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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1912

Page

9

Mayor Arnold Cleared Of Contempt In Christmas Dinner Dispute

Denver dispatch reports Mayor Henry J. Arnold ac quitted today in district court of contempt of court stemming from a payroll signing clash with the civil service commission. He will not miss his Christmas dinner in jail, as the ruling ends the dispute over holiday pay for fire and police members. In Kansas City, a large Christmas effort distributed food clothing and toys to 56 000 residents ahead of a community tree event at Convention Hall.

Denver Henry J. Arnold Civil Service Commission Kansas City

Lucky Benjamin Lucky Break Over Manslaughter Verdict

Boston December 24 Benjamin Lucky was slated for prison for manslaughter but a late confession by another man led to his release. He had previously assisted a circus employee. In Boston last summer a boy was killed in a fight between a crowd and circus personnel, and Lucky was tried and convicted before this new confession surfaced.

Lucky Lucky Boston Dee Benjamin Lucky Benjamin Lucky Benjamin Lucky

Memo to Uncle Sam and a Snowy Christmas

A Buffalo girl 10 year old Margaret Cummer asks Uncle Sam for a map of the United States and North America. The Senate secretary forwards the appeal to Secretary Root, hoping the child will receive the maps as a Christmas reward. Snow blankets New England as a Gulf storm brings heavy flakes. Boston reports more than a foot. Bangor Maine notes seven inches. Chicago forecasts Christmas spending around 20 million dollars, with 16 million on toys and gifts for workers wife and family.

Washington Margaret Cummer Buffalo N. Y Santa Claus Uncle Sam United States Secretary of the Senate Washington, D. C North America The Senate Sam Root Boston New England Gulf of Mexico Bangor Chicago

Wall Street gift to workers in Christmas stockings

Wall Street plans a Christmas payout of about 1,000,000 in gifts to the army of salaried employees in the financial district. The year ends with prosperity for bankers but a lean year for brokers due to dull news and weaker stock trading.

Wall Street New York Aalor Financial District

Chicago Youth Olson Cannare Receives Christmas Gift

In Chicago a boy named Olson Cannare age 18 describes a life changing moment on Christmas Eve. After recovering from illness since age two he says he finally saw his mother’s features clearly for the first time expressing profound joy and gratitude.

Chicago Olson Cannare Hin Bitude Fea

Gorgeous Tree and Ceremony for Baby Heir

In Washington a Christmas visit welcomed 40 children of wealthy families at Edward D. McLean’s home. The event celebrated Vinson McLean’s third birthday. guests included Mrs. George Dewey and Mme. Hakhmeteff. Marine Band music filled the entrance as a grand poinsettia adorned foyer led to a vast tree and formal drawing room.

Washington Santa Claus Edward D. McLean Vinson McLean Mra. McLean Mra George Dewey Mme. Hakhmeteff Vinson The Woloh Kristmas

Defeat Attempt to Slay Japan's Military Ruler

Tokyo dec 24 An early morning assassination attempt on Iemuu Aritoa Yaata president of the Japanese privy council and supreme military counselor was thwarted by attendants The would be assassin entered Prince Yamagatas residence after midnight and tried to kill himself when confronted He was arrested and an investigation into the motive proceeds Yamagata led orders in the Sino Japanese War and was known across Europe

Tokio Ariuimo Yaata Privy Council Japan Prince Yamagata Seceed Yamagata

Leader's Christmas Dinner Aid Reaches 200 Raised in Cheyenne

The Leader reports $200 raised to fund Christmas dinners for Cheyenne's poor. Eighty baskets were filled and distributed, each about 180 pounds and containing turkey or large roast, canned goods, bread, and extras. Seventy five went to those with tickets and five more to shut ins.

Cheyenne Halvation

Defense silence over Munsey Hockin urged in dynamite trial

In Indianapolis the trial of 40 accused dynamiters features United States District Attorney Miller challenging any defense attorney to speak for J. E. Munsey of Salt Lake or for Herbert Hockin. Senator John W. Kern argues for defendants while denouncing third degree policing in the McManigal case and Los Angeles investigations.

Indianapolis Ind United States Miller J. E. Munsey Salt Lake Herbert 8. Hockin The Iron Worker's Union Munsey J. B. McNamara Los Angeles Times Hockin Hockins John W. Kerna T ‘Suan Kern Oscar Lawler Clancy

Parker Disputes One-vote Error in County Race Outcome

Denver, Dec. 42. C. F. Parker, defeated by 18 votes in Sengwick County, asks Colorado canvassing board to correct a miscertified tally. He argues the result stands but confirms a one-vote hoodoo concern. The board rules Parker’s claim valid and finalizes the certification with him relieved.

Denver Colo C. F. Parker Flach Sengwick County Parker Julesburg

Fund Reaches 9200 Milestone From Donation Boxes

The text notes contributors including H. Becker Dan Swan Newport tu dio Mire Covert A DeArmen Pio neer Abstract company jelp One Another chub and Old Timer. Their amounts from collection boxes nearly finish the 9200 fund.

H. Becker Dan Swan Newport Tudio Mire Covert A DeArmen Pioneer Abstract Company Jelp Chub Old Timer

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