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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
1
Samuel Gompers at seventy writes with steady resolve in a message to a friend. He notes ongoing work before the industrial commission, continued alertness, and unchanged youthful aspirations despite age, accepting years as a natural matter of course.
El Paso Feb 5 United States customs inspectors Texas rangers and Big Bend residents told a senate sub committee that conditions along the Rio Grande must force abandonment of the area by Americans unless stronger protection is provided. They said raiders crossing the river previously faced pursuit but now there is no recapture effort.
Grand Rapids case centers on cash deposits, checks, and vault access linked to the 1918 senatorial campaign. Allan K. Moore and other defendants testified as prosecutors claim over $200,000 handled, while Judge Sessions notes the $3,750 legal limit for campaign expenses.
In Tombstone Arizona on February 5 the fate of 47 men accused of kidnapping during the deportation of 4186 striking Bisbee copper miners on July 12 1917 is expected to be sealed after trial of Harry Wootton the first of 240 defendants. County attorney Robert N French with Judge Samuel L Pattee and defense counsel said dismissals likely. remaining defendants face trial under a blanket information with possible separate trials.
Lincoln Neb Feb 6 Mark Woods Nebraska Pershing for President movement says no campaign will be run to nominate Gen John J Pershing in states that have favorite son candidates. Woods left Lincoln for an east and south tour to promote the Pershing effort and stated that favorite sons who are actual candidates will not be opposed in their home states.
The forecast calls for generally fair weather on Friday and Saturday with a dip in temperatures noted for the northern area on Saturday. No precipitation expected and conditions remain mild in most regions.
New York Feb 5 more than 24000 military draftees were rejected as feeble minded in wartime screening. Dr Pease Bailey head of the New York state commission on mental defectives presented the figure at the Society for Mental Hygiene meeting noting mental defectives accounted for about six to eleven percent of errors. Nervous and mental diseases also ranked high among disqualifications.
In Pine Bluff Arkansas a man killed a city detective who came to arrest him earlier in the day. He then fired from his burning home at a mob, wounding four men and a boy before he was killed.
Secretary Daniels credited President Wilson with early insight on isolating German submarines and using convoys to protect merchant ships. He recalled the North Sea barrage as a pivotal naval move, noting opposition and eventual approval by key admirals and officials. Daniels attacked 1918 congressional records and urged a League of Nations to sustain peace and curb naval arms races.
Diplomatic circles say Poland must act alone in facing Bolshevik pressure. Poland would resist being urged to attack Russia and should decide whether to seek peace with the Bolsheviks as the Allies note growing trade ties with Russia.
Secretary Lane announced after Congress passed a joint resolution granting discharged service men a preference homestead right. The North Platte project opens to ex service men March 5 and the Shoshone tract March 413. The priority lasts 60 days, then remaining lands open to public entry. Public entry for North Platte begins May 4 and Shoshone May 42.
Governor Edwards of New Jersey used a testimonial dinner in New York to press state rights and personal liberty, warning that federal overreach could erode home rule and local government. He urged carrying the fight to San Francisco for a restatement of states rights and local sovereignty.
Severe blizzard shuts roads and halts sea traffic along the Atlantic coast. Huge waves lash New Jersey and Long Island as ships ride ice floes and navigation suffers amid fuel shortages in New York City.
Denver February 5. Gold valued at eighty one thousand four hundred dollars found hidden at the home of Orville Harrington a trusted U S mint employee who allegedly confessed the metal was stolen from the mint in the last five weeks The ingots were carried into the mint concealed in a wooden leg.
Washington and Detroit reports focus on Grey letter and Grey’s views shaping ratification debates. Senators discuss reservations influence while White House denies prior knowledge of the letter.
February 6 reports show influenza and pneumonia deaths rising in Denver. Bureau of Health records indicate 21 deaths in the city, prompting health officials to intensify efforts to curb the epidemic that has spread countywide. Industries suffer worker shortages and casket supplies run low as schools enroll fewer than 80 percent.
New York city hotels and restaurants will receive permits to offer tastings of beers and liquors for culinary purposes, an official statement announced today.
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