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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1915
Page
16
Editor contemplates closing night at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. He praises the fair as a monumental, educational influence shaping science art and industry while urging future nations toward peace, knowledge and humane progress.
An editorial warns Mr Anasthing Tintpence and followers that peace ship tourists near European waters risk trouble if they intrude at the front. Nations at war may treat such actions harshly, possibly leading to guard houses or firing squads. The piece wishes Mr Ford long life and continued prosperity while cautioning against disorganizing armies.
A Chicago grand jury returned indictments against forty four to fifty four persons connected to an Intercraft graft investigation. Defendants include heads of local labor groups and small manufacturers. Testimony describes intimidation extortion and harassment of those resisting union business demands. Total alleged losses reach 10 550 000 dollars. Detectives raided multiple defendants as they prepared to flee the city.
A mob of more than one hundred men stormed the county jail in Forrest City Arkansas early today and hanged William Patrick a negro from a telephone pole Patrick was charged with shooting and killing John Nichols Jr son of County Assessor John Nichols
Harry E. Duey a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman from Tyrone Pa. was awarded a congressional medal of honor and a letter from President Wilson after he crawled from the engine cab to save a one year old child on the track.
City notes list changes on the police force with Jock McParland named sergeant and L F Folck moved from fire to night patrol. N G Peterson shifts from flight to day duties. Also highlighted are local events, ads, weather, and town notices from Cheyenne.
New York reports Dr Carlos K F McDonald, noted alienist, stating Henry Ford is suffering from auto intoxication. The remark was made this afternoon amid medical commentary on Ford's condition and public interest in his health.
The federal council of the churches of Christ in America designates January 2 to 4 as a week of prayer for peace in Europe. Thirty church bodies form the council endorse the effort, with support from the Evangelical Alliance of the United States.
A Missouri foreman rises to superintendent then speaks on poverty and disease. He recalls his daughter’s illness from tuberculosis linked to living tenements. He pledges to support prevention and give help, saying he will do his share even if it costs him everything.
Short classified notes urge readers to review want ads carefully. An offer promises refunds on PAZO OINTMENT if it fails to cure itching and lists a price range of six to fourteen dollars for unspecified goods or services.
The fragment notes a claim about a drug treatment and refunds if it fails to cure certain conditions. It references a medical product and payment terms, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
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