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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1919
Page
9
A bizarre report describes a two headed, four eyed snake found on a farm in Kentucky amid June or July. The telegram details a flying circus visit with landing field, police protection, and fuel needs for August 30. Public notice prompts continued coverage on page five.
The foreign relations committee advanced three textual amendments to the peace treaty as Senate forces push for changes. Senator Knox urged rejecting the treaty entirely, calling it unsafe. The panel, 9 to 8, approved amendments to balance British and American representation in the League of Nations and curb the U S reparations commission’s reach.
The Wisconsin solon, linked to a Utah senator, notes actions on a bill and mentions Navy reserves and public lands committee. He reads a letter from Secretary Daniel to the house committee regarding exemptions for California and Wyoming naval reserves. The discussion references past attack and ongoing political maneuvering.
Ralph Madsen of Ranger Texas claims the title of the nation’s tallest man at 6 feet 6 inches while noting Mrs Madsen stands 7 feet 6 inches. The 22 year old horseman has pursued film work and dramatic stunts for 12 years, sharing anecdotes of daring feats during a recent Washington appearance.
Cheyenne officials announce President Wilson will visit Cheyenne on September 24 and speak for the League of Nations. The schedule flags a 4 to 7 pm arrival with possible indoor meeting and an automobile ride. Mayor Stone has been notified and plans depend on time.
An Englishwoman described as the Countess owns a newspaper, a fact noted in a post created by her father eleven years ago. The piece reflects on lineage and control in media publication.
The Oregon, flagship of the new coast fleet, steamed into the harbor at SAN 1 Aug 20 and will review Secretary Josephus Daniele and party. It was re commissioned at Bremerton after being withdrawn from active duty and attached to the fleet.
A Cheyenne Industrial Club gathering drew many businessmen to meet top oil executives from Ohio, Denver, and California. J C Donnell of Findlay Ohio led the Ohio Oil Co group with H M Blackmer of Denver head of Midwest refining. T A O'Donnell, California operator and former fuel administration chief, attended as National Petroleum president.
Six governors representing the national conference of governors met with Attorney General Palmer and President Wilson to coordinate state and federal efforts to lower prices. The group urged using state machinery to curb profiteers and boost production, aiming for results within 90 days to avert transportation strikes and wage pressures.
Major General Robert L. Howze stated in El Paso that it seems reasonable to expect the war to end soon and that our combat divisions should move toward a policy bringing favorable results. The remarks were provided to the Associated Press.
Rail workers began returning to duty across southern California as government ordered trains run and U S Marshal Jon pledged protection in the strike area. Union leaders and A F P executives helped secure returns in Fresno and San Bernardino, signaling a collapse of the central California stoppage and a likely restart of passenger and freight traffic.
The four brotherhoods including train men conductors engineers and firemen voted two thirds to return to work at 7 tomorrow morning after a meeting in Los Angeles on August 29.
Kansas officials George T Donaldson and John N Mercer testified before a committee about high retail prices for beef. They claimed retailers buy forequarters at low cost and sell to consumers at excessive rates, urging regulatory action and noting widespread distribution across major cities.
A funeral hearse, converted to carry passengers, led a sparse caravan of nondescript vehicles along the highway between Los Angeles and San Diego as train service was disrupted. The hearse, reported from Ocean Side, appeared to head toward the north with about sixteen cheerful riders aboard.
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