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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1919

Page

2

Wyoming Man Sentenced for Cabin Whiskey Theft

Branse Mangus Christensen, 20, of Norway, received an indeterminate term from three to six years in the Wyoming penitentiary for aiding a burglary in Laramie County. Judge W C Mentzer condemned “too much law-breaking by foreigners” as he imposed the sentence after Christensen pled guilty to stealing two packing cases of whiskey from the Stark home.

Breanse Mangus Norway Wyoming W. C. Mentzer Laramie County San Stark Christemon Kelley Setention Army Chrisieneen Bo Kelley Stark Keller Ghrintenson Shemax Wall Jostenson Erway United Sigh Minneapolis Minn Orefon Mentaer

Yaqui Indians and Villa Bandits Clash Near La Colorado Mine

Report says a band of 20 Indians attacked a truck convoy at La Colorado Guime en route to Hermosillo from San Navier causing multiple deaths including a U. S. citizen and several Mixiays. Villa forces threaten to seize the city as reinforcements move toward the front. La Colorada mine, a major Sonora silver property, is operated by Lomullin and Schrester of New Vier. The assault appears to be an ambush with limited defense by the trucks' crew.

IMS Las Aris Equ Indiams la Colorado Hermosillo Sonora San Navier Hms Byer United States Wile Tuscon, Avie la Colorada W. #. Lomullin BE. S. Schrester New Vier

York Proclaimed Greatest Soldier in Awe of Teie

A fragment from page one shows a crowd exclaiming a soldier named York as the greatest, with a sergeant and a major reacting to the praise amid a wartime setting.

York Teie

County Reports Subscribed Bond Totals in Liberty Loan

Mrs. John F. Jordan county chairman of the Woman's Liberty Lawn committees says final returns show the county outside Cheyenne subscribed 93 100 to the recently heated national loan. She notes this is larger than subscriptions by country districts to earlier Liberty loans.

John F. Jordan Liberty Lawn Chey@pne

Alleged Kidnapping Case Transferred to Denver Court

In Denver a juvenile case against Rose Thompson, described as a beautiful girl, was moved by Judge George W. Dunn. The article recounts two alleged kidnapings tied to Milan and Anna Mark and to her uncle Frank Thompson, with civil suits seeking $2,500 and other sums claimed as payment for the girl.

Denver St. Joe Frank Thompson Laramie Wyo Mark Etree Leweese Marks District Court Govinea Thompson Ilese Thompson

Wyoming Oil Field Impresses Omahans Trade Tour

On the Omaha trade excursion from Scottsbluff Nebraska, boosters formed a syndicate to lease Lance Creek oil district lands. The group noted boom towns Lusk Manville Guernsey and Torrington with new buildings while tours included Orin Junction and nearby sites.

Scottsbluff Nebr Omaha Nebraska Henry Julesburg Colo Lance Greek Oil Lusk Manville Orin Junction Torrington Lak Guernsey Wyoming Weary Merrill Mitchell Grin Junction Fort Laramie Linkie

Red Desert Stockholders Visit Cheyenne on Inspection Tour

A group of Red Desert Oil and Gas Company stockholders toured holdings near Rock River and Nock River, Cheyenne visits concluded with plans to travel to Laramie. Participants from Rock Springs include Sam Caldwell G D Downing H W Mitchell Jr Davis J W Nose G C Allen Andrew Howe Alex Stafford Oscar Feldschor and John Morrison.

Red Desert Oi and Gas Company Cheyenne Nock River Laramie Tock River Mene Rock Springs Rock River Slecklohlers Sam Caldwell G. D. Doweimg H.W. Mitchell Jr. Davis J. W. Nose G.C. Allen Andrew Howe Alex Stafford Oscar Feldschor John Morrison

Court martial reportedly acquits Captain Chamberlain on fraud charge

By Associated Press Lordon May 23 unofficial reports say a court martial trying Captain Edmond G. Chamberlain of San Antonio Texas the aviator who claimed to have piloted over the lines acquitted him on the first charge of perjury and forgery. The second specification is seen as favorable to Chamberlain.

Associated Pregs Lordon Edmond G. Chamberlain San Adtonlo Tex Ochamberlain

Mystery of Red Eye in Federal Building Cleared

The case centers on Herbert C. McClellan a justice department agent who seized whiskey at the Arnold Mick ranch near Cheyenne and stored it in the federal building basement. He failed to report to his Denver superior prompting an inquiry revealing fifty cases seized and fourteen diverted for personal gain. McClellan was removed from his federal position.

Herbert C. Mcclellan Department of Justice Arnold” Mick Cheyenme Federal Building McGleHan United States Denver United States Mershal W. P. Jenetey McClellan McGielen MeClellan Hensley McClellen Department of Jumtice

Presbyterians Debate Women’s Ordination and Ulster Inquiry

The 31st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA adjourned after postponing final action on women’s ordination and adopting a resolution urging churches to press newspaper advertising. A peace congress and Ireland matter received equal Ulster consideration, with a committee to report next assembly.

Associated Press ST. Louis General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S A Congress Ulster Ireland Robert S Inglis Newark N. J Tt Bske Peace Congress Krelamas United Kingdom

Third Stage of Ford Libel Trial to Begin Monday

The Ford libel case enters its third stage as evidence gathering starts Monday after arguments over admissibility and scope. The jury selection consumed much of the week while Alfred J. Murphy denied that Ford personally called Ford a murderer for campaign material.

Ford Associated Presa Mount Clements Mich Chicago Tribune Wbel Tribune Tucker Alfred J. Murphy Ford Forces Purl Adidieva

Cough Relief Letter from Nashville Reader

A reader from Nashville Tennessee describes years of a dry backing chest and cough eased after using Foley’s Money and Tar. The letter notes relief and recovery from grippe and winter ailments.

Bien Joe Gillard Pillmore St Nashville Teas Foley

Tiena Company to Drill Belton Lease

Casper Wyo May 20 The trust trustees of the Polson Spider Belton syndicate announce a deal with the Tiena Off company to drill the Teapot lease on royalty basis. Camp to be erected at once and drilling to start at an early date.

Casper, Wyo Polson Spider-Belton Syndicate Tiena Off Father Commpany Clart

New Wyoming and Regional Incorporations Reported

The United Producers Company files articles of incorporation in Cheyenne with capital stock of 92 million dollars, 2 million shares of par 1. Directors include Jose Yoder and Harry J. Mallen of Cheyenne and others from Douglas and Denver. National Exploration Company, headquartered Glenrock, files 200 000 capital stock in 46 000 shares of par 5 dollars, with a Glenrock and Denver director slate. Intermational Mack New York company tied. motor vehicle business. capital stock 24000.

United Producers Company Capital Cheyenne Jose Yoder Mike Henry Douglas J. BR. Hylton F. ‘W. Stone Chyenne Charles A. Guenther

Ambiguous Names Reported in Albany and Goshem County Appointments

Two persons yesterday were publicly named by Carey in a domestic policies release. Marrcgh of Laramig, appointed in Albany county, and Edna Watson Perrington, appointed in Goshem county, received official confirmations.

Carey Marrcgh of Laramig Albany Edna Watson Perrington Goshem

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