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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
6
Former world champion broncho dancer Dick Stanley writes to state leaders that he may ride Steamboat again at Cheyenne Frontier if demanded. He notes past injuries but says he will be fit for a high class private appearance or public exhibition if the committee invites him to enter Frontier events.
Rapid City report says nine people were injured and five possibly fatal after a gasline motor car on the Rapid City and Big Bend line collided with a passenger train. Motorman allegedly failed to wait at a crossing despite orders.
Graefrath Rhenish Prussia July 18 The Lower Rhine company with 500000 capital for the construction of air cruisers and specially fitted fog dropping explosives has
Ween forms under Count Von Moltke oversight to build Dirfaible balcons about 296 feet long with capacity for 14 300 cubic meters of tas and a carrying power above five tons. The vessels feature wooden stays rubber and allie coverings. A central armored gondola carries a perpendicular projectile shaft.
A Melbourne report notes Elwood Mead, longtime California irrigation professor and U.S. Agriculture Department adviser, directing Victoria’s large scale irrigation and drainage plans under a multiyear contract. Mead serves as chairman of Victoria’s State River and Water Supply Commission.
Washington reports nearly 25 000 immigrants arriving at U S ports in the fiscal year ended June 30 were denied admission and sent back. The 1910 year had about 1 041 576 admitted, with most arriving at New York Boston Philadelphia and Baltimore.
New York dated July 18 reports another count added to the indictment against the local piano producing corporation. Benjamin Lesser, attorney for creditors filing for bankruptcy, explains the shift from pianos to autos as people no longer buy pianos.
A house boat converted into a mobile pharmacy cruises the Pahang river in the Malay peninsula to freely distribute quinine to natives. John B. Dubois, American consul at Singapore, reports the innovation as replacing police station distribution.
Riverton reports Wyoming Central Irrigation may “throw up the job” if work stalls by July 28, risking forfeiture of a 850000 bond. State Engineer Johnston denies a formal extension, but says land classifications may delay start. A gunman incident in the sheriff’s office area is noted in surrounding details.
New Orleans July 18. Local cotton interests charter special trains from the Illinois Central and New York Central to ship spot cotton to New York in time for July contracts. The first trainload of 40,000 bales is to depart tomorrow morning, with the next train following as soon as possible. The move excites railroad and cotton circles as a historic first for chartered trains carrying cotton to a market.
The Rev Henry D Coe pastor of Richmond Hill Baptist church urges neighbors to stop running phonographs during services after loud machines disrupted prayer meeting and an organ recital. He recalls two incidents including Has Anybody Seen Kelly and What's the Matter With Me Don't It Time to Call.
Boveman Montana July 18. George Hattenfelder and Deputy Horace Ball captured the man described as wearing armor in the Belgrade area after an afternoon pursuit. Details are sparse and the event is under police investigation.
Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic Club set a new 1000 yard mark at Celtic Park during Clan-Na-Gael games in Brooklyn Queens. He clocked 2 minutes 12 25 seconds, beating Lon Myers 1881 time by three-fifths of a second. Charles Kilpatrick previously held the 880 yard record and faced repeated attempts for the longer distance.
A four year old boy in Kingston shows his missing right thumb after an accident near East Kingston brickyards. His father rushed him to the Benedicting sanitarium after the child explained the thumb was blown off by brick making machines. The boy calmly stated it did not hurt and produced the recovered thumb.
A Canadian air accident ends in tragedy as Rugens Bly crashes between Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie during a third attempted flight. His engine failure caused the aircraft to plunge over 500 feet, and he was recovered in a dying condition.
A fragmentary report notes eighteen practitioners tied to a church dispute in New York City with Archibald McLellamy of Boston saying he cannot disclose details. The passage references membership issues and directors of the mother church in relation to a petition by supporters.
The article describes a young Japanese master named Toga preparing for a match next Saturday. It notes his unusual diet of raw fish and rice, his intense training, and the involvement of Chas. H. Porter of the Denver News in reporting the event.
Berlin reports aviators with dirigible experience say only highly seasoned foods and Champaign can be enjoyed at high altitude. Passengers aboard the Deuterhiand preferred caviar foie gras and other gourmets, while water is hard to drink due to airship motion. menus may favor barat Jolam as balloons become common travel.
Seward Nebraska youths J Gereke and J L Wolfe, who rode to Denver and Cheyenne to visit A J Gereke, announce a further cycling journey. They send a message to Brooks and the governor.
Schallenburg or Nebraska and they will walk the entire distance earning their living along the route. They have fixed no time Hamilton and expect no reward they will walk to Lincoln and later their home at Seward.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and especially the ladies of the Methodist church for assistance and sympathy after the death of their daughter. Signed by Mr and Mrs C E Brannon.
Mr and Mrs L C Hills and Mrs B B Leinbaugh returned Sunday evening from Pine Bluffs where Mr Hills officiated at the funeral of Mr Co Blair. Mrs Hills and Mrs Leinbaugh were in charge of the music.
A large audience attended the Sunday evening union service at the First Congregational church. Rev. W. M. Nelson of the Methodist church delivered the sermon. A chorus of sopranos and contraltos, with soloists Mrs. Lariver and Miss Patten, sang well.
Greenville Texas July arrest of O A Albert on murder charges. He allegedly forced William Edwards who was serving a misdemeanor to work in the hot sun until he collapsed.
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