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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
9
Federal injunctions target efforts to move one ton of coal by offering a 14 percent advance to miners. Government attorneys believe any strike action or conspiracies to continue work stoppages violate the injunction, with arrests expected within 48 hours.
Amid a coal shortage, industries cut production and hours in many states. Subzero temperatures worsen supply, with Southern utilities restricting nonessential power. The Anaconda Copper Mining Co. plans mine and smelter closures in Butte, affecting thousands of workers. Government officials urge action to ease shortages.
Fragmented OCR text shows government notice about awaiting effect of a war situation. Page reference indicates continuation on page 6. Readable elements are scarce, offering little concrete details or names.
American prohibition lecturer William E. Johnson known as Pussyfoot faced severe assault in London as he spoke on November 3. He was dragged from the platform and paraded through the streets on a plank by drunken English students, sustaining injuries including eyewear damage.
In a Sunday altercation the Cohen family clashed with Max Bodner and wife over a house rental. Judge C A Swainson fined Jack Cohen $15 for disturbing the peace after finding he shoved Mrs Bodner while taking little Sam Bodner from the scene. Bodners pursued arrest.
The first effects of priority fuel distribution by the government to Cheyenne are seen as schools and libraries suspend activities. Public schools, the library, and the public reading rooms close. superintendent A B Jew Candee notes a return of books already checked out when fuel shortages ease.
Washington reports show both parties content to shelve the peace treaty in its pigeon hole while major legislation advances. Predictions say Congress may delay the concurrent resolution declaring a state of peace until compromise or session work proceeds. Senate leaders expect opposition if the House acts first on the measure.
A resolution introduced by Representative O Gonnell of New York proposes a national prohibition amendment for a referendum. The move seeks to refer the matter to the people for a vote on nationwide prohibition.
Washington December 2 The American peace delegation will leave Paris December 9 with Ambassador Wallace tasked to close remaining affairs. The protocol implementing the Versailles treaty is expected to be completed by the time the ratifying powers finalize their work.
Prosecutors in Eseneda Lower California begin murder case against alleged killers of lieutenants Connelly and Waterhouse two American aviators whose bodies were found buried on Los Angeles Bay beach and later sent to the United States for burial the move reported by the American embassy in Mexico City.
Union Pacific train pursuit ends as outlaw is badly wounded yesterday when a posse captures him near Douglas. Authorities report the outcome and indicate his criminal career may be finished.
The district approved a 180000 bond issue to finance new school buildings with 384 yes and 4 no of 395 votes. Four citizens urged voters to the gymnasium polling place, but turnout was tiny about one eighth of the Cheyenne election.
Ferdinand Koessler a 60 year old night clerk was shot four times in a hotel lobby around 15 o'clock. Guests heard an altercation then gunfire. Night watchman J Chatham saw a man leaving the hotel after the shots. No suspect name released and no robbery evidence found.
William L. Carlisle nationally notorious outlaw lies wounded and under guard in Douglas Wyoming after Sheriff Alonzo Roach of Platte County shot him when he refused to surrender in a miner’s cabin near Easter. The capture followed a days long chase across snow covered Wyoming country by eight pursuers led by Roach.
In a message to Congress, President Wilson outlines a diverse peace time program to restore business vitality, reform tax laws, reduce living costs, and improve rural and labor conditions. He advocates income and excess profits tax changes and further measures to balance labor and capital. He reserves foreign policy details for future address.
The State Department impatiently awaits Mexico City’s reply to a request for the release of Consular Agent Jenkin from Puebla prison. Officials had sent a sharp note to Cartanse and awaited a formal response. Delays in transmission and political maneuvering were noted amid discussions in Washington.
In Pittsburg Kansas volunteers start mining in strip pits amid extreme cold. About 600 more workers join the effort as officials coordinate distribution of coal to the famine struck southwest.
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