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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
9
Miss Helen Carr, a demure performer in the Happy Days show, climbs to the New York Hippodrome daily and dives 122 feet into a small water tank. The tank is 17 feet deep. Her feat is claimed to be the deepest dive by a woman under similar conditions.
Attorney General Palmer testified before the senate coal inquiry that he pressed operators to accept a deal beyond the 44 percent wage increase Garfield proposed. Alfred M. Ogle, head of the Bituminous Coal Operators’ association, said Palmer urged compromise with miners and warned Judge Anderson might jail union leaders, calling the plan cowardly surrender of public and government rights.
Decisive move by the Republican scoring committee keeps the bail bill urgent and sent to conference before any recess. Leaders claim improved prospects for final action as opposition panics wane and minor amendments are debated. Senator Walsh proposes railroad employee wage guarantees while debate centers on provisions of the Daye Shisie and labor caps.
The article notes a formal consideration of a peace resolution urged by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania and the Republican party. It states the proposal will be examined by a committee as part of public business, with discussion expected to proceed.
Dispatches report Gaby Desly remains in critical condition following the ninth throat ulcer operation. She refused external surgery fearing a scar, which increased the procedure’s difficulty and reduced the chances of success due to internal throat complications.
Washington Dec 19 Congress moved to wrap up major business before recess tomorrow. Senate and House leaders pressed to finalize the railroad bill and key war measures, with plans for adjournment by January 5th under a general agreement that no new business would be taken up until success on pending items.
Berger declares democracy vindicated amid contested returns in Wisconsin Fifth District where Berger claims 24 367 votes and Bodenstab 19 561. He warns the house may not seat him while urging a broad revival of democratic principles and working class awakening. Bodenstab expresses gratitude to supporters and condemns foreign agitators and Bolshevik adherents.
Washington officials met to review progress against high living costs as coal strike disruptions ease. H B Figg reported continued price reductions and a plan for a fixed amount of standard medium priced goods to curb clothing costs next month.
New York reports distillers aim to ship millions of gallons ahead of the prohibition deadline but face scarce cargo space. Officials note exports surged in October to 1.3 million dollars while Bermuda Mexico and Central and South American ports are likely destinations beyond Cuba due to high import duties and limited bonded storage. Harris and McGill say they can move up to 5 million gallons from New York and Baltimore, but space remains a major constraint.
Atlantic City dec 19 coroner's jury finds James Blake Jr died at hands of his mother amid mental aberration. Esther Blake, held on murder charge, to be examined by lunacy experts. earlier claims of kidnapping and drowning are contradicted.
The expected plebiscite to determine control of Fiume by Gabrielle D'Annunzio forces was not held today. The poll was postponed to ensure calm, with officials anticipating a vote to take place Sunday.
Mrs Edward and Senner testified of New's alleged admission that he killed his sweetheart after she refused marriage. New claimed she was pregnant and planned an abortion. Prosecutors said another longer confession by New would be offered in evidence, with a separate confession by Mew anticipated.
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