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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1921

Page

7

Daley Named Senate President in Sixteenth Wyoming Legislature

W. W. Daley of Rawlins was chosen president of the Wyoming Senate by unanimous vote at the caucus. Frank E. Lucas of Buffalo was elected president pro tem, J. C. Arkesheimer of Cheyenne chief clerk, and Fred Lane of Laramie assistant chief clerk. The move aimed to maintain harmony while balancing regional interests across the two houses.

W. W. Daley Rawlins Senate Wyoming Arthur Sk, Lea Thermopolis H. J. Chassell Gillette Frank Eb, Lucas Buffalo J. C. Arkesheimer Cheyenne Fred Lane Laramie Wharlier Friends Lee House J. C. Underwood Laramie County Daley Chassell Stansbury Judiciary Committee Finance Finance, Expenditures, Ways and Means Lucas George W. Perry Sheridan Argsheimer A. D. Belley Hill

Sixteenth Wyoming Legislature Opens at Capitol

The Sixteenth Wyoming legislature convenes at the state capitol at noon with Secretary of State W. Chaplain presiding in the house and Ad Interim President William Daley guiding the senate. The session runs forty days. Daley of Carbon is expected as senate president, Lucas of Johnson is candidate for president pro tem, Argesheimer of Cheyenne for chief clerk, Ewert of Park as speaker, Jenkins of Fremont as speaker pro, and Downing of Goshen as chief clerk.

Wyoming State Capitol House Senate William Daley Mr. Daley Carbon County Frank BE. Lucas Johnson County J. C. Argesheimer Cheyenne BL. R. Ewert Park County P. W. Jenkins Fremont County O. Downing Goshen County

Destruction of Historic Census Records in Washington Fire

A Washington blaze in the commerce department destroyed priceless census records from 1790 to 1890, with 1920 data spared. Firefighters battled the flames, three men overcome by smoke, including Frank Newman. Chief clerk T. G. Fitzgerald warned the loss cannot be replaced and duplicates do not exist.

Department of Commerce Washington United States Frank Newman James Foster T. G. Fitzgerald Cense Bureau Fitzgerald

Father Schellinger Named Prison Chaplain in Rawlins

Rev. Father Gerard Schellinger, former AEF priest, is appointed pastor of St. Joseph's church and Catholic chaplain of the Wyoming penitentiary in Rawlins. He arrives from Cokeville where he led St. Dominic's church.

Rawlins Wyo Father Gerard Schellinger St. Joseph’s Church Wyoming Penitentiary Father Schellinger Cokeville St. Dominic’s Church

Teachers to Meet Next at Springs

Thermopolis Wyoming selected as the next meeting place of the Wyoming State Teachers association. The convention will be in session here October 3 to 7, 1921.

Thermopolis Wyo Wyoming State Teachers’ Association J. C. Kinode Greybull

Ewert of Park Wins Speakership After Trailing On Ballots

L R Ewert of Cody wins the contest for the speakership as lawmakers at Cheyenne caucus tally his fourth ballot victory. He trailed third on two ballots and second on the third before a late surge by Republican peers carried him to a narrow win and swearing in at noon today.

Ewert Park L. R. Ewert Cody House Ingag

No Woman on Jury for Peete Murder Trial

Los Angeles reports no woman on the jury panel announced for the trial of Mrs Louise T L Peete accused of murdering mining promoter Jacob Charles Denton. The 21 man panel will hear the case with trial set to begin January 19.

OS Angeles Louise TL. Peete Jacob Charles Denton

Children form Nebraska's first church in Cott s Bluff

In Cott s Bluff Nebraska a church for children was organized with 145 members mostly under 12. From the preacher to ushers all officers will be children. The church is sponsored by the Methodist Episcopal denomination.

Cotts Bluff Neb Nebraska

De Valera Denies Plot as Britain Seeks Arrest

Dublin reports Eamonn De Valera, Irish republican leader, issues a formal denial of a German Irish plot against Great Britain and attacks the government's white paper on the matter. London says immunity from arrest persists while he remains silent, with officials watching his next move.

Irish Republic London Dublin Associated Press Eamonn de Valera Great Britain Fwamonn de Valera de Valera Ireland

State Warden and Son Visit Cheyenne

Frank Hadsell warden of a state penitentiary at Rawlins and his son Kleber Hadsell vice president of the Wyoming Wool Growers association were in Cheyenne yesterday en route to Rawlins from Casper where they attended the convention of the Wool Growers association.

