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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1920
Page
11
Washington reports a preliminary US stance on the Bolshevik invasion as Poland’s note to Washington arrives. An ongoing US French and British exchange seeks a course of action, with potential steps including credits to aid Poland, moral support, and a warning to the Soviet government.
In Constantinople on August 7 a proclamation by Damad Ferid Pasha the grand vizier says Mohammedans cannot cooperate with the Bolsheviks without abandoning Islam. It offers amnesty to nonleader nationalists if they stop fighting but warns continued resistance could lead to further dismemberment.
London reports that Warsaw will be evacuated today as the Polish government and allied representatives withdraw to Cracow. The Warsaw dispatch notes removal of secret American legation files led by J C White, with J P Moffatt remaining to accompany the Polish government. Population exodus continues while Red Cross workers depart and YMCA staff depart. relief operations continue with baggage packed. Advances indicate Bolshevik pressure on a small sector near Drohobycz and Brest Litovsk, but Warsaw, Grodno, and Bielostok fronts show limited gains for the enemy.
Unofficial returns from Kentucky s seventh district show Democratic incumbents A B Rouse sixth district and J C Cantrill seventh district renominated with no opposition. Republican picks include Miller Hughes Wickliffe first district Marshall Duncan Springfield fourth district and Omar Barber Owensville ninth district. Democratic selections also name Prof J B Richmond for the fifth Louisville Jefferson county seat and Judge Ralph Gilbert for the highth district.
Marion Ohio August 17. Senator Harding and his advisers conferred to arrange for more front porch speaking dates as Republican organizations seek appointments. Officials said additional engagements may be announced soon and two delegations might visit the nominee on the same day.
In Philadelphia August 7 12 month old Blake Coughlin remains missing more than 24 hours after Augusto Pasquale known as The Crank admitted involvement and claimed the abductor is a Russian Pole aided by a woman. He said $12000 was left with Seedland and offered details of a failed return attempt.
A two hour interview with Republican National Committee Chairman Will H. Hays leaves 33 Connecticut suffrage delegates not fully satisfied with the party stance on the suffrage amendment. They want it passed as the thirty sixth state in time for Connecticut women to vote in November.
Governor Roberts calls an extra Tennessee legislature session for Monday noon with 1389 issues listed led by ratification of suffrage and then women’s legal status and voting qualifications. The move comes as suffragists and opponents arrive. a pre-session poll suggests anticipated rejection. Christensen says he will urge party leaders to act and expose “real enemies” of ratification.
State investigations into Charles Ponzi’s business methods were nearly at a standstill in Boston as federal audit work remained incomplete. Edwin L. Pride, the auditor, said completion was not expected before mid next week after a day of officials’ conferences and discussions.
London authorities debate how to handle Archbishop Mannix nearing land aboard the Baltic. Possibilities include disembarkation at Liverpool amid Irish demonstrations, diverting the ship, or removing him at sea. Officials did not confirm plans as tensions rise in Liverpool with a large Irish population.
Aug 7 report of rioting in West Frankfort Illinois where 500 English speaking residents attack an Italian settlement. Louis Carrari, 40, is killed with a head shot and cleaver injury. Cavalry and 700 National Guardsmen arrive, several civilians injured, mood quieted after troops restore order.
BASIN Wyo August 7 figures from the county assessor show Big Horn County's total assessed valuation up by 8.6 million in five years. The livestock industry rose by over 1 million, manufacturing and merchandising capital climbed from under 200 thousand to above 1.5 million, and oil and gas production increased by more than 2 thousand.
In Montgomery County grounds Governor Cox and Franklin D. Roosevelt led a sunlit march with nearly 20 000 supporters. Cox framed the League of Nations as central to democracy and progress, praising Article 10 and calling for woman suffrage law enforcement and tax cuts amid strong party backing.
Wireless messages sent from Dublin to Archbishop Mannix aboard the steamship Baltic last Wednesday have not been answered. The lack of replies fuels belief that authorities have blocked communication with the vessel.
Last night a sedan with seven occupants including seven women and four men backed into a frame building on Thames Street and Lincoln Highway, tearing a wall and entering a cleaning business run by Shuman Bros. None were injured. the car was removed and later found with its license observed. The occupants paid for the damage and were released at police HQ.
Colonel Ballou in Denver refused to allow striking train men to assemble at 5 30 pm to vote on ending the strike on lines of the Denver Tramway. He had earlier banned public gatherings and promised union leaders they could meet at 9 am tomorrow if no riot occurred.
Denver reports six deaths from rioting while martial law remains in effect and troops maintain authority. Strikers vote to return to work conditionally as tramway refuses union recognition but agrees to rehire workers. Military blocks strikers from voting on ultimatums and operates cars on all lines under protection. Strike-breakers arrive and are disarmed by federal soldiers.
Denver reports Hugh Miller aged 48 dies after last night’s riot bringing total dead to six. John W Shoemaker of Smith Center Kansas identified as John Blake earlier. Coroner’s office opens inquiry. witnesses Widmer and Jones examined. Six arrests raise riot tally to 86.
A Denver conference of military state and city officials decided to run streetcars on all lines at 8 am tomorrow with strike-breakers at the reins and armed guards aboard. Sixty cars would be in service by nightfall, patrols to cover routes and car barns, while police and troops maintained crowd control amid a tense, quiet city.
Detroit authorities probe a possible dynamite attempt at Ford Motor Co plant with dynamite found in a towel in the engine room of the dry kiln. In Denver, 250 federal troops and 2,000 Legion members brace for riots after nights of violence leaving six dead and 68 injured as troops, policemen, and strikebreakers mobilize statewide.
Alexander M. Carlisle of the National Bank of London reports that Sinn Fein offered to arrange a meeting with Prime Minister Lloyd George. Carlisle says the Sinn Fein envoy discussed an immediate settlement of the Irish question and that invitations to meet came directly from the Sinn Fein.
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