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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
12
Cheyenne merchants plead for sympathy as they describe straining profits amid rising costs. A shopkeeper recounts a shopper balking at $4 pants while costs rise to $4.60 and $4.75, and talks of suits at $35 versus $47.50. He fears angry customers and admits profiteering under pressure.
Dr. A. W. French of Cheyenne and Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Sheridan win a suit brought by R. A. McFadden to recover 4160 acres in Section 12 Mock Creek oil field. Judge Tidball rules the warranty deed conveyed title. McFadden loses claim that the deed was only security. The disputed 460 acres sit near the best Rock River field well. value estimated up to 2 million dollars. French and Wilson plan to lease the tract under development and royalty terms.
City commissioners John J. McInerney and Charles W. Hirsig, recently ill, attended as the body voted to hold meetings at 10 30 in the morning each Monday instead of 2 PM Monday sessions formerly. The change marks a shift in routine for the council.
Chief of Police C Embery resumes duties after returning from the Denver Fat Stock Show. During his absence George Carroll served as acting Chief of Police.
City council approves repealing coal strike ordinance and aligning liquor rules with state law. Police court gains authority to handle squor offenses and collect fines. An upcoming signboard restriction ordinance awaits introduction. Ice supply concerns rise as Cheyenne endures cold snaps. Wyoming Good Roads plans tent information bureau for travelers with potential sales license. Garage request at Netford apartments referred to fire chief and city engineer.
The weather bureau forecasts a cold wave across Wyoming within 24 hours with light snow preceding a sharp drop in temperatures. Montana reports zero temperatures in Miles City and 14 degrees below in Harvey, while Canada records about 30 degrees below zero in northern areas.
Governor Carey addresses the Fifteenth Wyoming legislature in a joint sitting urging ratification of the federal constitutional amendment for women’s suffrage. He defends the special session and highlights the need to act promptly while noting irrigation and water supply issues may wait.
The state Republican lawmakers meet at the Plains hotel for an 8:00 p.m. banquet hosted by the state central committee. Patrick Sullivan will be toastmaster with speakers including Governor Robert D. Carey Former Governor RB Brooks Secretary of State W E Chaplin John Dillon G Watt Brandon G W Hill Immigration Commissioner W L Walls W W Daley and E J Sullivan.
Lincoln Highway reports show overall good conditions with rough patches in low places and snow near Pine Bluffs Durham and west of Greeley with Sherman Hill clear. Laramie to Rock River passable with snow and rough, travel to Point of Rocks snow and passable to teams only then good to Kort Bridger, heavy snow to State line open to teams only. Yellowstone Highway from Denver to Orin good on high ground but rough or soft on low and north slopes. near Moneta blocked with snow. Shoshoni to Lander generally good. Orin to Fisher poor then fair to good. Lusk Hat Greek Salt Creek Weela sections fair to good and Cheyenne area better but rough. Road names include Sherman Hill Douglas Moneta Kort Bridger and Rock Springs Pinedale.
Clarence Loveland and Oliver Campbell were arrested Sunday in Citeyette under the new federal interstate auto theft law. They allegedly stole a Ford from a garage in Sidney, the owner ill, with the car found missing Saturday night. Federal authorities could try them locally or send them to Sidney for trial.
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