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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

5

Elks Show Promises Grandeur in Cheyenne

The Bren Producing Company presents the Minstrel Elks at Capitol Avenue theatre next Thursday and Friday. Director Sapp says the show will be the most tremendous Cheyenne Elkdom has seen, with lavish costumes green tones and enhanced by electrical effects. Seats go on sale Monday as crowds expected to pack the theatre lobby.

Cheyenne Bren Capitol Avenue Theatre Elkdom Sapp Bren Company

Northwestern Officials Train Through Cheyenne to Omaha and Chicago

A special train carrying Chicago and North Western officials arrived in Cheyenne at 10 pm, then moved to the Union Pacific for a 7 am transfer toward Omaha and Chicago. A Harrison Neb washout disrupted service, washing away over 600 feet of track and forcing a 48 hour eastern detour. A pile driver was wrecked, and the engine was sent light to Orin Junction with Assistant Superintendent EH B Mitchell of the Colorado & Southern meeting the party at Orin Junction.

Chicago & Northwestern Cheyenne Wyoming Colorado & Southern Union Pacific Omaha Chicago Northwestern Harrison Neb Central Wyoming Orin Junction EH. B. Mitchell

Same Old Tale For Two Couples

R. F. Lee and Emma Osborne were arrested early Thursday for entering a house for immoral purposes. Osborne forfeited her $25 bond. Lee was fined $25. L. Farrell and Winifred Hilt were tried, Farrell fined $25 and Hilt $25 plus ten days in jail. This was the Hilt woman's second offense.

R. F. Lee Emma Osborne Lee L. Farrell Winifred Hilt Farrell Hilt

Fight leads to arrests near Coliseum after alley brawl

Dan Hicks and Alcario Vin were arrested early last night after a fight in an alley by the Coliseum. Both men had been drinking and Vin, a Mexican, drew a knife during the fray.

Dan Hicks Alcario Vin Coliseum

Chautauqua Date Set For July Opening

The Chautauqua season opens Friday July 10 for six days, per advices received from the bureau in Lincoln Nebraska.

Bureau Lincoln Neb

Americans Eliminate in British Amateur Golf Championship

In Saginaw on May 21 Charlen W. Evans and Harold Weber, the last American competitors, were eliminated in the fourth round of the British amateur golf championship. Jubilation broke out among British supporters as the match progress drew to a close.

Saginaw Charlen W. Evans Harold Weber

Hunter Admits He Is a Big Liar in Mountain Fork Tale

A game warden meets a hunter in the mountains who boasts of shooting a fine elk with a 66 inch spread. The warden reveals his own identity, and the hunter confesses he is talking to the biggest liar in Jackson's Hole, exposing the tall tale.

Weill Jackson's Hole Jackson Courier

Americans in Peril at Laguna Campeche

J P Lewis of Petersburg Virginia reached Pensacola reporting thirty Americans at Laguna Campeche in danger due to communications blackout and food shortage amid a threat of violence.

Laguna Campeche Pensacola, Frs United States J. P. Lewis Petersburg Pensacola Lewis

Sixth victim dies in auto crash near Columbus

In Columbus Ohio on May 21 the death toll from yesterday’s crash rose to six after Mary Virginia Hill died from burns and injuries when a gasoline tank exploded in the car. Her mother Mrs C E Hill who was also killed in the crash is noted.

Columbus Ohio Here Mary Virginia Hill C. E. Hill

Union Service Sunday Evening For The G. A. R.

Several churches unite in a memorial service at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening at 7 30 in honor of Grand Army of the Republic members. All patriotic orders are invited. W R C Circle and Army and Navy Union participate. Special music and a sermon by Rev. Leon C Hills. About 35 G A R members expected.

Presbyterian Church Grand Army of the Republic the Circle Army and Navy Union Leon C. Hills

American Woman Shot On Train Near Arezzo

Mary B P Flaverelle of Chicago lay dying in a train compartment at Arezzo after a young Italian assailant entered the car, shot her through the right temple and robbed her before fleeing. Police identified her and reported the attack as she described.

Florence Italy Mary BP. Flaverelle Chicago Arezzo

Bullet Proves Fatal In Lynn Theatre Incident

Henry Garvin, 17, died after a rifle bullet fired during a potato game at a theatre in Lynn, as Miss Juanita Griffith was detained by police. The shooting occurred Tuesday when Griffith attempted to knock a potato from Garvin’s head.

