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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

9

Cordillo Trial Admits Linked Murder Pattern Emerges

John Cordillo named in murder as evidence links him to a car and men believed to be Cordillo brothers and Newell near the crime scene. The slain man’s sweetheart testifies for the State, Walter Newell identified, and a convict testifies about alleged statements. The State closes its case after twenty witnesses.

John Cordillo Cordillo Cordillo Brothers Newell Walter Newell Somme

Gordillo Murder Trial Highlighted by Prosecution Evidence

Evidence presented yesterday afternoon strengthens the state case against John Gordillo in the murder of Frank Jennings, as the accused name recurs during testimony and courtroom proceedings.

John Gordillo Frank Jennings

Colored delegates split Arkansas Republican meeting in Little Rock

In Little Rock on April 28 the state Republican convention seated Pulaski county whites. All black delegates withdrew and formed a rival convention nominating candidates for national delegates and governor. The split aims to fight at the national convention with plans for a $41 000 fundraising drive for Governor candidate J H Blount of Forrest City.

Little Rock Ark Pulaski County J. H. Blount Forrest City He-lena

Advertising Rates Change for State Leader

Announcement states effective May 1 the display rate in the State Leader rises to 42 cents per inch per issue.

Cordillo alibi debated as testimonies test time of death

Witnesses challenge Cordillo’s whereabouts after the murder with testimonies placing him near Laramie north of town and later heading toward Red Buttes. Prosecutors present five witnesses who saw the Cordillo car north of Laramie or returning from the north as the daylight saving time issues arise in the case.

Laramie Miles Cordillo Court House Red Buttes John Cordillo B. BH. Bingham Jennings Frank Jennings

Opening of Industrial Campaign Postponed Three Days

The Wyoming State Leader postpones the Industrial Campaign opening three days due to extensive materials work. Beginning next week the State Leader will publish Thursday issues and weekly industrial publications detailing various aspects of industrial opportunities. Readers may request copies by telephoning 73 or 93 for reservations.

Mupmll Wyoming Adte

FRAUD CHARGES RIDE ON CREST JOHNSON WAVE

In Newark New Jersey William P Verdon, a Johnson backer, charged that Senator Johnson was robbed of the Republican presidential preference in Camden Morris and Essex counties. Ohio returns show Harding leading Wood 124485 to 107652 with most precincts counted and delegates split between the candidates. Idaho endorses Johnson with Borah heading the at large delegation while Thomas Gray and Watson align with Wood and Gooding chair Gooding is non committal.

Newark N. J Johnson New Jersey William P. Verdon Wood Harding Columbus Ohio W. G. Harding Leonard Wood Hardingon Verdon Hoboken Camden Morris Essex Coeur D'Alene Ida United States William B. Borah Hiram W. Johnson Idaho John Thomas Gooding John P. Gray Stanly A Waston Kellogg Uy Jets Jummidult W. T. Edge J. S. Frelinghuysen Warrant Edward CG. Stokes William No Bungor

Ernest A Drubbe Dies Veteran of France

Ernest A. Drubbe 30 died yesterday at his father William A Drubbe's home 900 Thames street. A Great War veteran he served in France and lived in Cheyenne for the last ten years except for overseas. Survived by parents four brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements at Clyde Early-Bricker Bros mortuary with date to be announced.

Ernest A. Drubbe William A. Drubbe Thames Street France Mr. Drubbe Cheyenne William D Laramie Fritz D Little Bear Herman D Otto D Anna N. Foellner Erma Steck Augusta Glark California Margaret D. Drabbe Clyde l Early-Bricker Broisiers

Army of Hawks Swamps Cheyenne City in Wild Avian Barrage

Reports say hawks and owls filled Cheyenne last night as residents fired at birds with small arms. A boy was injured while handling a crippled hawk, and Boyd Erickson killed a monster 52 inch raggy leg hawk with a .22 rifle, its wingspan nearly five feet.

Cheyenne Gene Hanson Boyd Erickson Boyd

Industrial Campaign to Open Cheyenne Rail Field

The city of Cheyenne is praised as a major railroad hub surpassing Denver in facilities. The State Leader will inaugurate the Industrial Campaign Sunday morning, and readers are urged to reserve extra copies for interested sections to spread the news about the field opened here.

