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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
6
Washington notices Anthony A. Barry unveils a rotating machine he says can revive people who are near death or effectively dead. He portrays it as capable of restoring life to those in immediate danger, a claim met with skepticism.
John D. Clark of Midwest Oil returns to Denver this morning. M. R. Johnston heads to Wheatland, and L. C. Bishop of Douglas drops by. W. W. Dumm runs for Coroner as a Republican on August 17, 1920. Burke of Denver, sole federal lease holder in San Creel oil field, visits with his family. Frontier Days booths vanish, carnival company travels to Boulder. Park debris cleaned, mean temperature 68 degrees yesterday. Sheriff McDaniels of Sidney visits Cheyenne. stock bank vault doors arrive.
Funeral services for Jack O'Connor, who died from injuries in a fall, will be held at Hobbs Huckfeldt and Finkbiner parlors Tuesday at 9 am. Rev CG Fisher will officiate and the interment will be at Lakeview. Relatives could not be located and arrangements were made by friends.
Marion Ohio August 2 Senator Harding met with Republican leaders from several states during conferences Monday He was not inclined to debate the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees He received callers including William L Park railway labor board member and discussed railway wage awards and labor conditions Dr Newell Dwight Hillis urged a department of health and higher salaries for teachers and clergymen Representative F C Hicks reported Harding’s favorable sentiment in the west A message of condolence was sent to Mrs J Frank Hanly of Indianapolis on her husband’s death.
SHERIDAN Wyo Aug 2 American Legion delegates arrived by air automobile and train for the second annual state convention opening Tuesday Major Deane of Fort Russell came by airplane Casper delegates traveled by auto Charles Hill of Cheyenne state commander will preside Officers will be elected and delegates named to the national convention
Last night police raided a small gambling operation in Anfiex and arrested four alleged participants. Defendants will be arraigned in municipal court this afternoon.
Thousands of visitors gaze at a huge rock near Leadville National Forest Colorado that resembles an elephant. Weathering over centuries carved tusk-like features, turning a rock into a natural freak of nature attracting sightseers.
Nation wide box score summary shows multiple games with runs hits and errors. Brooklyn and St Louis shutouts feature strong pitching while New York and Cincinnati post varied offenses. Detroit and Chicago clash in a doubleheader style listing with pitchers and lineups.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather on Tuesday with showers possible in the northwest. On Wednesday expect local thundershowers and cooler temperatures across the area.
Times correspondent reports government moves risk placing Archbishop Mannix in a difficult position. Catholic leadership may feel pressured if a martyr image forms, while bishops could be drawn to support any restraint faced. Dublin observers warn expenses of Mannix’s potential martyrdom would fall on government and Irish people.
The dispatch notes a peace conference rotary and reports Germany instructed its commissioners in the Allenstein district East Prussia to dispatch a detachment of Reichs to the frontier if necessary. The order was sent with reservations pending the decision of the axis.
Dayton Ohio August 2 Governor Cox reports letters from many republicans and democrats urging a strong League of Nations position. He notes democrats praise the League while independents show dissatisfaction with republican policy. Cox plans non interference in Texas primary fights and reviews fair arrangements for a Montgomery grounds speech outline.
Babe Ruth capped a three run homer to complete a three sacker, his 38th of the season, off Williams in Chicago on Monday before an estimated crowd of over 80,000. It was the third homer Ruth had hit off Williams this season.
The Elks won at Kimball Nebraska 2 to 0 with the game ending in the seventh inning due to rain and darkness. Pickett and Morridon pitched well for Cheyenne. Scotts Bluff is scheduled to play the Hiks at Pioneer Park next Sunday and other August games are hinted at with regional teams.
An international exposition will be held in Peking to showcase China’s wealth next year. Sources say products from China’s 21 provinces plus Mongolia Tibet and Turkestan will be displayed including silk tea porcelain fine arts and lacquer wares. The Temple of Heaven shrine will be rebuilt for the show and President Hse Shih Chang has ordered 3,000,000 dollars for exposition work.
Cheyenne Council of Kadosh No 1 on Monday night elected officers including Commander J A Berramse First Lieutenant Commander D J Howell Second Lieutenant Commander W A Wyman ancellor W C Mentzer orator Geo C Rafter Almoner G H Gilland Recorder Samuel Carson Treasurer B H Stone
James Carman of Mayfield Kentucky reports relief from back pain and stiffness after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says he now feels well and enjoys himself without pain, noting prior difficulty in straightening up and diminished well being due to kidney and bladder issues.
Cheyenne population growth creates many new social groups and invites readers to contact the society departments with guest names and event details for publication in the State Tribune and the State Leader.
Report on aerial mail experiments across the desert to beat train time. Captain Eddie Rickenbaker and Bert Acosta lead pilots with others from the army air service and naval air service observing. Photographs will document mountain passes and landing spots for feasible routes.
New Castle Wyoming August 2 Congress leader Frank W Mondell majority floor leader of the House opens a brief vacation at his home here.
In RHYTHBURGH Scotland young women at University of Edinburgh protest late night latchkey limits at Mas 80n Hall. Thirty three tenants refuse to遵守 and petition for a ward change while management cites prior excess liberty. London PaN Mall Gazette notes a broader rights principle for women challenging authority.
Mexico City reports more than 5,000 officers and privates retired in the first week of July as the government pushes a campaign to shift soldiers from rifles to plows. The move aims to free manpower for land development and factory needs, with a smaller army planned despite uprisings by Generals Osuja and Guajardo. General Villarréal says the uprisings pose no military problem.
Former Indiana governor Frank Hanly a 1916 prohibition candidate was killed when a Pennsylvania freight train struck the Baker car six miles from Denison Texas. Dr and Mrs Baker also died. Hanly died at 9 pm en route to Kilgore after meeting the Bakers who were driving him home.
In Missoula Montana Jon Ragiss described a violent incident saying the land told him to act, a remark the sheriff dismissed as untrue. Ragiss is in custody after beating G H Dean, while Walter Brown from Spokane faces injuries and hospital treatment after a related accident involving a kettle steam burn.
Mrs Genetva Robinson of Albany writes that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly soothes May fever asthma and bronchial coughs better than ordinary remedies. She notes two medicine doses stopped a stubborn lingering cough and urges continued use.
The Rod and Reel Club holds its regular monthly meeting at the city and county building in the council chamber Wednesday evening at 7:80. Members will discuss club business and plan upcoming events.
Charles C Branson declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for county treasurer in Laramie County, subject to the August 17 primaries. Branson notes the election date and location in his statement dated August 18.
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