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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
15
Wheatland Wyoming residents accuse an unknown group of 65 Mexican laborers arriving from New Mexico of being lured with jobs that did not materialize. Some agree to farm work, but most refuse at high wages, leading the community to provide subsistence.
The Wyoming state board of immigration will relocate from the capitol to downtown quarters in the business district as soon as a suitable room is leased. The state exhibit, currently in the capitol basement, will share the new downtown space with the immigration board office.
Drillers report quick progress in Mule Creek field with three weeks work yielding results and a likely lower well cost than Wyoming averages. Estimated initial outlay runs five to eight thousand dollars as rigs rise near Edgmont and materials are shipped. Town residents watch closely alongside Lance Creek where Dakota Wyoming Oil, led by Edgmont interests, holds several leases in the eastern end.
Burglars thought to be juveniles pried a window screen, entered the Sumner store, and stole 125 dollars from postoffice funds kept near the cash register. They also took small change from the register and a purse in a bedroom while the family was away at a picture show.
The American relief effort underway treats wounded and ill children from France and Serbia. The hospital cares for young victims of war, reflecting the relief organization’s mission to aid war affected youth.
Four corporations received state charters in Wyoming, notably an oil concern with 3 million shares of 1.00 each and 84 00 000 capital stock. Lusk based firms include Liskk Edgemont Oil, Lusk and Mule Greek Oil, and Casper area Red and Gap Club, with Cheyenne and Edgemont directors named.
Russell Diemer of Cheyenne died in Denver after a yearlong illness while serving with American forces in France. He was invalided home from France after his troopship was torpedoed and sunk. He endured hardships before rescue and had earlier been treated in New Mexico.
An advertisement touts a freckle treatment that costs nothing if freckles aren’t removed. It boasts quick results with Olhinedouble strength and an ounce bought from any druggist, offering money-back assurance if the freckles persist.
Wheatland Wyoming May 22. Papers signed to transfer ownership of the Globe hotel from J J McCutcheon to John Brown by July 15. Brown is known as former owner of the Inter Ocean hotel at Cheyenne and has run the Moffatt hotel there before moving to Wheatland.
State Veterinarian B. F. Davin returned yesterday from an official trip to Kansas City. Deputy State Engineer W. L. Hammond also came back after an absence during which he supervised stock inspections in Cheyenne.
Sheriff Smalley handled business in Carpenter and Hillsdale yesterday and returned in the evening. Numerous locals and visitors including Velma Little of Gasper J T MacDonald of Torrington F J Kirby of Cheyenne and G B Johnston of Yellowstone were in Cheyenne on various business trips.
Captain Marty Henderson was discharged from the army at Camp Devens Massachusetts and returned to Cheyenne with friends. He will rejoin the law firm Kinkead and Henderson as junior partner after serving with the Yankee division of the AEF. He was wounded in action and received a gold watch engraved Pop Henderson from Battery 403 Field Artillery and a heroism decoration.
Dr. IL P. Desmond, a prominent city physician, has received his army discharge and plans to resume practice in Cheyenne. He declined a lucrative California offer, preferring to settle in Cheyenne.
President Poincaré of France plans a visit to Belgium around mid May. Embassy officials in Brussels confirm the trip will include discussions with Belgian leaders on balcony diplomacy and regional cooperation.
Mr and Mrs BR W Rich sold their home at 219 East Eighteenth street after six years to BR M Chase owner of the Nettford apartments adjoining the Rich home. Chase will take possession June 4 and move his family to the Biel frame, intending to manage the apartments more conveniently.
Premier Orlando returned from a cabinet meeting in Paris where he outlined the Italian delegation's work and noted serious difficulties in pursuing Italian aspirations amid broad international concerns. The cabinet approved the premier's work.
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