Lynn Mass Henry Garvin Juanita Griffith

Ritual Murder Case in Russia Abandoned

St Petersburg May 21 The charge of ritual murder in the killing of Youhel Pashoff last December near Fas toff 40 miles from Kiev was abandoned today by the public prosecutor The State Lester 13 the want of medium of Wyoming Tryv it.

ST. Petersburg Youhe! Pashoff Fastoff Kiev Lester Wyoming

House Commons in Disorder Ends in Adjournment

London May 21 The house of commons adjourned after a heated clash with opposition members who blocked business. The motion failed 286 to 176, with the Unionists demanding adjournment as Speaker Bonar Law refused to answer amid shouted protests and ministerial cheers.

London House of Commons A. Bonar Law Law Asquith

Woman Assault Victim Sustains Severe Head Wounds

Report describes a robber forcing entry, stabbing and scalping a woman named Rosenthyne, then attempting arson to erase evidence. The assailant fled as a roomer arrived, and Mrs. Rosenthyne was questioned by Chief McClements after recovering from anesthesia.

Rosenthyne McClements

Cadet Tournament and Local Notices In Cheyenne

Wheatland and Lander visitors arrive in Cheyenne for Cadet Tournament at Pioneer Park on Decoration Day with 2 p.m. admission free. Mayor city brief items report Mrs Barlow from Douglas, Pat Sullivan in Casper, Islay visitors, and various services and offers around town. Local businesses advertise repairs, floristry, baths, ice cream naming contest, and Cheyenne Messenger Service prompts.

Pioneer Park Decoration Day

Card of Thanks for Care and Flowers

Lawrence Pletton and family and Mrs James Clark extend thanks to friends and neighbors for help during illness and after death of their mother and for the floral tributes.

Lawrence Pletton James Clark

Teachers Told Many of Pupils May Go Insane

In San Francisco on May 21, Lewis M. Terman of Stanford warned the San Francisco Teachers' Institute that about 500 pupils the teachers educate may become mentally dulled or geninelike in later life. He urged conservation of national vitality, noting 1,600,000 annual deaths with 42 percent preventable and claiming disease knowledge could add 15 years to life.

San Francisco Cal Teachers’ Institute Lewis M. Terman Stanford University Terman

Attack on Cheyenne woman shocks community

Mrs Rosenthyne was found unconscious in her Cheyenne home with numerous wounds after a burglar or assault. Sheriff Frank Roach and police investigate while hospitals sound alarm for infection risks. The husband, a boiler maker at Union Pacific shops, reports a man who visited about renting their house claimed employment with Hammond Packing.

Frank Roach Union Pacific Hammond Packing Company Sherif

Vaudeville Debut Delights Cheyenne Audience Despite Rain

Although heavy rain drenched Cheyenne, a large crowd attended the Capitol Avenue theatre for the opening vaudeville bill. Audiences praised Eddie Moffatt, James Francia and Sullivan, and Hong Fong for singing and dancing. next week promises four acts from Marcus Loew circuit.

Cheyenne Capitol Avenue Theatre Eddie Moffatt James Francia Sullivan Hong Fong Bradley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ngcer Better Elks Deke” Jones de Peepul Mexico Eries Niagara Latcieec Shredded Wheat Company Niagara Falls N. Y Hunter Dan Park Russia House Commons Miller’s Gareyave Wheatland C. P. Plummer Laramie M. C. Brown Cheyenne Creamery Lander Sarah Thompson Ruth Thomas Little Bear Everett Richards Uva John O'Brien Plains Hotel Douglas William Barlow J. H. Walton Miles Shepherd Federal Albany Casper G. W. Brannon Pat Sullivan Prom Mre T. A. Grantham Pearl Superior Vrom Islay John Ley Islay the Plaine Hotel Ie Laremie Clyde M. Watts 7. D Clark Colorado-Wyoming Cheyenne Messenger Service Tower G. LaGist and H. D. Klefer Rock Springs D. C Barkadale Mary Mra J. H. Laidley East 16Th Street W. M Bee Mark Chapman Lowns, Insurance 19Th Carey Avenue N. G. Petry Ig W. 17Th Street Walien Mrs. Starry McDermott Walden Mrs. Geo. Landis Sundance J. L. Driskell E. €. Raymond H. P. Isley M. D. Holbrook E. FE. Wakeman A. W. Stearm City United States District Court W. M. Jeffers J. J. Capps van Lenoep B. A. Turner Horse Creek Milva Fitzgerald Capitol Ave Dana O. Park & Cumpeey Hennelwerry Park & Company Minstrels Joe Bren THE Shorty Margaret Ile Daniel Frohman Arnold Oaly Merreinth Neoholaon
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