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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
5
Peggy Marsh seeks two fifths of a five million trust fund left to Henry Field by Marshall Field. The dispute is in Chicago Superior Court. The Field family acknowledges the boy may be Henry Field's illegitimate son.
The United States issued a note to allied governments objecting to a Adriatic settlement aligned with Versailles and discordant with Wilson’s 14 points. Washington says it will not be party to the disposition of Viume without US consultation and awaits allied replies before deciding next steps, hinting at possible changes to relief unity if self determination is undermined.
London reports a note from allied governments criticizing the Netherlands for not handing over former Emperor William. They say his presence near the German frontier fuels intrigue and mortal danger, violating high principles of international law and threatening security.
Washington news reports final agreement on railroad reorganization legislation reached by House and Senate conferees. A revised labor provision shifts from a five board system to direct adjustments by labor and management when a strike threatens interstate commerce, with any federal board review limited.
London dispatch reports Allied reply to Germany's January 25 note proposing trial at Leipsic instead of extradition. The note asserts Leipsic trial mirrors Article 228 of the peace treaty and that Allies will not interfere with that court's proceedings. It notes Germany cannot fulfill obligations under the treaty.
Reports from a long war expenditure inquiry reveal a bitter clash over aircraft production. The majority calls a chain of circumstances and accuses private interests. Lea’s minority defends Ryan and argues the Lake Crescent route served national needs and predated his aircraft role.
In Grand Rapids, authorities aired political ethics from Flint as the Newberry trial proceeded. A Justice Department investigator presented pretrial statements by three defendants in affidavit form, revealed under cross examination by Martin W. Littleton. Thomas J. Halligan testified about campaign tactics shared with Fred Henry in Flint, noting he would not provide the information for nothing.
Joe Cahill and Cal Holliday win a 15 year exclusive right to harvest ice from Cheyenne lakes by a city council vote. They must erect an artificial ice factory to supply the domestic market and refrigerators and cold storage plants.
Helena Feb 16 Patients cannot receive prescriptions for intoxicating liquors in Montana according to Attorney General Ford. He ruled that distribution of any alcoholic liquor for human consumption is barred in the state despite federal allowances for medicinal use.
Denver Feb 16 Compulsory arbitration of railroad labor disputes when government returns railroads to owners was urged by C R Gray president of Union Pacific. He also backed recent wage increases for workers and said federal operation benefits would be kept after reversion. Gray on inspection tour predicted lines revert by March 1.
Mrs. Maxime Dempsey, former wife of Jack Dempsey, retracts harsh statements about the heavyweight champion. She had claimed he asked her to sign draft exemption papers and threatened her, and that letters proving her claims were being taken. She later apologized saying she was crazy and that she thinks highly of Dempsey.
The Institute of American Packers reports exports of pork products topped 2.5 billion pounds last year but have now nearly ceased due to depreciated foreign currency. Beef shipments halted earlier and pork demand collapsed this past month as Germany, Holland, and France face payment constraints.
Denver February 16 reports from the bureau of health show influenza and pneumonia deaths fell 50 percent from a week earlier with twelve deaths recorded. City public schools reopen after closure and the University of Colorado resumes work as state officials say the worst is likely over and another week may end the crisis.
London circles reacted to President Wilson's note to the peace conference on the Adriatic question. Early reports suggested an American ultimatum, but later details indicated a softened stance. Premier Millerand voiced cautious optimism while newspapers tilted toward dramatic headlines about upheaval in parliament.
A Washington telegram reports President Wilson has referred the land leasing bill to the Interior Department for examination and report. Secretary Lane already approves the bill’s main features, though signing may be delayed by a few days awaiting the interior department’s review.
William A Brady claims it is impossible for William Fox to obtain Georges Carpentier for a world heavyweight title bout with Jack Dempsey. Brady says he represents Charles Cochran promoter and has contracts with Cochran Carpentier and manager Descamps giving Cochran the rights to Carpentier until February 15 1921.
Senate debate on the Versailles peace treaty resumes as Republican leaders push for altered reservations. Senator McCormick of Illinois assails provisions and urges not to compromise further while Senator McGumber accuses both parties of obstinacy. Democratic leader Hitchcock says Democrats offered compromise, Republicans demand full surrender. The discussion revisits issues debated since May last year.
More than eleven hundred fail to qualify for juries in the Harry E. Wootten case linked to the Bisbee deportations of 1917. Special prosecutor A A Worsley replaces County Attorney Robert N. French, who is on medical leave after a growth on his temple. New venires of about 100 jurors are drawn daily. Judge Pattee may tighten examination to speed juror selection.
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