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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
6
Two young men, Waller Brown and Roger, suspected of breaking a window at Clarence J. Tolliver’s home in Fifth and Snyder were chased by Mrs Tolliver and officers. They were captured near the Bressen artesian well after a pursuit lasting hours. Their horses were seized and they await word from Pearl or Sell.
County commissioners sit as the equalization board for Laramie and will remain in session this week to hear complaints about reassessments. Citizens protest valuation changes and new bidding processes as the state board oversees the proceedings in the crowded county offices.
The county conducts exams for teachers not holding certificates this year. Applicants must file their applications with credits showing qualifications. Examinations start at 9:00 each morning today tomorrow and Saturday at the county superintendent’s office.
The article argues that World War I highlighted the need for thoroughbred blood in cavalry mounts. Major General Wood endorses racing as a method to improve breeding, noting stamina and battlefield readiness. Wyoming’s Diamond Hane near Fort Laramie is praised for producing army-quality horses, with Cheyenne breeders' association leading local efforts.
Two officers lost badges and were jailed on aggravated assault charges following a bootlegging raid at the I d elman building rooms in Sixteenth and Carey. M Horsley hospital bound with facial injuries, Staten and Eck held on bonds for liquor possession and gambling.
Silvestras Zakaukas, described as general insimo of Lithuania, turns attention to relief work. He is assisting Anne and other forces in relief efforts with Miss Edythe Harris visiting Hook River. Hugo Hughes of Torrington travels to Cheyenne with Earl Warren and family from Miverton for a visit.
Parliament Hill’s main tower nearly complete as the new parliament building rises from the old fire ruins. The structure symbolizes Canada’s reconstruction era with the Prince of Wales to dedicate it during a visit to Canada and the United States this August.
Casper report states John Murphy a ranch hand was thrown or fell from a third story window at the Natrona hotel. He sustained a spine fracture and other injuries not expected to improve. Murphy says he drank with men in room 35 and cannot say if he fell or was shoved. He reports a prior robbery of 30. Police seek a man named John Foley who rented room 35 for the night.
The Laramie County Board of Equalization will meet at its Cheyenne office on July 34th August 1st and 2nd to hear complaints and make legal adjustments.
The 17 000 feet of lumber from the recently erected dance pavilion in the southeast city park square, used for the 148th Field Artillery, will be sold Saturday. Sealed bids will be opened at the governor's office, with a 10 percent bid deposit. The pavilion was torn down yesterday, and the lumber is in good condition though somewhat weather discolored.
The monthly payments to the Fatherlees Children of France organization of Theyenne should be paid to Mr. G. L. Readly, treasurer, during the absence of Mrs. John B. Shingle.
The automobile owned by Mrs. Mamie Heffernan stolen near Frontier Park last week was recovered by the sheriff's office. It was found abandoned along the roadside eighteen miles south of Cheyenne. A man was sent for the vehicle after deputies noted it stood unattended.
Josephine Hallmark appeared in Poties Court charged with immoral practices. Judge G A Swainson fined her 40 dollars and sentenced five days in jail.
M L Corthell and Mr and Mrs Geo Patterson along with F C Divisek are listed as visitors in Cheyenne with a note of local interest.
The report lists multiple battery pairings and lineups across games featuring New York Chicago Philadelphia and Cleveland, noting first and second games with players such as Vaughan Kil lifer Pfeffer Wheat Miller Lee Perritt Oescheger Snyder Shanker Mandah Williams Lowdermilk Schalk and Quinn Kuel Faber Lynn Dauss Ainsmilt Jones Schang and others. It closes with a visit by Mr and Mrs F G Chadwick of Grant arriving in the city Tuesday for a short visit.
For rent a two room apartment offered by C H Garwood. Suitable for two occupants only. Contact details not provided.
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