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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1919
Page
9
Washington Aug 30. A big Wyoming oil concern becomes a focus in a heated leasing bill fight as LaFollette continues his attacks. The dispute centers on proposed terms and government control over mineral rights.
Two American-born women with European titles return to the United States. The former Miss Margaret Draper now Princess Andrea Boncompagni of Italy and Miss May Goeder of New York, now Duchess of Roxburghe, visit their homeland amid political debates on mining and leasing bills.
A gunman fled after firing at a night watchman in Union Pacific yards early yesterday. Patrolman H Wynkoop and others pursued through alleys after the suspect was put off a train. five shots were fired but the fugitive escaped. Rodney Jones was arrested but had a gun on him. The shooter was chased toward the Thoutye Hotel area.
Subscription rates effective September first list one month at 60 cents and one year at 6.00 dollars. The text shows a garbled line for two month rate and a partial figure for the yearly, but clearly indicates monthly and yearly pricing.
Four De Havilland battle planes arrived from Denver at Fort D. A. Russell to Cheyenne but will not perform exhibition flying before departing Monday morning. Lieutenant Nutt cites rough field and readiness as reasons. A small shipment of gold for Citizens Bank of Cheyenne accompanied the flight, marking a possible first by airplane west of the Mississippi.
Labor Day plans are set for Monday in Cheyenne featuring a 10 AM parade. Sections include building trades, railroad crafts, miscellaneous crafts, and floats, with marching routes announced. An afternoon program of speeches begins at 2 PM in the city park, following the parade route.
Nashville attorney Robin J. Gooper, involved in the Carmack murder case, dies by violence after his trial for the killing of former United States Senator EB Carmack. The incident occurs in Nashville Tennessee as details unfold about his death and ongoing case.
A 4 am alarm sent Undersheriff Davis to Granite Canon where a robbery targeted the post office and store. The thief fled before a siege, leaving a small amount of cash and chocolate. The report ties to a historically notable murder case involving Colonel Cooper and Carmack.
The Nation's Greatest Association of Livestock Raisers endorses federal control of the packing industry to curb monopoly power. The message, signed by H. A. Jastro, urges separation of packers from stock yards, common-carrier rates for refrigerator cars, and stronger government regulation to protect producers and consumers.
A mob besieged the Knox county jail in Knoxville Tennessee despite assurances the suspect Maurice P Mayes had been moved to Chattanooga and despite citizen committees inspecting the jail. Deputies militiamen and guardsmen clashed with the mob injuring several and shattering windows and doors as the search continued.
Molla Bjurstedt the Norwegian star of U S tennis becomes engaged to Franklin Mallory, a New York representative connected to a Philadelphia banking firm, signaling a high profile match in tennis circles.
The Salvation Army home service drive begins tomorrow to raise a statewide quota of $97,000, with $27,000 targeted in Laramie county and the campaign ending September 1. Headquarters have moved to the Hywes building ground floor main entrance, and both men and women groups are prepared to start Monday. The public is urged to contribute without waiting for a solicitor call.
Republican senate leaders discuss sending speakers behind President Wilson during his west tour to back the peace treaty. Senator Johnson of California likely to be the main speaker with a special car covering the same route as the president, speaking in several cities after him.
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