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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
13
The judge of Denver urges Cheyenne to provide recreation space for youngsters, backing Lindsey’s push for a new playground. Community leaders debate funding and location as residents weigh impacts on local youth.
Judge Ben B Lindsey advocates a public playground for Cheyenne to direct youthful play and reduce crime. He says Wyoming laws differ from Colorado’s and calls for probation over punishment while stressing supervision by adults to steer youths away from delinquency.
Secretary Frank Barrow of the Industrial club advances dry farming ideas by growing a lawn without city water in the Park addition Cheyenne. His experiment aims to prove lawns can root with no artificial irrigation despite a hydrant a block away. Authorities and vendors may face scrutiny if the plan succeeds or fails.
The Baptist Ladies plan a Thursday evening sale in church parlors featuring fancy work aprons and candy, followed by a hot supper. Proceeds support parish causes and community programs. Local readers can find the church at 6740 46 con la. 19-20.
The city council accepted an invitation from John EF Reynolds Post G A R to participate with the Grand Army in Memorial Day observances this month. The council also designated Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank as a city funds depositor and granted water main and sewer projects bids. Holland and Rath may operate row boats on Lake Minnehaha during spring and summer.
Thias Brennan explains he was assaulted on May 19 in Cheyenne by a jewelry peddler identified as Davis, not a U P blacksmith, after a dispute with Cahill over selling phones. Brennan recalls saving an elderly woman, Mrs Hunter, in a past runaway incident witnessed by bystanders.
George Truckey and Son received a large shipment of Swiss army rifles from an eastern importer and exhibit them in Mr. Truckey's 17th and Eddy street store window. The high power rifles fire a .41 cartridge and are advertised for hunting big game. Truckey bought the lot for 3000 dollars and asks five ninety per rifle, noting their quality and the government discard status.
Fragmentary Paris fashion note mentions dairy hint and Blue aerge talior costume. Marion Harron invites readers to phone and say LEADER to my name. token price listed as 50 cents a ayant.
A prominent citizen condemns city dog catching practices as inhuman and says the system would shock residents of PII Island. He urges reform and better animal welfare standards amid public concern and calls for oversight.
Cheyenne Wyoming May 19 Editor Leader condemns the arrest of a man who intervened to help a dog seized by a cruel dog catcher. A crowd witnessed the incident at Ferguson and Sixteenth street as the rescuer was jailed, prompting calls to change the dog ordinance and stop inhumane enforcement.
A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Cheyenne and surrounding towns. L. Johnson of Lusk, L. S. Love from Guernsey, Clark returning to Horse Creek ranch, Hadsell of Wheatland, Governor Brooks back from Casper, R. Mason of Wheatland, C. Collins from Ulin, Dr. M. C. Barkwell returning from Denver, and many others including Miss Etta M. Dobbins of Hillydale, J. H. Tenny from Lion Mountain, and Mr. and Mrs. Hirely from New York. Several pairs visit and transact business, with locals like J. E. Bush from Granite, J. Wagner from Divide, and John Viera from Newcastle. Others plan trips to Denver, Lander, and Boulder for schooling or visits.
Baggs Wyoming May 19 flood fears ease as the Snake River continues to decline behind embankments. Authorities report no danger of the river overtopping and the city’s protective barriers hold steady despite thaw conditions.
Harvey W. Carey and L. F. Johnston, well known residents, were arrested in Sheridan charged with incendiarism for allegedly setting fire to a sheep wagon owned by the Walsners on March 30, 1909. The act is described as part of a scheme to drive Walsner sheep from disputed country claimed by cattlemen.
Al Gaines lies in critical condition from a brain concussion after a fist attack in Dayton. John Vanwye is jailed and faces murder charges once Gaines dies.
A large Hall Storm caused heavy damage in Uvalde county. The event led to loss of 4 000 to 9 000 head of livestock and injuries among residents. Report mentions James Carpenter and seven Mexican hired hands amid the chaos.
A program at the Orpheum this afternoon and tonight showcases The Fountain of Youth by Pathe Freres, a clever comedy about a spring that turns the old young. Also shown is Edison’s A Somnambulistic Hero. Illustrated song Because I Am Lonely by Mise Stevens completes the bill.
New York May 19 dealers report a drop of one dollar per ounce in platinum used for high grade mountings. Belais Cohn, assayers, say platinum now sells for 23 an ounce, down from 24 since the end of last year.
Winkegan May 19 real toads for hatpins may replace metalized roses as a local millinery firm wins an order for 54,000 toads. The toads will be gas killed then coated to metal and impaled on long pins for ornament.
The country sees President Taft dressed in golfing gear relaxing on a sand bunker. The image shows him in casual golfing togs and a calm, at ease posture as he enjoys the sport.
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