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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
9
Report from Casper says Waldemar F. Ott of Cheyenne survives critical injuries after a Tuesday night auto crash in Casper. He was crushed and lung injury requires operation today. Separate blast at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover New Jersey causes flames seen miles away with no confirmed casualties.
In Los Angeles on December 17, the Harry New murder trial of his sweetheart Frieda Lesser saw juror selection far from complete at adjournment. Twelve veniremen faced challenges as the box held ten peremptories. the box and the defense each held several challenges, with rulings pending by Judge Craig and Yount.
A Cheyenne marriage between Charlie Wong Yuen and Robson, a colored woman, was performed by pastor Smukth. Wyoming law bans white interracial marriages but does not prohibit marriages between non Caucasians, and the couple is left to seek happiness.
Gabrielle D Annunzio and his troops remain in Fiume as the withdrawal planned for this morning is blocked by local women. D Annunzio says he will not depart until a plebiscite on Thursday approves his exit.
Washington reports the second American note demanding Jenkins release has not reached the State Department. Secretary Lansing declines to comment until the official text arrives. Senator Fall accuses the government of backing away from its position in the Jenkins case amid Mexico City disclosures.
Herbert Hoover warned that 15 to 20 million people in Central and Western Europe could starve unless immediate relief is provided. He said failure to act would trigger government breakdowns and risks fostering another Soviet-style disaster, urging sale on credit of the Grain Corporation’s surplus wheat and flour.
Charles A. White of Hammonton New Jersey was arrested in the slaying of Billy Dansey. Edith Jones, a housekeeper, is held as an accessory after the fact. White is described as a son of Edward H. White, leader of a local law and order group.
William L. Carlisle the Union Pacific train bandit, linked to four train hold ups and one penitentiary escape, slipped into a vacant compartment aboard train No 19 near Cheyenne. He was guarded and en route back to the Wyoming state penitentiary. Ike Lewis, a special guard, accompanied him.
Washington and closing weeks of the year see renewed senatorial effort to end the treaty logjam. Leaders from Knox Smith Nelson Myera urge a compromise while pledging conciliation and progress toward a state of peace.
Prohibition groups across the country raise thousands to fund the defense of Joh Cordillo and Walter Newell charged with the murder of Frank Jennings near Laramie on September 7. A visitor to Cheyenne said the fund aims to prevent a frame up and solicited contributions from various states and anti saloon bodies.
President Wilson’s mind remains open on railroad policy after Congress heard calls to test government operation in peace time. Labor and farmer representatives pressed for their views while the Cummins railroad bill faced swift Senate action. The body adopted a $500 million revolving fund amendment to loan money for railroad rehabilitation after return to private ownership.
New York December 17 Supreme Court Justice Samuel Greenbaum issues show cause orders against Ludwig C. A. Martens self styled soviet ambassador and Santeri Nuortova secretary of Martens bureau to explain why they should not be jailed for contempt for refus ing to answer questions and produce books and records demanded by the legislative committee probing radical activities.
Acting President John L. Lewis said the time and place for the general convention of the United Mine Workers had not been decided. The move follows a committee meeting last week that called for a convention to explain to 2,400 delegates from locals the reasons for accepting the president’s proposals to end the strike.
Report from Moulmain notes Etienne Poulet, famed for the Paris Australian air race, engaged a giant vulture during a mountain flight. The bird broke his propeller but Poulet managed a forced landing two hours later, aided by Lieutenant Smith and others, amid unclear radio contact and hazardous conditions.
A weekly air service to the United States is described as forthcoming in London. The plan involves a combination of aircraft believed to be capable of conducting transatlantic routes. Details hint at meeting passenger demand and leveraging available vessels for support.
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