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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
12
The Cheyenne State Leader records its long running publication, noting its 1807 establishment and morning edition with Monday exceptions. It lists the editor for the paper, office address at Carey Avenue, and Associated Press membership with typical subscription rates.
A W Woodruff from Wyoming rises to general superintendent of the Union Pacific. He is praised for his courtesy, accessibility, and support for Wyoming and its people. The piece notes his rapid ascent and predicts a bright career ahead while reflecting on contemporary Bolshevik rhetoric.
In a circus tale Billy the goatish performer captivates crowds by “reading” from a mystic book while a trick goat voice and hidden strings fool children. After a late night, Billy sneaks into a tent and breaks a glass case to devour popcorn, nearly endangering himself.
Samuel Nicholson of Leadville announces his bid for the Republican nomination for the U S Senate seat held by Charles S. Thomas. Nicholson is linked with major mining milling and sugar interests and is prominent in state banking circles. The Denver announcement places him among notable GOP contenders.
A photo in yesterday's State Leader misidentified Mildred Davis as Mildred Harris. The cut line erroneously named Harris, a film actress and former Cheyenne resident, as the photographed star.
Retirement and promotion details for A. W. Woodruff at Union Pacific described as rising from call boy to general superintendent. Mention of fellow executives R. S. Lovett Carl Grey E. E. Calvin William Jeffers and N. A. Williams. Also notes Woodruff’s World War I service and prior roles, along with industry commentary on prices and retail behavior by Figg.
Witnesses discuss whether American socialists favor Bolshevism or Soviet Russia as a social experiment. They assert socialists here do not seek a Soviet system but may sympathize with Russia’s experiment while denying a plan for chaos. Cross examination questions travel to Russia travel and sources shaping opinions.
Representative Barkley of Kentucky a Democratic minority conferee was allowed to file a disagreeing report. Majority supporters expected approval. Chairman Cummins announced the report would be taken up in the Senate as soon as it arrived from the House.
The speaker argues excess profits and luxury taxes drive up the cost of living and should be controlled at a central point through a single tax on the ultimate consumer. He opposes government business interference but supports regulation during the emergency.
A Republican Congressional Committee member proposed that the Supreme Court decide if a president may discharge duties when Congress passes a concurrent resolution. A similar approach appeared in a bill by Representative Rodgers of Massachusetts, sent to the judiciary committee with the Fess resolution.
President Wilson reaffirms opposition to applying the Versailles treaty. He maintains the United States should join the Adriatic settlement due to its co belligerent role. European suggestion notes premiers inviting the American government if Paris December 9 Adriatic accord stands.
The article reports moves around the December settlement for Fiume, Italy and Yugoslavia, and the Adriatic problem. It notes the United States favoring publicizing exchanges, while France Britain and Italy require consent. A Paris meeting may address Turkey and other peace issues with American input via foreign offices.
Records indicate requests for United States participation and that Ambassador Wallace will be fully briefed on developments. The language suggests ongoing diplomacy and anticipated advisement to the ambassador as events unfold.
The piece argues Henry White and General Bliss were puppet figures controlled by Versailles stage manager, while Col. House negotiated foreign policy for President Wilson. It credits Lansing with correcting presidential blunders, opposing the league of nations yet favoring a strong international tribunal, and contrasting Wilson on Russia, the Adriatic, and the Turkish issue. It condemns the president for usurping power without Senate or public consent.
Infantry recruits will be sought in eastern Wyoming towns not represented by the cavalry regiment. Locations include Lusk and Manville, expanding outreach beyond Cheyenne Laramie Rawlins Rock Springs Green River Evanston Kemmerer and Afton.
Beach named colonel of infantry and Rasmus Anderson of Newcastle named inspector general. They joined the National Guard in 1917 with Beach as major and Anderson as lieutenant, both served overseas and held major ranks when the expeditionary army demobilized.
The School for Scandal will appear at the high school gym nasium on Saturday with a program outlining its colorful history. The play debuted at Drury Lane on May 8 1777 after Sheridan cleared a licensing obstacle. It became a rapid success, ran twenty nights the first season, and played sixty five times the next, then thrived for years at three shows weekly. Sheridan never issued an authorized edition and joked about seeking satisfaction after 419 years of effort.
The aerial flivver, a monoplane weighing 595 pounds, 19 feet long with a wing span of 298 feet 9 inches, made a successful first trial flight at College Point New York. Driven by a two cylinder motor and with 383 pounds carrying capacity, it lifted off from a snow covered field and stayed aloft for several minutes in front of engineers and aviation experts.
The piece notes that the play was printed at Dublin from a copy Sheridan sent to his sister for disposal to her advantage, and that early editions show many variations. Authorities claim two Sheridan corrected acts exist, likely prepared for publication.
A blood soaked sock and signs of a violent struggle were found in Yellowstone National Park near Cody setting off an investigation. The snow around the grisly discovery shows tracks of men involved in a fight as authorities seek the truth.
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