01 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1921
Page
1
At Washington the state department indicated oil questions separate from the Mexican problem are now under a general oil policy review. Mexico oil matters previously handled by the Mexican section will come under the secretary of state for direct consideration affecting national welfare.
Bishop Corrigan issued a bulletin noting Cardinal Gibbons, gravely ill at a Baltimore area home, received the last sacraments. The prelate’s condition worsened with two fainting spells, and pastors and clergy were urged to lead prayers and litany efforts for his recovery or peaceful death.
Wyoming records show total 1920 industry output near 285 million dollars led by petroleum mining and agriculture with livestock lagging. Petroleum production reached 17.726 million barrels valued about 141.8 million dollars, marking a prosperous year across industries except cattle. The 1921 outlook remains promising despite livestock challenges.
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, a leading Republican, signals his return to Washington and public affairs. He discusses tariff and government matters in an interview, meets with a few senators, poses for pictures, and plans active work in Congress beginning next week.
Dublin Castle officials and Dublin newspapers say they have no information about Hammon De Valera landing in Ireland. Harry Boland, De Valera’s secretary, claimed he had landed, while other political notes discuss tariff bills, veterans’ benefits, and Harding cabinet picks.
Robbers broke into C L Beatty home at 23820 Capitol avenue while Mr and Mrs Beatty attended a Masonic Temple event. They took only wearable clothing including coats fur and a beaver cape, using a skeleton key and an automobile to flee. Butler Lloyd Saunders alerted police.
Major General Peter C. Harris adjuvant general of the army was jailed ten days for contempt after refusing to produce select service records in Ohio divorce proceedings. The sentence was suspended during an appeal, with release possible if records are produced. The case tests status of draft records via a Mary H Walsh affidavit in Walsh v Walsh local board proceedings.
Washington, December 31 A shift from tradition will mark the Harding inauguration in March with President-elect Warren G Harding traveling by automobile instead of a horse drawn carriage. The Cleveland Grays National Guard will serve as his personal guard during the parade from the Capitol to the White House.
Mrs Daisy Odom identified two black suspects as the assailants in a noon hour attack on her at 1818 4 O'Neil Street. Police confirm the identification by voice and appearance, stating the men are the principal perpetrators of the assault on the mother of two.
Mrs Schulz, nurse, faces murder charges in Cheyenne Private Hospital case. Prelim hearing began with three witnesses before adjournment. Pinkerton detective testified a poison tablet was found in Schulz’s grip upon her return to Cheyenne in custody.
Forecast calls for fair weather in Wyoming on Saturday and Sunday with a slight snow chance in the northwest on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to be a bit warmer Saturday in the northwest and in the east on Sunday.
New York on January 1 faces prohibition pressures as revelers ring in the new year amid a mix of blue-coated officers and civilians. The night shows the lingering reach of the dry era as authorities and crowds confront the dawn of a new year.
A C Townley head of the Non Partisan League asserts he will not leave the country and will continue organizing in Kansas despite a request from the local American Legion post to depart Townley returned from a county trip and was told by the Legion to quit. Police and revenue officers also enforced prohibition during New Year's celebrations intensifying the dry period.
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