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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
7
Orville Wright, returning from Paris and Berlin where he lectured on flying, says Americans do not seek new ideas in aviation abroad. He notes reports of Heights achieved by others and asserts the only limit to aviation height is human endurance.
Cincinnati December 29 Ben Pittman noted author lecturer and inventor died after an illness of a few days. Born in Wells England in 1822 he authored phonography works and introduced in America a shorthand system named after his brother Sir Isaac Pittman. He settled in Cincinnati in 1854 and also invented an engraving process.
You can begin saving with as little as one dollar and earn interest. The message touts saving as a future protection for illness and daily needs, urging readers to open an account with honest, capable bankers.
A cluttered classified page lists rates for ads including one cent per word with minimums, and seven lines for real estate, loans, and notices. Notable items include Lost watch on Nineteenth Street, and multiple real estate offerings such as eight room modern residence for 5250 with 1250 down, six room house for 3000, ten room double house for 4000, and other city properties with cash down and monthly balances. Contact J D Wright at 221 West Warth Street for loans, insurance, and listings.
A Cheyenne time table lists Union Pacific routes including Omaha to Portland, Overland Limited, Oregon Express, and various east and westbound trains with arrival and departure times. Also shown are local services, Denver Pacific connections, Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines, Colorado and Southern trains, and advertising for attorneys, real estate firms, funeral services, and plumbing companies in the area.
Lancaster Pennsylvania December 29. H C Beck engineer of the Pittsburg Express out of Philadelphia suffered a heart attack and halted the train at Witmere. Fireman Moore found Beck hanging from the cab window and the engineer died before the train reached the city.
Leavenworth Kansas December 29. When sailing orders for headquarters and Company I Third battalion engineers stationed here were received this afternoon the troops were designated for the Hawaiian islands instead of the Philippine islands as first announced.
Miss Jane Maskell daughter of Governor Maskell of Oklahoma declares she opposes woman suffrage. She cites Dr Ruth A Gay of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Female Suffrage Association as proponents she would debate if challenged. She insists her opinion is deliberately studied and respected.
San Francisco report says John Kellert of Knights Lending California tickled a wild lion’s chin to make it yawn. The animal reacted and Kellert fell, injuring a hand while two fitters are missing. Elks dance planned for Friday with invitations extended.
Public notice states will not be responsible for any debt Mrs A Wilson may contract. The notice references A Wilson and is likely an estate or legal disclaimer. No other specific names, dates, or places are provided.
In Ogden Utah on December 29 Mrs C B Blackword a socially prominent Sacramento California socialite was arrested on theft charges of diamonds valued at 2000 from a Sacramento physician. San Francisco detectives arrived with a warrant and she agreed to return to Sacramento without extradition papers. Her husband C R Blackord was detained in Sparks Nevada and confessed preparing for transfer to Sacramento.
In Washington on December 29 General J W Keifer received a box of roses from Ohio friends. He examined the flowers and joked about being remembered despite defeat. A second inscription read May he rest in peace as committee members teased him over the note.
Des Moines Iowa December 29 GovernorBH F Carroll announced he will not seek the United States Senate and endorsed Senator Lafayette Young for election.
Montreal police seek Raul Cadsavant after a quarrel over Cassovant ends with Hi nent Bigras struck in the head by a nail driven with a club. Bigras died later at hospital. Cadsavant remains at large.
Notice from the city treasurer of Swan County stating taxes due and penalties to be declared delinquent after January 2 and city action planned following the December meeting held December 19th in 1919.
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