Chicagoan Held After Arrest in Cheyenne Row
A Chicago man valued at $70,000 was arrested in Cheyenne by Deputy Sheriff Licht and jailed on a charge of burglary. He is said to own a Chicago ore business and has ties to Denver authorities.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
6
A Chicago man valued at $70,000 was arrested in Cheyenne by Deputy Sheriff Licht and jailed on a charge of burglary. He is said to own a Chicago ore business and has ties to Denver authorities.
A man recounts being arrested in Cheyenne while claiming confusion over why police detained him. He describes a hotel map, an identification by a Chicago racing hand, and suspects police bias in handling the case. The report notes a disrupted Tatey Allied Socialist conference and low attendance at a labor cross gathering.
El Paso August 29 I hundred and fifty four negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth United States infantry brought from Columbus Mississippi and placed in a stockade at Fort Bliss may face court martial here for mutiny in time of war possibly punished by death following rioting last week at Mowston. Indictments at Houston charge murder of 17 people and many wounded. court martial may stay in El Paso to avoid moving the prisoners.
The traveler reports farmers from Nebraska Kansas Iowa Montana Wyoming and Utah visiting Yellowstone this season. He cites farm price increases from 1916 1917 and notes rail freight and passenger rates, urging farmer support to help railroads survive wartime costs.
Edwards of McCook Nebraska lay in tall weeds near a viaduct for four hours after an afternoon of drinking. Police removed him to the city jail as witnesses claimed he was dead though no investigation followed. A large roll of bills was found on his person.
The De Loy Musical Comedy company presents Merry Widow Jr with strong singing and comedy. Myrtle Deloy shines in Poor Butterfly with a butterfly chorus and a graceful dance. The audience praises the improved show and lively performances.
The Jazz quartettes perform interludes with light comedy as Aijty McNees DeS shows talent in dual roles. Two new girls boost the cast and the company plans further additions weekly. Tonight is the last Merry Widow with Friday’s all comedy Battle of Pickle Hill.
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