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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1919
Page
9
Lieut. Col. Samuel T. Ansell formerly of Fort D A Russell handed in his resignation to War Secretary Baker. Ansell was the leading figure in the battle within the War Department for reform of military justice to make trials more humane.
Diplomatic efforts with Japan on Shantung provisions progress as Senator Spencer reports the president optimistic about days ahead to ease senate opposition. Informal talks hint that a Tokioka declaration could satisfy China and aid ratification. Spencer carries no draft reservations to the White House.
The Denver Post reports Kitty Canutt leads the ladies relay at Frontier Park with a strong shot to win the cup as the world champion rider. If she finishes in the money this afternoon, she will hold the top day-money total and secure the championship barring an accident.
President Wilson told the Senate that American troops in Siberia are a vital element in restoring and maintaining the railroad with Japan. He said the expedition aims to save the Czecho Slovak forces and stabilize Russia, while avoiding interference with Russian affairs. A small force remains at Vladivostok and Verkhneudinsk, with others at Marbin.
The newly formed Pacific fleet of the United States Navy entered Colon at dawn and planned to traverse Gatun locks after refueling. Dreadnoughts led by battleships and Vermont arrived, with the fleet to anchor at Gatun Lake before continuing to Balboa. Crowds lined the shore as airplanes filmed the harbor arrival. Welcomings and entertainments were arranged at Balboa for the long voyage.
Official program lists events at Frontier Park including Wild Burro Riding Fancy Mounted Drill Ladies Stake Race and various equestrian events. Notable names include Katy Cameron Pauline Irwin Edith Irwin Daisy Parsons J A Parsons George Brandeis and the Brandeis Stores group with multiple riders and owners. Proceeding entries indicate races including rifle Calesthanies and bareback events with purses of 100. Continued on Page Six.
Frontier Park hosted a series of events with multiple winners. Daisy Parsons led the ladies half mile, while Iron Bull won the Indian buck Pace and A Parsons claimed the men's relay. Captain M. W. Watkins won the half mile horse race with Captain W. F. Goodwin placing second and Lieutenant C. V. Clayton third.
Federal Judge Page held that beer containing as little as one half of one percent alcohol is intoxicating under the wartime prohibition act. He overruled Benson Brewing's demurrer claiming the information failed to allege intoxication. The company pleaded not guilty as prosecutors hailed the decision.
Thieves smashed into Fred Ay Wilary’s residence at avenue and Nineteenth Street while the family was away. Jewelry, a watch, and cash disappeared as burglars overturned drawers and dismantled beds, with other nearby robberies reported in the last night or two.
The strike of aerial mall pilots started this morning and has been called off pending a conference in Washington tomorrow by Assistant Postmaster General Praeger and the strike leaders. Superintendent Stanton of the eastern postal division announced the settlement before leaving for Washington.
Domingo Mumas and Juan Mumas were arrested in Greeley Colorado on July 26 a third Mexican man was shot in the shoulder at Puford and is hospitalized at Cheyenne Hospital. The suspects were to be transported to.
Mrs Pelican, mother of Mrs Pelican, is in the city and staying at St John’s hospital seeking to reach her daughter who is attending Frontier Days celebration. Reach remains unresolved due to communication difficulties.
An order from Governor Carey directed Sheriff Smalley to stop a planned ten round boxing match at the Shehantieona Men’s Club in Frontier park. Frank McCerroll and Kid Burne faced the gate of enforcement as questions about the ring rules and glove alignment surfaced, highlighting a Wyoming law that prohibits fighting but not boxing.
Rumor claims Lady Phillis King daughter of the Earl of Lovelace charms Prince of Wales. Reported sightings say she attends royal circles as a leading society figure in Britain and may wed into royal status.
June yielded a slump in new Wyoming oil production with only about 4 200 barrels added in the 30 days ending June 30. May completions were higher, seven gas wells were uncorked, and rig activity rose by 29, while several fields reported dry holes and lower completions across the Lance Creek and Dig Muddy areas.
A wild west program at Frontier Park drew a 5000 crowd as Mayor Thompson in cowboy gear rode a silver-trimmed black horse and lassoed through the course. Daisy Parsons aged 9 won the ladies half mile free for all. Fred Stone attempted tough stunts amid the spectacle.
Thousands watched as the big city mayor appeared with 125 Chicago visitors who arrived yesterday to join the celebration. They watched for his ride down Michigan avenue or Dearborn street in a cowboy attire.
The Brooklyn Eagle party of newspaper and publicity men arrived yesterday and joined others in the grand stand. Prominent livestock buyers from Denver and Omaha observed the fast action and lively stock display with evident pleasure.
The day’s star was Daisy Parsons of Paulson Montana a fearless young rider in trick riding who delighted the crowd. She rode a thoroughbred owned by Dr EB Davis of Pierre South Dakota and guided him with veteran skill as the cheers rose.
William F. Miller, 18, of Wyandotte, Michigan, was killed near Rock Springs, Wyoming, last night when struck or fell from a train he was stealing a ride on. His body lay beside the track with his selective service papers and papers found on him. The boy had been living in Michigan and may have been part of a lake carriers group in Milwaukee.
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