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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
16
A catalog style notice lists Kid Gloves offerings including Trefounse and Derby lines for ladies, Ireland Cape gloves in assorted tans, and Perfection 16-button length gloves. Men’s silk lined or unlined gloves, ladies silk lined options, plus Demster and Place mitten and gauntlet gloves are advertised with prices per pair.
Readable ad fragment lists silk hosiery in various colors with prices about 81.35 to 2.50 per pair plus manmade bags and accessories. Describes new wrist bags, envelope shapes, bead bags, sterling mesh bags, scarves, and men's silk knitted ties with broad price range.
The Governors Guards, a new unit of the Wyoming National Guard based in Cheyenne, held its first flat drill last night. Led by Captain Dr H L Golf, first lieutenant George Banta, and second lieutenant Hallett, the unit will hold weekly drills at the Parish House armory. Most members have prior military training and the company aims to be a high class force to replace the old Company G. Belle of Coney Island died yesterday in a botched beauty crusade involving bichloride of mercury at age 23.
Four survivors of the suffragette army traveling to deliver a message to Governor Sulzer arrived in New York tonight in a show storm. The travelers include Clara Zan, Orthis a Grecian woman, as they press for their cause despite rough seas and winter weather.
An drew Carlson, 72, of Wyandotte County Kansas, died from throat damage after he substituted rags for tobacco in his pipe. The incident occurred in Kansas City on December 19.
In testimony Morgan concedes banks and trust companies, including Les Higgins & Co and the First National Bank of Chicago, often sought Morgan underwritings. He notes some banks refused, others joined, and he personally holds about a million dollars in National Bank of Commerce stock with partners owning about $686,000. Morgan describes limited management control by his firm on client banks.
Morgan acknowledged possible voting trusts in his firm for several corporations including the Erie railroad and two trust companies during Untermyer questioning. He said he learned of the matter from a newspaper article the day after, and that Per kine had charge of that area while others denied knowledge.
Will Carleton, noted poet and newspaper figure, died in Brooklyn from pneumonia. Born 1845 in Michigan, he became a journalist after Hillsdale College, edited an illustrated magazine, and wrote farm and city life poems. His best known work included Over the Hill to the Poor House and Betsy and I Are Out.
Peg ey Perin, Miss Margaret Perin of London and Washington, launches the soul gown in capital society. The debutante displays temperamental costumes inspired by famous musical works and poems, including Mendelssohn’s Spring Song in a pink satin lace gown and a Helen of Troy Grecian cerise crepe gown with pink and gold trim.
Henry West a 76 year old Civil War veteran died of starvation in a sparsely furnished Chicago room. Letters recounting his bravery and recent poverty were found along with his honorable discharge from the U S Army.
Warrenton Oregon voters chose Misa Clara Munson as mayor by 16 votes in yesterday's election. Munson is the first woman elected mayor in Oregon, heading the Citizens ticket after a mass convention nomination.
Joseph Salua of Chicago surprised family in Webster Massachusetts after 12 years away. A pistol misfire and a scuffle led to Salua being dragged to the street by his brother in law until police intervened. Salua later proved his identity and was given first aid.
President elect Wilson spent hours in Trenton examining legislation options and considering changes to the cabinet. Senator Overman urged appointing Josephus Daniels as postmaster general, appealing from South Carolina to join the administration.
Notice of appeal filed by lawyers for Gyp the Blood Dago Frank Whitey Lewis and Leftie Louie delays executions set for the week of January 6 for Herman Rosenthal murder. Stay granted by appeal action.
The British armored cruiser Natal lies at Portsmouth yards ready to transport the body of late Ambassador Ried from England to America after memorial services at Westminster Abbey Friday.
A delegation of Indians in colorful dress met President Taft. One elder spoke through an interpreter who failed to relay the message. The chief then told Taft directly in English that the interpreter did not understand him, remarking the line He doesn't get me.
In GUADALAJARA Mexico a fierce battle at Henejuguila yesterday saw about 100 rebels killed along with 140 guards and townspeople. The attackers committed numerous outrages as the fight ended. In Washington Taft aides report efforts to renew government action to end the rebellion and bolster federal forces pending ambassador Wilson’s return.
The Church Family Newspaper reports King George has sent a reply through Lord Knollys to F Brading of the Scripture Gift Mission. The king says he promised Queen Alexandra in 1881 to read a chapter of the Bible daily and has kept that promise ever since.
London dispatch reports the peace conference adjourned until Saturday to receive fresh Turkish instructions from Constantinople. In Athens, Vice Admiral Hamilton Pasha, ex minister of marine, is said killed in the Turks versus Greeks naval duel off the Dardanelles on December 16.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports E L Dawes, head of the so called bath tub trust, plans to wed Mary Meyers Toerge in March. Dawes, 74, divorced his second wife on cruelty grounds and paid both sides’ costs plus alimony of 10000 a year. Toerge, about 30, had divorced her first husband after his disappearance. The notice notes cars not becoming cheaper, but autos remain costly.
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