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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
6
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An article explains methods to protect children from diphtheria through vaccination and public health measures. It outlines why early immunization reduces risk and suggests community action to reach all youngsters.
The Cheyenne Indians fielding standouts Rustenhaven and Hendricks earned spring tryouts with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates respectively. Reports quote Giants owner McGraw praising current outfield and infield, while noting pitchers need strengthening and potential left-handed reinforcements from within. Rustenhaven, Abilene Kansas native, is a 21-year-old right-hand pitcher who played for Cheyenne against top Rocky Mountain pros, compiling 45 wins and 4 losses with one tie last season.
Mr J Raso formerly with the Princess Theatre will sing at the Lyric Theatre during Mr Farnsworths absence. He will perform Where the River Sherman Plows on Thursday.
In St Joseph Missouri after fifteen rounds Jake Barado of Booth St Joseph defeats Tommy McFarlan of San Francisco in a clean open fight. McFarlan returns from a bout with lightweight champion Wolgast who broke his arm. The verdict draws crowd demands for a draw.
The brief item highlights popular dishes and dining options at the Capitol Commercial area. It notes favored bites, nearby vendors, and a quick snapshot of casual spots for visitors and workers in the district.
Chicago December 21 Oak Park High School of Chicago sends its football team on the longest trip ever undertaken by a high school football team. The champions of the Cook County league travel to the Pacific coast to play Seattle and Portland High School, returning January 5.
Mel Sheppard, famed middle distance runner, is convalescing in New York after pneumonia. Doctors say he may be able to leave his room soon as recovery progresses, with further rest advised by his physician.
Tim Williams of the Cheyenne Athletic club telegraphs an offer to Nelson to fight Kid Ross of New York in a twenty round bout in Cheyenne. Nelson may name the gate division with a guaranteed purse to attract Ross. Ross, fresh off a KO of Erlenborn in eleven, aims to beat Nelson or Wolgest and a potential match with Muggsy Schoel is discussed for January. Ross and his manager traveled to Denver and plan to return to Cheyenne soon.
Coroner Ford cleared Jane Klame of all blame in the death of John Emhoff known as Kid Gardner after a bout at the Nonpareil Athletic Club last Friday night. Emhoff died from skull fracture following a fifth round exchange with Laime, known as Johnny Kain, when Klame’s punch felled him. He died in hospital the next day as efforts to revive him failed. Gearship Oysters at the Capitol Commercial Co.
Frankie White of Chicago and Peter Jensen of Denver battled twenty rounds to a draw at the Sherman Athletic Club in Sherman Wyoming. Jensen knocked White down three times early, but White rallied after the seventh round to outpoint Jensen. Weights were 132 and 126 pounds with Jensen forfeiting on weight at 133 pounds.
Ad Wolgast, lightweight champion, accepts a Moran challenge with strict terms. A $6000 side bet, 45 rounds minimum, a 135 pound weigh in ringside, and at least $22,500 for Wolgast regardless of result are required. He notes location does not matter and aims for a February bout after Moran’s victory over Nelson.
Fragmentary text references Critica, Mack and Van and a pursuit or pursuit-like topic. Details are too sparse to determine event, date, location, or participants. No definitive facts or outcomes can be established from the available words.
President B R Johnson of the American League approved the transfer of majority stock of the St Louis club from Robert L Hedges to EB M Hodgman Mark Pwing Ben Adbing and others A new owner Selwyn C Edgar Jr joined the purchasing syndicate Hedges will stay as president until January elections and a manager is to be chosen Old directors Adkins Ghio resign to allow new majority owners control O Connor’s claims nearly 5000 paid. manager to be retained in some capacity Candied Fruits at Capitol Commercial Co.
Samuel Langford Bob Armstrong and Porky Flynn were discharged in police court with Rev George R Lunn consenting to the warrants that led to the raid on the American Athletic club last night. Jake Carey the promoter was held on $500 bond for trial December 29. Window shades at Sherman Co.
Gov Norris prompted Atty Gen Galen to order suppression of the Jeffries Johnson fight pictures advertised for last night in Billings Montana. The exhibition was cancelled after the noon order. Chi Name varnish at Sherman Co.
President Taft considers intoxication a factor in extenuation after commuting the death sentence of John Wynne, an oiler on the Rosecrans, who killed McKinnon in Honolulu harbor. Wynne argued under orders and prior grievances, and petitions from Honolulu and San Francisco influenced the clemency move. Wynne struck McKinnon's skull with a hammer while returning to the ship.
Boston reporting Dec 21 describes a chaotic scene as officers search a Sherman County shop for an alleged shoplifter. The crowd spots goods including beef, bacon, soup, condensed milk and paint as the investigation unfolds with no clear suspect named.
Home of Mrs. Elizabeth Knadler becomes linked to a shoplifting case with items valued over 5000 dollars. Police later arrest her daughters Mary 24 Lillian 19 and son Frank 23 as investigation by the matron uncovers a three foot square cloth bag hidden beneath Mary's skirt.
Greeley Colorado December 21. C I L Fitch potato expert at State Agricultural College says Greeley farmers will be offered opportunity to grow a newly discovered alfalfa type named bi Grimm guaranteed to be non freezing and possessing many other admirable qualities.
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