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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1917

Page

10

Sammines Christmas Parcels Land in France for Soldiers

Postal officials report large quantities of Christmas parcels sent to soldiers abroad have safely arrived in France and are being distributed through military post offices. The effort, with over 600000 parcels and shipments from Atlantic ports, aims to ease congestion by urging early shipping and using railways for timely delivery to servicemen overseas.

Thicagg Der Cprietmas Presenta France To¢Nyeid P. J. Schardt Ervive Pasa Smeer

Cheyenne Frontier Days Best of All Opinion Quoted

Secretary Joe Cahill received a letter from Charlie Wier of Monumnient New Mexico praising Cheyenne Frontier Days as the premier show. The note references a Phoenix steer-roping contest where Jack Corksey of Pecos Texas defeated George Wier, wagering 500 dollars on ten steer roping attempts. Wier won with faster times, noting Arizona’s roping method differs from Cheyenne’s hog-tie emphasis.

Wier Joe Cahill Charlie Wier Monunmient N. M Phoenix Ariz Cattlemen's Convention Jack Corksey Pecos Tex Georgh Wier Cheyenne Corksey Arizona

Snakeskin Cane Restored to Gen J C Thompson

General Thompson is reunited with his long lost snakeskin cane after months of searching. The cane, a distinctive heirloom he often carried, had vanished but was found yesterday, bringing relief and regained pride to the weary veteran.

J.C. Thompson Thompson, Sr Thompson

Missing Cane Returned After Red Cross Detective Work

Miss Gertrude Thompson at the federal building spotted a janitor turning on the lights with Blick. She recognized a familiar stick as her father’s cane, long lost, and confronted the janitor. The cane was returned and the general praises the Red Cross as a fine detective agency.

Federal Building Gertrude Thompson Red Cross The

Dangers of Xmas Fires Pointed Out by Fire Chief Bates

Fire Chief Bates warns of Christmas tree fires caused by candles and spaced decorations. He urges using electric lights and safer illumination methods to prevent accidents during the holiday season.

Bates

Christmas Tree Fire Hazard Warned By Expert

An expert warns fire danger at church fairs from toppled trees and candle flames. He notes inflammable ornaments raise the risk of loss of life and property in fires caused by Christmas trees and candles.

Four Breen’s Slayers to stand trial in Texas extradition

The four arrested in El Paso for the murder of Gust Kondaks a Greek taxi driver from Cheyenne waived extradition. Gov Frank L. had papers issued for their extradition to Texas where officials expect they will be brought back. The men were detained at a southern border bridge as they prepared to cross into Mexico.

Hi Paso Gust Kondaks Cheyenne Frank L Texas United States Mexico Kondaks Brown Ed Schoel United States Special Thomas Holland

Door Cut for West Fire Escape At Central School

The west end fire escape door at Central School has been cut but remains unfitted due to cold weather. Authorities note the modification is incomplete and poses safety concerns until installation.

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