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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
3
Miss Eisie Ulrich was named delegate to the meeting of business and professional women’s clubs in St. Paul July 27 to 30 by the Cheyenne Business Women’s Club. Kate Taylor named vice president. Miss Becker departed for New York City. Bazaar planned for September with a percent of sales.
Emily Underwood has returned from an extended eastern visit and spent time in Wisconsin with Mrs. Patterson. The Hompes family, including their sons and daughters Addie Marion and Emily, passed through Cheyenne en route to Kearney, Nebraska to visit Neal Hompes before returning to Lincoln. The Hopes attended the University of Nebraska and retain many friends among local college people.
J B Newberg known as a minister grappled with Powder River residents after a $50 fine in Casper for working tourists on the Yellowstone Highway. He set a general store fire, stole Mayor Clark's harness, and led deputies on a chase through Powder River and railroad yards before capture and return to Casper. Authorities deem him demented and plan to ship him to Louisiana.
The Elks and Union Pacific ball teams meet at Pioneer Park on Sunday afternoon into the evening, July 18, with first pitch set for 8 p.m. The matchup promises a regional showcase under summer lights.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. White of Long Beach California arrive in Cheyenne for a two month visit. He will conduct his cushion concession at the Frontier show and plans to reside permanently in California.
Managers of International Harvester report that by mid June their Cheyenne warehouse and sales rooms have generated more business than the entire year in Gering, Nebraska. They say the decision to move to Cheyenne has been abundantly vindicated.
Since returning to Cheyenne for the summer from Washington Senator Warren is making improvements at his home on Seven teenth street. A second door has been cut in the stone garage to accommodate two or more machines. Notices for Fuller brush and savings banks are advertised by Stock Growers National Bank.
Sir Ernest Birch former governor of Borneo claims pearls are alive and breed and grow in size and numbers after being stored. He recounts seeds from 1891 growing, a two strand necklace of 250 pearls, and thousands more pearls later. Dr Frederick Kunz says pearls cannot breed or enlarge after removal from the shell.
Judge W. C. Mentzer of the First judicial district will leave this morning for Denver where he has a business engagement.
Three Oregon militiamen died and four were wounded at Camp Lewis on July 16 when a six inch rifle burst on the artillery target range. The dead were Corporal Edgar W. Scorr of Marshfield Corporal Clyde R. Dundinger and Private Ralph Fraley of Ashland.
A. D. Johnston, vice-president of the First National Bank, left for Denver by automobile yesterday afternoon after receiving word that his father J. A. Johnston was very ill there. The elder Johnston was a pioneer resident of Wyoming and many friends here express concern.
New York July 16 The association of railway executives recommended to all railroads that the nation's express business remain under federal control via a single agency, the American Railway Express company, since the four original firms have ceased to function independently.
Greybull appeared set for victory as Casper rallied in the fourth inning to win 7 to 5. Haidleman pitched well for Casper while Hewitt misplayed three balls in right, enabling four Casper runs. Hoffman gave up ten hits in the loss.
Dan C. Barksdale filed his declaration of candidacy for the Wyoming lower house from Laramie county seeking the Democratic nomination. The city reports numerous visitors and events including highway board meetings, university trustees, and preparations for Frontier Days with a new open-air dancing platform underway.
Executives of sixteen recognized railroad unions opened conferences in Chicago and will pass judgment on the railway labor board wage award as soon as it is issued next Tuesday. If accepted, the decision goes to a referendum vote by the unions. George W. Hanger, a board member, said the award will be announced about 10 oclock Tuesday morning.
Oakland California was chosen as the next meeting place of the international convention of Lions Clubs at the closing business session. Dr. G C Reid of Denver was elected president.
Chicago officials report continued improvement in street car service after an electrical workers strike. Transit leaders say normal rush hour service should resume by tomorrow.
A burglar tried to pry open a bathroom window at Mrs. J. Burnett's 408 West Nineteenth Street home around 10 o'clock last night. Mrs. Burnett, who was bathing a baby, fired through the window with a revolver, narrowly averting death. Police noted the burglar’s tool marks on the window sill.
Bicycle thieves were very active in the city yesterday with five reports of bicycle thefts registered at police headquarters. The incidents occurred during the day and last night as authorities urged residents to lock cycles and report suspicious activity.
The Consolidated Royalty Oil company will host a dinner on July 20 in Casper to honor Wyoming's former Governor Bryant B. Brooks for his three years as company president without pay. Stockholders from Cheyenne Chicago New York Denver Omaha and other cities will attend. A silver service will be presented to Brooks during the dinner.
The new Irish secretary, a Canadian-born official, deflects a heckler with a quip about American-made shoes. He quips his feet were made in America, blending Irish rapidness with Canadian roots.
In a western town a widow confronted a burglar, throwing him to the ground and binding him with a rope. The incident echoes the era’s famed widow’s might with decisive, self reliant action.
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes Tacna and Arica form a territorial dispute among Chile Peru and Bolivia. It outlines maps showing rival claims the nitrate rich uplands and Arica port facilitating Bolivian access to the sea.
Arica called the most beautiful port between Panama and Valparaiso. Ei Mayo rises 856 feet above sea level guarding its harbor. Tacna lies 39 miles away by rail as a key trade point on the Bolivia to sea route. Eastern Andes hold silver copper tin and other minerals with 14,000 foot plateaus and snowcapped volcanoes.
A yard car with a 1919 Nebraska plate and a Colorado guest plate No 010 688 was found on Bent street last night. A Nebraska registration suggests ownership by Ben B Stark of Lodgepole Neb. Alma R Stark is named on inscribed sheet music inside. Engine numbers differ between the car and the Nebraska certificate.
Martez Bella about 45 years old and Mexican was arrested on Randall boulevard last evening for making improper advances to small girls. He is held for investigation and possible deportation as an undesirable alien. Police linked him to incidents involving two Bey daughters who were lured to a moving picture show. the man was not yet captured.
Direct wage and output losses exceed 150 million dollars this year due to ongoing strikes. Employers report significant production slowdowns across sectors, with affected communities watching for settlement talks and resumed operations.
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