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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1920
Page
9
Cheyenne clubs report regular meetings at Congregational and Methodist venues. Observers note Americanization efforts, piano solos, and social hours. University of Wyoming sororities announce pledges and dances as local women host gatherings and plan upcoming events.
A luncheon praised a group including Joaphine Stimeon, Louiss OLeary, Jean Mabon and others. The text notes the birth of Robert Eugene to Mr and Mrs A Walter, born October 36 at 2613 Hvano street, with a sister twenty four years older.
Justice Clarke issues ruling allowing transportation of liquor from warehouse to home if lawfully acquired and for a lawful purpose. The decision addresses vast stocks stored by hotels and restaurants and whether such holdings fall under the Act's interpretation. Test cases are expected to further define the scope of the ruling and similar questions.
Air Mail Pilot Jom P Woodward 26 disappeared Saturday after noon while en route from Salt Lake to Cheyenne with 400 pounds of mail. His crushed body was found in a mountain wreck four miles north of Tic Siding, about 40 miles west of the city. Coroner Johnson of Albany county ordered no inquest. Remains sent to Mitchellville Indiana. Cheyenne and Laramie search parties aided the investigation.
The wrecked DH-4 plane near the Stevenson ranch claims Woodward's life after impact at over 160 mph. Mail sacks recover 400 pounds of mail in the debris while recovery teams search for the salvage. This marks the first death on the Omaha Salt Lake air mail division's operation. Pilot Jeman P. Murray earlier survived a Snow mountain crash.
The musical comedy Listen Lester delighted Chi 8 last night with a full cast of capable dancers and singers. Audiences enjoyed two and a half hours of lively performances as every member of the company showcased strong dancing and memorable melodies while a mysterious packet of letters serves as the central theme.
Walter Newell, third member of the state prohibition department party, will go on trial in district court here November 29 for the murder of Ennings near Amie on September 7, 1919. Judge Mentzer set the date Saturday. The two other defendants, John and Pete Cordillo, are serving penitentiary terms after conviction. Mentzer also set Yoo Geon’s murder trial for December 1, charged in the death of John Faderhen and Thomas Holland.
City commissioners met for routine business while District Court handled civil matters. Lincoln Highway between Cheyenne and Granite Canon reopened after a month shutdown. Work continues moving the last section of the old Dyer residence from the Consistory cathedral site. County canvassing board to meet this week. US grand jury for November term begins reviewing alleged federal violations with a report due midweek. Prof Parsons notes seed grading and certification by R H Zelg. Elevator at city county partnership opened yesterday. WY Good Roads secretary E L Emery and Chamber appointees Dildine and Dinneen to Park-to-Park highway project delegation.
A fragment notes automobilist protests over traffic rules and taxation. It mentions the body of Mrs. Josephine Woodruff shipped to Ogden, with little readable detail on origin or context.
Judge J A Riner invited R Campbell and W G Malea to speak in the United States district court next Thursday Armistice Day. The court will recess for half an hour during the addresses. Miss Mamie M Crane attended the big free exhibit of Southern California products at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.
The report shows a record national corn crop with an estimated value of 2.79 billion dollars based on November 1 prices. Iowa leads production at 411.66 million bushels, followed by Minnesota? and Nebraska with 302.62 and 230.998 million bushels respectively.
Mrs William Myers has returned from an extended sojourn in the east. Her journey took her as far as New York and she is en route home. She will visit relatives briefly before resuming daily life.
Fragmentary notice reads Hat band of Taxi Cab. Call 1381 Oat 87 for information. Item appears as a classified blurb or promotion in the page segment.
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