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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
2
In the Big Horn Mountains near Sheridan a rock formation yields what jeweler 4H. C. Taylor calls the Big Horn diamond. A formed and incorporated company will cut and market the stone which resembles real diamonds in luster and durability, promising long lasting hardness and color compared to imitation stones.
Worland witnesses an eventful two days as the Gebo band and a Worland team arrive to entertain the State Board of Charities and Reform led by Governor Joseph M. Carey. The cornerstone ceremony featured Grand Master F. C. Barnett and a 300-strong crowd, with Governor Carey asserting the institute will train youth in trades and agriculture for Wyoming's future.
Evanston Wyoming June 22 the Commercial club received 100000 rainbow trout from Utah state hatchery presented by Fred W Chambers state fish and game commissioner. H T Terry supervised the transfer with only about 20 deaths. Fish were released into Bear River by October after feeding in the pond and brook trout stock already placed two to three weeks earlier.
Davenport Iowa June 22 Louis Eckhardt president of the International Sheriffs association announced the annual convention will be held at Lincoln Nebraska July 1 to 2. The program has not yet been completed. No rough edges on your collars Sanitary Home Laundry Phone 177.
Adrian woman suffers female weakness and severe backache then credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after reading a testimonial found blowing in the yard. She takes two bottles, improves, continues for three months, and reports she no longer needs the remedy.
A scatter of scores and battery lineups from multiple games shows Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia and others posting wins or postponements. Notable participants include Ames, Clarke, Harmon, Bescher, and Schang, with varied results across teams and cities.
American lightweight champion Willie Ritchie and Freddie Welsh the English title holder agreed to a London bout after a New York hotel meeting on June 9. Ritchie demanded 25000 for his end with a 15000 guarantee in Billy Gibson’s hands and 10000 cash from moving picture rights, aiming to become world undisputed champion if victorious.
Deputy Sheriff Angelovic pursued James and Mrs. Aho from Rock Springs Wyoming to San Francisco. James Aho, treasurer of the Finnish Home society, is charged with embezzling about 70 dollars. Mrs. Aho, treasurer of the Finnish Socialist society, faces embezzlement charges for about 35 dollars. The shortages were found after their Friday night departure.
Authorities arrested the pair when they stepped from the train in the city on Sunday morning. The amount of the shortage will be determined after audits of the two societies' books.
Robert Maloney of Cuero Texas known as Willard the Wizard died after leaping from the fourth tier of Cincinnati county jail to a cement floor. He faced a first degree murder indictment for fatally slaying his wife and child at a hotel in December.
A local note notes Sanitary Home Laundry offering better laundry results than home washing. It wryly reflects on marriage as a reforming endeavor, suggesting a woman may marry a man to improve him if no perfect partner exists.
Dr. Steffen described Earl Foree as largely unchanged from Friday while perhaps weaker in spots and stronger in others. Foree’s condition varied from poor to improved yesterday as physicians anticipate a crisis any time. The wound is deemed slow-acting. Willa Foree arrived from Olive Montana to visit her brother while a local watch repair shop is noted in the report.
Mrs Carroll Berry received word from Washington that she has been appointed postmistress at Gueras Wyoming. N A Crawford will relinquish the post after years of service to devote time to other business interests. The office will move to the CG W Burke building until a new post office on Wyoming avenue adjacent to the Commercial State Bank is completed. Windows shades. The Sharman Co.
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