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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1910
Page
15
Portland officials investigate a secluded private cemetery ten miles east of the city after reports of an unknown burial. Sexton records lack any matching name and inquiry focuses on circumstantial clues about a stranger's grave not reflected in the cemetery ledger. Local authorities plan further inquiries tomorrow.
George W. Eitle, former manager of Jack Johnson, withdrew his sole suit today. He announced the black champion had settled the mandal differences, ending the legal action and discord.
New York July 1 The unqualified declaration by James Coroth that Jim Jegriea will blow up when he visits Johnson has Johnson's followers lining up to bet on the underdog. The prediction stirred betting pools as the anticipated fight nears.
Sealed proposals due July 6 1910 at Cheyenne City Clerk for cement sidewalk construction across 15th 17th 18th 20th streets between Thames and Morrie Streets. Bid deposit 100 dollars. must bond within 10 days if awarded. City reserves right to reject any bid. F A Bacon City Clerk.
A fragmented passage describes Corfroth as a writ promoter with claimed stakes and principals in the Jeffries versus Johnson dispute. It notes bets of seven to ten on the Negro and hints at predictions about Jeffries losing, stirring Johnson supporters and stirring race betting tensions.
Henry Coulby president of the Pinstare Steamship Company received a box containing a human ear and a threatening note. The ear allegedly belonged to a Buffalo tire worker assaulted recently. Authorities have rounded up suspects near the docks as they investigate the incident.
Large classified section includes cash rates for ads, real estate bargains with multiple five to seven room houses and parcels, attorney listings, and public notices. Sealed bids for Cheyenne water main extension due July 5 1910 with contract bid bonds required. Railroad timetables and lodge notices also appear.
Fitzsimmons claims Jeffries was driven to victory by a hard crouch cut that Johnson refused to endure. He recalls touring the country with Johnson and recalls past insults and crowd reactions as both men prepared for the big bout.
Omaha dispatch reports Tom Sharkey passing through en route to Reno to challenge the world champion after the big fight. He travels with manager Frank G. Brady of Montreal and a certified $25,000 check to bind the challenge.
Charlotte Lander filed for divorce in the district court of the first judicial district Lerateste county Wyoming on March Sunday 1940 citing extreme cruelty desertion and indifference. The petition seeks annulment custody of two children and restoration of her maiden name with service on Frank Lander whose location is unknown. Atty Joan Charles Thompson represents the plaintiff and a summons directed July 30 1910 is issued for appearance.
City of Cheyenne Wyoming invites proposals for constructing a sewer on Thames street from Seventeenth to Eighteenth. Bids due 2 p m Tuesday July 6 1910 at the city clerk office City Hall Cheyenne. Bid forms available from the city engineer with a $50 bid bond.
The fragment provides limited readable text about state news and world news in the Leader. Entities and specifics are unclear in this damaged OCR sample.
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