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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
10
The Cheyenne State Leader carries a standard Associated Press notice about republication rights and rights to local and special dispatches. It notes exclusive AP republication entitlement and reserves all rights for special dispatches and novels.
A reflective wartime piece argues against profit from war and propaganda. It cites Andrew Carnegie and the cost of sacrifice, urging America to stay true to freedom, truth, courage, and love of home and country to justify the fallen. It condemns class struggle and calls for peace.
California leads in a public utility framework that balances service with investor returns and capital for extensions. Regulators argue that adequate revenue sustains efficient service and future growth, with California already attracting utility securities investments while other Western states lag in implementing practical rate policy.
The piece argues that perfection, not mere success, defines excellence in art and statecraft. It uses Michael Angelo and Leonardo da Vinci to show truth as inseparable from perfection, urging statesmen to pursue unwavering truth for national welfare and harmony.
A War Department session in Washington brought together senior officers from six departments and seven regular army divisions along with Secretary of War Newton D Baker. The photo shows top generals and staff in a multi row arrangement including Douglas MacArthur in the rear center and Hunter Liggett among others.
A terse pledge warns that if the lead is not secured, the team will deliver it promptly at their expense. The statement emphasizes urgency and readiness to act to meet expectations.
Today the Manitoba Legislature assembles in Winnipeg while trials begin in Tacoma for alleged criminal syndicalists. Wisconsin's Democratic State Central Committee convenes in Milwaukee to choose a new chairman and plan the campaign. Sir Oliver Lodge opens his American tour in New York City with a lecture on The Reality of the Unseen. An Atlantic Coast conference on the cost of living and minimum wage laws is called by the National Consumers' League for Newark, New Jersey.
Racing meets in Havana and New Orleans and bowling opening in St Paul. Skiing tournament in Mankato and curling bonspiel in Duluth. Midwinter handicap shooting at Pinehurst. Golf January tournament at Belleair. Boxing cards Levinsky Howard in Perth Amboy and Williamson Sriedman in New Bedford. Inter city amateur contests at Crescent A. C. Brooklyn.
State Department designated Folx in News Millis Loring Diesel as United States commissioner at Berlin. Diesel, a Harvard Law School LL B graduate of 1892, previously served as special counsel to the embassy on the staff of Ambassador Gerard. He will advise on political developments and aid American manufacturers seeking renewed trade with Germany.
Past events include Mary McGauley Molly Pitcher death in Carlisle 1744 birth 48. Charles J Kean died in London 1844 born Waterford Ireland. George D Prentice died Louisville born Preston Conn. Byron centenary in England 1888. 1895 manufacturers convention Cincinnati. 1904 Victoria dies Osborne Isle of Wight born Kensington 1819. 1906 Valencia wreck Vancouver Island 129 lives. 1914 Supreme Court upholds blue sky laws in Ohio Michigan South Dakota.
In 1919 reports state the Allies through the Supreme Council propose all Russian factions discuss a peace. The dispatch notes alleged Bolshevik attacks on American positions on the Northern Russian front amidst war news.
Joshua W. Alexander secretary of commerce born in Cincinnati 68 years ago today. William H. Finley president of Chicago Northwestern Railway born in Delaware City Del. 58 years ago today. Terence V. Powderly former head of the Knights of Labor born in Carbondale Pa. Chase S. Osborn former Michigan governor born in Huntington county Ind. 60 years ago today. Amos A. Strunk Philadelphia outfielder born in Philadelphia 34 years ago today.
Bill Moore arrested a few days ago on a charge of disposing of government goods. He is held in the county jail awaiting trial for allegedly selling pistols and other government property.
Henry de Kay uncle of Jeanne Anna de Kay missing millionairess is sought to furnish crews to aid in the search. Miss de Kay was the protege of Jane Addams at Hull House. Wesley de Kay the father, a retired millionaire, is in Switzerland. Henry met him at Lucerne and has handled business affairs locally.
Delegates from Estonia Latvia Lithuania and Poland finalize a week long conference by appointing a committee to draft a defensive alliance against Soviet Russia. Disputes over Poland and Lithuania threaten broader unity as Lithuania leans toward Germany or an armistice with Russia.
Superintendent A S Jessup leads about twenty Cheyenne high school boys from Cheyenne to Fort Collins for the northern district Colorado Y M C A older boys conference. The event runs Friday night through Sunday night with an oration by Jessup on “Qualifications for Service” at 11 15 Saturday morning.
Billy Whiskers speaks to Nanny O Hara through a shed knothole about not being seen. Mike O Hara and Tim Rooney bargain over Billy as a fine goat, with bids rising from two to three dollars and a hunting knife trade. The tale ends with Billy changing hands to Mike, awaiting tomorrow’s twist.
Two shades of gray velvet figured georgette create a novelty spring frock with a side closing adorned by silk tassels reaching the skirt bottom. The design showcases a modernized Turkish influence in the material and cut.
CG Williams and E Stafford are each held on a 15 dollar bond to appear in police court this afternoon on a charge of disturbance. Stafford reportedly demanded arrest of Williams at the station, threatened to handle it himself, and then was involved in a later fight where he suffered the worse.
Joseph Walsh of 2312 Carey Avenue Troop 2 is the first Boy Scout to donate to the state museum. His collection includes an Indian arrow head the first and only in the museum a Civil War cartridge case foreign stamps and a French railway check among other items and twenty seven articles to be displayed on the Capitol building third floor. Miss Anderson state historian praises the gift as educational for Wyoming school children and a boost to the historical department.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets dissolve fat with no exercise or dieting and promises two to four pounds weekly. It urges immediate purchase from Marmola Co. at Detroit address and charges one dollar for a large case.
A wartime home remedy promises to transform gray hair to black brown or light brown using Orlex powder from drugstores. Dissolve in distilled water and apply, with directions and a $100 gold bond in each box. The product claims safety and non transfer, claiming hair looks about 20 years younger.
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