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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
6
A court yesterday examined a will seemingly filed for probate listing unusual bequests including three cases of rye for each son and a pint of whisky buried with the testator. The testator also leaves sixteen-year-old stock to his wife and prime spirits hidden in a library panel. The remainder goes to relatives to quarrel over as they see fit.
Cheyenne city commissioners will hold a special meeting Wednesday to hear arguments on telephone rates. Opponents, telephone company officials, and state Public Utilities Commission members have been invited to appear as the debate over rates continues. The dispute traces to government takeover and subsequent rate adjustments after private control returned.
Harry C. Hoffman appointed state fair price commissioner to replace T. C. Diers of Sheridan who resigned. Wyoming divided into districts with state headquarters in this city and district offices at Sheridan, Jasper and Rock Springs. Basin region may form another district. A district fair price search may be created to assist.
The report lists temperatures with actual mean 26 degrees for the date, highest 42 at 5 PM, lowest 14 at 6 AM, and a 24 hour change of four degrees warmer. Wind max 24 mph from SW at 4 13 PM. Total precipitation since January 1 is 2.82 inches versus normal 2.52.
Two top West boxers, Joe Black featherweight champion of Denver, and Soldier Fontan, clash in the American Legion smoker at Fort Russell riding hall on Sunday night. The bout is billed as a fast and furious affair with the complete card to be announced tomorrow by the organizing committee.
Railroad workers, executives, and government officials signaled a possible end to the Chicago strike as federal action loomed. Investigators work, freight moved into yards, and 25,000 stock yard workers remained idle while union leaders dispute legitimacy and rule out talks with the Yardmen’s Association.
Continued Q from Page handling the yard here and keeping traffic moving. Passenger and mail trains ran on schedule with no freight jam. After the night shift walked off Sunday, yardmaster Tom Brannigan and assistant Bill Rath, with trainmasters C. C. Bernard and W. C. Wolcott, kept switches working in the Cheyenne yards which were clear and in excellent condition by Sunday afternoon. A union rep denied rumors that yard engine men would join the walkout, saying there would be no strike. The yard engines remained on duty long after 11 o'clock, disproving the rumor. The strike was reported due at 4 o'clock due to shift changes.
Miss Helen Carson advance agent for Ellison White Chautauqua toured Cheyenne arranging a six day program. Prominent men signed for 600 season tickets at 2.50 each, with further contracts to be finalized.
At a city commission meeting a bill for an ordinance to call bids for a 300000 storm and sanitary sewer system bond was introduced by Commissioner Melnerney and will be laid over until the next meeting. Work will begin once bids are awarded if not all bids are rejected. Also discussed were ash pit removals, permit petitions, and extending water service to Hellman Heights blocks 4 14 and 42.
The University of Michigan glee and mandolin clubs entertained a packed gym audience with classical, popular, and jazz numbers. Baritone Robert R Dieterle and soloist D G Nash drew strong applause while violinist B H Bronson impressed. The Midnight Sun Quartet added humor in varied costumes. The concert closed with The Yellow and Blue as grads sang along.
Funeral services for S. A. Bristol were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at the Masonic Temple with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. The body lay in state from noon to 2 p.m. The Knights Templar led the ceremony, with many Bristol family friends and G. A. I. members in attendance. Past commanders of the Knight Commanders served as pallbearers: Judge J. A. Riner, Samuel Carson, Wallace Bond, Dr. George J. L. Strader, J. A. Whiting, and TR Repath.
Cheyenne civil engineers gather at the Plains hotel at noon to bid farewell to Everett W. Glafcke former city engineer who will soon move to California. T. C. Baldwin of Laramie County arranged the event.
The Universal photo drama The Forged Bride stars Mary MacLaren as a soda fountain girl who marries a rich man to atone for her father’s forgery. Filmed at Universal City under director Douglas Gerrard, the cast includes Dagmar Godowsky and Barney Sherry in a Venice California setting.
On April 12 a memorial from the Council of the Churches of Christ in America urged President Wilson to exclude the Turks from Europe and to assume America’s responsibility for welfare of subject races of the former Ottoman Empire. Bishop William F. McDowell led the committee, which also presented memorials to Vice President Marshall and Speaker Gillette.
Washington April 12 Briga dier General Harts defended his Paris district admin istration before a house committee saying cruelty charges at the military prison may be exaggerated by those seeking to exculpate their own passivity Prisoners resisted and distorted truth he claimed Regarding a report that Sergeant Bender sold rights in the Paris subway to Frenchmen Harts said he investigated the claim and that Bender denied selling a bridge over the Seine but admitted certain rights to the subway had been sold to raise money
A B E Welnitz, special policeman at the Tabernacle, was fined $20 in police court for carrying a concealed gun while Bulgin meetings occurred. The fine was remitted. W G Hogan was fined $5 for driving an automobile without headlights.
Washington April 12 The national guard gained 3279 enlistments in March, bringing total strength to 42600 about 24 percent of the 197000 maximum. New units authorized include one squadron and three troops of cavalry for Colorado.
In Washington on April 12, Republicans denounced wartime army camp costs while Democrats urged government prudence. The House prepared to clash over two anti waste measures as the Investigating committee's report condemned construction methods. A GOP plan would hand evidence to the attorney general for criminal and civil action, while Democrats urged the committee to name individuals and firms for investigation before proceeding.
Chicago April 12 A message of love on the anniversary of incarceration was sent to Eugene V Debs who is imprisoned in Atlanta Ga by the national executive committee of the Socialist Party The message says Dear Gene in the name of the millions you have touched with your love and inspired by your courage the socialist party sends you fraternal greetings and this message of love on the anniversary of your incarceration
Portland Oregon April 12 committees circulating petitions to place William H Taft on the May republican presidential ballot said they would respect Tafts wishes and not file the petitions. Several thousand names had been secured.
Workmen move a large red barn formerly a brewery warehouse from Sixteenth Street and Warren Avenue to the south side. The jacked building was rolled to clear tax issues after sale by George B. Joffee. Possible routes include eastward and south via Russell Street or under the Snyder Street subway if space allows.
Berlin April 12 Pandemonium ruled the stock exchange as compulsory transfer of foreign securities under the peace treaty took effect. Quotations slumped and no business was possible with brokers shouting at the government and exchange officials, until the bourse was closed for the day.
Paris April 42 Debate in the Chamber of Deputies on new taxes began today Deputy Auriol socialist said he regretted that allied financial solidarity had not been realized He asserted that France's remedy lay in taxation of capital and war profits The commentary notes that WANT ADS are result getters.
Property listing notes Hugo R. Freund as proprietor at 212 West 15th Street within the Becker Hotel.
A bill re enacting an 80 percent excess war profits tax was introduced by Rep Johnson Republican of South Dakota. It targets profits in 1919 1920 and 1921 and aims to raise about 1 billion dollars. A levy on stock dividend issuance is also proposed to fund soldier bonuses.
Liberal prizes for good shooting offered at the only shooting gallery in the city. Ladies who admire this sport are invited to visit AL. SHORT, Provo. 4608 Pioneer Ave.
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