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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

5

Kendrick Secures Extension of Livestock Rates

Washington Jan 15 Senator Kendrick’s appeal to the railroad administration won an extension of emergency livestock shipment rates to January 31 for outgoing shipments and to July 1 for return rates. Wyoming livestock interests, state board members, and railroad representatives discussed extending the return rate and delaying May 15 expirations due to spring forage and calf stock considerations.

Cheyenne Washington Kendrick Railroad Administration Wyoming Wyoming State Board of Livestock Commissioners Board of Livestock Commissioners Burlington and Union Pacific Omaha Oscar Besk Big Piney State Board Texas Jess Yoder Clarence Gardner Holt Oscar Beck Charles

Sheepmen Confront Muted Hope at Wyoming Convention

The Wyoming wool growers gather at Fort Russell for a three day meeting led by Dr. Wilson. He cites drought, rail strikes, and tax hikes driving stockmen deeper in debt while urging resilience and self reliance. Pershing attends and multiple speakers discuss live stock topics, railroads, and wool fabrics.

Plains State Board of Equalization Wilson William Dubois Industrial Club B. B. Brooks The Sheepmen and the Forest Service Will C. Barnes Washington,d. C Francis B. Warren Fort Russell General Pershing A. B. DeRicqles Denver E. R B. Calvin Union Pacific Railroad T. W. Tomlinson American National Live Stock Association Truth In Alex Walker National Sheep and Wool Bureau F. R. Marshall Washington, D. C Masonic Temple

Democratic leaders debate treaty ratification and withdrawal plan

The text details a push for immediate compromise on reservations and ratification, with Bryan urging Democrats to abstain from voting to let Republicans ratify alone. He warns it would be fatal for Democrats to share responsibility or delay peace, while Lodge calls the conference a 'practical step' in the process.

Bryan Congress Lodge

North Platte Officers Fatally Shot by Two Mexicans

In North Platte on January 15 Chief of Police S. C. Macomber and Officer George W. Rodgers were killed during an arrest attempt at John Chiros pool hall. The two suspects fired on the officers. one was wounded by Chiros during pursuit, the other escaped. Macomber, formerly a Cheyenne conductor, was prominent in the area.

North Platte S. C. Macomber George W. Rodgers John Chiros Rodgers Macomber Chiros Chief Macomber Cheyenne

Bolshevist Threat Looms In Near East And Caucasus

A semi official forecast warns of a three month window in which Britain could face a serious Bolshevik rise in the Near East. Trans-Caspia appears virtually under Bolshevik control, endangering the Caucasus, Mesopotamia and potentially India with Afghan, Georgian and Azerbaijani cooperation amid Red bases in Baku.

India Great Britain Near East Trans-Caspia Caucasus Mustapha Kenel Pasha Persia Afghanistan Georgia Azerbaijan Denckine

Denekine Stops Bolshevik Advance Near Ekaterinador

The British military mission reports at General Denekine headquarters that the Caucasus army behind the Aksai river repulsed heavy fighting and a Bolshevik left flank attempt. It confirms the Bolshevik advance on Odessa is halted and denies any replacement of Denekine.

London Denekine Ekaterinador Aksai River Odessa

Ambulance Return Delays Tie to Pershing Memorial Plan

No. 4 from Page 4 reports the ambulance not reaching Cheyenne in time for the presentation ceremony and now in New York. The Daughters of the American Revolution funded ambulances for American troops abroad, with two sent. General Pershing returned the better ambulance, costing 2400 dollars, for hospital use to be named in memory of his wife.

Cheyenne Atlantic New York Daughters of the American Revolution General Pershing Cityenne

Ex-Emperor William in Line for Trial Details

Berlin reports describe William II with vacant gaze tremors and slowness, suggesting an exhaustive medical examination before trial. The Globe notes US absence from the international tribunal while Britain presses the plan amid Allied negotiations and a mix of Republican and Democratic senators backing or opposing actions.

Berlin Wilhelm Pers United States International Tribunal The Globe Kitisat Krenek Wilson Holland William Germany Great Britain

Pershing Leaves Cheyenne After Tour of Western Bases

General John J. Pershing wrapped up a day at Fort D. A. Russell and Cheyenne, addressing the Wyoming Wool Growers association and urging preparedness and education as he continued his tour of military establishments. He noted the need for an educated army and discussed logistics behind World War I mobilization. The visit included a Scotch bagpipe welcome and recognition from Red Cross members.

John J. Pershing Fort D. A. Russell Cheyenne Salt Lake City Ryenne Wyoming Wool Growers Association Masonic Temple General Pershing Red Cross Poore J. M. Wilson Wyoming Wool Growers Association Missouri Chicago Pershing America Europe France Australia Great Britain

Lawmakers barred from oath and speaker election duties

A historical excerpt notes that certain individuals were not permitted to take an oath as a member of congress yet nonetheless took the oath in the assembly and participated in the election of the speaker along with other executive matters.

Congress

Weather outlook: unsettled and colder with light snow north

The forecast calls for an unsettled, colder Friday with light snow in the northern portion. Saturday improves to partly cloudy skies but remains somewhat unsettled.

Police raid on Cheyenne eatery leads to arrests and vagrancy fines

In Cheyenne, police raided a small eatery run by Miss Kelley, suspected as a front for other business. Mexican workers and several residents were detained. Morres and McLain received fines for disturbance, while Roderigos and Curtis got eighty days in jail for vagrancy. Kelley faces trial after earlier town expulsion.

Miss Kelley J. HE. Kelley Cheyenne J. B. Curtiss Nettie McLain Tony Morres Joe Roderigos Morres McLain Roderigos Curtis Kelley

Reformers Prep Washington Celebration for Saloonless Year

Reform groups hold Jubilee convention in Washington to mark the nation’s first saloonless year with meetings and the 12 04 a m enactment of constitutional prohibition. Attorney General Palmer will speak at the event and a National Press club skit titled Water Water Everywhere highlights the night.

Washington Reform Associations Palmer National Press Club Kremer Roper Internal Revenue Bureau

Elevator Boys Skip Without Paying For Board

Richard and Merril Larson two elevator boys in the Hynds building disappeared from Cheyenne yesterday morning leaving $15 room rent unpaid and taking their uniforms They were arrested in Laramie later and held to be returned to Cheyenne They left a note to the landlady asking to forward receipts for the room rent The pair from Brookfield Missouri may have prior reform school or juvenile history.

Richard Larson Merril Larson New Hynds Cheyenne Capitol Avenue Laramie Brookfield

Funeral announced for Philip Brown found dead at home

Philip Brown of 2020 Thames Street is to be buried at 2:30 pm tomorrow at the Ney Episcopal church. C. A. Bennett will conduct the service with postoffice clerks serving as pallbearers. Brown, employed at the post office transferring mail, had been ill recently.

Philip Brown Thames Street Episcopal Church Ney. C Brown Peabody's

Bolshevism Ugl y Head Emerges Among U S Navy

Jan. 15 report from Captain J L P Stone, Bay Ridge naval station commander, says Reds tried to sow bolshevism in the U S Navy. He told women supporters of a veterans club that American soldiers were urged to form soviets and read Reds literature at Bay Ridge and other stations.

New York Reds United States Navy J. L. P. Stone Bay Ridge Naval Station Stone Navy Bay Ridge

LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets Promoted for Prevention

A vintage health ad urges larger doses of LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets than standard grip remedies to prevent influenza. The copy promotes preemptive use rather than waiting to get sick.

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