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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1920
Page
9
A Cheyenne chamber meeting outlined plans for a three story, sunlit basement building on a quarter block with 34 apartments. Backers seek $200000 funding, expect work to start in 30 days, and offer an eight percent net return with a preference leasing list for investors.
France may surrender several colonies to settle large war debts. Potential transfers include Miquelon off Newfoundland, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, French Somaliland, Madagascar, and French Indochina, with Britain possibly receiving some possessions. The colonies have been unprofitable and France seeks relief from burdens.
In a foreign address Hoover opposes government control of railroads and shipping. He argues competition selects capable management and notes government operation under wartime pressures risks inefficiency and political influence. He cites private American industries as better suited for expansion and improvement.
New York Feb 17 General Salvador Alvarado founder and publisher of El Heraldo de Mexico and Heraldo Semanario predicts an end to disorder in Mexico in 1921. He cites national opinion and the upcoming presidential vote in July as paving the way for an era of peace and work though he is in New York to acquire printing machinery for his newspapers.
In Washington on February 17 speculation runs high over when a revolt against Rep. Frank W. Mondell of Wyoming will occur. Mondell is the titular head of the Republican faction in the House and the topic dominates capital talk as the party faces internal pressure.
Henry Morgenthau Jr former ambassador to Turkey warned Columbia University students that the U S will face involvement in a future European war in ten years unless the world adopts a new order and ends militarism He cited loss of a Constantinople mandate as a lesson and urged continued American leadership while domestic budget clashes and Mondell led committees push for economy amid large deficits.
Luding C. A. K. Martens, Russian Soviet representative in the United States, began a lengthy cross examination by the Senate Foreign Relations sub committee. Questions targeted his stated purpose for coming to the United States and the attitude of those he represents toward the United States.
In Annapolis on February 17 the Maryland general assembly defeated the federal amendment for woman suffrage. The senate voted 18 to 9 against ratification and the house 64 to 36 against. A Baltimore-led suffrage delegation, including Mrs. Donald Hooker, attended the session as five more states are needed to ratify.
Washington hearings on the coal strike hear industry officials say a 14 percent wage hike for coal miners will be passed to consumers. M H Aylesworth of the National Electric Light Association testifies that the public was led to believe the increase could not be passed along but utilities will reflect the rise in prices.
Premier Lenine names Leon Trotzky as director and high commissioner of food transportation. General Polanoff to take over minister of war duties. General Ivanoff appointed to command Red forces in Turkestan as part of a wider military reshuffle.
Washington on February 17 negotiations over the peace treaty grew more tangled as senators and aides debated Article 10 reservations. Senator Hitchcock warned that efforts to modify the reservation again might fail, signaling no quick breakthrough in securing Republican support.
President Wilson informed the allied supreme council that if the proposed Adriatic settlement excludes the United States the Senate might reconsider the Versailles treaty. Officials say the issue hinges on enforcement via the league of nations and inseparable terms with Anglo French American agreements. The White House denied any threat and noted earlier misstatements.
Public notices urge Cheyenne residents to cooperate with volunteer enumerators under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship. The effort aims to identify residents missed by official counts and ensure accurate census figures for the city.
Casper Wyoming February 17 Wood alcohol found in a highly perfumed hair tonic is blamed for the death of J B Jones a member of the Brotherhood of railroad car men He was found dead in an alley between David and Center streets Jones had come from Texas after drinking the tonic analysis showed wood alcohol and perfume present in his stomach
Uneasiness grows over 20 Americans at Marash north of Aleppo amid a Turkish French occupation conflict. Food is short since February 1 and refugees are terrorized. Americans are seen as French by Turks due to occupation of mission properties. News from Adana hints at safety hopes.
Albany February 17 Morris Hilquit socialist leader testified at the investigation of five suspended socialist assemblymen charged with disloyalty He said American socialists would oppose any forced government system from Bolshevik influence He insisted the Third International gave no secret instructions and acted only with moral influence
The Marine Transport Service asks Supreme Court Justice Callahan how to serve legal papers on Nicholas Romanoff deposed and allegedly executed czar of Russia. The case seeks $117,540.11.
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