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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1920
Page
3
Jack Dempsey signed up for the Pathe serial Dead or Alive and began by consulting a makeup artist. The artist started by arching Dempsey’s eyebrows, pulling out stray hairs to shape his look.
In Denver on January 42 Joe Burman floored Dick Griffith with a sharp left to the jaw in the third round of a planned twelve round bantamweight bout. The opening rounds were even as Burman secured a knockout victory.
The brief call by the president follows treaty terms and aims to set up commissions to carry out treaty provisions. The United States will not be represented at the council meeting, which is expected to establish immediate commissions.
It is considered likely that the successor of James B. Reynolds, who resigned as secretary of the Republican National Committee to lead the Coolidge campaign, will be Clarence B. Miller of Minnesota. Miller, former congressman from the Duluth district, has worked for the committee in recent months.
Mrs Minnie Haas widow of Herman Haas longtime Cheyenne resident and pioneer died at 66 from pernicious anemia. Funeral at St Marks Episcopal Church with family survivors including son William Haas and daughters Minnie Haas Mildred Rice and C A Thompson. She lived 40 years at Pioneer avenue and Twenty first street and was active in the Rebekahs local lodge.
The governor requires all Wyoming house and senate members to attend a special legislative session. The notice, signed by Governor Robert D. Carey and Secretary W. Be Chaplin, bears the great seal and is dated January 12, 1920, at the Capitol in Cheyenne.
Rush argued New was insane after reviewing prosecution and defense testimony. He portrayed New as a man with a childlike mind and urged the jury to find insanity, declaring that execution of children for murder has passed in California.
Cheyenne Clearing House reports December bank clearings at 8 million, outperforming many nearby cities. Officers elected include A. H. Marble as president H. B. Hendreson as vice president and Wesley J. Dumm as secretary.
Tennelle Mackie, a New York actress and grandmother, touts an at home gray hair remedy using Orlex powder. Dissolve in water, comb through hair, with directions in the box. advocates say it is safe, non greasy, and long lasting, making the wearer look years younger.
John F. Daley, elected captain of Northwestern University’s 4920 football squad, credits army training for his leadership. He hadn’t attempted a place kick in two years before volunteering for the game with Indiana, saying training under fire gave him confidence and calm to drive the ball true and earn teammate respect.
Senora Bonillas, wife of Mexico's diplomatic representative in Washington, may become Mexico's next first lady. Reports say Senor Bonillas has been offered the presidential nomination by the Mexican National Civilian party and has wired for its political platform with a tentative acceptance.
No public parade will be held for General Pershing arrival. Delegations ask for parade stations along Capitol avenue as Pershing travels from the train to the Masonic temple. Unions threaten a parade regardless, while banquet committee heads seek a caterer with Union Pacific staff and private car chefs assisting.
The original Logan county courthouse at Lincoln Illinois where Abraham Lincoln practiced law remains standing and preserved. A new county offices building has been erected beside it.
General Pershing travels to Cheyenne with plans for a public reception at the capitol, a gymnasium address for schoolchildren, and a dinner at the Elks club. Mrs. Florence Spencer Duryea urges national support for Armenian orphans through Near East Relief. Cheyenne officials arrange car security and cadet supervision for the events.
A second will of Mrs Ellen Conroy, Cheyenne pioneer, filed for probate after her Christmas death, could contest the first will. The earlier will leaves specific bequests to charities and people and all remaining estate to Patrick Doyle if found within eighteen months, else to Bishop Keane for Catholic debt relief. H E Wellnitz was appointed administrator.
An advertisement from a Cincinnati authority touts Freezone for corns and calluses. It claims drops applied to the corn relieve pain within hours and that the corn loosens and falls off the next day without irritation. A quarter ounce is enough for feet and priced at a few cents.
The article lists chairmen for Cheyenne events including A. D. Kelley in charge of reception, Robert Lafontain for luncheon, Jack Burri for decorations, William C. Deming on the program, Leane A. Miller handling transportation, and Edward W. Stone overseeing finance.
Max Levin the Bolshevik Spartacist head in Munich under the short Red rule is charged with mass murder. He fled to Austria and extradition negotiations are under way.
An advertisement extols Marmola Prescription Tablets as a harmless, effective weight reduction aid. It claims the tablets are available at all drug stores or by direct order from Marmola Co. in Detroit, with a large case priced at four dollars, presenting dieting and strenuous exercise as unnecessary.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a reliable remedy for eczema itch pimples rashes and blackheads. It claims minor blemishes vanish overnight and itching stops instantly with a safe antiseptic liquid sold by The E W Rose Co Cleveland priced 35 cents and one dollar for extra large.
An old musterole advertisement promotes relief from neuralgia and other pains with a mustard oil ointment. It claims quick soothing of inflammation, compares favorably to mustard plasters, and lists uses from sore throat to bronchitis and rheumatism. Prices shown include 80c 60c jars and a hospital size priced at $2.50.
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