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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1920
Page
7
The Cheyenne State Leader publishes daily except Monday from Cheyenne with Randolph Leigh as editor and manager. It notes subscription rates and postal handling, and credits The Associated Press for news dispatches with exclusive republication rights.
The piece argues Bolshevism threatens civilization from Russia to Europe and Asia and could reach Britain and the Americas. It cites Alaska Governor calling for more police to counter radical activity and notes workers face the chaos of industrial conditions while global industry senses danger. It ends with a Ugandan hill temple seating 4,000 people observed as a curious landmark.
The railroad problem is the people's problem as most freight and western goods rely on long rail hauls to eastern markets. Adequate, affordable service is essential for industry and commerce, and carriers cannot expand without sufficient revenue. The text urges policy to raise rates for reliable service to match demand and prevent economic stagnation.
The senate again passes the House waterpower bill by 57 to 18 with amendments and the two houses will seek a conference. Western waterpower development is delayed as coal and oil continue to fuel power. Three-fourths of undeveloped waterpowers lie on western streams. Officials predict electrified railroads and western manufacturing if properly developed. A Greek prince plans to marry 14 American millionaires despite past marriages.
Palm Beach visitors flock to Red Bug racing the popular new sport of the season. Buckboard races powered by small motors drawn crowds as smooth beaches provide fast courses with clear skies and warm seas.
The text cites 1880s milestones in women’s public roles and achievements. It notes the University of West Virginia admitting women in 1885, Mrs. J. B. Smith of Brussels becoming Canada’s first female school trustee in 1885, and Miss Janet L. Gage as a woman treasurer of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shipper's Association in Chicago. It also mentions actress Edmce Dormeuil, Geraldine Farrar, and Gaby Deslys in film and stage contexts, the Lowell Offering as America’s first women run magazine, Lucy Larcom as a contributor, and Marilla M. Ricker’s 1884 U S commissioner role in DC.
One hundred years ago prominent theatres in London are managed by women as women win voting rights. The era marks notable progress in gender roles across the cultural sector and public life.
The piece marks the birth centennial of General William Tecumseh Sherman and announces the start of Boy Scout Week to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. It also reports a Labor Party mass meeting in Chicago to protest infringements on civil liberty.
Past entries include Hannah Snell believed dead in London, and Gen William Tecumseh Sherman born in Lancaster Ohio died in New York City 1894. Sardinia gains new constitution and the Illinois Woman Suffrage Association convenes in Springfield. Third centenary of Leyden University celebrated 1575. Berthold Auerbach German novelist died in Cannes born 1812. A 1916 San Francisco grand jury indicted 32 for alleged conspiracy to wreck munitions plants and aid German vessels. 1919 Platteville disaster in Vis killed eight.
The 1919 election of Dr Edward David as president of the German National Assembly is reported as part of postwar restructuring. The Supreme War Council accepted President Wilson’s proposal to place the economic council in charge of nonmilitary armistice matters.
Birthdays of Dr. Rush Rhees president of the University of Rochester born in Chicago 60 years ago today Baron Rothschild head of the English branch of the bankers born in London 52 years ago today Alba Boardman Johnson head of Ballwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia born in Pittsburgh 62 years ago today and Ad Wolgast former lightweight boxing champion born in Cadillac Michigan 32 years ago today.
Enver Pasha, former Turkish minister of war, crowned king of Kurdistan a region between Mesopotamia and Persia. He began life as a kitchen scullion in the palace of Prince Suleiman Effendi, father of Abdul Hamid.
Douglas Arizona February 7 There were no new developments today in the cases of Lieutenants Usher and Wolf of the 42th aerial squadron held prisoners at Nacazari Sonora near where they landed Monday. Arrivals report the aviators eager to return to the United States but prepared for a lengthy wait while the Mexico landing is cleared by diplomats.
An imaginative tale centers on Billy the goat and Nanny who wed with the parish goat as minister. The celebration ends with a break into a neighbor’s turnip patch, followed by a night of feasting and a mad dash to escape pursuing dogs. Later Billy raids the farmhouse for new adventure.
A message to M. Libbinoff from Trotzky via a Bolshevik representative says British French and Italian missions in Siberia have fallen to the Bolsheviks and are being well treated. Also noted is the Paris Opera Ballet workload with morning lessons and long rehearsals followed by late performances.
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