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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
3
The Randolph Leigh issue lists publication details for The Leader Publishing Company with editor and manager, entry at Cheyenne post office, periodical class, office address at 1813 Carey Avenue, and subscription rates for 1 year 6 months and 1 year weekly. It notes Associated Press membership and rights to republication of news dispatches.
Insurance engineers surveyed a 2000 population Oregon town to expose fire hazards from weak water pressure and hydrant gaps to unsafe electrical wiring and storage of oil and rags. They counted 47 wiring faults 28 unprotected walls or floors 14 improper gasoline stores and 41 chimneys on brackets among other deficiencies. Public cooperation could cut losses of life and property and aid insurers and engineers in correcting risks.
The ex Kaiser drafts a defense citing England’s war responsibility for not offering counsel to France and Russia. The piece notes Britain’s history of wartime restraint, while contrasting with German and Austrian requests. It also remarks on Soldier presidents in America and Paris coal scarcity amid reflective social lessons.
The note praises Belgium’s return from near extinction aided by American and British relief. It credits the nation’s resilience, ruler’s enlightened policy, and promises of German indemnities for full restoration after the dark hour.
A sardonic New York World column discusses President Wilson's letter to Senator Fall, asserting it vindicates Fall's view of the Mexican issue and constitutional control of foreign affairs. It mocks the cloak-room culture and highlights the president’s stance that only the executive and Constitution govern diplomacy. A mixed note reviews Sir William Osler, engine boiler gains, and painting norms at the Louvre.
The Department of Agriculture summary compares 1919 and 1918 yields for winter and spring wheat oats barley rye potatoes flax wild hay and tame hay. It notes smaller 1919 production despite higher prices and explains how price changes boosted value of output, with specifics on potatoes tame hay hay prices and per acre values.
Massachusetts honor a centennial birth figure Daniel W Gooch a civil war era congressman noted in a broad national observance. Louisiana marks 105th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans as civic events unfold. Vancouver hosts civic elections with labor and women participation boost. International Association of Clothing Designers holds its tenth annual convention in New York City. Omaha prepares for Gen Perhsing's visit. Atlantic fleet departs from eastern ports for Cuban winter maneuvers. Democratic national committee to meet in Washington DC to set nominating convention details. Jackson Day banquet in DC draws major national Democratic leaders. Havana hosts Cuba American Jockey Club winter racing. Boxing cards feature Wilda vs Asher in St Louis Drum mv Brown vs Drum in Jersey City Leonard vs Elm in Passaic.
Oklahoma's senior senator Robert L. Owen may address the Jackson Day banquet in Washington as part of the Democratic National Committee meeting. Though not seen as a main candidate, his supporters expect him to attract southern and southwestern delegates. Born in Virginia, a Washington and Lee graduate, he has lived in Oklahoma since territorial days.
A compact list of anniversaries and notable events includes 1845 the Belle Zane steamboat disaster with 40 lives lost on the Mississippi, 1848 birth of Sheffield founder Wilter Scott Gordon, 1886 death of Anson Jones, 1916 death of actress Ada Rena in New York, and 1917 Supreme Court ruling on the Webb Kenyon liquor shipping law. It notes the Duke of Wellington becoming premier, Duke of York naval promotion, and a Odessa Russia rail disaster with many fatalities.
One year ago today reports claim Ebert government held in check the Spartacans in Berlin. Loyal Russian forces from Siberia report another Bolshevik army defeat, underscoring stabilizing actions amid wartime tensions.
William A. Clark, Montana mine owner and former senator, born Connellsville Pennsylvania 81 years ago. Sir Frank W. Dyson, Astronomer Royal, born Ashby England 52 years ago. Augustus Thomas, playwright, born Saint Louis 61 years ago. Major General Sir Sam Hughes, Canadian defence minister, born Darlington Ontario 67 years ago. Rt Reverend Sheldon M. Griswold, Episcopal bishop of Chicago, born Delhi New York 59 years ago.
Mail-in offer promises trial packs of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain back and kidneys and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and biliousness. The flyer urges readers to cut out the slip and enclose five cents to order.
The Masonite Athletic Club, a group of younger Wyoming members, held a dance at the Masonic temple last night. It was announced as the opening event in a planned series of gatherings.
The last will of Ellen Conroy, who died Christmas Day, leaves all property to Clifford Sewall of Bombay, India, after two years as her trusted agent. A prior will reportedly left assets to the church, and a possible niece in Lawrence, Massachusetts, named Ellen T. Welch, may contest. Cheyenne assets include 13 lots at 5500, cash 330, furniture 150, personal property 450, with 800 annual rent.
Oil activity in Wyoming fell in December 1919 with 23 completions, down from November’s 28. Most wells were shallow, and storms caused shutdowns. Salt Creek led production at 5,000 barrels from one well. Warm Springs and Thermopolis each had five completions but only 245 barrels total. Lance Creek produced 3,000 barrels from three wells. Big Horn four wells yielded 90 barrels. Gas production reached 12,000,000 for the month.
The Pershing Arrangements Committee met in Cheyenne to review preparations for General John J. Pershing's reception and entertainment next Wednesday. About 45 members attended, sub-committees reported readiness, and Charles S. Hill chaired the session before departing for Denver to coordinate with the local Pershing plans there.
Shareholders at a Portland Maine meeting ratified a board proposal to raise Elk Basin Petroleum from 5 million to 15 million dollars and to rename it Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum. They also approved acquiring Grass Creek Petroleum and Keoughan Hurst Drilling.
Emmer Food Products at its annual meeting elected directors Robert G. Taylor W E Gilcrest C R Hagens F Randolph and B C Buffum. Officers elected include E F Randolph president W E Gilcrest vice president KE H Bloeser vice president and general manager BR K Staley vice president B C G Buffum treasurer A C Bailey secretary and H E Buffum assistant treasurer. The firm has acquired a second plant at Loveland Colorado which will begin operations soon to support output from its Worland factory and has contracted for large acreage in Colorado Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota for the coming season.
Notices sent Wednesday call a special stockholders meeting in Casper on February 10 to vote on a director adopted resolution to raise capital stock from 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 shares of $1 par value. The increase aims to provide funds for acquisitions.
A director states an ongoing interest in Strawn Petroleum Syndicate and notes readiness to exploit numerous offers of proven properties frequently presented to the board.
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