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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
9
The article notes a state valuation of 425 million dollars tied to salvage efforts. It discusses salvaging abandoned houses deemed by authorities and outlines proposed timelines of two to four miles and disposal steps for salvaged properties. The piece emphasizes management of salvage procedures amid concerns over abandoned structures.
Wyoming's total assessed value is set to reach about 320 million this year and 425 million in 1920, as state board of equalization members Captain M. C. June and Maurice Groshon reported after discussions with county boards. They say property will be assessed at two thirds of actual cash value this year.
The Marblehead relief expedition reports Bristol Bay Alaska nearly wiped out by influenza with 90 percent of its 900 residents dead. Weak children and babies perished as dogs fed on corpses before aid arrived. The relief voyage began June 4 with doctors nurses and supplies.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen cites Budapest reports that a mission to Moscow led by Kun has returned after talks with Lenin and Trotzky. Hungary may use Lenine to base Bolshevist propaganda against Western Europe, with counterfeit English and French bank notes seized for future use.
City permits issued to Paul H. Moore for two $2000 frame bungalows at 10th and Russell. Moore, a Pershing Heights promoter, has hired Grover C. Gorsuch for two houses in block 23 and CG. S. Collins for three more in block 495 ab ith and Russell, bringing Moore total to 17,000 in new construction.
The council of five announced plans to lift the five year blockade on Germany, signaling an official step toward reopening trade. Officials indicated decrees will be published and measures to resume delivery of necessaries and materials will follow, aiming for economic normalcy.
Mr and Mrs Willard E Gerry and their daughter and her friend travel with a Chevrolet and a Buick and a house on wheels trailer. The trailer serves as sleeping cooking and housekeeping space as they tour toward Yellowstone and plans to settle in the west after leaving Providence Rhode Island on May 29.
Cheyenne city council passed changes to lawn sprinkler regulations requiring a nozzle on hoses and oversight by a supervisor. Seven residents were fined 2.50 dollars each for watering without proper control, and brought to court yesterday afternoon.
An Associated Press report from New York states the U S treasury is preparing to prosecute stock brokers who evaded income tax payments. An examiner said the nation was secured to trace large sums sent from the city to banks elsewhere to conceal income size.
Harry New admits shooting and killing his fiancée Misa Frieda Lasser in Topanga Canyon. His attorney moves to raise insanity as a defense before the state lur acy commission following an insanity complaint filed Friday night.
Mrs Jennie Beynon filed for divorce from William W Beynon in Laramie County District Court alleging a drunken marriage from June 28 1917 and desertion on August 11 1917. The petition cites constant intoxication as a grounds for separation and names attorney Sam M Thompson as counsel.
Nearly 200 Texas National Guard members from Dallas and Nacogdoches were sent to Long View by order of Governor Hobby to curb clashes between whites and blacks. A preliminary exchange left four whites wounded as about 75 blacks fired upon them in the negro section while seeking a local accused teacher. Texas rangers expected to relieve troops the next day amid continued search for two alleged ring leaders.
The Wyoming forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued warmth on Saturday and Sunday with a chance of showers in the extreme northwest portion.
A London influenced fad spreads as people adopt tattooed insignia of airplanes and airships on shoulders arms and backs. The piece notes bold individuals may even tattoo the insignia on the neck to show daring.
The court fined Miss Katherine Carter 50 dollars and Miss Julia Jones 30 dollars after a dispute described as a dramatic sexualized altercation. The judge noted both women played aggressive roles and showed animus in the events leading to the arrest.
The faithful and much used fire truck No 1 responded yesterday afternoon just before six to a tire pile fire in the Union Pacific yards. No major damage occurred and the blaze was quickly extinguished.
Washington reports an all day House debate on the prohibition bill with Volstead and Igle handling the session. Proponents and opponents sparred over provisions as arguments stretched from constitutional questions to enforcement, signaling the last great day of prohibition oratory in the chamber.
A Peking dispatch reports Chinese patriots tried to kill themselves in protest of a peace treaty with Japan. Three guards were wounded as the attempt occurred in Ghantung where Hao ShIR Chong and officials witnessed. The message says Japan would assume control in Ghantung following the accord.
Fourteen thousand acres in the Wind River valley Wyoming are offered at public sale in Port Washakie August 20. Land includes about 40 Dead Indian allotments with irrigation provided by the federal government and located near major highways. Average value listed at $25 an acre, with many plots irrigable and part of the Rocky Mountain garden spot. Water rights and appraised values noted, sale details continued on page eight.
Marshal Foch, Czech Slovak representatives, and Judge Slavia met the peace council to discuss the Bully Run partisans and Hungarian foreign minister. They debated combined military action against them and agreed to confer with their governments before any decision. Reports will determine readiness to participate in Duitaxy operations against Bella Kians forces.
Denver crowds cheered as streetcar crews returned to work after a strike. The executive committee and company officials ratified an agreement restoring prestrike wages and a 6 cent fare during a ten day transition period. The dispute included a pending legal action and a proposed special election on the company’s fare rights.
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