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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1920
Page
9
Washington reports that Director General Hines is poised to reject wage increases for more than one million railroad workers. Officials say a mere adjustment of inequalities may be allowed, with union reps set to present counter proposals tomorrow. Both sides cautioned that a settlement remains uncertain as talks focus on potential freight and passenger rate implications.
Armour & Co announces the segregation of its leather interests from its packing business. The Armour Leather Company, incorporated in Delaware, will issue 25 million dollars of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 10 million dollars now for common stock. Founders stock with 10 votes per share will be issued to Armour & Co at five dollars per share. The leather stock will be offered to Armour’s preferred stockholders and the public until February 45.
In Wheatland Wyoming on February 9 George Lowery of Guernsey was fined 500 dollars and costs on each count for illegal liquor possession and bootlegging as Judge W C Mentzer of Cheyenne presided in Platte county district court. Fern Wells of Guernsey was fined 500 dollars and costs for conducting a gambling game in Guernsey.
Benny Leonard outpointed Johnny Dundee in every round of an eight round match in Jersey City. Leonard weighed 136 pounds while Dundee tipped the scales at 131 as the champion maintained control throughout the bout.
El Paso reports that U S Army officers from the Big Bend district told a Senate sub committee that Mexico must lessen hostility for a successful border campaign against outlawry. Col George T Langhorn and Captains Matlock and Ochs described raids, Mexican officials' inaction, and a ransom incident involving Rentaria and two aviators. Matlock recounted border policing and a jailkeeping anecdote, noting women dominate minor smuggling and a lack of civilian authority at Candelaria. He recalled Estrella's assault on his messenger and his subsequent death, along with a brutal act against the mayor's wife.
Michael Angelo and Warl Price pleaded guilty to forging a check and received one to four years each in the penitentiary. They will be transported to Rawlins today, while Charles V. Loy is moved from the county jail to the penitentiary.
The peace treaty was reopened in the Senate but set aside for at least a week. The rules were suspended to send it to the foreign relations committee with reservations named previously by Republicans. Democrats and Republicans supported suspension. nine Republicans opposed.
The Old Dominion Liner Princess Anne lies on the shoals off Rockaway battered by storm and sea. Two officers remain aboard while a guard vessel protects the abandoned cargo worth about 1 million dollars as fishing boats gather nearby for potential salvage.
Laramie Wyoming February 9. An announcement states the sale of the Laramie Republican to Frank S. Burrage secretary of the University of Wyoming board of trustees. Burrage will resign his university post to devote full time to the daily newspaper he formerly was connected with.
Albert Reed of Chugwater was acquitted of a statutory offense against a young girl from Wheatland. Two other men, also charged, were released after Reed's trial. The girl had been committed to the Crittenden home in Denver.
Upton Utah Feb 9 Richard P Maxwell pastor of the Methodist church here is in county jail awaiting extradition to Pasco county Florida on a charge of embezzling 162 80 while acting as agent for the Methodist church of the South at Dale City Florida He has been pastor here since last fall.
Samuel Gompers, AFL president, denounces Gillette's Springfield address claiming labor is a menace. He accuses Congress of failing to protect the public from trusts and profiteers and defends workers seeking fair wages amid corporate greed.
In the House, Representative Blanton criticizes organized labor for outlining campaign plans calling it a pronouncement against Congress. Representative Nolan defends labor's program and accuses Blanton of previously stealing remarks. Blanton objects to Nolan's remarks.
Washington reports that England's exchange woes may cut US cotton exports in half. In the five months to December total exports reached 2,069,750 bales valued at $543.7 million, England taking 4,475,900 bales worth $288.5 million, signaling a major shift in trade.
The New Jersey assembly ratified the women's suffrage amendment by 34 to 24 this morning, completing state ratification after the senate approved it last week. New Jersey becomes the 28th state to ratify the measure.
Lexington Kentucky quieted under martial law as six hundred federal and state troops patrol streets after a mob seeking to lynch William Lockett exchanged rifle and machine gun fire with state militiamen near the Fayette County courthouse. Four killed and fifteen wounded reported. Lockett hidden for safety. Additional troops to arrive from Camp Taylor. Lockett, sentenced to death for the Gen eva Hardman murder, was moved to safety amid the riot. Authorities request aid from Governor Morrow to quell unrest.
Washington February 9 The coal strike settlement commission formed a special committee to compile data on price readjustment across sectors after operators report losses due to fixed prices and a 14 percent wage increase for miners. Chairman Robinson stressed committee aims only to aid consideration and that authority to set new prices would come later if needed. The committee’s composition will include operators, motorists and public representatives and is to be announced tomorrow.
Detroit Feb 9 300000 members of the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railroad Shop Laborers are urged to suspend work at 7 am on February 17. The strike aims for wage increases and a coast to coast uniform rate, with a Washington committee authorized to negotiate before the strike.
Democratic members of the house, meeting in caucus, voted 106 to 17 against universal training. They adopted a resolution stating no measure should pass Congress for universal compulsory military service or training. The vote followed an appeal from President Wilson to hold action until the national convention.
Five hundred forty four Scottish Rite Masons attended the 87th reunion session at the temple in the city yesterday. A class of 246 took degrees in the Lodge of Perfection, with the 44th degree highlighted and many visitors from other states.
Denver reports a surge in influenza and pneumonia deaths with 28 in 24 hours, the highest yet. Sunday added 21 deaths as 689 new cases emerged outside Denver. Englewood in Arapahoe County reports 4500 afflicted of 4500 population while Denver may total 25000 cases, doctors uncertain if influenza or grippe.
Reports from Bing ham Utah say about 25 I W W affiliated miners struck demanding a $1.00 a day raise and better conditions. About 2 500 to 3 000 workers in the Bingham mines are linked to the I W W and a larger walkout is anticipated tomorrow.
Wheatland Wyoming February 9. Jose Garcia charged with burglary of the Burton store at Guertsey must face a second grand jury after a first jury failed to reach a verdict.
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