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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1920
Page
8
Miss Minter, seventeen, receives thousands of letters daily from fans worldwide after Realart Pictures signed her to a record contract. Her mother guards legal rights while a secretary screens messages to ensure courteous replies.
Sheridan city council nearly approves a flat $25 occupation tax to cover the 1920 deficit and imposes a $300 yearly rate on moving picture houses. A meter-based water system is also being adopted to strengthen finances as Osage oil activity grows and New Castle buzzes with new hotels and construction. The speaker notes abundant mountain snow forecasts strong irrigation and hopeful farming prospects amid economic optimism.
An Easter blizzard dominated the Southwest and extended to the Texas Panhandle. Reports to the weather bureau in Kansas City say the snow is piling up heavily in spots. John Brown's grave and the North Elba farm have been sold after the grave site was recently marked with a monument.
A broad menu lists veal broth with noodles fricassee of veal roast leg of lamb pork loin with apple sauce snow flake potatoes Harvard beets spinach cauliflower in cream June peas Virginia sweet potatoes pond lily fruit fresh tomato pies rhubarb lemon mince logan berry cream and breakfast lunch dinner hours for Sundays Saint Ve 9 to 10 45 11 45 to 7 00 indicated.
Washington April 2 Senator John B Kendrick pushed an amendment to boost funding for Department of Agriculture experimental farms at Archer and Sheridan. The Senate after House reductions approved a total of 169000, then with Senator Warren's help Kendrick secured a final 10000 increase to restore the prior level totaling 169000.
Attorney General Palmer ordered an investigation into an alleged illegal combination by cotton dealers to depress prices. United States Attorney Alexander at Atlanta will examine charges of price manipulation across grades in violation of the Sherman act. Palmer said the government would act when all facts are developed.
Colonel Thomas Buchanan Dugan of Washington DC will assume command at Fort Russell today, replacing Colonel McNamee who plotted a temporary handover to Colonel M O Bigelow. Dugan last served as brigadier general in charge of supplies at Camp Reed. Ackerman concludes Senate delay eroded Europe's faith in American ideals after reviewing conditions. Lynchings occurred in all but five states between 1889 and 1948.
About 300 children ages 7 to 14 performed with the Sunshine Chorus under Mr. Lewis to widespread praise. A sleight of hand vase demonstration illustrated salvation, followed by Dr. Bulgin’s service plans and a closing remark drawing applause.
About half of Cheyenne’s water inspection work is completed. William Petrie reports the section between the Union Pacific railroad and Twenty-ninth Street east of O’Neil Street finished, while the rest of the town remains unchecked. He calls it slow and offers no time estimate for completion.
Joseph Dunkas and George R Gunther youths who robbed a night man at the Dinneen garage pleaded guilty before Judge William C Mentzer in district court and were remanded to the sheriff. Sentencing to follow. Dunkas had signified a guilty plea while Gunther initially pled not guilty then reversed.
About ten thousand Latter Day Saints from around the world gather in Salt Lake City for the ninetieth annual three day general conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The event opens tomorrow at the tabernacle and runs through April 6, the church’s founding date in 1830 at Seneca New York. Heber J Grant leads the church presidency for the third time.
Twelve Apostles except Elder Reed Smoot and Elder George Albert Smith plan to attend all meetings in Washington and the European mission presidency.
A deputation of Eastern business men plans a Cheyenne visit. They will attend a luncheon at the Plains hotel at 12 o clock and, at 7 30 p m, address the public at the Methodist Episcopal church in support of the Interchurch World Movement. Capt Harry Henderson chairs the committee for attendance.
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