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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1920
Page
5
London reports the first oil burning locomotive on a British railway, running from London to a destination, consuming about 20 pounds of oil per mile, with no smoke or cinders. The conversion marks a shift from coal, aiming at cleaner operation and fuel efficiency.
A 1920 Cheyenne resolution from Wyoming Typographical Union No. 184 endorses James Morgan for U.S. Congress. The vote urges labor-friendly support, calling for contributions to defeat the incumbent and pledging to rally organized Wyoming workers.
Sheridan Wyo October notice to readers in arrears. Post subscription raises October 15 to 7.50 yearly 4.00 six months 2.00 three months and 76 cents per month. Pay in advance to avoid higher future rates and continue service.
In Philadelphia Ontario a court reveals how a woman dressed as a man married another woman and the pair lived as husband and wife for four years. Prosecutor Jacques dine Gay leads the case and details emerge in court.
Notice explains that all political advertising and committee notices must be signed by an individual in private or official capacity to protect parties and distinguish paid material from news. It references Johnston Chairman and County Republican Committee in Wyoming context.
Jacqueline, an Oklahoma woman, describes life in the Tenderloin and revenue filmwork while aiding girls entangled in drug use. She recounts a 1916 marriage pact with Winnite Vaughan, whom she believed to be a man. A court or public setting is implied by the ceremony reference.
Chicago October 2 Lieutenant Sidney Pedett a naval reserve officer drowned when a seaplane he flew plunged into Lake Michigan two miles off Lake Forest Illinois. Lieutenant A K Bachelor of Saginaw Mich his companion was thrown clear and made a vain effort to release Pedott’s life belt before the wreckage sank.
Helena Mont Oct 2 Henry Hulbert of Brush Creek district in Fereta county Montant becomes the first man to gain fortune from drilling an oil well a hunter as described in local reports.
In a remote county a rancher struck oil, yielding 8,000 barrels daily. The find transformed his fortunes, restoring wealth and securing his land and livelihood.
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