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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
16
Discussion in legal air on national air ownership and freedom of the seas. English experts debate whether airspace is property or a public domain. Historical parallels are drawn from steam engines and motor cars, noting courts in Massachusetts and Indiana supported progress with evolving law.
Voters approved the bond issue with strong margins in most precincts. In Precinct 1 of the second ward four votes opposed the measure, the heaviest precincts showing a clear pro bond majority. Third precinct of the second ward reported 159 for and 5 against. Overall, one precinct in Asia gave the city a bare majority in favor.
In San Bernardino valley, well borers report petrified wood found hundreds of feet underground. A foot long root fragment and other pieces with pine or hemlock characteristics were recovered from a La Mash well west of San Bernardino, prompting local speculation about the district’s ancient past.
Santa Fe New Mexico hosts a three day celebration beginning September 4 depicting a thousand years of state history. Indian, Spanish and Franciscan days highlight the program with living figures and a fifth annual Society of Artists exhibit.
Brief city items note a coal company and a large line of baby and burkies at Hobbs Huck and Finkbiner. Music and ragtime lessons offered in Plainfield. Repair services by Jon Guussess and W W Dumm, Carey, phone 497.
Chicago faces continued race clashes as police and militiamen clash with Black and Italian groups across the city. Injuries mount with several beatings and stabbings reported, while authorities mobilize about 6,500 troops and police to quell the unrest.
Jim Whalen, a millionaire from Akron, and painter George Cook were arrested during a prohibition raid at rooms 2 to 4 in the Iderman building. Whalen tried to flee, was shot at, and spent the night in jail after failing to show cash for a $300 check. Prosecutor Lane quizzed Cook on the evidence numbers as the scene yielded liquor, chips, cards, and two trunks of alcohol.
A commission of experts will be named by the supreme council to apportion control of rolling stock for German, Austrian, and Bulgarian railways. The Bulgarian treaty economic clauses were approved and a special postal commission authorized Allied resumption of postal and wire connections with Germany under required restrictions. In a separate report, police patrols in a city area intensified after three days of rioting, with officials reporting 42 deaths and numerous injuries as authorities prepared for further unrest.
Felicita Rojas, widow of Jose Rojas, testifies in a murder hearing using careful English and emotional restraint. She recalls jealousy toward Pedro Garcia, prior liaison, and moving with Garcia to 413 East Twelfth Street before the night of the shooting near the Arabian Nights tent.
Premier Bauer read a 1917 Vatican peace proposal telegram from the British minister, arguing no lasting peace while central powers withholds war aims and Belgium's independence. Von Hindenburg and Ludendorff oppose ceding Liege and favor military pressure to drive back Allied forces.
Captain Harley H. Christy, commander of the Wyoming, once led the San Diego cruiser before it sank off Fire Island after hitting a mine. The case involves Pedro, Jose Hojas, Felixita, Lupe Cordeau, and Carlos Saima with alleged plots and testimonies about weapons and travel plans to Bridgeport Nebraska.
The forecast calls for local thundershowers and cooler conditions on Wednesday. Thursday is expected to be fair with possible showers in the southeast and warmer temperatures in the north.
J. B. Horsley, previously the traffic officer, has quit his position for a better job. He owned his own motorcycle and logged over 2000 miles pursuing speeders and violators of city traffic regulations.
Hearing reveals charges against sergeants and lieutenants as scapegoats. Representative Johnson pledges IG pursuit to punish those higher up for brutality in French prison camps. Col Donaldson links blame to General Harts and questions Col Grinstead’s lack of trial amid disturbing testimonies.
Louisville July 29 The National Geographic Society has been asked to investigate John Shell a mountaineer from Leslie County Kentucky who claims to be 130 years old Neighbors corroborate his age He has nine children the oldest ninety He is said to have 200 descendants In his home season several being great great grandchildren He attributes his long life to outdoor living temperate habits and excellent health
The United States navy destroyer Ward, part of the new Pacific fleet, breaks construction records by taking 70 days from keel laying to commissioning at Mare Island during the war rush. It was launched 17% days after keel laying, with efficiency credited to material routing and labor handling.
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