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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
16
The jury in the Rev. Linn George J. Kelly murder trial related to Villiseaux enslaving was discharged by Judge Boles at 1:25 p.m. after failing to reach a verdict following days of deliberation starting Wednesday.
In the National League Brookive lost to Pittebure 1 by 2. New York Hiraga Ene Poet Pon Ed played on wet grounds. In the American League Detroit defeated Philadelphia 6 to 1. St. Louis 2 beat Boston 1 and Cleveland beat Washington 1.
A columnist notes Col Cr lands a denunciation of draft objectors and traitors to democracy. The piece cites criticism of the I W W and the socialist party as tools of German autocracy, while urging universal military service and condemning the draft system as unfair to the single volunteer who bears the risk for others.
Governor requests city saloons close during the time drafted men assemble to avoid intoxication. He acknowledges lack of legal authority but urges patriotism and voluntary cooperation to curb disorder as troops depart in the two day period.
Temperature 48 degrees with clear and cloudy mix. Relative humidity around 23 percent. Wind from the west at 5 miles per hour. Normal temperature 53 degrees. Record shows lowest 44 and highest 75 with light precipitation since January 1 totaling about 12.6 inches.
A shooting incident in a Chinese restaurant led to two men, J. A. Bolchett and Rolthoff, being jailed after a loud argument over a meal price escalated when a white man fired at the door. Officers recovered the scene and sought Wan Hop for a statement while Holthoff threatened officers and claimed immense wealth. Wan Hop eluded capture.
Police report Pat Rooney was arrested on a bootlegging charge after offering liquor to soldiers. A woman’s testimony said she saw him hand liquor to the soldiers, and the liquor was found on the ground when authorities arrived. Rooney remains in the city jail for federal investigation.
Two Cheyenne boxers scored knockouts at the Fort Russell smoker. Mugsy Schoels stopped his opponent in the third of a six round bout and Ray Darden finished his rival in the second round in similar contests. Durden’s foe is described as the post fastest boxer.
Sten Robinson and David Tool are jailed facing robbery charges after allegedly breaking into a small building near the car barns at Pioneer Park and stealing a complete clothing outfit from a linenwear employed by the street car company. Police, including Chief and Night Sergeant McFarland, arrested them after the robbery was discovered.
In San Francisco a defendant named Oxman was acquitted on an attempted perjury charge linked to the Mooney bombing trial. Moments later a new warrant for perjury arrest was issued by Belle Mammerberg, Mooney's sister in law. He was taken to the city jail after a conference with his attorney.
The state capitol will close at noon today out of respect for Judge Eh H Scott. Governor Houx and state officials will attend the funeral at the Masonic temple. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery Masonic grounds.
Adjutant General W. K. Weaver of the Wyoming national guard learned from Ottawa that his son Lieut. John R. Weaver of the Fourteenth Canadians was overcome by German gas during the Lens drive. He is in a hospital behind the front and not wounded, with hopes to rejoin his command in weeks barring serious effects.
Rumors circulated in Cheyenne that a German cook at Fort Russell poisoned many artillery troops. Fort Russell authorities and post surgeon Colonel Fuller denied any poisoning or hospital admissions, calling the tale utterly false and arrest reports baseless.
Provost Marshal General Crowder told state governors that a nationwide roundup of all eligible men who failed to respond to the draft call will begin immediately. The U S government will pay $50 for each deserter captured, in addition to state and county rewards.
Sheriff Patrick O Grady of Banner county Neb visited the sheriff's office on Thursday. The office moved from 299 West 17th to 216 West 16th. A new Hudson speedster car was purchased. Funeral services for Littletiny Homner were held at the Methodist church, with interment at Lakeview. Other notes mention paving work at the Union Pacific depot and local business ads for transfers and taxi services.
If you want to buy or sell a ranch see Lon C. Davis 1714 Carey Ave Phone 1465W or Res 22. see Lerve on Vacation Mr. and Mrs J and Frey accompanied by Paul Sorensen, Just yesterday for a two weeks Vacation in Boulder Denver and Colorado Springs. Varniehing the Sherman Co tf.
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