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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
10
An editorial argues for a League of Peoples over a League of Nations. It stresses global unity, universal production and exchange, and warns against secret diplomacy and diplomat-led power grabs. It cites Lloyd-George, Millerand, Nitti, and the US president as examples to avoid behind-closed-doors decisions.
The writer argues many ordinary workers are omitted from the Who’s Who biannual, proposing a volume recognizing soldiers crippled by war, devoted mothers, and everyday workers who sustain society. He urges a edition with human appeal and broader inclusion beyond celebrated figures.
Ludendorff claims Poland defeat was predicted and warns allies Bolsheviks aim to overrun Europe. He accuses conspiratorial motives in German leadership and pushes for a large German army to counter the Bolsheviks, while critics dismiss him as restless and dangerous.
Motoring guests travel through towns as campgrounds emerge along highways. Maryville California showcases a model with twelve shelter houses, gas meters, water hydrants, waste disposal, a service house, writing facilities, free phone, and showers. The system aims to attract travelers and improve local commerce.
New York August six reports a mixed opening with rail stocks leading gains while industrials show softness. Great Northern preferred and other rails rally. gas shares jump after rate ruling. oils and metals swing with occasional declines. Prices retreat for Middle States oil and some refiners as markets wobble. eggs poultry and produce hold steady with modest shifts in fruit and potato pricing.
Denver August 5 slight change downward in prices paid shippers for their butter fat. Station prices range 48 to 60 cents with direct at 54 to 56 cents, the latter prevailing in both cases. All butter prices except packing stock were unchanged. Packing sold 2 cents above last week’s quota.
Light receipts again dominated the cattle market with only a few loads on sale. North Park steers sold around 12 dollars but were not top quality. cows and mid range steers brought 7 to 10.76 dollars. Hog prices held steady with top carloads at 15.35 dollars and bulk 14.25 to 15. pigs at 12ish. Sheep were slow and cheaper with lambs down about 1.60 to 2 from prior week. fat lambs up to 12.60 and yearlings 8 to 8.50. Feeder demand emerging with fair lambs 10 to 12.1 and a late sale of mixed feeders at 12.
Chicago market news shows cattle receipts at 10000 with slow trade except top yearlings and hefty weight steers. Hogs receipts 28000 up to 25 cents higher with top at 16 35 and packers near 16.50. Sheep receipts 16000 steady with good native lambs around 14 and ewes near 8.25.
Cattle receipts around 900 with steady to 2 cent gains and beef steers at 16.65. Hog runs near 6000 with 25 to 40 cent higher values, bulk medium and light weights 14.50 to 15.50, top 15.50, strong weights 13.75 to 14.25. Sheep receipts 6500 steady, best lambs around 13.50, hogs and breds discussed as noted.
Raw sugar unsettled with centrifugal at 16.30 and refined at 21.22.60. Futures eased in early trade as spot market unsettled. Trading remained light and midday prices showed a net drop of 10 to 25 points.
Grain market update from Omaha on August 5 shows wheat values for No. 1 dark hard at 2.47 to 2.53 dollars and No. 1 hard at 2.45 to 2.61 dollars. Corn quotes include No. 2 white at 1.52 dollars and No. 3 yellow at 1.49 dollars, with No. 4 yellow at 1.46 dollars and No. 2 mixed at 1.46 to 1.50. Oats list No. 2 white 73 to 74 cents and No. 3 white about 72 to 74 cents.
Minneapolis August 5 Flour prices advance in carload lots with family patents quoted about 12.75 to 13.30 per barrel in 98 pound sacks. Bran 42, Corn 1.41 to 1.44, Oats 72 to 74 cents, Barley 87 cents to 1.08, Rye No. 2 1.95 to 1.96, Flax seed No. 1 3.86 to 3.37.
Mercantile paper unchanged and exchange firm as of Aug 5. Sterling demand at 3.61 4. cable 3.62 4. Francs 7.28 demand 7.30 cable. Belgian francs 7.76 7.78. Guilders 33.00 33.12. Lire 56.06 5.08. Marks 2.20 2.21. New York exchange on Montreal 11 per cent discount. Time loans strong unchanged. Call money steady high 7 low 6 ruling rates 7 bid 6 offered 6 14 last loan 6.
Market notes from New York report copper iron lead and antimony unchanged. Tin remains firm at 49.50 for August and September while zinc in East St Louis trades at 7.60 and 1.75.
A large crowd of Chinese residents and foreign officials greeted the American congressional party on tour through the Far East in Shanghai. The Chinese government prepared an elaborate program of entertainments, per a cable to the Chinese World newspaper.
A collection of rose symbolism and folklore describes meanings of red white and moss roses, plus a Roman custom sub rosa and the tale of the rose and the nightingale told to King Solomon. The nightingale’s song honors the rose and explains why it waits for bloom in summer nights.
A massive mob attacked strike breakers on Denver streetcars causing broken windows, torn interiors, and damaged roofs. John Morgan of Tulsa was among injured, with a fractured skull reported. Police detained numerous strikers and sympathizers as crowds surged past city hall and the Denver Post building amid ongoing rioting. Chief Hamilton Armstrong was struck in the head by a brick.
Warsaw and Paris discuss next moves as Polish defense councils form and guards prepare to defend the Vistula bridges. In Geneva, Lenin ignores Romanian ultimatum while Bolsheviks push into Galicia and Bukovina, with widespread socialist unrest noted.
The Scotts Bluff Neb all star team returns next Sunday to face the Elks at Pioneer Park. The visitors beat the Elks at the Bluffs recently and seek another win on the home grounds. Carter will pitch for the Elks while Kelly leads Scotts Bluff. Advance ticket sales indicate a large crowd for the event.
Leonard Steemer of Dana Wyoming died from a left arm wound at St Johns hospital after a shooting thought to be accidental. Autopsy by Dr J D Shingle failed to confirm if death was self inflicted or safety related. An inquest is planned Friday at W W Dumm Mortuary under acting Coroner Edwards.
A five inch deep gravel sheet about ten feet wide encircles the Hynds building on Capitol avenue and Lincoln highway. The gravel enhances drainage for parked cars and prevents water puddles.
The piece reports Senator Harding’s campaign effort on woman suffrage in Tennessee, his plan for direct appeals to suffrage and party leaders, and a Marion delegation for Governor Cox’s Dayton notification. It notes a party accusation of free-ticket perks and machine politics. Governor Coolidge mentions possible nationwide travel for the ticket if urged by party leaders.
Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, told Governor Cox and Senator Harding in Chattanooga on August 5 that there is a very real and threatening danger to the Tennessee legislature ratifying the amendment. She said outsiders are sending messages to Tennessee leaders urging them to keep hands off.
Dr. J. I. Miller announces his candidacy for the coroner's office on the Republican ticket, subject to voters at the August primary.
Advertorial claims the product safely relieves stubborn conditions within 3 to 5 days with no harm or work interference. Offers mail order in double strength for $3.00, booklet free, from a Kansas City address.
Photo shows O. J. Fernandez alias Eugene Leroy sought on murder warrant believed in Mexico. Katherine Jackson Leroy was found dead in a trunk shipped from Detroit to New York. Allen A. Tatum, the recipient, told police Leroy was jealous over his prior friendship with Katherine.
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