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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
9
Senator Giles Cummins sponsors a measure described as a corporate bill. The proposal outlines changes affecting business operations and regulatory oversight. Details remain unclear in the fragment, but the action signals legislative focus on corporate governance.
The United Mine Workers vote 1 dissent to accept President Wilson’s plan for an immediate return to work while wage talks with operators proceed via a commission. 4,000 locals instructed to resume work. full resumption expected Friday with shipments by Monday.
One concession was made to the radicals as the miners convention agreed to call a general convention at a future date. The plan to explain the conference action and reason was debated while opponents argued only a general convention had authority to call off the strike. The dissenting delegate’s name was not made public by the conference.
Senator LaFollette argues the bill serves private interests and hides 17 years of railroad graft, urging government ownership as the solution. He accuses officials of financial ties to suppliers and construction firms, as debate continues with no clear time for action.
Washington dispatch reports Lieut Belvin W Maynard ordered to report to Major General Menohner to explain a statement about pilots drinking alcohol. New York air race failures blamed on too much booze though Maynard says some drinking may be justified to tide a tired aviator over after long flights. He warns hangovers impair judgment and many fatal crashes were blamed on pilots being half intoxicated.
Benny Leonard the world lightweight champion defeated Mel Coogan of cg in Jersey City in the eighth round match at the Seventh Regiment armory, scoring a knockout in the second round.
Mexico City report says the senate approved a bill by 39 to 9 to restore bull fighting after the chamber of deputies passed it earlier. The measure now goes to the president for approval.
Washington Dec 40 The senate laboratory sub committee approved a bill for a half cent per ounce drop letter rate and the post office department has endorsed the measure.
At New York on December 10, American League owners backed President B B Johnson after hours of session aided by lawyers. Insurgent clubs were outvoted on key motions including the proposed press act and a 164 game schedule was discussed. Navin named vice president as Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Washington and St Louis affiliates voted yes while Chicago and New York opposed.
Testimony by W F Buckley reveals Luis Cabrera spoke of driving Americans from Mexico. Buckley said Cabrera claimed Wilson favored global democracy and opposed capital, suggesting expulsion would gain sympathy for Mexico’s government.
A coroner's jury in Denver ruled that 10 year old Jacqueline Powell died from a pistol shot fired by her mother Mrs Emily Powell but found the mother irresponsible for the fatal act while she slept. The verdict absolves the mother of murder charges.
An embargo on all coal shipments was ordered by the U P authorities due to a joint action affecting east and west routes through Laramie and adjacent districts. Details from Salt Lake indicate the directive aims to restrict coal movement as part of a broader effort.
Chicago was chosen as the site for the 1920 Republican National Convention with June 6 set as the date. The Republican National Committee narrowed the race to Chicago and St. Louis, voting 44 to 9 in favor of Chicago, with several bids withdrawn.
Washington reports mixed outcomes from the bituminous coal miners strike with officials praising settlement while warning that avoidance of stricter coal use is unlikely. Garfield says immediate relaxation is not expected and Hines cautions that dislocations will not vanish instantly as normal conditions return.
Operators report that miners from large bituminous fields have voted to resume work after a 17 miners meeting at Indianapolis. The statement notes renewed production efforts and a move toward normal output.
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