Frank Hadsell Rawlins Kleber Hadsell Wyoming Wool Growers 'Association Casper

Friends plan to retain counsel after Riverton shooting

Nick Siganovich of Gebo Wyoming was shot and killed by Undersheriff John F Burch and Special Deputy Jasper W Burch who mistook him for the Denver fugitive Pete Haines. A coroner jury ruled the shooting in the line of duty. friends consider prosecuting the two officers.

Riverton Wyo Pete Haines Denver Casper Nick Siganovich Gebo Wyoming John F. Burch Jasper W. Burch Siganovich Burch W. S. Burch Fremont County Rawlins Haines Siganovitch Studson

Harding to Defers Inaugural Plans for Thrift

President Elect Harding asked officials to drop elaborate inauguration plans to avoid the appearance of extravagance. He telegrammed E B McLean to omit a grand ceremony and deliver only the oath and brief address. He also urged Senator Knox to abandon stands on the Capitol grounds amid congressional debate.

Marion Harding E. B. McLean Washington Knox Pennsylvania Capitol Congress

Lawmakers Vote to Preserve Capitol Grandstand Fund

In Washington on January 10, members of the House split along regional lines over a 350000 appropriation for a capitol grandstand used during inaugural ceremonies. 285 supported preserving the fund while a minority from Ohio and the South opposed. Senator Borah pledged to push for further cuts in appropriations.

Ashington House Ohio Capitol Congress Senate Europe Borah Idaho

Wyoming Weather Sketch Mostly Fair With Snow Risk

Weather forecast for Wyoming predicts generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. A chance of snow is noted in the extreme southeast portion.

Whather Wyoming

Protection of American labor from alien horde demanded

Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor urged the Senate immigration committee for equal protection of American workers with tariff protected products. He called for two year straight out protection, warned that net immigration could reach 784 000 annually, and cited 1 819 272 unemployed in 141 cities. He noted 101 000 arrivals in October and 103 000 in November.

Washington Senate Immigration Committee Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Morrison San Francisco Seattle Europe Iabor

Abandonment of Inauguration Celebration Plans

Washington, Jan 10. The inaugural committee chairman B H McLean announced immediate abandonment of all celebration plans for the inauguration of President-Elect Harding, in line with Senator Harding’s wishes.

Washington Harding BH. B. McLean

Indictments Expected as Coal Conspiracy Probes Reopen

In Indianapolis on January 10, District Attorney Frederick Van Ney informed Judge A B Anderson that new indictments and more defendants are likely as the federal grand jury reopens the coal conspiracy probe. Trials for those already indicted are postponed indefinitely as Van Neys aims to finish additional inquiries before the grand jury resumes. The first witnesses are summoned to appear next Monday.

Indianapolis Indiana Illinois Ohio Pennsylvania Frederick van Neys A. B. Anderson van Neys

Directors for Commerce Chamber Will Be Elected Tonight

Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce members gather for the annual meeting and election at the Chamber of Commerce building this evening at 8 oclock. Other matters of importance will come before the meeting. A large attendance is expected and desired.

Commerce Chamber Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Many Applicants for Railway Mail Jobs

The roster shows over 70 applicants on the waiting list for examinations for clerk positions in the railway postal service, reflecting a sharp change from months ago when the government struggled to fill these posts.

Railway Postal Service

Hundred Honorary Pall Bearers At Funeral Of Denver Chief

Denver January 10 The funeral of Chief Hamilton Armstrong will be held at St Barnabas Episcopal church Wednesday at 2 pm. Armstrong died suddenly from heart disease at his home. The body will lie in state at city hall tomorrow afternoon guarded by a platoon. City Chaplain Jim Goodheart and Rev Charles H Marshall will direct services. More than 100 honorary pallbearers from Denver civic circles were announced, with active pallbearers drawn from city police ranks.

Denver Enver Hamilton Armstrong St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Armstrong Jim Goodheart Charles H. Marshall Chaplain Goodheart Frank M. Downer

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WM. Daley Ouxteenth War Department Internal Revenue Bureau Treasury Department Ewart J. . Underwood Laramie Couny Reboom C. P. Story Sheri Dan A. S. Mercer Hyattville Britain Dano
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