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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1920

Page

8

Midwest Prepares to Take Care of Increased Output

The Big Indian Oil & Gas lease at Salt Creek field is set for heightened development with August 20 as final date for protests. Big Indian and Salt Creek Consolidated plan joint operation to raise output to 2500–3000 barrels per day, while Midwest Refining expands storage and builds a new pipeline to Casper to handle the surge.

Washington Big Indian Oil & Gas Company N. W Salt Creek Field Clay Tallman General Land Office William Hanley Salt Creek Midwest Refining Company Casper

Stallion Kniplow Named Beneficiary in War Insurance

Kniplow a 13 year old stallion was named beneficiary of a $10,000 war insurance policy carried by Harry K Thurman of Memphis Tennessee and his aunt Mrs Mary Mitchell of Buffalo. The policy covers the horse with surplus above keep going to Mrs Mitchell. Thurman died in action overseas and Kniplow is expected to join Troop I state guard at the Buffalo armory once recovered from a sprained tendon.

Buffalo N. Y Thurman

Moran Tremors Felt in Wyoming District Near Yellowstone

Arrivals from Moran in Jackson County report several earthquake shocks on Tuesday July 20. The tremors rattled dishes and loosened plaster, with speculation the geyser activity in Yellowstone National Park beneath the surface caused the disturbance.

Jackson Wyo Moran District Moran Yellowstone Park Park

American Legion explains plans to distribute medals

Indianapolis July 26 The American Legion restates plans to assist in distributing Victory medals issued by the War Department and to organize simultaneous Armistice Day ceremonies under Legion auspices. The announcement follows a protest by a smaller veterans group over legions announcements.

Indianapolis American Legion War Department Legion Legion National Organization of Veterans of the World War Baker

Legion seeks Armistice Day medal ceremonies nationwide

The Legion rejects claims it will distribute medals directly, saying medals are issued on individual applications. It plans community ceremonies on Armistice Day and asks posts to handle applications and mail medals to recipients via nearest Legion port.

Legion Baker Lemuel Bolles The War Department American Legion Spirit of America

Armistice Day Memo Urges Careful Medal Requests

A circular from the national headquarters of the legion urges posts to use discretion in drawing application blanks from army posts and recruiting stations. Posts should limit requests to actual needs to avoid exhausting supplies. Franklin D Olier, national commander, appeals to Legionnaires and Americans to make the 1920 Armistice day memorable for years to come.

Legion Franklin D’olier

Alleged Slayer of Walker, and Brothers Held at Newcastle

Walter N. Sinn is held without bail in Weston county jail on murder charges for shooting Fred Walker in the Osage oil field. Roy and Whart Freel are each held on $5,000 bail, accused of involvement through Sinn who worked for them in a dispute over oil land. Walker was shot from a distance while seated in an automobile.

New Castle Wyo Walter N. Sinn Fred Walker Osage Weston County Roy Whart Freel Sinn Walker

Fine Mormon Church At Lovell Completed

LOVELL Wyo July 26 One of the finest Mormon churches in Wyoming the L D S chapel of Lovell West Ward has been completed just a year from the beginning of work on its foundation and now is in use. The building not reckoning volunteer labor cost 50000.

Lovell Wyo Wyoming L. D. S. Chapel Lovell West Ward

Massacre at Nikolaievsk Stirring Japanese Anger

Telegrams from TORIO report the Nikolaievsk massacre of Japanese troops on May 12 and 13 in Siberia. Japanese casualties total 301 killed after fierce fighting and about 100 prisoners were killed by bolshevik forces as they fled. Investigations probe gunfire from a Chinese gunboat and potential diplomatic protest.

TORIO Nikolaievsk Siberia Japan Foreign Office Navy Department

Yankee Tars Stock Up With Zippy Stuff

Kingston Jamaica July 2 A ship from America reports sailors buying large quantities of rum and whiskey at high prices. Up to 360 per case is paid, doubling costs, with evidence of smuggling into the United States. The Yankees will live in a schoolhouse during their stay, many being collegians.

