02 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
Helena, Ark. reports says two white men Clinton Lee and J A appen and seven negroes are dead after ambush and street clashes. Ira Proctor wounded and several black residents injured as tensions flare amid mob violence and attempts to restore order.
Mary Louise Owens of Hiver Maryland was named maid of honor for the Confederate Veterans reunion in Allania October 8 to 10. The designation honors the South and comes as regional tensions surface amid reports of clashes and reinforcements tied to Elaine era unrest.
United States Senator James A Reed of Missouri was booed off the Ardmore stage by about 8000 Oklahoma spectators as he prepared to attack the League of Nations and the treaty of peace. Pandemonium erupted, lights dimmed, and Reed exited without speaking.
In Campden New Jersey on October 1 a jury quickly tried and sentenced James Whitings, a Black man, to 20 to 30 years in state prison after a posse hunted him since last Monday for an incident near Merchantville involving a white shipyard worker’s wife.
Germany aims to expand its Zeppelin fleet as treaty limits curb ship use for commercial purposes. The Bodensee, Hamburg American Line’s first Zeppelin, completed a maiden trip from Friedrichshafen to Berlin in six hours covering about 875 miles. The vessel measures 395 feet and can exceed sixty miles per hour as more airships are built.
Report describes a brutal assault on a white woman in a district patrolled by troops under General Wood. Cars halted, armed guards at strategic points, and a systematic search of the area conducted. The victim, Mrs Wisener, was found bound and unconscious in a shed, bleeding from scratches. Local editors urged minimized publicity after a conference with General Wool.
Judge Elbert H. Gary told the Senate Investigation Committee that the steel strike centers on whether workers may be employed without joining unions. He warned the strike is already fading.
A surge of new members joined the Club this week while enrollment signals point to a larger week ahead. Local postal cards nationwide suggest enrollment will exceed prior periods as the club boosts activity with $400 in extra prizes and two $200 cash awards to motivate members.
Judge Joseph M. Garey and W Deming attended a meeting of the board of trustees of the University of Wyoming in Laraude Speterday to participate in university governance.
Sixteen crofin affiliated delegates from the Cheyenne Trades and Labor assembly met at the Labor Journal building and voted to form a branch of the No Labor party. Charles Robert Smith was elected chairman and D A McVey secretary. They endorsed fielding candidates for mayor and city commissioners in the upcoming election.
A sports recap notes Reuther’s stand out performance boosting the Reds with two triples and two RBIs. The article also covers Sox and Michigan players, with emphasis on pitching struggles and manager Gleason’s decisions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a maritime and military persona, Rear Admiral Andrews, linked to American operations in Italy during occupation. Mentions ships, forces, and the Dalmatian region in a period context. Text is garbled but centers on American naval leadership and occupation dynamics.
Unclear OCR text describes avi ation exhibition near sunset by Osborne Daniels and associates in Wyorging state agency for Garda airplanes. The report mentions dives spins and other aerial feats over the city with multiple garbled phrases and names.
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