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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1920

Page

7

Despondent Widow Dies By Carbolic Acid In Apartment

In a Darber block apartment last night Ina Brennan a waitress and widow of John Brennan died after drinking carbolic acid. Her sister Eva Lewis Cecelia Walsh and Harris Brennan found her in agony. Police and two physicians arrived within minutes but she passed away before help could reach her. An inquest is expected to begin this afternoon.

John Brennan Ina Brennan Darber Block Bricker Bros Brennan Capitol Grill Mrs. Drennan Miss Jewh Peison E. C. Clark Joseph C. Rouner Rouner Mrs. Brennan Lewis

Government says not bluffing over Cork Lord Mayor case

London reports quote from British government and Irish nationalists denying bluffing in MacSwiney case. Mrs MacSwiney said her husband grew weaker after a prison visit while doctors offer no prognosis, noting fluctuating medical outlook and numbness in limbs.

Cork London Associated Press Sinn MacSwiney

Plumb Plan Denounced by G. O. P. Leader

Marion Sept 13 Senator Harding challenged a Cummins-Bach plan to restore railways to owners and attacked a railway workers plan as socialistic. He claimed Wilson era experiments could lead to permanent government operation and urged Congress to work out rights through the Cummins-Hecht bill with balanced guarantees for owners and employees.

Marion Harding Congress

Bull Elk Teeth Earned by Engineer After Prairie Encounter

Engineer Roy Miner retrieved two elk teeth from a carcass after a prairies clash with a bull elk that challenged a train. The incident ties the old prairie life to modern rail travel as Miner wears the teeth.

Roy Miner Prairies Stallan Meow Miner

Hawaiian Suspect Replenishes Wardrobe After Pine Bluffs Robbery

John Kahookano, named as the suspect in the Hall merchandise store robbery at Pine Bluffs, was arrested by Sheriff Malley in Kimball Nebraska. The report notes he financed a new wardrobe, allegedly with proceeds from the crime, amid links to Hawaiian entertainers.

John Kahookano Hall Merchandise Pine Bluffs Malley Kimball

Paper suits from Germany to tour the United States

Washington September 13 paper suits reported from Germany by the commerce department will tour the nation starting Wednesday. Representatives of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce will display these suits in cities, noting they cost from 16 es to 40 es per outfit and are said to weigh less than cloth. The exhibits aim to compare with other countries and reflect Allied economic measures.

Washington Germany Department of Commerce Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Wevom

Air Mail Service Nears Normal at Cheyenne Monday

Air mail operations at Cheyenne approach normal levels as two planes depart east and west and two arrive from the east. Plane 154 from Chicago completed a rapid hop to Cheyenne, while Plane 71 from Salt Lake encountered engine trouble en route to Omaha.

Cheyenne Chicago Omaha J. P. Carey Salt Lake North Platte Reno

Injuries Prove Fatal to Laramie Railroader Here

William T. Kitchen a 29 year old railroader from Laramie died after being struck by a locomotive while attempting to reach his own engine near Borle Powaa. He was pronounced at a local hospital after receiving injuries and was under treatment during the day.

Laramie Asa Se William T. Kitchen Borle Powaa Siage Marty-Hrncker Brothers Loveland Colo

Real Lives of Pickford Trio Overshadow Any Movie

New York reports Mary Pickford facing a string of tragedies including divorce from Owen Moore and marriage to Douglas Fairbanks. Lottie Pickford sues for divorce from A. G. Rupp in Los Angeles. Jack Pickford’s wife Olive Thomas dies in Paris from accidental poisoning as French police investigate Montmartre hotspots.

Pickford New York Banke Nevada Lottie Los Angeles A. G. Rupp

Candidates Set for Colorado Primaries Amid Watchers

Denver observers guard polls as state supreme court appoints watchers to curb fraud after Samuel D. Nicholson, a Republican US Senate hopeful, seeks to prevent opponents from influencing the primary. Polls open tomorrow with parties choosing nominees for governor and other offices.

Denver United States Colorado State Supreme Court Supreme Court Samuel D. Nicholson

Parker Resigns to Army Service as City Engineer

Parker resigns from the city engineer post to enter the army as a captain in the quartermaster corps. He will be stationed temporarily at Fort D. A. Russell after a brief vacation. A former colonel with the Wren troops in France, he served in the Wyoming National Guard in various ranks since 1897 after Governor Brooks granted his promotion.

