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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1920
Page
5
Five years ago Miss Kate Alexander of Paris Kentucky was a society girl. She became one of the best women insurance agents in the United States selling $502000 worth of insurance during 1941. When her family faced reverses she sought any job.
Paris report states Deschanel will stay as president of the chamber of deputies until assuming the presidency of the republic. Noted for two peculiarities he has never joined any ministry or formed a ministry as premier and has refused the Legion of Honor. Upon becoming president he would automatically become grand commander of the order.
Senator Esch asked Major General Leonard Wood for his views on the Amarie marine as part of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. The inquiry circulated from Washington on January 19.
Grant West prominent ranchman died in Wheatland Wyoming from a fractured spine. He was injured days earlier when he was thrown from a wagon.
Leon Bourgeois, French council member, is slated to preside at the opening Wilson session of the League of Nations council. The United States will take a protective stance at the outset as the council begins its business.
Atlas theater manager Sutphin proposed to develop an amusement park at Lake Minnehaha Cheyenne. Plans include a central dance pavilion and electric launches to shore with a two reel nightly motion picture theater. City would receive five percent of park proceeds.
The council approved an ordinance increasing drain layer bond from 4000 to 3000 to protect the city from suits after injuries. It also repealed the fuel emergency rules. An ordinance to align city law with state law was introduced to allow fines for possession of liquor and plans for business licensing for revenue.
The senate spent another day considering the Americanization bill without a vote. Senator Kenyon of Iowa expects to finish it tomorrow. Senator King of Utah opposed the plan, saying education should be state driven rather than a federal partnership.
Chicago January 19 Judge Carpenter objected to Illinois Supreme Court Judge Orrin Carter that radicals should be educated rather than deported. Carpenter said education cannot change anarchists noting it is like trying to make a rattlesnake sleep in a cradle with a baby.
President Gray of Union Pacific and several top officials conducted the first inspection tour in Cheyenne yesterday morning. The party included 4B. E. Garvin federal manager W. M. Jeffers general manager R. Robinson chief of maintenance of way C. E. Fuller superintendent of motor power and A. H. Woodruff Wyoming division superintendent, who met the party as they arrived.
New York Jan 19 Federal officials report national prohibition now in effect for 72 hours. Clergymen and anti liquor leaders plan jubilee meetings in Greater New York and across the country to recall milestones from Maryland 1642 to the 1940s.
Mary Garden, famed opera star and daughter of a Philadelphia police officer, is seriously considered to succeed the late Campanini as impresario of the Chicago Grand Opera Association. She questions why women should not run the opera company.
Undersheriff Lon Davis returned from Denver with George DuPree who was wanted in Cheyenne for forging Henry Meyers’ name on a $75 check. DuPree was arrested in Denver after meeting a Cheyenne linked woman and was identified by detectives who tailed them from the train to a street encounter. Davis then brought DuPree back to Cheyenne.
John Barron formerly a marine staying at the Army and Navy club fell seriously ill last night. He was rushed by ambulance to the Cheyenne Private hospital and was unconscious on arrival.
Funeral services for Alvin Hoke four months old the son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Hoke of 1123 East Twentieth Street will be held at 3 30 this afternoon from Clyde Barry Bricker Brothers chapel Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery
L. Pasternack, owner of a Cheyenne pawn shop and second hand store, was fined $15 in police court for selling overshoes on Sunday in violation of the Sunday closing ordinance. He pleaded guilty after being arrested when a package was delivered from his store. Officer Joe Rouner witnessed the exchange and suspected liquor, but the recipient had bought the overshoes.
The Senate without debate passed a House bill amending acts to permit military decorations to be awarded on recommendations of officers below generals. The measure, now sent to the president, aims to honor many American soldiers who served in France under non-general officers.
C. J. Brooks was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of intoxication.
A Cleveland based company promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid as a safe cure for itching pimples eczema ringworm and other skin troubles. The ad urges asking for a 35c or 1 bottle and applying as directed to achieve soft smooth healthy skin. The E. W. Rose Co. of Cleveland Ohio stands as the manufacturer.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild calomel substitute to cleanse blood and bowels. It claims clearer skin, relief from dull feeling and bad breath, and gentle, safe action with no sickness. Dosing is one or two nightly for a week, priced 10c to 25c.
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