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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
3
Miller, head of internal revenue for Wyoming district, urges ranchers to keep inventory records and file income tax on an inventory basis. He argues this shows actual yearly income, spreads tax fairly, and avoids hardship while allowing year end adjustments for weather, stock exchanges, and producer goods.
Thermopolis Wyoming December 22 Rev A B Irwin told his congregation he will resign his charge at month end He may accept a position at the College of Idaho in Coldwell Dr Irwin has spent six years in Thermopolis and is considering new pastoral duties and teaching opportunities.
The notice from the Carbon Wool association warns that any person violating the order will be prosecuted. It cites a recent negotiation, notes losses suffered, and emphasizes the need for the jury of the association to approve actions.
Laramie Wyoming December 22 The long concrete snow shed of the Union Pacific at Rock River has been completely cleared of snow. During the storm blizzards filled the area nearly to the top and a freight engine, trying to force through, got stuck and could not move. Hand clearing replaced rotaries as no place existed to dump snow into the river.
Oscar Frankfort Mitchell alias Frank Mitch ell weighmaster for Sheridan Sugar at Beeshee Siding was arrested by Burlington special agent S M Lewis. A warrant and information filed in Danville Illinois federal court 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 Winslows homesteaders murdered July 4 with accomplice William Sewell who also drew 18 to 20 years.
Gillette, Wyoming officials announce Hi Ii Citizens State Bank will open around January 4 with H. A. Cross, formerly of Lusk, as cashier. The bank is capitalized at 25000 dollars.
Gillette Wyoming December 21 A local schoolboy Charles Halstead was found unconscious on a country road by a mail carrier after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while hunting The intruding pain caused fainting and a relief crew arrived to save him from the cold weather
In Green River Wyoming Joe Starts fatally wounds his half brother Edward Karel with a gunshot to the heart after Karel wounded Starts. Starts then shoots again before dying minutes later from hemorrhage. Coroner reports detail the one sided fatal duel at the Starts homestead. Karel’s widow and three daughters will move to Sweet Grass Montana with their grandparents.
KEMMERER Wyoming December 22 guards appointed in November to patrol the U S L tunnel west of the city were relieved of duty Sunday. Names listed include Hugh Hall A A McDougal Dan Porter Charles Bonner C W Cable and Lester Vogel who were commissioned deputies for this task.
In Lander Wyoming on December 22 county records show deeds for infinitesimal oil land blocks transferred by stock promoters to dodge the state blue sky law. Promoters allegedly paid about $300 per block for ground whose value is minimal, with deeds filed at the county clerk’s office.
The body of an unknown man killed by a Union Pacific train at Hermosa last Friday was interred in the potter's field. No coroner information or clues were found on the body to reveal his identity, origin, direction of travel, or occupation.
Iverys of the American Legion in Wyoming launch a campaign to reach 4,000 members by the 1990 New Year. The drive begins today and runs until New Year’s Eve with state secretary Jurry Fisher coordinating post by post in the campaign.
Miss Florence Trent resigns as third grade teacher citing overcrowded conditions and placing students not ready for the work. Miss Sallie Misemer elected to fill the vacancy in DILLETTER Wyoming on December 22.
After 13 hours the jury could not reach a verdict in the Richey Dafveon replevin suit, with seven for the plaintiffs and five for defendants. The deadlock leads to a retrial at spring term. Mrs. Richey is awaiting appeal outcome from a related criminal conviction.
Roderick joins the Navy in Cheyenne with plans to report to Denver for a 14 day training period. He will travel to Chicago on January 8 to begin aviation machinist training.
Washington dispatch notes Hiram Johnson’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination marks a break with party bosses Boise Penrose and Winthrop Crane. The piece contrasts Johnson with Miles Poindexter and argues Poindexter lacks Rooseveltian progressive roots.
The excerpt debates a political figure's party alignment and actions under uncertain results after forthcoming conventions. It compares his predicament to LaFollette in 1912, who opposed the Taft program yet retained Republican control in Wisconsin.
A garbled passage argues that Gale obituary remains show a forlorn struggle affecting Mt Washington and predicts the 1920 GOP party will not be the instrument of liberal sentiment in the United States.
Senate votes to probe Russian propagandists operating in the country. Foreign Relations Committee to conduct the inquiry after a resolution by Senator Kenyon of Iowa is adopted.
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