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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
4
An old Cheyenne newspaper page notes The Leeder Publishing Company in Cheyenne established 1867. Editor RANDOLPH LEIGH runs the paper with mail matter status and business office at Carey Avenue. Rates listed include monthly and yearly options.
Chief Justice White clears Rhode Island to challenge the eighteenth amendment in the supreme court arguing federal power vs state police powers. The case could settle constitutional objections as wets and drys await the ruling while Anti-Saloon League figure William H. Anderson declares a nationwide campaign against anti-prohibitionists and political fights continue.
The passage argues the Anti-Saloon League aims to pack Congress to enforce prohibition, risking a lone opposing voice. It contrasts this with citizen insistence that government and the Supreme Court, not the league, should rule on the issue and awaits a high court decision granting authoritative guidance.
Allied powers press Holland to hand over William of Hohenzollern under the Versailles treaty for crimes against morality and wartime law. They cite Belgium Luxembourg neutrality violations and mass deportations as evidence, noting royal immunity fear as a hurdle to trial.
Billy hides from Tim and Mike as Nanny is captured. He plans to wait for darkness to rescue her then heads toward a nearby town, spotting a city in the valley and deciding to visit it, eager for a new adventure. The next story will reveal Billy’s city visit.
J Leslie Shelden was fined 25 dollars and given 30 days in jail after a police court appearance for attempting a confidence game by posing as mute to solicit funds for a mute school. Sterling Ross, who accompanied him, was discharged as no evidence showed complicity.
Brigadier General Benjamin A. Poore departed Fort D. A. Russell for Camp Lewis with his family to follow this week. Until a new commander arrives Colonel G. A. Hodkin of the Fifteenth Cavalry will lead Fort Russell, a posting typically headed by a brigadier general.
Fort D. A. Russell reported seventy one influenza cases last week with five pneumonia and one death. Most cases were milder than last year though Colonel M O Bigelow contracted the disease. Cheyenne also reports sickness thought to be grippe with many seeking temporary help for families with multiple cases.
Archer Carter died at his home on Snyder Street age 88. Survived by son George Carter of Snyder Street. Funeral arrangements set at Clyde-Early Bricker Brothers funeral parlor.
A brief want ad requests buyers for various items listed in the state capital newspaper want ads. It notes items available, contact method, and price range with urgency to connect quickly. Full details provided upon inquiry.
American women and Red Cross personnel are to be evacuated from Siberia on the first available transport. Trains from outlying points are en route, with 800 on board including 100 women. Volunteers from Vladivostok will manage distribution of about 3 million dollars in supplies and care for 3,000 Petrograd children brought here due to food shortages nine months ago.
Dr. W. H. Ford of Kingston Oklahoma is confirmed by Dr. Claude Thompson of the Oklahoma State Medical Society as the Red Cross expedition member captured by Bolsheviks and reported as Dr. W. H. Kireston in Vladivostok dispatches. The misidentification is cleared and Ford is tied to Oklahoma.
Sergeant Carl Roberts of Louisville Tennessee and Private John Montgomery of Newry Pennsylvania were killed in a skirmish January 14 near Verkhneudinsk Trans Baikal when an American railroad guard detached fought an armored train commanded by General Semenoff.
Thirty eight American members of the railway guard detachment at Tosolsia near Berhyne Udinsk captured one of General Semenoff s armored trains. The general commanding it was believed killed and all officers captured after the train attacked the sleeping Americans in box cars.
Secretary Frank J. Wiffler announced that after legal steps new name change completes the transition from the Cheyenne Industrial Club to the Chamber of Commerce. The Industrial Club building will be known also as the Chamber of Commerce building.
Mrs. George Gurtz and her infant daughter, born Friday January 28 on a Colorado and Southern train between Diamond and Chugwater, left St. John’s hospital Sunday and are cared for at a private home. The girl is the family’s thirteenth child.
The government claims damages based on 8 percent interest since the lands were taken, seeking present value. A Ninth Circuit ruling supports recovery of property value at filing time. A May case in district court will challenge patent cancellation involving LaBonte Live Stock and Saul brothers of Douglas with no land sold, so title recovery is pursued.
Roads boosters from Lusk Lowell Basin Gody Thermopolis Buffalo Newcastle Gillette Ranchester and Parkman told Secretary Fisher by telephone they were opening fire on their delegations in the legislature.
Senator Wadsworth outlined a plan for a citizen army under war declaration only, with five percent annual cuts in regular enlisted strength and two percent for five years, reducing the force by 70 000 soldiers and 1 800 officers. It creates an under secretary of war office to tackle military procurement and projects a roughly one half reduction in military expenditures, with current War Department estimates at 1 100 000 000 dollars. He expected to present the bill to the Senate tomorrow.
The Wyoming special session opens with No 3 referred to the committee of the whole and irrigation and ways and means bills sent there. The suffrage resolution passes the senate in minutes while clerical organization is set. Senators Green Edmonds Shinzy and representatives Ball Bunten Gantz Johnson Hall Harris Hunter Steele are noted absent. Grace Raymond Hebard and former Governor Carey receive seats of honor.
The Wyoming Senate, after committee refinement, advanced a broad irrigation bill and a separate appropriation measure. Amid lively speeches and female attendance, the chamber moved through second and third readings under suspensions to push toward final passage, while the House expedited its own measures in a three day special session.
In yesterday's legislative scene Madame Gaeron drew attention as a vivacious French guest with interest in the safrage resolution. Veteran Patrick Sullivan of Casper enjoyed floor privileges and delivered a Sullivanesque speech blending wisdom and humor, joined by Natrona's Pat O'Connor and Uinta's Charles A. Myers in a notable show of civic wit.
John Wognue of Elberton Georgia reports a severe cold with a sore chest last fall. He took eight small doses of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound in two hours and quickly improved. He declares Foley’s the best cough medicine made and says it was sold everywhere.
Many stage people depend on Marmola Prescription Tablets to reduce and control fat. An actress says she shed two to four pounds weekly using this form and keeps weight steady by taking Marmola Tablets several times a year. Sold by druggists at 1 dollar for a large case or direct from Marmola Co. Detroit. Harmless and effective.
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