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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
9
Tragic Collapse at Prayer Service in Vernom
A prayer service at the General Baptist Church in Vernom ends in tragedy when Mary Elizabeth Chapman, 68, collapses and dies shortly after a severe indigestion incident. The death occurred December 18 as attendees witnessed the sudden collapse and emergency crews responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernom
General Bapter Oharch
Mira
Mary Slizabeth Chapman
Bosth
Charlie Robbed of $1535 After Room Search
In St Louis on record 18, Charlie loses roll containing money. Mies Pappas notes earlier that Charlie had funds in his room. Later, Charlie returns to his room and discovers the theft of $1535.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Charlie
Mies Pappas
Pulchritube Won In Madrid Beauty Contest Case
In Madrid on December 18 a court ruled that the prize went to the subject of a beauty contest photo rather than the photographer who took the image. The case involved a girl whose portrait won and her lawsuit over the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Wonder That Anybody's Honest
Obscure obituary notes Thomas Hale dead at an advanced age in New York. The fragment mentions his immigrant roots from England in 1635 and hints at a long family history, with references to Mary skating rinks and profiteers as a broader unresting context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Geo
Thomas Hale
Thomes Hale
Maesschuestra
England
Hale
New
City residents face food struggles amid high living costs
Surfaces of the city show families at their doors stepping into a harsh reality as parents, stretched by inflation, struggle to provide adequate nourishment for their children. The scene underscores economic strain and rising hardship in daily life.
Wyoming Senator Sees Packer Settlement as Major Step
Senator Kendrick lauds Attorney General Palmer for a settlement with the five major packers. He calls the injunction on stockyard control, meat transport, and related industries a practical victory that may lower living costs and strengthens ongoing legislative effort. The accord ends long federal scrutiny begun in 1917 and marks a new public minded shift in big business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
Federal Trade Commission
Palmer
Anti Strike Provigo Stands Against Assaults
A fragmented dispatch from Washington reports efforts during the holidays by a Sue sitting unit encountering assaults. details are unclear due to garbled OCR but note a defensive stance by Provigo against strikes and related pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bllo
Five Packeres Forced to Surrender Holdings in Food Trade
The government hits five major packers Armours Morris Swift Wilson and Cudahy with a federal decree that forbids control of meat retail and substitutes, bars ownership in block yards stock yards railroads terminals and newspapers, and grants a two year compliance period. The decree aims to prevent any single group from dominating the nation food supply during Reconstruction. Attorney General Palmer announces the plan as the government publishes the agreement outline after the settlement effort.
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Shidia
Guauuuu
Department of Justice
Palmer
Armour & O.C
Morris &Co
Swift & Go
Wilson & Go
Cudahy
Coroner Probes Suicide Over Fictional Gun Scene
New York. A writer, Stanley Simon, aged about 19, killed himself while experimenting with a revolver to portray a dramatic ending for a short story. He reportedly aimed to blow out his brain after becoming absorbed in his fictional creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wyo
Stanley Simon
Wee
Old South Trust Bank Fails in Run
The Old South Trust Company in Boston closed today by State Banking Commissioner August L. Thorndyke at the president John R. McVey’s request. About 4 million dollars in deposits, with plans to pay depositors in full eventually, while negotiations with local lenders aim to resume operations in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostom
Old South Trust Company
August L. Thorndyke
John R. McVey
Thorndyke
McVey
Old South Trust
Bank Commission
Housing corporation inefficiency cited in senate report
A senate subcommittee charges mismanagement of a housing corporation with improper expenditures amounting to thousands of dollars. The report says no building was ready for occupancy until two months after the armistice, eight months after its appropriation, and recommends civil suit for restitution in several grave cases while noting most claims rest on unearned payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amis
Senate
Ety
Jury Seated as Woman Barred in Lesser Murder Case
In Los Angeles on December 18 twelve men were sworn to try Harry New for the murder of his sweetheart Frieda Lesser. Women were not allowed to sit on the jury, and no challenges for women were permitted. Mrs. Alice Lesser testified with hysteria about Frieda and New. New’s defense argued prior kindness and consideration toward the witness. A police detective testified earlier, and the case moved toward formal proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Lesser
Los Angeles
Harry Sr
New
Alice Lesser
Mrs. Lesser
Lecomte Davis
Judd R
Rush
John L. Richardson
Faked Pictures of Dandit Gal Alleged in Wyoming
Douglas Wy Dec 18 The blooming of William L Gartiero which are to be exhibited by an eastern fine meat aid to have been faked. The It is charged, wae not per-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Wyo
William L. Gartiero
German Millionaire Sentenced in Occupied Areas
