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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
7
Boston authorities arrested Charles P on two charges after probe into a get rich quick scheme that drew about 40,000 investors who reportedly entrusted between 15 and 20 million dollars. Investigators say funds were collected over a period of years through promotional pitches.
Denver August report says seven street car union officers refuse to resign despite judge Whitford signaling possible impact on contempt sentences. President Silberg vows to stay with the ship, while secretary Parker echoes defiant sentiment amid threats to seniority and pension rights for striking workers.
Washington reports the war department weighing Polish requests to buy war goods from the United States and to recruit in America. Polish officials seek authority for enlistment as France moves to recognize Wrangel’s de facto government in southern Russia. Paris notes Warsaw’s critical stance as Russian raids aim to split Polish defenses near Pultusk and near the capital.
Oneonta New York August 12 A man calling himself George Lenno detained by state troopers on suspicion of being Grover C Bergdoll the Philadelphia draft dodger who escaped from military authorities is held awaiting arrival of officers from Governors Island to confirm identity.
Readers of the Tribune and Leader can win cash through a weekly Who's Who page. Ten weeks yield $10 each for top interpreters of advertising with rules printed weekly. Thirty-five Cheyenne advertisers will feature goods to readers, offering wide local exposure and a chance to win.
President Wilson issued two 160 acre leases in Salt Creek field under the oil land leasing act. One goes to Boston-Wyoming Oil, the other to Salt Creek Consolidated Oil. Each lease covers a productive well area with several capped wells awaiting release. Both companies plan to start active operations within two weeks. McAdoo to Campaign for Democratic Ticket in New York.
A telegram from Casper reports that Michael B. Burke, former Cripple Creek mining magnate and owner of Valuable Holdings in the Salt Creek field, has bought 773 acres on the Platte river by Midwest Refining’s tank farm north of Casper and will build a refinery. Burke has significant interests in Salt Creek and leases issued by President Wilson.
Herman G. Hoffman confessed radical and member of a gang led by John Alexander, arrested Thursday in Chicago. Detectives say the raid yielded information on the band. Hoffman, returning from Germany two months ago, said he spread Bolshevist literature and met with an international radical group. Burton, linked to the same network, fled on bond. he allegedly operates from Hamburg and Berlin with a large group.
The west bound Essex stock car paused in Cheyenne for fuel as J R Taber and Henry Bond of Council Bluffs Iowa drove the longest leg of the relay begun from the coast. The Essex run, second of three relays, aims to beat the prior transcontinental record by hours. the Cheyenne handoff was to Will Goodale and George Woods who plan to proceed to Rock Springs. The east bound car also passed Cheyenne later that evening.
In Hebron Nebraska an 18 year old Chester girl Frieda Bostleman died of poison administered by her father Fred Bostleman on the day before her wedding to W J Buxyske a young teacher a coroner's jury verdict announced.
William Ziensenhenne walked twelve miles through rain after a washout halted a Colorado Midland train to reach Cripple Creek. He had memory loss for twelve years, later recovered, learned his wife had remarried, and found two sons aged 22 and 18. He plans no second ceremony.
New York reports heavy declines in sugar with one major dealer cutting fine granulated price from 21 to a fraction over 17 cents per pound. Raw sugar traded at 13.4 cents, about 10 cents below three months ago. Traders warn holders of large stocks may have overstayed the market as demand for refined sugar, free offerings, and market unease weigh on prices.
The piece cautions readers about folklore around Friday the Thirteenth, urging caution and superstitions like avoiding ladders and inside-out clothing. It notes two such days annually and mentions misfortune linked to the date.
SHERIDAN WY August 12 Colin A MacKenzie landed at Old Faithful geyser during a flight over Yellowstone. He is said to be the first aviator to land there. A former Royal Flying Corps member, he now flies exhibitions for Southern Wyoming Aircraft Corp of Cheyenne and came with his ship to attend the American Legion convention. He has since been taking passengers at nearby Wyoming and Montana points.
In Marion Ohio on August 12, Senator Harding considers a September trip to St. Paul and Minneapolis to speak on agricultural policy at the state fair after talks with Minnesota Republicans. He may avoid other western fairs and signals tariff issues will dominate his campaign, referencing California fruit and wool distress. Governor Cox, in Marion en route to Camp Perry, sends a greeting with a quip about good health and luck.
Franklin D. Roosevelt the Democratic aspirant for vice presidency will stop in Cheyenne on August 27 during a west tour. He is to confer with local Democrats, deliver a public address that evening, and stay from 11 15 in the morning until 2 o'clock the next morning as reception plans are studied by the local party organization.
Moscow reports indicate Soviet terms for Poland may require arming workers to guarantee prole tariat rights. Officials say the move aims to defend Russia and ensure a militia usable for defense, not imperial aims. Poland is expected to accept terms, with commissions of trade unions and workers to oversee demobilization and armistice execution.
The Lord Mayor of Cork and ten associates were arrested by soldiers at a Sinn Fein court session in Cork city hall. They were taken to the military barracks.
A subpoena was issued for J. J. McGraw manager of the New York Giants to appear at the district attorney's office to explain what he knows about the injury to musical comedy actor John W. Slavin after McGraw failed to appear as promised and following testimony of a taxi driver who drove McGraw and companions from the Lamb's Club.
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