Cheyenne United States Denver

Mexican Revolt Gains Speed as Capital Warned

Washington April 28 Mexican advices report rapid spread of the revolutionary movement against Carranza near Mexico City. Officials say the situation is not yet critical and federal forces are nearly equal in number. Reports confirm rebel control of Cuernavaca Puebla and Tulia while Zapatistas gather in southern State of Mexico. General Alvarado seeks mail reciprocity with rebel territory and border routes. Estimates place 4000 federal troops in revolt in Chihuahua with Amaro Amirilas and Abundio Gomez active in Parral and Jimenez.

Washington Carranza Mexico City Mexico Cuernavaca Puebla Culla Zapatistas State of Mexico Federal District Alvarado Sonora Burleson Sinaloa el Paso Galles Chihuahua Amaro Chihuahua City Amirilas Jimenez Abundio Gomez Parral Agua Prieta Mazatlan Calles Angelo Flores Chichua Chinughas City

Senate approves large navy supply bill for 1924 funding

The naval appropriation bill carrying about 460 million dollars for 1924 navy expenditures passed the senate late today without an on record vote and was sent to conference for adjustment of a 40 million dollar increase over the house bill total.

Washington Senate

Submarine S-4 Fired On By U S Chaser Off Florida

The American submarine S-4 was fired on by a submarine chaser under coast guard direction off the Florida coast Monday night. Commander Robottom reported no hits but one shot came uncomfortably close to the vessel as authorities investigated suspected liquor smuggling.

Washington Coast Guard Florida Navy Department Robottom

Electricians Strike in Casper Ends Tomorrow

Casper Wyoming April 28, the electricians strike will end tomorrow morning after a compromise between master electricians and journeymen. Employers agree to a closer shop and the men return to work at the old rate of one dollar per hour after several days of walkout.

Casper Wyo

Rebels threaten Juarez as border city braces for action

April 28 El Paso reports coordinated Carranza forces in Juarez and El Paso prepared for possible uprising linked to Chihuahua revolution. Military police armed, cordons set, customs funds moved, and garrison loyalties under scrutiny amid unconfirmed Mazatlan attack rumors and rebel strength in Sonora and Chihuahua.

el, Paso Paso Juarez Rio Granda Serre Seter Customs Am el Paso Bank EL Paso Carranza

Congressman Cooper A Friend At Court For Railroads

Ohio lawmaker John G. Cooper of Youngstown defends railroad workers amid recent strikes that disrupted traffic. A former locomotive fireman and engineer with seventeen years on the job, he argues wages are insufficient as living costs rise.

John G. Cooper Youngstown Ohio

Loyal forces drive rebels from Chihuahua City led by Elias de la O

Rebels entrenched in Chihuahua City are routed by loyal troops commanded by Elias de la O the civilian secretary to provisional Governor Andres Ortiz now a constitutional governor candidate.

EL Paso Chihuahua City Elias de la O Andres Ortiz

Baptists Near Cheyenne Quota in World Movement Campaign

Cheyenne Baptist fundraising reports show a weekly drive for the Interchurch World Movement with a quota of 11 237 77 dollars. Through half the campaign pledges total 856 80 dollars remain to reach the target as subscriptions stand at 10 58 percent.

The Baptist Church Interchurch World Movement Cheyenne Baptists

Casper Messenger Boy Dies After Auto Accident

Casper Wyoming April 28 A 14 year old messenger boy named A Garter died after being struck by an automobile driven by William N O Keefe. A coroner s jury found the boy rode his wheel in front of the machine and exonerated O Keefe of all responsibility for the death.

Casper Wyo Goa A. Garter William N. O'Keefe Ind O'Keefe

Wood and Johnson Amid New Jersey Primary Tally

Newark April 24 Major General Leonard Wood leads Senator Hiram Johnson by 612 votes in the New Jersey preferential primary with 84 districts incomplete. Wood carries 14 counties to Johnson’s 7 and the full results should be known tomorrow afternoon.

New York A. GC Joy Hiram Johnson California Leonard Wood New Jersey Wood Johnson Newark N. J United States

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Day BOLT Arkansas State Meeting Crest Johnson Jersey Michigan Ernest Drubbe Charlie Dempsey Jack Dempsey Toledo Benton Harbor Mich Floyd Fitzsimmons Fred Fulton Bill Brennan Billy Miske Railroad Basper Boy Wood and Johnson Alwostted
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