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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1920

Page

16

Belfast Riots Nearing Quiet After Three Nights of Clashes

In Belfast on July 24, inquests into three nights of rioting continued with funerals for six victims. Authorities reported tense crowds, restrained displays, and widespread loyalties shown by Union Jacks, while soldiers guarded streets and churches amid warnings of further disorder.

Belfast Associated Press Milltown Cemetery United Irish League Irish Nationalists Veteran Association St. Michael’s Chapel

Long Delayed Plan To Enlarge Fort Russell Seen Nearing

A War Department telegram to Senator Warren discusses expanding Fort Russell with new barracks and officers quarters to form a fourth wing. It notes War deterred from using Wales field for postal planes and signals construction may move to City of Cheyenne land instead.

War Department Fort Russell Newton D. Baker F. 2B. Warren Wyoming Wales Field Cheyenne

Girl in Trunk Murder Mystery Deepens With New Lead

Detroit detectives chase a fresh lead in a case about a slain woman found in a trunk. A long distance call between New York and Detroit tipped investigators to a possible clue. Authorities later said the victim may not be Katherine Dan of Cannonsburg Pennsylvania, as relatives had received letters from her after June 18.

Troi New York Detroit Katherine Dan Cannonsburg Pennsylvania Dan

Ka soming Oil plans offsets to Williams producers

Two of ten Kasoming Oil rigs in the Salt Creek field drill on Section 11-39-79 as offsets to T. B. Williams wells. All ten wells are to be offset to the Williams producers.

Kasoming Oil Company Salt Creek BH. T. Williams Williams

Cheyenne Surgeon Named Chief at Kemmerer Miners Hospital

Dr. Harry L. Goff a noted Cheyenne surgeon has been offered the post of chief surgeon at Kemmerer's Miners Hospital and is expected to accept and relocate to Lincoln County capital around August.

Cheyenne Kemmerer Harry L. Goff Miner's Hospital Linsoe

Installing Power Spray Plants in Wyoming sale progress

Fred Sturm, formerly of Cheyenne and now with Sheep & Cattlemen's Supply and Manufacturing, visited the city en route from Denver to Arapahoe Wyoming. He supervises power spraying plant installations, twenty five of which have been sold in Wyoming to date.

Fred Sturm Cheyenne The Sheep & Cattlemen’s Supply and Manufacturing Company Denver Salt Lake Arapahoe Wyo Mr. Sturm Wyoming

Carl Ray to Attend Frontier Days Booster Visit

Carl Ray, president of Amuse theatre corporation, arrives Wednesday for Frontier Days. He now lives in Los Angeles and is a longtime booster of Frontier and a regular annual visitor to the big show.

Carl Ray Amuse Theatre Corporation Mr. Ray Los Angeles Frontier

Heinie Shuman Returns After Colorado Springs Victory

Heinie Shuman comes back from Colorado Springs where he defeated Johnny Shauer in a twelve round bout. The popular fighter will stay in town for two or three days, greet fans, and plan upcoming appearances.

Heinie Shuman Colorado Springs Johnny Shauer Shuman

Mayor Receives Anonymous Claim Of Immorality

Mayor Taylor was informed by an anonymous writer who alleged vice conditions at a local hotel. The letter said two women solicited a room, and the writer urged citizens to submit bona fide information rather than anonymous tips.

Taylor

Weather Summary for Cheyenne Wyoming July 24 1920

The report records 6am 12m 6pm temperatures 62 70 67 with wet bulb 56 59 60 and relative humidity 72 65 67. Winds SE SE NW, velocities 36 8 16 15. Sky cloudy to partly cloudy, precipitation since Jan 1 9.43 inches vs normal 9.31 inches. Highest 76 at 3 pm, lowest 59 at 1:80 am. Average hourly wind 11.5 mph. Precip last 24 hours trace.

Cheyenne Wyo

Quintet of Battlers Wind Up Behind Bars

Five men were arrested at 10 o clock after a free for all brawl near the Pershing boulevard street railway turn. They face disturbance charges. The fight stemmed from a dispute during a joy ride. A woman accompanying the party was released.

Pershing Boulevard

Reds Frontiersmen Threat Assessed By Local Authorities

The governor reported reinforced local security police and mounted detachments acting as frontier guards to meet frontier encroachment. Reischwehr troops were concentrated at the danger point as a precaution for potential incursions.

Reischwehr

Man Freed on Bail After Water Dispute Killing

In Kemmerer Wyoming Steve Lasich, charged with murder for fatally shooting neighbor William Krall during an irrigation water dispute, is released on $5,000 bail supplied by Louis Gerbitz. County attorney cites extenuating circumstances.

