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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
15
Switzerland kept neutrality like the Netherlands, mobilized early, and faced material shortages. By 1918 its wealth reached 23 billion francs with a per capita income about $1,185, railways remained profitable, general debt rose to 370 million dollars, and productive industry expanded from 1907 to 1910.
Francis H. Sisson surveys Holland during World War I as a near‑landlocked neutral. He notes mobilization of half a million men and $600 million in crisis expenditure by 1918, with profits to shipowners and farmers offset by embargoes, scarce imports, rising prices, and fuel shortages.
The article outlines Holland's wartime resilience with gold reserves rising from $68 million to about $272 million, a growing central bank ratio, and increased gross steam tonnage. It notes new industries, limited Dutch colonial wealth in the East Indies and West Indies, and 1918 foreign trade per capita exceeding $300, amid shipping risks and shortages.
Hines reports frequent meetings with railroad union leaders since February to resolve wage increase claims. He says discussions clarified issues and evidence, though no agreement reached ahead of federal control ending. W G Lee and trainmen plan further talks as government actions remain undecided. Attorney General Palmer declined to comment on Lever Act action.
The Brotherhood of Railway Maintenance of Way and Shop Laborers has announced a strike start on February 17. Union leaders, in a session yesterday, presented a second epitome of their views and held a separate conference where it was decided to close their case.
Detroit leaders report the Wage Controversy is being presented to President Wilson by the railroad administration in hopes of averting a nationwide strike set for February 47. Union President Allen C. Barker says relief is now expected from the president after prior delay. The strike plan was organized into 45 districts with international officers assigned to oversee each area.
Testimony cites a 1948 state report showing about 176000 dollars in receipts and expenditures. Evidence includes a quoted claim of 800000 dollars spent and a misleading pile of money found on a table in Paul King's campaign office.
The public reply tonight argues for postponing consideration until after the general election. The statement emphasizes accepting the League of Nations as modified and reflects ongoing political maneuvering over international alignment.
The speaker defends the treaty with reservations as safeguarding traditional policies and national freedom. He says the public favors the treaty, awaits no delay due to elections, and urges maintaining a straightforward foreign policy that preserves independence while promoting world peace.
The report notes continued film and vaudeville contracts for the French fighter for four to five months after arrival. Before those expire, he is expected to be signed to face Dempsey for the world title. Tex Ricard may secure matches for Ledojix and Papin if Dempsey is unavailable, with O'Dowd possible as a stand‑in in Carpentier's U.S. debut.
The bill advanced past the house with the royalties guarantee removed. Both chambers negotiated a compromise on the royalties provision before final agreement.
The California Cattle Growers Association telegraphed the California delegation in Congress protesting proposed higher grazing fees for national forests. They urged basing rates on privately owned land, arguing California’s drought conditions make fair charges hard to determine.
Seattle February 14 Regents of the University of Washington ordered a salary increase to lift faculty compensation to a level equal with the ten leading universities in the nation.
Secretary of State Frank P. Jordan received notice that the Prohibition party will field a ticket on the presidential preferential primary ballot in California.
Lelan F. Walmsley remains in county jail awaiting federal trial on charges of stealing several automatic pistols from Fort D. A. Russell's quartermaster department a theft alleged to have occurred several weeks ago.
In Denver on February 14, the state health board reported 26 deaths from influenza and pneumonia. Doctors struggled with long hours and limited sleep as cases persisted despite efforts.
Newly formed association of railway brotherhoods to elect officers and adopt by laws. First meeting decided to form a permanent group to fight the high cost of living. A G Appelgate named temporary chair and W J Walls temporary secretary.
A letter addressed to the sheriff of Cheyenne Wyoming from an Illinois school for feebleminded asks for a rescue to take a cowboy hand and return West so she can ride her pony on the prairie. The ad ends with an endorsement for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea from Sand Hays Drug Co.
The body of Norman Wesley Guynn who died Monday of pneumonia at the Joseph Griffith ranch north of Cheyenne was shipped yesterday afternoon by Harry Bricker Brothers to Brownville Nebraska for burial. His parents Mr and Mrs Elwood Guynn live at Brownville.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. W. E. Haley at her Boonville home February 3. Funeral services were held there Friday. She had lived in Cheyenne since 1946, coming from Omaha, and was married to W. E. Haley. She was thirty years old and survived by her husband and her parents.
For sale lots in Holdridge Pioneer and Residence parks plus houses offered with cheap easy terms. Auto service available. See these today. Contact W. O. Benner at 502 21st Street.
The Marmola Method is touted as a simple way to shed two to four pounds weekly without overreliance on diets or exercise. Marmola Prescription Tablets contain the prescription dose and are sold by druggists for four dollars per large case, or ordered directly from the Marmola Company in Detroit.
For 17 years Dr F M Edwards treated many women with a liver and bowel remedy called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The olive colored tablets use a mix of vegetable ingredients with olive oil to stimulate liver and bowel action. The ad claims improved complexion and energy, suggesting nightly use and noting prices of 10c and 25c.
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