Kingston Jamaica Aimaricy United States Covceenuts

Baseball scores and lineups from a doubleheader

In the National League Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 6 to 4 with Pfeffer Smith and Elliott contributing for Brooklyn while Carlson and Haeffner also featured. In the American League Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 3 in ten innings with Mayalky and Dauss pitching and Ainsmith Kerr Schalk providing offense. New York defeated Toston 4 to 3 with Collins Thormahlin O Boul McGraw Tuel Jones and Walters listed among players. No other games scheduled in either league.

Brooklyn Pittsburg Pfeffer Smith Elliott Carlson Haeffner R H B Detroit Chicago Pu Mayalky Dauss Ayers Stanage Ainsmith Kerr Schalk New York Oman Toston I Collins Thormahlin O'Boul McGraw Tuel Jones Walters

Axial Basin Development Company Brings Band to Frontier Days

In Cheyenne the Axial Basin Development company of Mt Streeter Colorado provides a musical troupe for Frontier Days. The organization, composed of excellent musicians, is funded by its parent corporation which also supports the Frontier Days prize list. Souvenir coal from Axial company property will be given to Frontier Days visitors.

Cheyenne Frontier Committee Axial Basin Development Company Mt. Streeter Colo Frontier Days Axial Company

Man-Eating Talking Machine Chews Arm in Wyoming

Shoshoni Wyoming July 26. Levy Barclay Lysite garage man out of commission under surgeon care after attempting to repair a phonograph. The machine suddenly moved, its gears cut deeply into Barclay’s right forearm severing muscles and tendons. He will focus his mechanical skills on gas engines after recovery.

Shoshoni Wyo tLeve Barclay Barclay

Utah Creamery to Open at Jackson

Mutual Creamery of Salt Lake City plans to erect a creamery in Jackson Wyoming with pledges backing the venture from 250 cows. Local dairy producers expect job creation and milk processing expansion in the region.

Utah Jackson Jackson, Wyo Mutual Creamery Company of Salt Lake City

May Bury Hatchet in Statue on Highway

LARAMIE Wyo July 26 Arrangements are under way by the Laramie Council of Industry and Cheyenne for a granite monument on the Lincoln highway through Telephone canyon marking its highest point. The fourteen mile east site at 8836 feet will be jointly erected by Cheyenne and Laramie with a joint picnic and festivities at dedication. The base may house the hatchet between the two cities a symbol of their long rivalry and cooperation. Dates are not yet set but before the end of the picnic season is hoped.

Laramie Wyo

New York Cops Lead Amid Heavy Weights in Showdown

The report notes three New York officers standing out in the competition while Niklander and Tiapale of Finland emerge as strong shot pushers.

New York Niklander Tiapale Finland

Don't Prod Your Liver to Action

The text promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a tonic for digestion liver and bowels. It argues against harsh laxatives and claims the product provides immediate relief and lasting benefit by cleansing and balancing the stomach liver bowels and kidneys. It advertises a 25c box sold guaranteed and recommended by druggists.

Rain Ends Game in Sixth as Teamsters Top Union Pacific Carmen

The Teamsters led 4 to 0 when rain halted play in the sixth inning against Union Pacific Carmen. Dickinson of the Teamsters allowed no hits and struck out nine in six innings. The Teamsters sit at eight wins and three losses this season.

Teamsters Union Pacific

Lovell Garage Sold For Fifty Thousand

Lovell Wyoming July 26 S and Ralph Robertson have purchased the Lovell Motor company owning here one of the best equipped garages in Wyoming. The consideration was sixty thousand dollars.

Lovall, Wyo 0. S Ralph Robertson Lovell Motor Company Wyoming

Dont Blame the Weather For Poor Energy

Advisory copy promoting Foley Cathartic Tablets claims regular bowels and an active liver boost mood and energy. It suggests the product banishes biliousness bloating gas bad breath and indigestion by cleansing the bowels and sweetening the stomach.

Belgium Hosts Next Bid In Strength Speed And Skill Test

Belgium will stage the next test of strength speed and skill with Germany absent this time. The anticipated match ups and stakes underscore a fresh chapter in a historic rivalry.

Belgium Germany

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