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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
9
In Hammonton New Jersey on December 15 authorities report the nude body of a boy found in a swamp three miles from a field where last seen alive. Police named suspect White as possible killer in a case linked to the death and an alleged cover up.
Reports confirm Audrey C. Jordan died five miles south of Basin in Big Horn county and Dan Leban perished while attempting to reach Stratton Bros. camp with supplies. The total deaths reach five with missing herders in Red Desert and Harvey Wallace possibly frozen. Cattle losses mount statewide as sheep and livestock in Carbon Natrona Sweetwater Johnson counties face unprecedented danger without feed.
Washington December 15 twelve roll calls and sharp charges dominated two legislative days as the house adopted a rule for immediate consideration of wartime expenditure issues and peerage investigations.
Citizens raced to cash War Savings bonds at post offices with reports of a $42,000 bundle delivered locally. Officials noted the drive would continue into the new year, aiming to bolster savings despite limited sales at many offices.
The Supreme Court rules demobilization ends the wartime prohibition date by presidential proclamation. It does not decide on the Volstead act or beer alcohol appeals, remanding those cases for future opinions. Decisions deny private property claims and hold war time law valid through announced demobilization. Kentucky Distilleries and Dreyfoos firms sought whiskey releases from bonds.
Louisville report notes Supreme Court ruling upholding wartime prohibition. Kentucky distillers hold about 39 million gallons in bonded warehouses, with 9.5 million in Louisville. Export stamps draw exporters, while rail freight limits threaten quick removal before January 16 deadline.
The funeral for Mrs. Honére Lescheire who died here on December 8 will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the Barley-ricker Brothers' chapel. Interment will follow in Lake Weew cemetery.
The piece notes a fashionable trend as studios court beauty icons for Fox films. It highlights a celebrated yet unnamed female star and promises to seek out her next appearance, signaling public interest in high brow projects pivoting to alluring talent.
Washington December 15 Congress faces urgent warning that without enactment the railroads could collapse after being handed back to private owners. Senate leaders warn the bill must pass decisively before a holiday recess, with debate stalled by resistance to postponement and pressure from President Wilson’s policy.
Lucy Horne of 621 West Eighteenth street escaped injury when a .45 caliber army auto bullet ripped through a wall into her home just below the right shoulder. Police investigated Nolan Catlett and his brother G D Catlett with two women present. initial denials gave way after the bullet hole confirmed the shot from the room. The Catletts claimed they were fooling, not sure who fired. Page three.
A Montana jail outreach reports inmates at Butte’s jail need a church organ. Salvation Army volunteers raise funds already, with about $20 collected and $60 more needed to buy the instrument. Sheriff’s office notes community effort and prior choral singing by inmates, hoping an organ aids worship and morale.
In Eagle Pass Texas officials reported no details on the release of Fred G Hugo American ranch manager freed by Villistas after they looted Muagquiz and Marquis They released several prominent Mexicans without paying ransom as federal troops move to intercept the bandits.
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