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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
2
A local man named A. Coyote was arrested for burgling the Rock Springs Saloon by breaking a back window. He looted cash and a drink bottle, valued at about 26 dollars, and fled but was pursued and captured by the marshal. He pleaded guilty and will be bound over to district court.
M A Young of Hershey Nebraska, formerly Cheyenne resident and auto dealer, was conducting business in Cheyenne yesterday.
Daale Johnson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson of Torrington was killed in a runaway at the Walton ranch in the Valley View district. He was driving the team when the wagon pitched at a sharp turn, the left wheels ran over him, breaking his back and crushing his chest. Despite medical aid his life could not be saved and he died seven hours after the injury.
At the New Kemmerer theater a trio of trained deer performed well, with a female deer notably chewing tobacco from a bystander’s pocket. The trainer notes the animals prefer chewing tobacco or cigars when left to “work over” a quid, indicating edible habit risk around the deer.
A Cheyenne city in brief column covers married life of John Christy and Mise Jeas, Decree on civil matters, local recruiting and rain totals, Cheyenne club memberships, hunting trip reports, and Humane Society homes. Highlights include frontier days travel plans, draft board activity, and the Bear Creek oil operator, Mrs Anna Carroll.
Allen Mason age 15 died in Torrington after a Wednesday fall from a Shetland pony. Initial reports underestimated injuries but Friday’s condition worsened and he died early Saturday. Medical examination showed a fractured skull.
Torrington Wyoming July 17 George E Mason a well known local pioneer reappeared at his home after an unexplained three month absence. His son conducted exhaustive searches including exhuming a body in Kansas to verify a lead. Mason says he was arrested April 5 at Bridgeport by a man claiming to be a federal agent and held at Fort Leavenworth on sedition charges before being released last Friday when prosecutors failed to corroborate any case.
A state leader highlights the impact of classified ads in attracting rentals and housing services. The effort targets apartments and maintenance jobs, with applications rising after an organized outreach drive.
The Frontier committee announces K Lee of Omaha as the exclusive decorator, urges businessmen to refuse other decorators, and notes Lee will make liberal Red Cross donations. The Feander Committee led by T Joe Cahill asks for undivided support and to sign only with Mr Lee.
Col. Short of Fort Russell may take jurisdiction over raising rates for the Cheyenne street car company. He has received telegraphic notice from Washington to investigate conditions here. The company seeks a board with authority to hear their claims for increased rates, and the colonel's action may lead to a designated hearing. Regular trolley trips continued through Frontier Days to cheer Cheyenne merchants.
A Cheyenne Wyoming bank advertises a new savings program promising automatic deposits and a BAV ING IP card to guide customers on how to save. The pitch emphasizes easy cashing and daily savings support.
Advertisement seeks grammar school boys for permanent part time work with good pay and learning opportunities. Apply to Harry Carrock at 620 B Fo th &, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The Cheyenne Wyoming city council met July 15 1928 at 1 30 p m with a quorum. No business came before the commissioners and the council adjourned. City Clerk J Showalter certifies the abstract of the minutes of the regular council meeting held in Cheyenne on July 15 1928.
Federal judge Judge JA Riner ruled the state of Wyong gains possession of 80 acres long under state control and leased to Midwest Oil. Title remained with the state. no tithe was given when the land was taken in lieu of other lands. Land value estimates range from $600,000 to $1,000,000 due to oil rights.
Frank Hasselqulat has returned to his Cheyenne area home after visiting points in Iowa and Kansas. He spent time with old friends and relatives during the trip.
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