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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
16
The Toggery announces a semi annual clearance starting at 9 o’clock offering coats suits dresses and millinery at deep discounts after buying in advance to beat price increases. Cheyenne women are urged to shop early for exceptional bargains with prices shown as examples.
Hoover announces steps to place 90,000 tons of shipping at the relief commission within 90 days. The plan aims to deliver food to about 10 million civilians in occupied France and Belgium. President approves the plan and supplies will be sent promptly.
James Robert Spence aged 25 months, son of Mr and Mrs W K Spence, died Tuesday near Cheyenne from acute paecogia. The family resided at 214 West 17th Street. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the chapel, with interment at the local cemetery. Cheyenne friends extend sympathy to the parents.
Waukesha May 22 Mina Grace Lusk took the witness stand in her own defense for the killing of Mrs David Roberts. She detailed health issues and a long struggle with illness noting a possible temporary insanity defense based on mental condition. The testimony covered her life history from early teaching posts to university study and social encounters that sparked jealousy from Mrs Roberts. The court recessed at 3 30 and resumed at 4 with Lusk’s extended narrative continuing into the evening.
The Cheyenne parade featured a 200 Per Cent club following the 100 per cent organization. Master Arthur Miller led the first gun carriage drawn by Kia dog Jeff, with Red Cross nurse Villie Caroline Miller aboard. Second carriage led by M Spaulding with his dog Shep powered the procession, while Lyman Spaulding carried the 200 Per Cent banner.
The Typographical Union No 184 held a meeting yesterday electing officers for the coming year. Elected were President C B Googar Vice President A F Laws Secretary Treasurer J F Burpett Sergeant at Arms Robb O Plaharty and delegate Eid P Taylor Alternate Delegate GG Rh Hough Auditing Committee A F Lewis G L Merritt FL C Pur ooth Delegates to Allied Printing Trades Council W W H Reid A Wurcell J F Burnett Executive Committee Charles Stevens W H H Reid Delegate to State Federation of Labor GR Hough.
Two of Wyoming’s oldest residents took part in a wild west celebration for Belgian soldiers. One was a bison that tried to “go over the top” of a corral gate and ended up suspended mid air until cowboys freed it. The other was a jack rabbit racing around the fenced enclosure delaying streetcars as crowds watched.
Washington May 22 The question of prolonging the present session to frame revenue legislation will be settled tomorrow as a delegation of congressmen presents their views to President Wilson. Supporters argue a patchwork bill is unsatisfactory and favor a full measure, while opponents prefer not to extend the session.
Physicians tending Charles W. Fairbanks report he showed some improvement this afternoon and evening, but his condition remains very serious after several days of critical illness in Indianapolis.
Paris reports aviation now the key battle as Painleve appeals for thousands of partly trained aviators and planes. The Paris press concurs the airmen saved the Allies in the German offensive and likens air power to cavalry ready to strike in numbers.
Washington reports the Americas Red Cross drive has raised about 44,070,555 dollars toward the 100 million goal. Cheyenne’s county drive shows 24,008 dollars raised toward a 26,000 quota as the weeklong effort continues. Denver totals exceed 1,115,000 in subscriptions district wide with Des Moines set at a 500,000 target.
The Associated Press reports that every U S shipyard was urged by telegram to accelerate production for a July 4 celebration. Charles Schwab, director of the emergency fleet corporation, will attend events in San Francisco to oversee nine major vessel launches.
An old health ad promotes a blood and nerve tonic Iron-tic from the Surgical Institute Buffalo New York. It claims iron content similar to a tenpenny nail and promises vigor, improved blood quality, and relief from anemia. The ad urges readers to buy 60 cent vials and try the tablets for ten days, citing Dr. Pierce’s institute and trial recommendations.
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