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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1920
Page
10
Root argues the League abandons the Monroe Doctrine, harming the United States while offering little global benefit. He urges reservations to the Covenant and a world congress to define binding international law, insisting democracies require rule of law over expediency.
The shooting heightened public interest as Lewis faced alleged threats with a pistol. He will be removed from the Wootten case, leaving nineteen jurors. Three may be recalled for further examination by defense and prosecution. Court reconvenes after a two day recess to draw a new venue of 400 names for jury duty.
Wildcatters push west of Powder River dome to Red Bank covering fifty miles and eye McDonald and Murphy Creek domes south of Kaycee. The area shows large tracts likely to yield a spring drill test as leases are sought and prospects brighten for a new field linking with the shallow well district east of Thermopolis.
J A Kirkpatrick offers real estate and insurance services from 1824 Carey Ave with phone 547 J and local coverage. Established provider handling property transactions and risk management.
Miss Flora Payne Whitney daughter of Harry Payne Whitney and granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt announced engagement to Roderick Tower of Philadelphia. Tower is son of Charlemagne Tower former United States ambassador to Austria and served as a captain in the Army Air Service during World War I. Whitney learned typewriting during the war hoping to aid the YMCA overseas, but the war ended before that could be done.
Lincoln Neb Feb 19 Governor MacKelvie reprieved Alson B Cole until March 49 and delayed his electrocution scheduled for tomorrow. Alvon Grammer receives an automatic federal stay pending review of his case.
Samuel C. Park prominent Salt Lake City businessman and first city mayor under the commission form of government died here tonight after a brief illness. He was 50 years old and born in Cheyenne Wyoming.
West of Lost Soldier and east of Rawlins wells are planned as oil operators seek new supplies. The Red Desert area buzzes with drilling plans and test claims for this year. A historic Baxter Rock Springs dome is slated for a summer drill, with Union Pacific lands complicating title. A small structure near Blacks Fork will be drilled and a large company interest lies south of Black Butte Station on the Union Pacific line. The Wyoming Colorado stage line dome, near township 12-100, is expected to reach pay sands at about 2200 feet and may continue the Hiawatha structure. No wells have been drilled nearby in many miles.
William Welsh Adams, American mine superintendent, was reportedly arrested in Zacatecas Mexico on February 14th and released shortly after. His wife said messages from American Metals offices in New York and Mexico and the American consul at Monterey confirmed his release.
Forecasters warn of snow and a sharp cold snap Friday and Friday night with fresh northerly winds. Saturday will be much colder with temperatures possibly near zero by Saturday morning.
In Indianapolis on February 19 the United Mine Workers of America released a statement noting that the Bituminous Coal Commission appointed by President Wilson has completed its formal hearings in Washington and will now decide the strike questions. The communique frames miners’ earnings amid the ongoing dispute and outlines union expectations as the commission proceeds.
Stockholders of the Wyoming and Northwestern Railway will meet in Casper on April 16 to vote on selling the property and franchises to the Chicago and Northwestern and to liquidate a mortgage held by the Farmers Loan and Trust Company. The line runs between Casper and Lander and is operated by the Chicago and Northwestern.
Jimmy Wilde of England, the British flyweight champion, knocked out Mickey Russell in the seventh round of an eight round match in Jersey City after Russell’s manager threw a towel into the ring acknowledging defeat.
John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers challenged operators claims of high coal wages. They argued average annual earnings in the central competitive field were about 873.85 in six years, using broad seasonal work rather than a few high daily figures. The miners urged a yearly average to reflect family needs and living standards.
Dr Franklin Miles, billed as a great specialist, offers a free two pound trial treatment and his new book. He promises remedies for nervous disorders including heart and digestion issues, with endorsements from diverse figures. Requests a written description of the case and sends a Free Trial and Book from Elkhart Indiana.
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