Herr Gohedller, a German millionaire of Duren, was sentenced by the British summary court to six months in jail for insolence to a British officer and for failing to provide adequate heating in the room of his house used by British officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duren
Germany
Herr Gohedller
Ares
Laughter and Song But No Wine There in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Dec 18. The famous wine cellar estates once stocked with rare vintages are now empty. The father of Representative Nick Longworth notes the place remains a merriment symbol while cellars will be converted into a playground for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Nick Longworth Koei
Reformatory Women Form Union in Ossining
Inmates at the state reformatory for women in Ossining Minnesota have formed a union. It is charged the group’s principle requires members to testify against any accused fellow inmate in exchange for evading the same accusation. The union’s alleged membership is 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
MN. Y
State Reformatory For Women
Cache Bandits Slain Woman Found Sugar Buried Nearby
In Ocala California on the 18th, investigators dig into the Mire Gerah Cummings murder case. Evidence suggests robbers slain the recluse last month hid seven and a half barrels of sugar near the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omico
Ocal
Bes
Gerah Cummings
Howes
Bank Closes Leaving 8000 Depositors in Christmas Club
Clogging of banks cripples Santa Bogton as Old Colony Trust shuts doors at Christmas Savings Club. Eight thousand eight depositors face losses with total deposits around 400 000.
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Bogton
This Better Than Kick In Cocktail Course Mystery
The fragment notes a cocktail item called This Better Than Kick In Cocktail Course sold for 450 dollars, with a large pearl as the accompanying righe or item description west of El Paso.
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el Paso
Manila Rising: City Sees Growth Across Districts
City reports steady expansion as Manila sees rising demand. Officials note infrastructure strain and job creation, with lines forming near new housing and business districts. Community groups push for affordable rents and transit improvements amid rapid development.
QOLD QBOWL RARE IN GOLDEN STATE
The fragmentary item notes a rare occurrence labeled QOLD QBOWL in the Golden State region with an unusual figure of 9,000 cited alongside a name or term Golleal.
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Golden State
Four Year Cotton Mill Strike at Middleton Began in 18 A.D.
A four year strike at Middleton cotton mill in England began long ago during the early phase of industrial unrest. The dispute involved workers challenging conditions and wage cuts, drawing attention to labor tensions and factory practices in the era.
Corned Beef Cure Suggestion Draws Attention
A terse critique by Cudahy labels corned beef as too costly and calls for sirloin steak as an alternative. The remark highlights high living costs and criticizes current pricing.
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Cudahy
Candy from cactus used to make treats near Douglas
In Douglas Arizona on December 18 a local manufacturer supplies cactus to make candy. The cactus, gathered below the border and shipped for Christmas, is packed by mule from a Mexican mountain to the railroad. The article notes the cactus yields makable material for a drink and good candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Eaya
Passing Back to House of Congress in Berger Bid
Milwaukee Wis December 18 supporters of Victor Berger socialist candidate in tomorrow's special election say they will pass the buck back to a congress. The lower house recently refused to seat Berger elected representative in 1917 because of socialist affiliations and alleged pro German leanings.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Victor Berger
Congress
Berger
UC Students Accused of Mocking Abraham and Isaac Title
Berkeley Calif December 18 Students at the University of California face censure for referring to the drama Abraham and Isaac as Abe and Isaac during the Greek Theatre Christmas presentation. The incident highlights reverence concerns over campus culture and theatrical naming.
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Berkley
Calif
University of California
Abraham and
Isaac
Christemas
Abe
Tke
New York Marble Game City Scene Confusion
Eph Jones, described as very brunette from south of Mason Dixon line, caused a stir in New York when a court incident arose during a marble game. He asked a playful question and confessed that they were simply playing marble games in Mississippi fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eph Jones
Mason's
Dixon
Honeh
Jones
Plans for temporary convention chairmen discussed in 1820
Washington reports tentative plans to appoint a temporary chairman for the Republican national convention with talk of Elihu Root in the role. The plan, used in 1808, would place one man as both chairs, continuing a practice questioned by Massachusetts Senate Lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Massachusetts
Elihu Root
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Tim
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Thomas Hale II
Omingok
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Kenyon
A. Mitchell. Palmer
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Great Packs
United States
Ehort Otroutt
Gaviour
Farily
BIG Boston Bank
Housing Corporation
Packerd
Parem
Theederal Trade Commission
Aent
Manila
P. 1
Riet
Santa
House OF Congress
Abe and
Mauruss
Man Kendrick
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