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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
4
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The Scandinavian governments plan to join the league of nations but will do so without enthusiasm, arguing that without the United States the league lacks guarantees. They say small states cannot sustain an independent foreign policy and joining could still be prudent to curb future armaments and tax burdens. The piece notes wartime costs and the hope that cooperation may prevent more war.
Premier Lloyd George revised his stance in a letter to Lord Grey, praising America's wartime contribution and stating he would not advise the United States about its affairs. He told Charles H. Grasty that America’s entry was vital, noting the vast effort of its army and navy and the shared cooperation with Europe against Germany. He said the United States would leave Europe indebted, regardless of whether it joins the league of nations.
The transcript notes that Lloyd George has given the fullest possible acknowledgment during discussions. A British official statement emphasizes the seriousness of the engagement and the commitment to progress, reflecting a cautious but hopeful mood in the talks.
A critique of German honor arguing it excuses crimes and shields the nation from surrendering war criminals. It claims German officials planned to feign compliance, then renounce treaties after allied forces withdrew, while allies worry about German persistence and deceit. The piece also notes a Mexican report of Villa winning popularity by robbing the rich.
A collection of curiosities including a cabman smoking 100 cigars in two days for a bet, flogging in India and Burmah, Eskimos loving seal oil ice cream, Arabs wearing long beards, dogs tattooed with owners’ crests in London, and Europe’s first coffee house opened in Constantinople in 1551 attracting crowds and provoking mosque and authorities’ scrutiny.
The article notes Ontario rural homes with telephones one in two and farms with cars one in four. In Sweden doctors rarely bill patients, leaving payment to the patient’s discretion. A London church holds the first stained glass window depicting an aero plane. Norway’s wooden churches, some 700 years old, stay sound thanks to tar coatings that endure Arctic winters.
Today marks St. Valentine’s Day observances in Arizona and the admission day events there. A winter sports carnival opens in Quebec, a Boston meeting organizes a federation of women professionals, and a bond drive seeks 100000 dollars for an Irish Republic. In Missouri a special election selects a successor to Joshua W. Alexander amid League of Nations focus.
The notice honors Elihu Rot with a 75th birthday feature summarizing a long public career. He served as secretary of war under McKinley, guiding Cuba and the Philippines toward self government and civil administration. He later influenced U S Canadian relations as secretary of state under Roosevelt and was a Senate leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in 1912.
Directory of brief notices lists John Dickinson and Anna Howard Shaw among prominent figures, noting Dickinson's Delaware death in Wilmington and Shaw's birth in England and Philadelphia death in 1919. Other items mention Charlotte Cushman London debut, John La Mountain aeronaut, Myra Bradwell, Isaac P. Gray, and a major Savannah fire.
President Wilson read the completed League of Nations draft to the Peace Conference. Speeches supporting the plan were delivered by representatives of leading nations.
Israel Zangwill born in London 56 years ago today. Florence Roberts born in New York 49 years ago today. William Shaw longtime Christian Endeavor leader born in Ballardville Massachusetts 60 years ago today. Charles F Johnson former Maine senator born Winslow 64 years ago today. Charles Rann Kennedy American dramatist born in England 49 years ago today.
Cuba American Jockey Club hosts a winter meeting in Havana while the Business Men's Racing Association opens in New Orleans. Auto shows debut in Detroit and Brooklyn. The Spring golf tournament begins in Asheville North Carolina. National inter scholastic indoor track finals in Newark New Jersey. Boxing match Jonny Murray versus Young Chaney scheduled for six rounds in Philadelphia.
A promotional slip invites readers to mail in their name and address to Foley & Co. for trial packages of Foley Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Gathartic Tablets. The notice claims benefits for coughs colds croup pain in sides back rheumatism backache kidney bladder ailments constipation and biliousness. It also provides the Chicago address and states the products are sold everywhere.
Billy Whiskers dodges a circus buyer as a rope loop traps him. A talking goat, a Persian mother, and the lion’s roar frame a chaotic scene in the barnyard while the story introduces new characters and set pieces.
In a circus tent Billy is tethered to a peg as the keeper fetches straw and hay. He muses on understanding animals and meets an elephant and a camel named Miss Nancy who introduce him to others, noting that loose animals overlook the caged ones.
The Cheyenne High School column The Lariat is produced by students led by editor Edith Marsh with assistant editor Helen Reid sporting editor Francis Bon and reporter Marion Yoder.
G A in charge of the program at the YWCA Sunday February 15 with Helen Nicholaisen as chairman. The event includes songs, piano and violin solos by Sadie Sherman Helen Reid Marion Yoder Winifred Garlock and others. A 4 30 PM gathering invites all Girls Reserves members to attend.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports Cheyenne Wyoming 24 hours ending 6 p m February 13 with mean temperature 45 degrees, highest 17 at 10 15 a m, lowest 18 at 5 30 p m, precipitation 0 34 inch since January 1st, last 24 hours none rain snow unmelted 0 2 inch snow melted 0 02 inch.
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