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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
8
City fire department adopts a 24 on 48 off duty cycle with 12 to 46 personnel. Firemen will remain at the station during their 48 hour shifts sleeping at night and eating breaks. OG W. Smith and 4. M. Jordan join the force while G. Lyon resigns.
Anna Rainstein wife of Boris Rainstein a former socialist leader connected to Lenin and Trotsky contacts in Russia was arrested in Buffalo N Y on criminal anarchy charges arraigned with 14 men held on similar counts all pleaded not guilty and await Friday hearing with five others to be tried Thursday
Kalaupapa settlement patients decide to pool funds and build a Roosevelt memorial on Molokai Island instead of contributing to a national fund. J D McVeigh, superintendent, announces the plan to residents and press.
A short meditation on New Year resolutions noting that the present is the only true moment to change. It argues that daily effort matters more than a single New Year vow and suggests acting on resolutions as they occur, including February 29.
Cheyenne schools have only one day off for New Year as the time boat shutdown period continues. The district will resume activities Monday with no additional holidays planned this year.
A brief ad column item notes a promotional pitch for a gale related campaign in state advertising. It mentions regional scope and an offer to try the ad option for visibility. The tone echoes old newspaper ads with compact urging.
The Women’s Club for Special asks a session to ensure the voice of women in the nation is ready for the 1920 elections. The secretary is to send a copy of the resolution to the governor. Mrs. Putman presented a verse written paper.
The Phelps Dodge corporation aims to make employees owners of homes near Warren Arizona. It bought Warren Co Development Co and two thirds of Warren Co, controls Warren-Bisbee Railway, and opened properties for purchase through a plan allowing 100 monthly installments. Forty houses completed in year one with free land and architectural help, water and sewer costs only.
John Garkus a 27 year old Musciat man died at his hospital a few minutes before the old year ended. He was brought from Kann a where he worked for Union Pacific after a severe internal injury in an accident. Bricker Brothers mortuary awaits word on his relatives.
No. 1 from Page i crease over 1948 presents per cent ranges from 9 to 16. New York leads with about 570000 registered cars, roughly one for 18 residents. Ohio follows with 541000, while Iowa and Nebraska show 365000 and 201000 respectively. Mississippi has the fewest cars.
The text argues that vehicle capacity depends on better roads and traffic systems including underground garages. It notes optimistic estimates of 12,000,000 motor vehicles in the country and mentions failures among car makers amid industry progress.
Independent traders report declining asking prices for cars as buyers hold back. The drop signals softer demand and a cautious outlook for the auto market, with dealers noting higher inventory and slower turnover across multiple brands.
Special correspondent reports rapid fortunes in Cardiff after conflicts shift wealth from shipping to ship ownership. Clerks and small tradesmen became shipowners and directors, with gains from £200 investments growing into £100,000 profits and ships propelling families into lavish estates and millions in wealth.
B B Starks of Casper, Charles Ersinger of Wheatland, Mrs L A Reed of Casper, R S McKeon of Glenrock, Jerry McCarthy of Little Horse, Mrs E W Tweet of Lander, C Leyser of Manville, C Singer of Glendo, F Schimker and E J Plunkett, Harold Arnold, Ive McLoney, M M VanCamp of Biggs, and others are listed as in the city or registered at local hotels and offices. Includes a local real estate mention and a Union Trust Company note.
Fragments describe Fairbanks readers noting poultry varieties and possible poultry farming in Alaska. The text references settlers, rocks, and Thodesland led mentions amid unclear context and dates.
A boys basketball game is set for tonight at the high school gym in Pine Bluffs. The local five will host Cheyenne, with all attention on the matchup and student spectators.
The district board of District No. 6 of the United Mine Workers of America held a regular meeting and re elected all officers to their posts. No changes were made to the leadership as the group continued ongoing labor activities and representation.
Air and rail connections resume between Juarez and Mexico City as service returns to normal after disruptions. Officials emphasize improved scheduling and cross border cooperation to boost travel and commerce.
Reports describe lava in the Kiluela pit rising rapidly with springs of extremely liquid lava appearing hundreds of feet above known lava lakes. The surge breaks through wall cracks and pours into boiling lakes, signaling a major volcanic event.
New York reports a drive to establish Carry On Clubs in major cities to house feed clothe and care for disabled veterans. The program offers meals laundry dental care medical services transport and clothing money to maintain war risk insurance and provide amusement at ten dollars weekly. The effort has American Legion backing and roots from New York Washington clubs.
A fragment recalls demands for openness after the election. It questions what actions the future president will take and urges clear views and aims if honored by election. The text shows concern that if progress cannot be made openly it will be pursued by other means.
Senator Berah claims American and Russian operations breached the constitution and public will, citing a secret agreement and urging caution about sacrificing young soldiers for covert ventures described as unconscionable and intended to compel support.
Washington reports greet 1920 with optimism as government departments forecast plentiful money and near full employment. Trade and export demand rise while foreign exchange may slow gains. housing remains tight and living costs stay high though some relief expected.
Valparaiso reports the Chilean congress authorized the government to contract with the Chilean Ecuadorian syndicate to build a railroad extending from Porto Bolivar into Brasil. The proposed 563 mile line would reach Porto Pari on the Amazon, at an estimated cost of about 6,000,000 pounds sterling.
An estimate puts 484000 people living in the Soneen slum area. The notice appears amid a family memorial for Dennis B. Doonan with flowers from Mrs. Dennis B. Doonan and Family.
A. F. Cooper of Pittsburgh advised adopting six hens to avoid one dollar eggs after attending a recent poultry event in Cleveland. He argued eggs are selling eggs short and the price drop will help the chicken business in a modest way.
Sidney Australia January 1 Several hundred Australian war veterans appeal to Premier Sam Hughes to deport the Germans from New Guinea and permit Australian soldiers to take over the German plantations there The premier promised aid but said he wished to visit the former German New Guinea and other areas under Australian mandate
Washington dispatch notes that under secretary of state Frank L. Polk plans to resign and return to law. Polk recently returned from Europe after leading the American peace commission, closing government business with the supreme council via Ambassador Wallace as observer and reporter. The exact retirement date remains undetermined and could be several months away.
New York gears up for the twentieth national automobile show with passenger cars and motor trucks displayed in separate venues. Visitors from across the United States and Canada attend as experts note production focus remains strong, with some advanced engineering from war-related firms.
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