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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
11
Collector J A Miller of Wyoming urges ranchers and farmers to keep detailed books and file income tax returns on an inventory basis. He says this method clarifies actual income, spreads taxes fairly, and avoids large yearly swings while allowing year-end inventory and optional fiscal year filing if January 1 is inconvenient.
In Thermopolis Wyoming Rev A B Irwin told his congregation he will resign his charge at month end after six years in town He may accept a post at the College of Idaho located in Coldwell Dr Irwin has spent six years in Thermopolis and taught at the local church and community.
Fragmentary notice refers to an association enforcing an order and threatening prosecution for violations. It mentions negotiations and an injury panel, with obscure references to dates and parties.
The long concrete snow shed of the Union Pacific at Rock River, Wyoming, is completely cleared of snow. A blizzard filled the area nearly to the top and a freight engine became stuck while trying to pass, with no space to throw snow away from gondolas into the river. Work was done entirely by hand.
Oscar Frankfort Mitchell alias Frank Mitchell, weighmaster for Sheridan Sugar at Beeshee Siding, was arrested by Burlington agent S M Lewis in Sheridan. A Danville Illinois federal warrant and information accuse him of breaking into a freight car and stealing 100000 Camel cigarettes worth about 800 dollars. He will be returned to Danville for trial.
In Kemmerer Wyoming on December 22 a motion for a new trial was filed for Joseph J. Johnson who was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 18 to 20 years. Johnson was linked to the Winslow homesteaders murders last July 4th with accomplice William Sewell also sentenced to 18 to 20 years.
Gillette, Wyoming, will see the opening of Hi Ii Citizens State bank with a $25,000 capital. H. A. Cross, formerly of Lusk, will serve as cashier, and the bank plans to open around January 4.
Charles Halstead, a Gillette Wyoming schoolboy, was found unconscious on a country road by a mail carrier. He had accidentally shot his leg while hunting and fainted from the pain before a relief crew arrived to save him from the cold.
Green River Wyoming December detail of a fatal duel between half brothers Joe Starts and Edward Karel at the Starts ranch. Starts, dying of a femoral wound, shot Karel and then himself. Coroner's report cites witness Thomas Shaw. Bodies left frozen awaiting shipment to Leroy North Dakota. Karel leaves a widow and three daughters who will go to Sweet Grass Montana.
KEMMERER Wyo Dec 22 Guards appointed in November to patrol the U S L tunnel west of the city were relieved of duty Sunday. The deputies were Hugh Hall A A McDougal Dan Porter Charles Bonner C W Cable and Lester Vogel, commissioned at the request of railroad officials.
Shoals of deeds to infinitesimal blocks of alleged oil land in Lander Wyoming are filed to dodge the Blue Sky law. Promoters reportedly received about $300 per block for ground of likely minimal value.
The body of an unknown man killed by a Union Pacific train at Hermosa last Friday was buried in the potter's field. Coroner’s records contain no clues to his identity or origins, leaving no information on his destination occupation or travel.
Casper Wyoming December 29 The American Legion in Wyoming launches a state wide membership drive to reach 4000 members by year end. State Secretary Jurry Fisher coordinates messages to every post as the drive continues through New Year’s Eve.
In DILLETTER Wyoming on December 22 Miss Florence Trent a third grade teacher resigned citing overcrowded conditions and the board insisting on keeping students not advanced enough for the work. Miss Sallie Misemer was elected to fill the vacancy.
In Kemmerer Wyoming a jury after 13 hours failed to reach a verdict in the Richey Dafveon replevin suit. Seven members favored the plaintiff and five the defendants, producing a deadlock that court will resolve with a retrial next spring. The case involves Mrs. Richey and the Davisons and bears on an appeal.
Roderick and several Cheyenne youths enlist in the U S Navy with plans to report to Denver then transfer to aviation training. The group will travel to Chicago on January 8 to begin machinist training after the Denver posting.
Washington dispatch notes Hiram Johnson announces candidacy for president as he attacks party insiders. It contrasts Penrose Crane control of the policy committee with Johnson appealing to the people. Poindexter is dismissed as lacking Roosevelt progressivism and seriousness in pursuing the nomination.
The passage debates a political figure’s abandoned party stance and what actions he will take given unresolved questions after conventions. It compares the scenario to La Follette in 1912, who opposed the Taft program yet retained Republican control in Wisconsin.
Fragmentary note discusses political mood around 1920, mentioning liberal sentiment and Mt Washington, with references to war and social portion. Context is fragmented and uncertain, offering no concrete events or names.
The foreign relations committee was ordered to investigate the activities of Russian propagandists in the United States. The Senate adopted Senator Kenton’s resolution authorizing the inquiry.
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