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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1913
Page
16
The article urges women to craft affordable handbags at home to harmonize with outfits. It highlights moire velvet leather and beaded bags with museum-like designs from a Rue de la Paix jeweler, notes how to replicate expensive looks, and suggests gift potential and simple opera and fan bag options.
The article forecasts moleskin coats and moleskin accessories to dominate early winter wardrobes with furs becoming more prominent later for warmth. Fox furs in various qualities and colors, including gray tones, rise in popularity, while opossum, fitch, fisher tail skunk, natural squirrel and marten also reappear as stylish options.
The text notes plans to exploit fashion in several new shapes including a modified pelerine designed for use with tailored walking dresses. It highlights innovative garment silhouettes and practical, elegant layering for outdoor wear.
The article describes mannish shirts with high turnover collars and cuffed seams. It explains New Parisian neatness fashion and introduces the stoppeur, a Paris tradesman famed for mending and reconstructing torn garments by weaving in material from other parts to restore the fabric.
A Venice California fisherman brought in a remarkable deep sea creature described as five feet long with black and green mottling. It has a shark like tail a parrot shaped dorsal fin four feet measures and a Gila monster like mouth with a head resembling a California horned toad.
The article discusses watering herbs and crops when soil is dry and avoiding overwatering roses. It emphasizes proper harvest timing, careful budgeting, and the idea that dividends come next winter. It notes selling chickens best from January to November and describes healthy poultry traits. It also stresses good sheep care to prevent burdens on the flock.
The body of Whitelaw Reid ambassador who died in London arrived in New York aboard the British cruiser Natal. It will lie in state at St John the Divine as Taft and military and foreign dignitaries attend the funeral. the Natal escorted by Florida fired 19 guns in salute and the body is guarded by marines.
At six o clock a young man entered the Erie railroad ticket office in New York and robbed ticket agent Joseph Farrell of $200 as a crowd pressed by the window. He talked about a book, flashed a revolver, then forced Farrell to the floor before fleeing. Police have no trace.
London dispatch reports widespread distress in the Russian imperial family. The czarina’s health worsens despite unlicensed treatment and Grand Duchess Olga seeks a divorce to wed a cuirassier officer. The czar sanctions banishment of Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch after a secret marriage loss, cutting 200000 rubles yearly allowance and access to residences and staff.
Major General Woods chief of staff urges restoration of the army canteen and passage of legislation to abolish it for unfit officers. He proposes transferring all staff corps personnel except engineers medical officers and chaplains to the line to boost officer numbers across grades.
A brief note announces a candy special today at The Robinson venue. Subscribers to The State Leader are reminded to visit for sweet deals and exclusive treats.
The ranking committee backed by the USLTA executive fails to place Wallace F Johnson of Philadelphia at position No 2. The article notes Johnson’s strong claim and cites doubt within the association’s process.
Chicago Cubs catcher Jimmy Archer says he will refuse to report and quit the game unless the club grants a substantial salary increase for next season. Archer’s contract with the Cubs expired after last season, and a raise request to Murphy was refused. He claims he worked when not fully fit and will resign if his terms aren’t met.
Three years ago the Georgia Beach signed a contract paying $9000 per season for three seasons, a compromise after a $10000 demand. Cobb favors avoiding long term deals, arguing clubs can release players anytime and raises should come with each successful year. He aims to save enough to secure income after retirement.
Germany Schaefer and Joe Birmingham recount Hal Chase firsthand, recalling a 1905 moment when Chase’s sprint and tag on Doc Johnson at home plate impressed them deeply. The tale highlights Chase as a defining figure and a pivotal play that left a lasting impression in baseball lore.
The article portrays Hughie Jennings as a skilled performer and press agent. It recounts his habit of reinventing stories, citing a Newark anecdote and a playful origin tale from his youth, including a childhood yell signaling desire.
The piece notes baseball records with 16 bases on balls by several pitchers and a 24 base record in 1893. It also recounts a Mexican man who caused a disturbance, was jailed, then fined 15 dollars after throwing tinware in his jail cell.
Nick Guigni of St Marys College signed with the Portland Northwestern League team after negotiating last year but not signing. This year Sacramento offered more money yet Guigni chose Portland, believing the first call belonged to the Portland club and accepting a smaller salary.
Ludlow Miss Margaret Graham 6 feet 3% inches tall throws a baseball 262 feet 6 inches to surpass all prior marks by 50 feet. The report notes her height and the historic distance achieved. Antonio Arias, a Mexican, was arrested about 2 AM for breach of the peace after drinking near a saloon. he refused to go to his room as advised by a police officer.
Al Blanton of Frankfort is viewed as successor if Neal retires. Blanton is very wealthy and may serve without pay to support the Blue Grass league.
At the Texarkana meeting on December 1 only Paris and Texarkana attended. The lack of interest is seen as evidence the South Central is too dead to revive for next season. Paris and Texarkana aim to join the Texas Oklahoma circuit.
Dudley Thompson, a Manhattan College pitcher who debuted in the outlaw Tidewater league with Newport News, now finds his path blocked by a signed Elmira contract from the New York State League years ago as he moves toward organized ball.
Rebels torn up rail lines and tracks between Pearson and Madero on the Mexican Northwestern railway, burned bridges and cut telegraph wires, delaying resumption of service as federal soldiers pursue the insurgents.
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