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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1920

Page

8

Boxing purse boom fuels Dempsey Carpentier bout

The article argues big money fights raise purses to half a million dollars and more. It notes promoters like Rickard Ursby and Cochrant aim to maximize profits from gate receipts film rights and shares, while Dempsey and Carpentier stand to gain fortunes beyond past scales.

Marx Dempsey Carpentier Dham Jos Colouds Ursby Charles B. Cochran America Europe Principels Jack Dempsey

America First and the Path of National Purpose

Speech extols America first creed and citizen service from Ohio to Gulf shores. It praises unity, liberty, and a strong republic, warning that national security rests on industry, transportation, and independence. The speaker envisions Texas growth, global influence, and an unmortgaged, selfreliant nation.

High Seas America Republic Ohio Gulf

Oklahoma Sooners Show Strength On Gridiron This Fall

The Oklahoma Sooners, champions of the Missouri Valley, have won two straight weekends against Missouri teams Washington University and the University of Missouri. Bennie Owen, a KU graduate and longtime coach, hints at more surprises as the team faces the Aggies and Drake University. The piece recalls Owen’s coaching path and praises past Oklahoma players Heston and Claude Mewbourne for notable feats.

Oklahoma Sooners Missouri Valley Kansas Jdyhawkers Missouri Washington University University of Missouri Kansans Bennie Owen Aggies Kansas Aggies Drake University Buck Pet Thornes Owen Bennie Owen i University of Kansas Washburn College Bethany College Norman Okla Heston Claude Mewin Eods Oklahoma al A Phil Tte Hattack Iun Ayetens

Tony Capon Knocks Out Red Mack in Seven Rounds

Tony Capon defeats Red Mack in seven rounds and then plans to feature a surprise opponent. Capon announces he will have a Joe appear to showcase the next bout.

Troy Tony Capon Red Mack Joe Tony

The Hastening Throne and a Troubled Star

A reflective piece compares fame and loneliness in boxing and entertainment. It touches on a failing light weights scene, a looming Willard rematch, and the strain of public money over personal well being. The fragment hints at Jack and a lack of common ground between rivals.

Cheyenne Prep Team Defeats Laramie in Snowy Fray

In front of a chilly crowd at Frontier Park, Cheyenne Prep beat Laramie Prep with standout runs by Jimmy Sorenson and Beane Hirgin. A second-string Laramie squad showed improvements from the first meeting, while Cheyenne faces Fort Collins next as Rotary plans to attend.

Frontier Amie Frontier’ Park Lara Jimmy Nnie Sorenson Oon Beaney Hirgig van Aed Laramie Roan Ita Cheyenne Fort Collins Rotary Club

Airmail Faces First Winter Storm Over Plains Route

An early winter storm disrupted the Omaha to Salt Lake airmail run with partial service only on the Salt Lake to Rock Springs leg and Omaha to Cheyenne. Pilot Pickup pressed through, landing at 4 50 pm as icy debris showered from his coated craft. Pilot Murray attempted westward flight but abandoned attempts due to thick weather.

Omaha-Salt Lake Salt Lake Rock Springs Wyo Omaha Cheyenne Chayenne-Rock Springs Mall Pickup Murray

Death of Brother Calls Mrs Archie to Idaho

Mrs. Archie was called to Idaho by the death of her brother. Dr. J Myers has visited Cherenne frequently. News of the brother’s death was received with regret by many friends who mourn the loss.

Idaho Archie Ae J. Jmyers Cherenne

Flush Parking Rule In Business District

A policy order seeks to remove the condition in the theater and hotel lobby and requires no cars hiked in front of theaters. All parking in the business district to be flush with a curb including Carey Avenue Lincoln Way Seventeenth Lincoln between Chray Capitol and Central Avenue. An ordinance on the matter will be passed at first reading Monday.

Carey Avenue Lincoln Seventeenth Capitol Gentral Tirat Reading

Pioneers Attend Pioneer's Funeral

Residents gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral Thursday morning for the funeral of MPa. Agnes School. The service was led by verrtman with pallbearers named Timothy Dyer Charles F. Embers Av AL Mater Andre Ryan T. From and John B. Sloan. Buried in Lake View family plot.

St. Mary's Cathedral Thureday Mpa. Agnés School Vierrtman Buridl Lakeview Timothy Dyer Charles F. Embers Av AL Mater Andre Ryan T. Fom John B. Sloan

Twin Babies Die Simultaneously After Birth

Twin babies, a girl and a boy, died within days of birth. The infants of Mr. and Mrs. stare Seeeee, living near Canon, died about the same time. Private funeral services are planned at Barry-Bricker mortuary Friday at 2 30 pm with interment in Lakeview Cemetery.

Stare

Buy-at-Home Exhibit Booths At Cheyenne Draw Interest

Cheyenne merchants show strong interest in the Buy-at-Home exhibit to be held December 10 and 11 at the Burlington Depot. Fifteen booth reservations have been received, with early bookings urged.

Burlington Depot Chamber of Comm Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

Brotherhood to Put Up 20 Story Building

Brotherhood plans a 20 story building with construction costs between six and seven million dollars annually. The project will be financed through standard banking rates. The cooperative insurance company handles 18 million dollars in business and processes several million dollars in death and pension payments each year.

Brotherhood Cooperative Insurance Company Stone H. Schapiro Ballimors

Brotherhood plans bank branch network to boost savings

Local reports indicate the Brotherhood plans a bank expansion with branches to collect dues and attract deposits from members. Stone says he will explain the plan to unions, aiming to involve lodge members and establish savings facilities across their offices and tenants.

Mm Schapiro Brotherhood Stone

France and Britain honor fallen heroes in shared memorial

A contested page notes France and Britain paying tribute to fallen heroes with a joint memorial. It mentions the empire’s subjects and the humble private participants in the commemorative rites and burial ceremonies at the abbey.

France Britain Herog

Elected District Judge While Jail His Headquarter

A chaotic tale follows Paul Espital and others as a jailed figure, then Whitaker and Fess vie for county office. Feuds, appeals, and a town’s martyr image unfold while a judge faces jail and a political comeback plan amid a crowded county scene.

Grand Fiers Fess Feas Whitaker Virginia Bul’ S Mike Lepinty Fees Tews Lotch Paul Espital Weas Whitaker

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