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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
7
The annual meeting will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday April 6 1920 at 10 oclock a m and will adjourn to Thursday April 45th 1920 at 10 oclock a m for election of officers and other business.
Reader directed to cut out slip and mail with fifty cents to Foley & Co. for a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pain, Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation, with a nationwide sale claim.
A tornado hit Park Shade destroying a house where eleven people sat inside. One person was killed and the others were injured. Rescue crews reported the structure reduced to debris.
Romoz Beningo, an experienced powder man at the Ingelside Lime Stone quarry 30 miles northwest of Cheyenne, was instantly killed by a two-shot blast accident. The coroner's jury ruled accidental death. his body was taken to Cheyenne for viewing at Bricker mortuary. He is survived by a Cheyenne widow and brother.
In St Louis on April 2 a mistrial was declared in Ursula Broderick's first degree murder case for fatally shooting her stepfather J T Woodlock at their home on April 24 last. After over 24 hours of deliberation the jury remained deadlocked 10 to 2 for conviction, leading Judge Clean to order a retrial set for May 3. The case reflects the ongoing push against the gold cure business as prohibition spreads.
Insurance Commissioner certifies Northern Insurance Company of New York authorized to transact fire insurance in Wyoming for the current year. Witnessed by official seal and signature dated March 20 1920 in Cheyenne Wyoming.
The Atlas Theatre presents Frank Keenan in Brothers Divided a drama of the underdog rising to power and peace from mud and turmoil. Smiling Bill Parsons stars in Circumstantial Evidence a high grade farce avoiding cheap slapstick. A western feature Triple Shot delivers rugged frontier action with masculine energy.
The old boxing prohibition in Manila and nearby provinces halted last December after years of activity. Opponents pressed authorities to enforce the law, leaving only government controlled bouts. Promoters seek repeal as legislature sessions consider reviving the sport.
A newspaper ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle daily remedy to cleanse the blood bowels and liver like calomel. It claims clearer skin, better breath, and improved mood with a vegetable formula colored olive and taken nightly.
Plans for financing the hydro electric resources of the west will be discussed in Pasadena from May 18 to 20 at the National Electric Light Association convention. Efforts aim to extend cooperative newspaper advertising across the nation with all electrical industry parties joining. KH Ballard of Southern California Edison presides. Emory G Wishon of San Joaquin Light & Power aids in organizing the Pacific coast section. Eastern bankers may attend to study the power development situation.
Cheyenne police will keep the eight hour shift system with three changes daily after a meeting between Chief Embery and Mayor Taylor. The plan avoids a mass resignation crisis and notes salaries are low compared with Casper, which pays $140 monthly with uniforms.
The article notes that policemen must buy their own uniforms and are paid less than officers in Casper, highlighting wage and gear cost disparities.
Governor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois warned in Flint that centralization trends threaten local government. He said municipalities are failing to function and seek more state aid, with states leaning on the federal government.
A confidential session between the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Chicago Rock Island & Pacific officials reportedly settled most disputes over working arrangements. In Roanoke, Va a separate Norfolk and Western strike settlement was reached tonight. Washington numbers show 437 414 residents, up from 331 069 a decade ago, while Britain reports over 334 000 unemployed ex soldiers.
The sheriff reports seventeen Wyoming license plates were stolen or lost since January 1. Cards sent to plate owners show the owner's name and new certificate number and urge peace officers to arrest anyone driving with a lost or stolen plate. Thieves steal plates to conceal the vehicle identity, officials say, though proper plates should not vanish.
A meeting for all interested in a large Cheyenne apartment house proposal is set for 7 30 this evening at the Chamber of Commerce building. Leslie A. Miller calls on all potential investors to attend.
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