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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
9
Across cities reports describe acute shortages and price fluctuations as a shock wave from email supply gaps spreads. Observers note farmers prosper while others fear sustained disruption and rising costs.
Mexican Consul G M Seguin says Villistas who captured Coahuila were driven from the town and fled to the mountains. Villa reportedly commanded the forces near Muzquiz with federal troops advancing from Chihuahua forecast to intercept fleeing units. Casualties and prisoners remain unconfirmed as reports vary.
The Cheyenne fuel committee, after a telegram from Mayor Stone, revised restrictions to allow retail and wholesale establishments to operate 8 am to 6 pm and banks 10 am to 3 pm. Garages, barber shops and certain venues have varied hours, while motion picture theaters are set 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The new rules diverge from Denver regulations.
Harry Weinberger, representing Emma Goldman, writes to Assistant Attorney General Stewart asking to withdraw her writ of error or appeal and bail. He cites a department statement on deportations of Goldman, Alex Berkman, and others to Ellis Island. The letter notes Berkman’s deportation delay denial and Goldman’s resolve to continue her fight.
The county jail held seven men bound for Leavenworth and Rawlins after a day of bookings. Among those headed west were Joe Borg Clarence Lake A W Kirchner and Terry Crawford convicted of stealing from Union Pacific box cars. Pete Birrell jailed for opium transport Ora Chung Lee for drug act violation and Jose Cisneros for white slavery. Deputy U S Marshal Jack Burri led the escort.
In Kansas City on December 12 the I W W is alleged to threaten dynamite attacks on Kansas and Oklahoma oil fields. Testimony links the message to Thieman Eastman, Augusta Kan, and Clyde Graham of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce. Evidence also shows I W W activity opposing universal service and the draft.
Washington December 12 The Irish republic claim to recognition as an independent nation dominated an all day session of the House committee on foreign affairs. Members faced noisy protests with cheers hoots and heckling as debate profited.
Director General Hines authorized fuel directors to remove heat and power limits and to restore train service as regional coal supplies improve. Officials expect miners to return to work soon, with reports of 65 to 100 percent of miners back. Turn to Page 3.
Otto Haensel, a former soldier, was granted a reprieve by Judge Pam minutes before execution for his wife’s murder. The stay postponed the planned execution to January 19 as the last rites were being performed. Haensel was convicted in 1914 after his wife left him ten days after their marriage.
Sheriff S Roach of Platte County recounts the shoot that felled fugitive train bandit William L Carlisle near Esterbrook. Special agent W J McClement and Noahh engaged Carlisle at the cabin door as he attempted to reenter.
Federal warrant issued for Jess Willard former heavyweight champion on cordwood profiteering under the Lever Act. Warrant names W C Anderson and J B Wilson fuel committee members of Topeka Kansas. Willard to appear before U S Commissioner Q Claflin Jr in Kansas City at 10 a m tomorrow.
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