07 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1919
Page
1
Report says Colonel Clifton H. Wilder of the Colorado constabulary failed to keep confidential statements from automobile thieves. The case alleges missteps by Wilder or his aides in handling information about bootleg liquor plots and large liquor seizures.
General John J. Pershing is due to reach New York aboard the Leviathan tomorrow and will be the guest of the city for a few days. The news item also notes police actions in Cheyenne and surrounding areas tied to a theft case involving a Willys Knight automobile and several suspects.
Winfield Beatt Hamilton, who died recently, settled his ranch on LeBonte creek headwaters 40 years ago. The nearest railroad point was Cheyenne, about 160 miles away, and the nearest neighbor more than 10 miles distant.
Des Moines September 6 1919 a public address warned Bolshevik influence could spread in the United States if a peace treaty is delayed Labor and capital urged prompt settlement of urgent issues like the railroad crisis The speaker defended the Shantung provision arguing it would secure the Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere and warned that Europe’s turmoil could inspire American radicalism
Jamestown New Mexico records a four fatal spree over 24 hours as men died after consuming bay rum tonics and other alcoholic substitutes. Physicians certified the deaths as due to alcoholic poisoning.
New York reports a quick return to normal on Broadway as a thirty day conflict between actors and theater managers ends. The Actors' and Chorus Equity associations win recognition, managers claim open shop provisions, and peace is declared with theaters reopening soon.
Reports say General Pershing will arrive aboard the transport Leviathan at Hoboken for a welcome by a vast throng of officials and citizens. Governor Smith Mayor Hylan and military leaders will escort him from reception to events, with large crowds anticipated across the city before he proceeds to Washington.
Lieut. B. W. Maynard 9 aviator won the New York to Toronto and return derby. He sought Baptist ministry, joined the aviation corps, and plans to enter the ministry after discharge. The piece notes his aviation record and future vocation.
C. Deming, who has admitted fiat, claims to be the king maker for Cheyenne’s mayors. He has sought heart searching as results of his selections disappointed the public. He now plans to reveal his ideal candidate soon and foresees a municipal millenium.
Major R. W. Bohroeder ascended to an estimated altitude of 26,000 feet from McCrook aviation field in what is believed to be a new two man aeroplane altitude record.
Jatin Heed leads a radical left wing that seceded from the national socialist convention in Chicago. Reed has named Whinself the Bolshevik ambassador to the USA as one of the best known radical socialists in the country.
The Salvation Army home services drive in Laramie County raised about 27 000 dollars for a new home service building but received no deposits yesterday. The effort continues next week with hopes of surpassing 10 000 dollars already donated by J M Gereyard and others as volunteers push to complete the fundraising ring in the city and county.
Two contributors, Gonnelly and Tupper Shoe Biore and the Citizens Bank, were omitted from a Salvation Army advertisement in this issue. The correction notes the oversight to ensure fair recognition of all supporters.
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