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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
5
Cheyenne merchants lament profit pressures as prices rise. A shopkeeper recounts a customer resisting $4 pants and $4.60 replacements while costs for stock climb, forcing higher tag prices and risks of perceived profiteering amid higher living costs.
Dr. A. W. French of Cheyenne and Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Sheridan win a suit against R. A. McFadden to claim ownership of 4160 acres in Mock Creek oil field. Judge Tidball ruled the deed gave title, not mere security. The tract near Section 14 is valued by some at up to 2 million dollars, with leasing plans and early development expected. Dr. French quips he is not yet a millionaire.
The city commissioners yesterday voted to move weekly meetings to 10 30 a m on Mondays from 2 p m as formerly. Commissioners John J McInerney and Charles W Hirsig, previously ill, attended the session.
Chief C Embery resumes duties after returning from the Denver Fat Stock Show. During his absence George Carroll served as acting Chief of Police.
The council approved two ordinances, repealing the coal strike liquor rule and aligning city laws with state liquor provisions. The latter lets police court handle squor offenses and collect fines, boosting city revenue. A signboard restriction ordinance was delayed pending study. Ice supply concerns for Cheyenne were raised, with possible city influence to maximize storage. The council also discussed a second information bureau tent and tourist sales, awaiting action. A garage permit for the Netford apartments was referred to officials due to fire limits.
The weather bureau predicts a cold wave across Wyoming within 24 hours with light snow forecast ahead of the plunge. Zero temperatures reported in parts of Montana with Miles City at zero and Harvey 14 below. Elsewhere in Canada readings dip to 30 below.
Governor Carey addresses the Fifteenth Wyoming legislature in a special session urging ratification of the federal amendment for woman suffrage. He praises past cooperation, warns against unnecessary sessions, and notes irrigation district reforms may wait. He emphasizes Wyoming’s historic role and hopes for unanimous support.
The Republicans of the state legislature gather as guests of the Republican state central committee at the Plains hotel banquet at 8:00 tonight to bolster morale for the looming campaign. Patrick Sullivan is toastmaster with speakers including Governor Robert D. Carey former Governor R. B. Brooks Secretary of State W. E. Chaplin John Dillon of Lander G. Watt Brandon of Sheridan Immigration Commissioner G. W. Hill Attorney General W. L. Walls Senate president W. W. Daley and House speaker E. J. Sullivan.
Lincoln Highway reports mixed conditions from Pine Bluffs to Buford with rough spots in low areas and snow near Pine Bluffs Durham and west of Gheyenne. Sherman Hill clear. Laramie to Rock River passable with snow and rough sections. Travel to Point of Rocks snow and passable to teams only then improving to Kort Bridger then heavy snow to State line open to teams only. Rock Springs to Pinedale travel daily. Yellowstone to Orin good on high ground rough on low slopes then excellent to 30 miles west but rough west of Douglas, Moneta area snow blocked. Shoshoni to Lander generally good. Orin to Fisher poor then fair to good to Lusk Hat Greek Salt Creek roads fair Weela. Road better but rough Cheyenne Wyo January 26 1920 Try a Leader Want ad.
Clarence Loveland and Oliver Campbell were arrested Sunday in Citeyette under the new federal statute that gives U S district court jurisdiction in interstate car thefts. The suspects, both teens, were later sent to Sidney for trial per local law enforcement requests. The Ford involved was reported stolen from a garage in Sidney, where the owner was ill and unaware of the theft.
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