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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
5
A Page 1 report praises all who took part in a campaign deemed unparalleled in its kind. It commends every member of the group for a spirited showing and notes prizes will be mailed today to winners for immediate pickup.
A. B. Johns of Wellington and Eugene Wee of Big Piney headline prize credits in the Cheyenne state leader campaign ending Oct 22 1919. Winners from Rawlins Wheatland Thermopolis Cheyenne Morrill and other towns receive credits and top prizes including cars and cash. The report lists multiple individuals with large credit tallies and notes extra prize recipients for highest credits and a special ballot period.
In London on December 4, Georges Carpentier defeated Beckett with a decisive two lefts to the jaw after a tense exchange. Beckett showed bulldog determination but fell late as Carpentier controlled the bout with superior poise and steady assault. Promoter C. B. Cochrane plans US negotiations for future bouts in 1920.
Union Pacific reports Hanna coal miners still on strike while Rock Springs mine work resumes at 30 percent. Cheyenne faces restricted coal. a limited release is planned with fuel administration to meet actual needs. District No. 22 notes no new orders to return to work.
Street car service will resume in Toledo after four weeks of downtime. Mayor or city official Doherty accepted the appeals of the oyster ordinance and ordered the cars returned. It will take time to get equipment ready.
The record notes officials weighing how to address the Jenkins cage issue and whether to heed President Wilson's recommended course. Mr. Lansing doubts the urgency of the Pall resolution action and suggests awaiting a clearer answer before cutting relations.
Wyoming public health leaders urge citizens to maintain the state’s top per capita Christmas seal sales. The banner, once won in 1916 17 and 1941, hung in Cheyenne’s Citizens National Bank, as workers aim to reclaim the nationwide lead after wartime pauses.
Washington on December 4 government will not attempt to control the sale of sugar after the sugar equalization boards dissolve December 11. Attorney General Palmer said no funds were provided to carry on the work and the department will focus on prosecuting profiteers.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec 4. With an army of attorneys expected to participate, indications point to the course of the legal clash as 135 men indicted for the Newberry Senate seat election preparations proceed toward trial.
Washington December 4 Attorney General Palmer announced the government would not appeal the ruling of Federal Judge Bledson in the Southern Pacific oil land cases touching 160000 acres of petroleum lands in California.
In the senate today both Republican and Democratic leaders urged utmost economy in government expenditures amid a discussion of the financial situation. They cited the possibility of war with Mexico and noted it would require large appropriations.
Jefferson City Mo Dec 4 Governor Gardner issued a proclamation seizing 15 coal mines in Barton county declaring a fuel famine exists due to closures. He said possession is taken to avert calamity threatening state institutions as residents cannot obtain fuel.
Hennie Allen defeated Edward J. Ralph 125 to 6 in five innings at the National American Pocket Billiard tournament in Pittsburg. The victory established two new pocket billiard records during the match.
Billings Montana orders shut all schools and theatres and limits store hours from 9 am to 4 pm effective tomorrow as part of a city fuel administration directive.
Southwest region rail service reduced by one third as ordered by regional director Frank Bush. The measure takes effect at midnight, affecting passenger operations in the conservation area.
Mexican Ambassador Boniilas denies Senator Wall's charge of trying to spread Dulwhevint ideas in the United States or Mexico. He states he did not advocate such views and rejects the allegation as unfounded.
Mr and Mrs T Bryant are in Denver police custody on automobile theft charges after a blizzard trip from Salt Lake City to Denver. Overtaken by a snowstorm, a sheepherder aided them, bringing Bryant to a hospital with frostbitten feet and possible loss of both feet. Mrs Bryant remains at city hall quarters.
The bank’s interior features Tevernelle marble imported from France and genuine bronze metalwork with American black walnut wood. Lighting is bright and diffused. A special women’s department with direct wicker entry, two tellers’ cages, and a separate savings area are planned. A private coupon booth for renters, a security vault with locked chests, and glass partitions separate the mechanical counting room. An officer space opens onto the main lobby for patron contact. A unique dictagraph inter-communication system replaces receivers for in-house calls. Interior cost totals 410000 dollars with yacht doors to arrive after January 1.
A fragment notes a servant girl in London seeking a seat in Parliament, mentions a 13,000 pound weight, temporary doors, and a bank project led by J. J. Hines of Denver. Opening day sales were strong. bank poised for a prosperous future with decor by H. W. Lyons.
Cheyenne painters end a wage dispute by accepting a raise from 85 cents to 1 dollar per hour and agreeing to a 48 hour work week. Journeymen had demanded higher pay to cope with living costs after an earlier strike and months of negotiations. Independent painters had begun the higher rate, while activity resumes citywide and tied to housing leases. Fifty years since the University of Michigan admitted women students to all departments.
A 13 year old yachting prodigy, Lewis Atkinson, starred in a handicap race at Demarest harbor. He boasted skillful tactics and helped a youthful crew sail a Souda to victory, highlighting surprising youth success in the season’s early events.
Mexican consular general Andreas Garcia said no capture of Francisco Villa occurred. Telegrams from General M M Dieguez reported a battle near Estajo Chihuahua and said Villa's forces were almost destroyed, with cavalry pursuing Villa and a possible capture soon.
A grocery store manager at 723 West Twenty-second Street narrowly escaped when a shooter fired at his window late last night. Police Sgt. Jack McParland investigated, but the gunman remained at large and his name was not released.
Butte Mont December 4 The temporary suspension of the Butte Daily Post followed a walk out today by printers in the composing room. The wage agreement with the International Typographical Union expired and renewal talks failed.
NOUGLAS WIS Dec 4 The condition of William N Carlisle the train robber tonight was still grave but the prospect for his recovery has not decreased
Property on 16th close in three lots and a brick building offers $49 monthly net income. Each Stanly lot valued at $1600. quick sale price $4250 with $1260 cash and remaining on easy terms. Expected next year value $15,000 with payments due over one to three years.
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