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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1920
Page
9
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases about testing, honing, and Bing Hottie references, suggesting a mixed page of puzzles or teasers. The readable bits point to game like wordplay or test items without clear narrative or named entities.
The Swisher Jewelry and Optical company was appointed by county commissioners as custodian of Shy Ben, the new big master clock in the city county building. They also inspect timepieces for the Union Pacific, ensuring both public clocks keep accurate time for the city and Union Pacific tower. The public will hear the clock ring each hour confirming correct time.
The article reports a sharp exchange among Wilson, Millerand, and Lloyd-George over Italy's territorial ambitions in the Adriatic. Presidents’ notes warn against unjust settlements and secret treaties, while French and British premiers defend the December 9 proposal and stress Jugoslavian gains.
President Wilson's February note reaffirms America's war aims and the need to frame the peace settlement on the principles that led the United States into the war, stating he has no choice but to maintain the established position. The note accompanies the diplomatic exchange on the Adriatic issue as the reply moves to America.
About 60 red tags were tied to steering wheels by sheriff officers to demand immediate 41920 licenses. Duplicate tag stubs with car IDs stay in the sheriff's office. Sheriff Smalley orders new licenses, rear placement, removal of old plates, and a single rear plate required.
Report notes Moscow radiogram may imply a peace proposal involving the United States with Japan and Romania. Officials doubt any formal plan reaches the state department. London supreme council will not negotiate with the Soviets, but this does not bind the U.S. The U.S. previously called Bolshevik international outlaws and may demand democratic principles before peace talks.
Cheyenne is touted as a gateway to Wyoming and a key distribution point for parts of Colorado and Nebraska. The firm notes nine branches, with Cheyenne as the sole Wyoming site, and highlights strong railway service, state capital status, and local business traffic. Employee benefits include company-matched savings, investment credit, and a mutual benefit association providing health and life insurance, salary continuation on illness, and a year’s salary to beneficiaries upon death.
Fragmentary note traces the Order of the Eastern Star to a 1778 origin claim in Virginia and Sabog with unclear names and dates. The text is garbled and partial but suggests early roots in the late 18th century.
In a chaotic scene, officers seized dice and $1 as gamblers scattered. Eight men including F. Polls John Dig lis Guss Therj Marko Landrose Tom Ghionis Juss Dones Pete Gailiotos TM Polis T Guerra and V Rodresi were placed on $50 bonds. three could not bail and remained jailed, while Guss Dones escaped with a hidden $100 supply and later paid his own bail.
The article notes four Democratic senators Jones New Mexico Kendrick Wyoming Walsh Montana and Williams Mississippi voting no on a reservation to ratification with Senator Walsh saying it was unnecessary. Senator Hitchcock abstained. Senator Brandegee Republican proposed a new binding condition requiring formal transmission to other powers within 30 days after the Senate action.
The Cheyenne campaign leaders Henderson and McGonagle select top men for a final assault on lingering gloom. A citywide mobilization includes banks, corporations, and professionals joining booster efforts tonight. The big business houses have contributed memberships, and residents from all walks join the cause, replacing negative voices with public spirit.
The secretary’s office urges those who did not surrender to report their status as it is impossible for them to remain unaffiliated. A forthcoming great honor list will appear in newspapers naming every Cheyenne store shop business corporation and individual allied with the Chamber. The aim is to create a city directory of Cheyenne with all residents listed.
A Patriarch in Constantinople reports widespread Armenian massacres and evacuations as Turkish attacks resume. The message, relayed to the Armenian peace conference in Washington, cites thousands killed and compatriots in danger, prompting political representations to the peace council.
No. 2 G reports the Cheyenne post of the Legion opposing the national American Legion executive committee’s push to pass a government veteran bonus through Congress. The $60 monthly benefit is deemed insufficient compensation for doughboys.
The potato special exhibit car from Federal will stop in Cheyenne on March 5 to 6 under the Colorado and Southern and Burlington lines. It arrives Friday afternoon at 5 20 and stays until 4 10 the next day with Friday night speeches. The Chamber of Commerce urges farmers from across the county to attend and a free lunch is offered Saturday noon.
London February 26 Sir Auckland Geddes minister of national service and reconstruction has been chosen as British ambassador to Washington. An official announcement awaited Washington's notice that Geddes is persona grata.
J A Rodgers of Amarillo arrives in Denver after over an hour with District Attorney Foley to push for punishment of Charles T Brown who killed Edward Bell Rodgers. He denies the gun found at the scene was his son’s and says he will prove his son supported his wife. Brown’s defense funds begin raising as friends rally to his side while Rodgers remains jailed and Brown nurses influenza in hospital.
The Wyoming Society of the Sons of the American Revolution held its annual meeting at the Plains hotel with a banquet. Attendees from Cheyenne and Laramie included Bartlett Chaplin Dean Walton Watts Richardson Guthrie Fox Wyman and others. A Watts paper on Washingtons ideas followed a tribute to members who died. Officers were elected for the year and a board of governors named.
In St Louis on February 26 United States District Judge Farris sustained the defense demurrer and dismissed the L Cohan Grocery company case charging unjust sugar profits. Two hunters were arrested in Missouri for hunting ducks from an airplane.
New York news: Charles Ora announces three transcontinental passenger dirigible routes backed by the Good year Tire and Rubber Co. Akron. Thirty five ships to be built with capacities from six to fifty passengers for midwest lines and five ships for 200 passenger capacity on continental routes. Cities include Kansas City Denver Tulsa Fort Worth New Orleans Jackson Memphis and Springfield Ohio. Freight rates not fixed but advised under five cents per mile.
Sixty six men and boys attended a father and son banquet at Congergational church last night. Talks by boys and elders, two films, and the high school glee club provided entertainment. Speakers included Fred Babcock and Howard Erickson with notes on church roles for boys.
Advertisement promises quick cure for piles with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Claims dramatic results and social proof via drug company Sands-Hayes Drug Co.
At 4 41 this morning fire alarm from 1699 Bent Street reported a blaze caused by a cigarette stub in a curtain. No men were found. two women were arrested for drunkenness as police, led by Fire Chief George W Bates, endured resistance from Eileen Morrison and Alma Stewart during transport to city hall.
M. W. Golden of New York addressed the Irish question last night in the high school gymnasium. The lecture, under a local committee, drew a well attended audience and was generally enjoyed as Golden has lectured across the state in major towns.
The Butchers' union Local No. 178 held its first annual ball last night in Eagles' hall with music by the Ross six piece orchestra.
Henry Willis of Sandy Point reports severe coughs eased after trying Foley's Honey and Tar. The ad claims the remedy is effective with no opiates and urges early use for influenza symptoms.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Southington Rebery C6 and Marsas City with unclear dates and values. No clear event or names emerge. The readable parts suggest a damaged notice or listing with monetary figures and locations, but essential details are missing.
Jeremiah O Rourke aged 88 died yesterday at 4 am at his daughter's home Mrs Josephine Kintz He will be shipped to Terre Haute Indiana for burial by W W Dumm undertaking company Survived by daughters Mrs Kintz and Mrs Mary Niedheister and by granddaughters Mary and Katherine Kintz
A historical note cites the phrase if he is yet alive as a common qualifying remark among socialized Russians when referring to acquaintances. It highlights the cultural nuance of cautious address in informal dialogue and its potential implications for social relations.
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