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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
9
Lieutenant Pearson wins the trans continental derby with a faster time than Parson and Donaldson, setting a superior record. The report notes Pearson's first lap lead and the motor hours tally, while Maynard is mentioned as the initial finisher in Washington.
Casper Daily Tribune announces the purchase of six new model typesetting machines, doubling its current wartime capacity and aiming to boost Casper as the capital of its regional newspaper empire. The investment signals a major expansion in production as the paper commits full energy to its growth.
Secretary of Labor Wilson, a miner by background, averted an open split between miners and operators during a tense session over the 500000 soft coal strike. He urged continued arbitration and a fresh conference tomorrow as labor, employers, and public delegates debated a new capital labor relationship.
The corpse of William Saumsterm, a digger, lies under sand in a deep well at Wheatland Wyoming after a cave in. Efforts to reach him, funded by the Odd Fellows, used emergency caissons but progress has been slow at a depth of about 84 feet. Workers continue in danger as they rescue the body.
The American Legion failed to block a court order allowing German opera to be performed in New York City. Justice Goegerich approved briefs, and city authorities must refrain from obstruction while a permanent injunction is sought. Police prepared for tonight’s performance amid past protests by service members and civilians.
New York December 23. Reports from the railroad administration’s drive show a 5 percent casualty increase over the same period last year with 25 of 46 Class 4 roads earning perfect scores. An aliems bill amendment on withholding pilotage certificates was defeated amid government whips, while French pilots’ provisions lingered. The House adjourned until Monday.
Washington oct 23 senator Watson rejects charges from the federal commission calling them false and old. He defends his stance amid calls linking him to lobbying in the 1909 Mulhall case and asserts no evidence shows favor to the peer or any wrongdoing. Separately in Gary Indiana federal troops patrol streets after union sympathy protests and Colonel Mapes orders trench gun equipped patrols. Mother Jones arrives but cannot secure permit for a public meeting.
The House, without a recorded vote, disqualified the results in Boston’s fifth ward, deeming John F. Fitzgerald unseated as mayor and declaring the votes insufficient for the election. The action, led by Republican committee chair Goadlough, followed a review of the ward's ballots and allied procedures.
SHERIDAN Wyoming October 23 John Skurzok is jailed on a complaint accusing brutality to his 8 year old daughter Susie He allegedly forced her to cook and serve meals for four men and beat her with a leather belt when she showed fatigue A petition asks the child be placed in custody of the state commissioner of child and animal protection filed in district court
The destroyer Aaron Ward departed Barnado in Pacersault Gallfor radloe te Ra with the bodies of Lieutenant Georf H. Connolly and Frederick B. Waterhouse aboard. The two aviators are believed to have perished in a prior mission, and their bodies are being returned to the United States aboard the vessel.
WHEATLAND Charles A. Nunn was sentenced to three days in jail and a $50 fine for feeding meat from animals, including a dead horse, to hogs. He had prior warnings for similar violations and claimed he would pay the fine.
Sacramento October 23 Meagre details of the kidnapping of William Oscar Jenkins American Consular agent at Puebla Mexico are contained in a telegram from his wife May Street Jenkins to his father at Hanford transmitted to Governor Stephens. Mrs Jenkins says Oscar was kidnapped Sunday night from the home at Puebla and is held in the mountains for ransom all cash. She cannot raise the demanded sum and asks California senators and congressmen to urge the state department to press the Mexican government to pay the ransom and secure his release. The governor forwarded the message to the state department with comments on the need for action and relief.
Washington reports say President Wilson had brief attention to the national industrial conference difficulties but spent an uninterrupted rest day. After a conference update he prepared a message to Secretary Mead. The situation remained unsettled and no new decisions were announced.
The Associated Press reports that after a ten day strike most workers have returned. The West Coast embargo is to be lifted and continue in effect until next Monday.
A chaotic report notes 346 lives lost after two destroyers engaged in combat near Bethonian waters. The action, linked to Kronstradt operations, involved the Gulf of Pinioud and a planned landing of troops, with damage and casualties reported aboard.
A Cheyenne woman, previously employed by the Interior Department, is acquitted of an attempted extortion case tied to a threatening letter demanding $500. The defendant read of the indictment in a State Leader dispatch and notified California authorities she would appear for trial. The letter allegedly threatened to blow up a capitol building if payment was made.
The jury trial covers self defense and prosecution weaknesses in the defendant Garcia's case. Prosecutor Lane opens for the state. defense attorney Kilian questions witness consistency. Testimony from Nojos, Ville, and others is reviewed as deliberations continue. Page reference to continuation follows.
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