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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1919
Page
16
In a rugged Frontier Days finale Cody’s Ed McCarty rode Miss Green to victory securing the bucking broncho title amid strong fields from Wyoming Oklahoma and Colorado. Standout feats included Bryan Roach riding Kid Bell despite recent injuries and Walter Sterling’s fast steer roping time.
Otto Neunest, 57, collapsed and died yesterday morning at the Williams Ranch twenty miles west of Cheyenne where he was employed. His body was brought to Cheyenne and placed at the Early mortuary. Neunest, known in Cheyenne, fell while working in the Williams barn and told M B Morgan he felt sick before lying down. Morgan found him lifeless moments later outside the site.
Erzberger recounts how Germany’s peace hopes collapsed under unrestricted submarine warfare and the all‑powerful military leadership. He cites two missed chances for honorable peace and warns that the authorities’ terror and denial sealed Germany’s fate.
Ruth Roach on Wheatland Mary won bareback riding with Kitty Canule on Horse Creek placing second and Bonnie McGarrell on Watch Me third. W Armstrong first in bucking, Ray Hammond second, Tommy Douglas third. Ed McCarty led world bucking with Kid Bell second and Teddy Roosevelt Headlight third. Robe Roberts topped steel bulldogging with Mike Mastings second and A P Steel third. Time averages listed for events. Walter Sterling won steer roping with Sam Garrett second and Eddie Burgess third. Wild horse race winner Tex Smith followed by L Harrien, Ed Begin, and J A Miller.
Chicago Mayor William W. Thompson and party attended a Fort D. A. Russell smoker with several fast bouts. A farewell song written in Cheyenne by the Chicago delegation greeted General O’Neil and the soldiers before the group departed Cheyenne for Chicago.
Undersheriff W A Hunter of Manhattan Kansas arrived Friday and took back G P Rudy who was arrested here on the 22nd on the charge of stealing an automobile. Rudy was found in Cheyenne and the automobile was recovered in Casper.
Coroner Clyde Early will hold an inquest into the death of Joe Rosas a Mexican shot in a quarrel with Pete Garcia who is jailed on murder charges. A second inquest will be held Monday into the death of a man found near the railroad tracks two miles west of Granite Canyon with the body buried due to advanced decay.
The United States authorities will pursue charges against I. L. Scott known as The human flip after his Thursday arrest for soliciting funds while wearing a navy uniform. He faces a federal accusation of misusing the uniform to further his own finances, investigated under new ordinances. About $25 was found in his hat at the time of arrest.
Representative Fourdney of Michigan, as chairman of the ways and means committee, attacks railroad administrators for cutting Pacific imports freight rates. He calls the president “our general manager” and accuses policy of favoring other regions, harming American manufacturers and workers.
Nathan Bergman of Gheydune son of Sam Burgman will marry Miss Dorothy Schies of Brooklyn tonight at 7 at the bridegroom's aunt's home Mr and Mrs M Vita. The license was issued yesterday.
Allerney Hi Dooxeiman sold his city residence and plans to move into adjacent apartments near his office. The change follows the receipt of use at 17h and Cardy ie me dame.
The article reports on Senator Kendrick's measure for government supervision of the meat packing industry, restricting packers from owning stockyards and obliging refrigerator cars to be shared. An alternative Kenyon bill mirrors Kendrick’s goals, with hearings planned in the Senate Agriculture Committee and broad cross party support. Wyoming views Kendrick as a leading liberal in the fight.
S. K. Ross residing at No. 4613 Evans Street is confined to his home by sickness. His condition is not reported as serious.
General March chief of staff extended an invitation for French army officers to serve as observers lecturers and students at the American army school. The plan would also detail American officers to French army schools.
Union Pacific band under E. W Stevenson to perform in City Park from 1 to 2 30 pm for visitors remaining in the city. Bil Jacobs directs and conducts the program for the benefit event.
Chicago report says A R Tearney president of the Western and Three-E leagues and minor leagues committee accuses the National League of breaking faith by refusing a formal new agreement to replace the national agreement. John A Heydler replies the NL will not draft players but insists majors decide eligibility terms with minor leaguers.
A fragmentary dispatch mentions a person described as a famous Mack sonnet figure and an arrest in Coney Island days ago for insufficient funds or operation. The garbled text hints at a playful exchange and a blurred public incident with unclear charges.
A report published that the residence of Fred Millar had been burglarized Thursday night was erroneous.
City notices and advertisements appear for Cahilla Holliday proprietors Phase 4¢ order today Russell Bros Hobbs Muck feldt Finkbiner and frontier days. A large line of Gaby Carriages and Gulkies is shown. Popular music and ragtime piano lessons offered in 12 sessions guaranteed by Roy J Whith Plains Hotel. Auto tire vulcanizing and repair guaranteed by Plains Auto Company.
The death of Sir Edward John Pointer, president of the Royal Academy, is announced. Born in Paris in 1836, Pointer was a leading English painter and authority on art known for works including Israel in Egypt (1867) The Catapult (1868) and Atlanta's Race (1876).
Ottawa July 26 the food commissioner announced abandonment of an agreement that would have formed a canned goods trust by Dominion and Canadian canners.
The mayor designates polling sites for Cheyenne special election on June 49io, with precincts in Ward One and Ward Two. The hours run nine to five, and locations include Johnwan County sched, Dianeent Precinct, government barn, and Chere Suse Bakery among others.
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