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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
16
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Johnson and Joe Finnerty arrived from the Tague Ranch yesterday. Mrs Johnson froze her hands badly, hindering her ability to shop. Dr Johnston attends her as they traveled 30 miles in heavy snowfall. Mrs J H Schmidt to open a boarding house at 1611 Central Avenue on January 1 for dinner.
Chicago December 31 a girl stenographer employed by a local newspaper attempted to pass a love note to a juror provoking a disruption in the trial of five socialists charged with violating the espionage law. The judge ordered her excluded after questioning. Congressman Victor Berger continued testimony describing his socialist beliefs and history with the movement.
Warsaw scene turns violent as Bolshevik agents clash with Polish troops guarding the six prisoners. A crowd of 1000 with red flags demanded the agents' release, shots fired from both sides, and several killed or wounded. The disturbance follows political tension and neutral observers list visitors in the city.
Charles Comiskey named William Gleason as manager of the Chicago club, replacing Clarence Rowland who guided the White Sox to the 1917 world title. Gleason, 63, a longtime star and former coach, began in 1887 with Scranton and later played for the Orioles Giants and Philadelphia Nationals. Comiskey declined to explain the decision.
Washington December 31. Chairman Lever of the house agriculture committee after a conference with Secretary Houston announced a plan to guarantee the 1919 crop price. The department of agriculture is preparing legislation to buy all 1919 crop and sell it at the world price.
Denver December 31. Blizzard and high winds interrupt railroad traffic. Rock Island and Denver Kansas City lines blocked by snowdrifts. Santa Fe and Union Pacific trains from the west 2 to 10 hours late. A Rock Island eastbound train arriving this afternoon was reported snowbound at Oakley.
A digest of city business notices: auto parts, tires, and service centers listed with phone contact. real estate firms advertise farm lands and houses for sale near the Capitol. A Cheyenne death report notes J A Reicherdt aged 42 with burial yesterday, plus a nervous breakdown for his widow. A severe windstorm stranded Mr and Mrs M K Putnam north of town. they survived an eight hour night after a buggy overturn and hoofed to a cabin for shelter.
A physician was summoned to care for Mrs Putnam who was dangerously affected by her exposure. Latest reports say she will soon be over the ill effects. Mr. Putnam came to Cheyenne for business and had the narrowest escape of his life. Mrs. C. BR. Miller returned from Casper after visiting her daughter at Christmas.
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