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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1920
Page
13
Howard Berry, Penn athlete, chosen to take Jim Thorpe’s place as an all around star in the upcoming Antwerp Olympic Games. Berry assists his father at a Philadelphia bookbinding shop when not training and competing.
Secretary Daniels told a senate sub committee he opposed accepting foreign decorations while Rear Admiral Sims favored them. Daniels said he would not endorse promoting Sims to permanent admiral after new developments. He cited Sims' praise of British forces and disparagement of U S achievements including remarks about the Irish race.
Washington February 7 details of the largest fleet sale under the hammer were announced by the Shipping Board. The liner Leviathan George Washington Martha Washington and other ships will be offered to the highest bidder on Thursday. Total deadweight about 365000 tons with an estimated value of 30 to 40 million dollars. Ships allocated to passenger services will be sold en bloc with service already starting between New York and South America.
Washington Feb 7 Negotiations between Director General Hines and 2,000,000 union railroad workers stretch into next week as several differences remain unresolved. Officials say a definite proposal was not ready and leaders have yet to sign. Local unions press for action amid high living costs while foreign exchange concerns temper public urging.
Spokane dispatch reports a grand jury suspects Max H. Houser of Portland linked to the United States Grain corporation manipulated grain firms for large profit. It warns Northwest firms may close mills and ship grain east if forced to sell at market prices. The panel urges federal action in all wheat and flour centers and a president’s price fix on held wheat with a farmer’s carry charge.
Pacific coast fans watch Thelma Finn of Los Angeles as she wins the women's 220 yard championship. A local swimming instructor trains her and predicts she will become the nation's finest crawl stroke exponent.
Max E. Vankinson dies as ptomaine poisoning from canned ripe olives spread to five victims. The hostess Mrs. Vankinson and three guests died today with another patient gravely ill. Authorities link olives to brand responsible for 14 deaths in Detroit.
Washington February 7 An estimate by Representative Kahn Republican of California places the annual cost of universal military training at about 130 million dollars with 34 dollars per man monthly while in camp. If four months training then 80.6 million, plus contingencies and upkeep could total around 431 million. He notes wartime costs excesses and argues lessons demand action.
Paris reports the foreign office released the official extradition list with no commentary. The covering note and Baron Von Lerserners's refusal to accept the list were not published. A paper bound book of more than... Turn to page Five No. 6.
President Wilson accepts the March 1 resignation of Franklin K. Lane who after nearly seven years as secretary of the interior will seek other duties after a long public life. Lane’s letter shows the action was planned for some weeks. Alexander Oglesang of Gattfernte was mentioned as a probable successor.
New York begins snow cleanup with first sunshine in four days. Volunteers aid city crews as elevated lines return and surface transit resumes amid lingering rail delays. Bay port ships resume entry as weather clears. Boston also ends storm paralysis with rail traffic still hampered by snow.
The Cheyenne city council meets in the new County and City building at 10 am to consider a resolution granting T. J. Cahill and Cal Holliday an exclusive ice selling and lake cutting franchise. Public opposition is expected and the ordinance must lay over one week before final passage.
James Tracey and H Merritt soldiers from Fort Russell were arrested by Police Sergeant Jack McFarland and Geo Carroll at 11 45 last night after two highway robberies on Cheyenne streets at 8 30 and 11. On the way to City Hall with prisoners the officers frightened three automobile thieves into abandoning a Ford stolen from in front of the gymnasium.
In Trinidad Colorado three masked bandits attacked a car carrying 2500 in payroll to the Forbes mine. Jake Jacovitz was shot and seriously wounded while Albert Taylor deputy sheriff was hit in the leg. The robbers fired from an arroyo as the car neared the camp.
A February 7 recall notes President Wilson renewing objections to Republican framed Article 10 reservations and discusses how Democrats may reopen ratification talks. The conference shows split views on compromise and the fate of Articles 10 40 and Monroe Doctrine linked issues.
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