08 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1921
Page
1
In Cheyenne and Casper Sheridan, the Wyoming House introduces a eugenics bill as both chambers consider measures. The Casper-Sheridan city manager is also noted in related city actions. The report reflects legislative focus on controversial social policy amid ongoing state governance.
Morality case proceedings continued in police court for five women arrested Sunday night. Four were taken at 920 West 18th street, the fifth allegedly entertained two soldiers in a rooming house. Sam Marron, James pool hall proprietor, was discharged after a police witness failed to identify him as the moonshine seller.
A Wisconsin eugenics style marriage restriction bill seeks to ban marriages where a partner has syphilis gonococcus or chancroid in an infectious stage and to require male applicants for licenses to be examined by county health examiners with free state lab testing and certificates. A separate measure would ban ads for cures of venereal diseases and sexual disorders. The Senate backs a Chambers plan to classify venereal disease as contagious and require doctors to report cases to the state board, with a full-time secretary and anti disease campaign.
The Wyoming senate voted 24 to 0 to pass the soldier exemption bill after Johnson of Casper secured an amendment requiring counties to report exemptions and the state to reimburse counties for the actual county tax on exempt property. Nurses and widows of veterans are covered if veterans were state residents at enlistment. The measure sets March and May deadlines for county reports and state reimbursements.
B M Jewell of the Railroad Employes Department AFL says President Wilson’s refusal vindicates the union stance. He accuses Atterbury of misstatements and says financial appeals belong to the interstate commerce commission while other issues must be argued before the labor board.
A meeting on movie censorship and repeal of the Sunday closing law for theaters sparked a dispute between Judge Lindsey and Denver clergy. The session focused on church reflection and public morals amid ongoing debates.
Washington Feb 7 The Associated Press reports President Wilson will go into virtual seclusion for a period after March 4 to rest and adjust to private life. He will deny access to most visitors and defer formal engagements for several months as he recovers from strain after ten years in public service.
Air mail crew on the Salt Lake City to Cheyenne leg faced heavy snow and darkness. Pilot Pickup and Radio Operator Dormans, forced to land, narrowly avoided a haystack before continuing by rail. the four Cheyenne zone flights earlier that day achieved a 100 percent record.
High school boys report about six coats missing from the cloak room valued at 200 dollars. The coats were taken after noon yesterday while students were in class. investigators will search the building to locate the missing Mackinaws and the other coats.
Mrs. Freddie Gordon aged 66 died at her home 320 West Twentieth Street Monday night after a long illness. Survived by sisters Mrs. Dave Smith and Miss Emma White of Cheyenne and niece Mrs. William Rogers of Los Angeles. Widow of Lua tham H Gordon a former D R G conductor who died twenty years ago. Body to lie in state at Mary Bricker parlors until funeral plans are completed.
The forecast calls for fair conditions today and Wednesday across Wyoming. Temperatures rise in the southeast Tuesday, with a cooler spell expected in the eastern portion on Wednesday.
After a long day of maneuvering the Wyoming House approved two rival enabling bills on third reading. Casper Sheridan and Cheyenne plans aimed at public utilities faced amendments and opposition with a 29 to 21 final vote and key county delegates backing one proposal over the other.
Secretary Daniels invites Navy tests on aircraft against capital ships within 90 days. The plan follows naval officials predicting air strikes on a large warship in open sea to test General Mitchell’s theory. The captured German battleship Friesland, about 26 500 tons, is cited in discussions.
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