Arthur Parker Quartermaster Corps Fort D. A. Russell Parker Wren France Wyoming National Guard Coun Brooks Jaanare

Tom Holland Wounded in Shooting Recovery Gains Strength

Special agent Tom Holland of the Department of Justice, seriously wounded by shots fired by Yee Geow Friday, is reported doing remarkably well and making progress in recovery. A preliminary hearing for Yee Geow ibly is expected to proceed.

Tom Holland Department of Justice Yee Geow Friday Yee Geow Ibly

Cox declares liquor question dead as Glaverty AG issue

Governor Cox of Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate, told a Portland audience the liquor question is dead and that law enforcement is the present issue. He noted Ohio saloon closings before national prohibition and outlined aims to keep faith with troops in France. He spoke at Salem and Portland and planned stops in Boise and Ogden.

Portland Ore Cox Ohio Boise Ida Ogden Salt Lake Eeea of Nations Salem France Independence Voo-Particianahip Proneene Alg

Railroad Employes Indicted In Interurban Crash

Denver report states the outbound special car crew and Globe Villa station agent were found responsible for a wreck that killed 12 and injured 101. Inquests exonerated the inbound regular car crew. Indictments for voluntary manslaughter against conductor Schulze motorman Cripps and station agent Obland to be filed.

Denver Globevilla G. A. McCann Brighton KB. G . Jones Adams County F. W. Schulze u's.Cripps C. Qbland Groveville

Funeral Services For Frank Freeman Today At 3 O Clock

Funeral services for Frank T. Freeman will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the First Congregational church with Rev. C. F. Fisher in charge. Burial will be at Lakeview. Pallbearers Charles Cole Ira Lyons James Benson Oval Woods John Moffatt Boyd McCloud are former sailors in the United States navy. Freeman, a machinist in the navy, was killed in a motor accident at Gilroy California. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prepman of Cheyonas.

Frank T. Freeman C. F. Fisher Lakeview Charles Cole Ira Lyons James Benson Oval Woods John Moffatt Boyd McCloud United States Navy Freeman Navy Gilroy Cal.ia Thomas Prepman Cheyonas

Parkhurst Wins Maine Governorship in Landmark Landslide

Portland Maine September 13 Frederick H Parkhurst Republican elected governor of Maine by a record landslide. His Democratic opponent Bertrand McIntire polled about half as many votes. Republicans sweep four congressional districts reelecting White Peters and Hersey and elect Carroll Portland in the First district. They gain a commanding lead in the state legislature.

Portland Frederick H. Parkhurst Maine Bertrand McIntire Parkhurst George H. White, Jr John Peters Ira G. Hersey Carroll L. Portland Louis Goodall

Indictment of Denver Labor Leaders T: Rioting in streetcar strike linked to union leaders

A Denver grand jury indicted three labor leaders including the vice president of the Colorado State Federation of Labor and the president of the Denver Trades & Labor Assembly for their roles in the rioting during a streetcar strike that left fatalities and heavy property damage. The trio named are William Thornton William J O'Brien and Charles Ahlstrom.

Denver Colorado State Federation of Labor William ©. Thornton Colorado State Oration of Labor William J. O'Brien Tramway Charles Ahlstrom Denver Trades & Labor Assembly

Baby Hankson Day Dominates Frontier Park Races

At Frontier Park on Sunday the Hankson crew led a series of events. Fred Hankson won the Cheyenne Championship Cup five mile race in 4 55, while Jack Lovette claimed the five mile solo in 4 32 and 10 mile solo in 9 04. Floyd Clymer took money in the five mile side car in 5 08 and Fred Clymer led the ten mile side car in 10 07. The Baby railway station at Chester led the free for all auto race in 6 15 and Hankson pushed ahead in the seven mile free for all auto in 7 08.

Fred Hank Hanksono Frontier Park Floyd Clymer Chester Jack Lovette Fred Clymer Hankson

Harding Statement From Maine Victory Announcement

Senator Harding issued a statement after Maine election results showed a sweeping Republican win. He said the result reassures Americans to return to government under a movement led by the non Republican party and pledges continued service to humanity with American conscience intact.

Cox Republic Harding Marion, O Maine Tiret Republican America

Unsettled Wyoming Weather With Showers This Week

Wyoming forecast shows showers focused on the north and west areas with unsettled conditions midweek. Expect periods of rain across the state as the system moves through, with variable temperatures and gusty winds in exposed regions.

Wyoming

Mystery Money Found In Federal Vaults In Chicago

Chicago officials opened an Internal Revenue investigation into 2,225,000 dollars found in federal building vaults with no supporting records. Officials said the money resembled tax receipts showing income tax payments and questioned sources for the funds.

Chicago Internal Revenue Federal Boon

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