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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1919
Page
16
Private Joseph Hellar killed Private John M. Lynn at Fort Russell during a card game dispute. Hellar fled, later surrendered, and is confined as investigators review ammunition access and the case for possible civil court action.
Industrial, commercial and political leaders in Strassburg and Alsace are impressed most favorably with the peace but voice concerns about opposite port tensions and postwar arrangements.
Commercial leaders in Strassburg oppose the economic terms of Alsace return arguing Kehl must be joined to Strassburg for 15 years and France granted a toll bridge across the Rhine. They warn Strassburg would suffer as a port otherwise.
Washington May 18 at a four day conference on Americanization the Interior department discusses making citizens of foreign born residents. F P Claxton urges use of English in all schools while Charles F Towne stresses oral English to aid aliens in direct communication and learning American customs.
The Sao Paulo strike eased as employers conceded to an eight hour day. In Santos streetcars remain idle while dock workers plan to return to work tomorrow, signaling a step toward settlement.
Berlin reports Gotha’s independent socialist government refuses to observe a national week of mourning. Gotha says it feels no bitter deception about the peace terms and will not abide by the mourning restrictions imposed by the central government.
Curtis reports Wyoming's second largest oil well in Salt Creek on section 27. Ohio Oil Company on land of New York Oil Company brought in a producer flowing 5 000 barrels from shale at 41 580 feet. If horizon extends to Wall Greek sand, three levels may produce, first pay at 1 400 feet. Well operated 50 50 by Ohio Oil and NY Oil. Salt Producers absorbed the quarter section.
Two Denver couples planned a Cheyenne wedding double header and obtained licenses in Littleton. En route to Cheyenne a barbed wire entanglement and police intervention halted the elopement plans, leaving the couples unable to marry.
In Wyomin g a license from Colorado sparked police interest as Miss Blair and her partner met with sulfur suspicion. Chief Arm strong of Denver advised that Miss Blair’s parents want both couples detained by Cheyenne police.
Highland Colony Grand View and Moorhouse Garber schools closed Friday after successful programs. Economics Club at Miss Garber’s home elected officers for the coming year with Mrs. Peters re-elected president and Mrs. Garber secretary-treasurer. Next meeting set for May 14 at Mrs. Evans’ home. Frank Wells, living with Chas Treferan, was injured when a disc ran him over after a team ran away. treated at St John’s hospital. Threshing tractor works on the D A Evans farm as Lester Jamieson returns home after completing Sweeney Automobile school courses.
The Knight Campbell opening showcases the fusion of player-piano mechanisms with human voice, highlighting new harmonic possibilities. The demonstration suggests future innovations in musical performance blending automated and vocal elements.
Saturday in Cheyenne the Knight Campbell store offered a highly praised concert. Mrs Nose Hills and Miss Louise Larsh performed boldly while Phil Kellerman demonstrated the Apollo Phone and automatic Apollo baby grand player piano. Violin solos by Mr Britton drew applause and manager Mr Huntoon invited all to visit for instrument demonstrations.
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