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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
5
Cheyenne notes report on the Frontier celebration with arrivals of entertainment acts and civic updates. Police and city services prepare as Judge Swainson becomes notary, while local residents travel for business and personal matters.
The Leader declares Florence Scott the winner of the Studebaker and cash prizes in a fair contest with an honorable mention for many candidates. Winners may call at The Leader business office after 10 am today to collect their prize orders. others may receive orders by mail on request.
Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 2 New York 4 Pittsburg 1 3 Boston 8 2 St Louis 1 Brooklyn 5 Washington 0 4 Chicago 4 7 Philadelphia 1 4 Detroit T 4 New York 12 Cleveland 7 Boston 1 St Louis 0 State Leader classified adring results.
The Wyoming defense council led by Mrs. R. A. Morton extends the receipt date for registration cards to August 15 as many women could not register on the initial Thursday. Cheyenne reports show strong signups, with 474 vocational and 550 food cards signed, and organizers aim to reach about 6,000 cards statewide.
A man described as a peeping Tom was arrested after being found peering through four transoms in the Atlas rooming house during a late night incident. Police report the suspect showed no resistance and awaits further questioning.
A Belgian diplomatic mission toured Cheyenne arriving from Denver and being greeted by a large local crowd. Highlights included a frontier park program with cowpony riding and roping, an inspection of Fort D. A. Russell troops, and a courtesy reception led by Gov. Tous and Mayor LaFontaine.
A formal Christian Endeavor social at the chute park featured songs by Mr Meneley and the Royal Hawaiian Singers, a Malian band, and a large dance with at least 100 couples. Guests worefinery khaki hosts conducted the evening with elaborate decorations while performances included piano solos, humorous readings, and Hawaiian melodies.
Plaing will entertain at a midsummer dance hosted in Cheyenne at the Flame ballroom. The invitations were extended to young people and newly married couples in Cheyenne and the Post community.
Police arrested Gus Theus Nick Coudis Ro Gardia Gus Onlas Paul Fandutes and Pa Tampranos after a raid on a Greek coffee house where a poker game was in progress. Officers report £400 seized and several witnesses providing inconsistent statements.
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