Kemmerdr Wyo Steve Lasich William Krall Louis Gerbitz

Mabel Normand Returns in Mickey at the Princess

Manager Todd brings back Mickey starring Mabel Normand after initial disappointment at first showing. The tomboy role and race track scenes highlight her career. Harold Lloyd appears in The Western Westerner, billed as a riotous highlight of his career.

Mable Normand Mickey Todd Miss Normand Harold Lloyd Lloyd

Joy Riders Steal City Car and Park It On Thames Street

Joy riders on Friday night stole a city car and parked it five blocks from the city county building on Thames Street. The entry notes the vehicle is labeled Yellow Fever as belonging to the city engineering department.

Thames Street City-County City Engineering Department

Old and New Vehicles Principles in Craft

An accident occurred at the corner of Highteenth and Warren around noon Saturday as W. W. Washburn, driving a car, struck a buggy driven by C. W. Hoagland, a rancher north of Cheyenne. The buggy tongue broke but no one was injured. Washburn traveled north on Warren while Hoagland went west on Highteenth. neither was driving fast.

Highteenth Warren W. W. Washburn C. W. Hoagland Cheyenne Mr. Hoagland Mr. Washburn

Alice Joyce in Emotional Role in Dollars and the Woman

Vitagraph star Alice Joyce presents a dramatic shift from luxury to poverty in Dollars and the Woman at the Atlas Sunday Monday and Tuesday. Robert Gordon co stars with Joyce while the program also includes New Breakfast Food and a Selznick News.

Alice Joyce Atlas Vitagraph Robert Gordon Miss Joyce Goldwyn Selznick

Popular Farce On Princess Screen

A jealous wife and a flirtatious husband drive a merry plot in Mrs Temple's Telegram, a stage farce adapted for screen. The Princess presents the comedy today, promising humorous mishaps and bright entertainment that has delighted audiences and may enjoy a long life on film.

Princess

Comedy Unfolds as Burn Plays Husband in Witty Tale

Wanda Hawley supports Burn in a lively comedy about marital entanglements. The telegram plot device drives a string of clever complications and steady laughs across sixty minutes of entertainment.

Burn Wanda Hawley

Slam Bang Jim at Amuse stars William Russell

The wedding farce Slam Bang Jim, adapted from Snap Judgment, opens at the Amuse today and tomorrow with William Russell in the lead. The fast peppy comedy drama moves from a called off wedding to adventures across New York and Arizona as Russell meets a sheriff and rival romance entanglements.

William Russell New York Arizona

Silent film praised for laughs and skilled cast

A contemporary review lauds a packed program for humor comparable to Chaplin while avoiding crude slapstick. Francelia Billington leads a capable supporting cast of unusually strong players.

Heart Charlie Chaplin Francelia Billington

Two Rare Comedians On Same Program at Lyric Today

Two comedians headline a Lyric program featuring Fred Stone in The Goat a blend of pathos and humor. Charlie Chaplin appears in Sunnyside providing comic contrast as he tries to keep his girl from city temptations.

Fred Stone the Lyric Stone Charlie Chaplin Charlie

Comedy Clown Dances With Wood Fairies On Screen

The piece praises a renowned comedian known for a humorous routine where a clown dances with wood fairies. It highlights this moment as one of the most humorous parts seen on screen.

Wood Fairies

Candidate announces for Lara mie county State Representative

Olmer H. Smith of Pine Bluffs declares self as a Republican candidate for State Representative from Lara mie county subject to the will of Republican voters at the primary election to be held August 17, 1920.

Laramie County Olmer H. Smith Pine Bluffs T Wed & Sat L. Wed & Sun

Elks Lodge 600 Plans July Initiation and Smoker

Attention Cheyenne Lodge No. 600 Elks will initiate a class of candidates Monday evening July 26 followed by a smoker. All Cheyenne members and visiting Elks are invited to attend. Exalted Ruler AL. 8. LESLIA. Secretary John J. McInerney. LT July 27.

B. P. O. Elks Cheyenne Lodge No. 600 Cheyenne Lodge Elks Leslia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Russell Kasoming Carl Ray Just Can’t Mabel Normand Joy Riders Jin Laundry Chester Travelogue Bryant Washburn Mrs. Temple Mrs. Temples Pathe News Chicago Harold Llyod Percy Smith W. W. Dumm Mortuary Funeral Directors Carey Avenue Geo. P. KnIght Capitol Ave Goldwyn Comedy Selznick News John J. McInerney Jack Gardner Fatty Arbuckle Peggy the Strange Girl Jim Caliope Mariah London
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