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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
8
In a Cheyenne feature, Wyoming's prohibition period drives strong demand for near beer ginger ale and nonalcoholic beverages. Wholesalers report rising orders as ex-saloons convert to soft drink parlors with familiar fixtures and staff. Demand for near beer surges ahead of ginger ale and mineral water.
Margaret Carter, a colored girl, is jailed charged with slashing a mother negro girl on the breast with a knife. Police court hearing set this afternoon after the street stabbing near the police station last night. The injured girl reported she was with her mother at the railway station when attacked. the Carsey girl claimed the rival had no revolver.
Glee Yarald Bovree, the infant son of Mr and Mrs P Beves of Shawnee Oklahoma, died yesterday in this city. The body will be sent to Chanders, with relatives accompanying it. Undertakers from the city prepared the remains for shipment to Cheyenne.
Unofficially, Denver street car strike to end tomorrow after a conference among Mayor Dewey, Baileu, his cabinet, and Denver Tramway chairman Chas Boottcher. Tramway company to resume operations for ten days with a five cent fare relief to be granted at period end by the city council.
Prince Louis, a representative of Admiral Kolchak’s All Russian government, writes to Premier Clemenceau proposing an international mandate for Constantinople with Russia represented and a Russian mandate for the Dardanelles.
Mountay Iowa July 10 share today introduced its chief witnesses against Noy Emerson of Creston Iowa charged with murdering his mother. They testified Emerson sought to prevent an inquest and to influence coroners jury selection. Dr J W Coakley of Creston testified Emerson asked him to say Mrs Emerson died from a dizzy spell after a fall down an elevator shaft.
Frank Vreeland former exalted ruler of the Cheyenne Elks lodge attended the national Elks convention in Atlantic City this week. Delegates also traveled from Amwellns Rock Springs Casper and Sheridan lodges to participate in the gathering.
The State of Wyoming reached 29 years yesterday marking the July 10, 4690 signing by President Benjamin Narrison of statehood. Earlier dates note the territory creation on July 25, 4868 during Andrew Jackson's administration.
Word that C. T. Sheldon formerly of this locality died in Denver yesterday reached friends of the family. He complained of feeling unwell after reaching home and died twenty five minutes later. Melvin men’s bin widow.
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In Washington on July 10, Democratic leaders hailed President Wilsons speech transmitting the peace treaty as one of his best state papers, while Republican senators offered mixed reviews. Senators Lodge Knox Borah Smoot Moses McCumber criticized or refrained from comment, Hitchcock praised it, and the debate centered on the League of Nations and Americanisn.
The weekly Forest Service fishing bulletin notes native, rainbow and speckled trout rising in waters near national forests in Wyoming. Reports from rivers and lakes in Dubois, Lander, Buffalo and Encampment areas mention clear water, good to very good fishing with flies, spinners, bait, or lures as appropriate.
The British airship B-34, powered by a westerly wind up to 40 mph, speeds eastward from Mineola toward East Fortune Scotland after a 66 hour stay in the United States. It averaged over 60 mph for 45 hours, reaching 75 to 80 mph at times, and may reach Scottish shores by Saturday if conditions stay favorable.
Testimony details Ford company finances from 1903 start with 50 000 cash and 150 000 corporation, Ford holding 51 percent. In 1944 net profits reached 30 338 454 as attorney objects to discussing the financials while Stephenson argues profit sharing is hollow. The cross examination touches on the idea of an international flag replacing the Stars and Stripes and a designer questioned by Stephenson.
The president argued that a league of nations became a practical necessity as peace negotiations progressed. He warned that rejecting it would “break the hearts of the world” and noted the need for minor compromises to gain broad support among nations.
The Cheyenne Thoroughbred Breeders association meet runs August 2 to 23 with nearly 200 horses already arrived and 400 expected. John O Talbot seeks larger stables after yesterday’s arrivals from Reno Sidney Libertyville Clarksburg and Sheridan. Jockeys at Frontier Park include C Osgo.
A fragmented report notes a person survived on water alone for 16 days while another endured five days on water with solid food and drink. The text is unclear on names or dates, making specifics hard to verify.
A Cheyenne boxing night at Fort Russell featured a five man battle royal winner who endured the most punishment. In the main event Carpenter drew McCoy in six rounds. Miller beat Fuller, Burns defeated Jonesy, Koppe beat Grounds, and Fuller left with a dislocated shoulder. Captains Shade and Altman refereed. The event was organized by the M. C. A. and other post groups with War Camp Community Service supplying smokes.
Brigadier General J. P. ONeill issues order barring taxicabs from entering Fort D A Rus military reservation without rate schedules conforming to post rules displayed on windshields.
The Brien bakery and grocery at 1822 Carey Avenue opens under Carl Brien. The renovated store sells Carl's Groon bread and assorted pastries, with Brien noted as a popular Cheyenne baker whose business is expanding.
H Wilderhoind a man from Ctegenne was arrested on a whiskey possession charge after the state prohibition went into effect. Officers found twelve quarts of Kentucky whiskey and a .32 caliber revolver in his sack. The arrest took place on the south side of the city as authorities stopped a suspected boatbonger aiming to flee with illicit liquor.
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