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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1919
Page
8
A London model Miss Isobel Elsom is shown posed near a cliff with a castle and rough sea. The caption promotes indoor photography using the Edwin Meane method to simulate outdoor danger, suggesting you can be photographed anywhere.
Congressional factions debate the anti strike clause as Cummins and Esch bills move to conference. Senate support for the labor clause is strong though House opposition appears limited. Wage discussions with railroads loom as Directors General meet unions amid looming handover to private control.
The account recalls a Perthes tale of a 106 year old man known as Dad who survived a long Indian attack after a wagon party of seven fought off natives. He boasted athletic prowess in youth, and his life included marriage to Christina Waycoll and four children. He later ran a freight line to Fort Washakie and witnessed past local events. Wood alcohol poisoning claims rise with eight deaths in four states as authorities pursue a poison liquor network.
Lena Bennett aged 24 was arrested by Sheriff H. Perry at her father Charles Peck’s home at request of Michigan authorities. She waived extradition and said she came to Sandusky on Christmas Eve.
The list of objecting officers grows to include Admiral Henry B. Wilson and Rear Admiral Henry Mayo. Vice Admiral Hilary P. Jones and Rear Admiral Decker also oppose the awards, with Jones and Captain Hasbrowck refusing the Navy cross. The Knight board will review the objections before final revisions and submission to the President for approval.
Two boys were fined ten dollars in police court yesterday for shooting inside the city limits. The incident occurred Friday as reported in local police records.
Fire department units made two runs yesterday to alarms in the eastern part of Union Pacific yards. First, a blaze erupted at a lumber pile prompting an emergency response and control efforts.
Readable text shows a disjointed note about damage caused and an offer to a person named Watanthos in a western part of town. Details are sparse and names appear uncertain, implying a partial report of an incident with unclear sequence.
A vehicle prank involving a car on its side near 815 West Sisteon caused concern as the auto owner reported the mishap. Authorities were alerted and began an inquiry into the incident and the parties involved.
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