address set for Columbus, Ohio, next Thursday.
In Los Angeles on August 28 Judge Benjamin P. F. Bledsoe dismissed six consolidated suits by the government seeking to void patents to 165000 acres of San Joaquin Valley oil land valued at 42400000. The government alleged fraud in patent affidavits claiming agricultural value.
Federal probe accuses the Milwaukee railroad interests of wasting about 5 million dollars of public funds and urges recovery actions. The report, signed by Wisconsin and New York representatives, calls expenditures wasteful and notes potential further findings. A separate note warns that if living costs do not fall within 90 days, railway shop workers may strike for higher wages.
Moody asserts the administration is engineering a crisis to force congressional action with prepackaged intervention plans spreading nationwide. He warns the War Department seeks a major reorganization to create a 570000 officer army, implying Republicans will resist a bill costing over a billion dollars per year.
Garbled report from Millodale Wisconsin alleging a cafe bombing at Richard Spata's cafe with unclear details. Vague references mention suspects and items on ice, but the text is unintelligible and cooperation unclear.
The text notes Roger Peckinpaugh increased his home plate appearances and pace in a week, highlighting his activity at the plate and overall performance. This fragment references his role and contributions as a leaguer with emphasis on weekly statistics.
Lewis Gawsers lies in Cheyenne Private hospital in serious condition after a green roadster driven around Second Street rolled over three times. An unnamed passenger was seriously hurt but sent home. The crash occurred about 8 PM with Gawsers taken to hospital shortly after 2 PM as authorities monitor his progress.
William E B Slater sues Ault in district court claiming 482.90 debt. Ault was arrested under 1940 chapter 309 statutes targeting debtors who remove or conceal property to defraud creditors. The case notes the potential for imprisonment if debtors fail to satisfy judgments.
Washington August 28 Director General Hines announced that the railroad administration would restore full service in California Arizona and Nevada. Striking workers must return by 7 am Saturday or be replaced. Interfering with railroad property would be treated as an offense against the United States.
After four brotherhood chiefs pledged aid to the railroad to operate lines if strife continued, the government stepped in to halt Tapen. Mr. Hines sent letters to California and Arizona governors and to major cities seeking traffic cooperation and to prevent disruption of movement.
A draft motion in the chamber of deputies seeks impeachment of General Cadorna and former Prime Minister Salandra. The document accuses Salandra of political responsibility for Caporetto setbacks and assigns blame for failing to replace Cadorna after defeats.
San Francisco reports announcement by Walker D. Hines to restore full railroad service in California Arizona and Nevada by seven o clock Saturday morning. The move is seen as clarifying the strike situation in the West by the set time. Strikes in Los Angeles area began to ease as workers return to duties following union chiefs orders.
The Oakl and switch and yard workers report for midnight shift enabling three trans continental lines to restore full schedules. Reports to the United States railroad administration say the men are returning to work or promising to do so. The freight embargo to the San Francisco district is lifted for land movement but remains in effect locally.
A telegram reportedly signed by 200 Bakersfield strikers reached Los Angeles officials of Southern Pacific. The message stated they would return, seen as a hopeful sign by union leaders. Page Five reference.
Miraculous escapes unfold after a hand grenade on display toppled from a counter at Barta's grocery. Four people including Mary Barta aged four and two men narrowly avoided injury as the weapon exploded on the floor, creating a crater but causing no serious harm.
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