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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
8
Colorado College defeated Denver University 16 to 8 in a conference basketball opener played in Denver. In Denver, Colorado University crushed Colorado Agricultural College 38 to 21 as the Buffs used reserves in the second half.
Revenue officer Harry A. Davis posed as bartender to collect taxes from 21 alleged drinkers in Evanston. He seized a saloon, three cars, and forced turnover of the business to satisfy assessments. Seven of the 21 defaulted. property may be sold. A state board will oversee compensation and duties, with four year terms and travel pay.
Police report John Brown a porter at Liberty barber shop forgot to lock the door Thursday night. He allegedly returned later with a bag of cash and barber supplies, fled toward the Burlington depot, and his roommate John Dore is held as a non suspect.
The bill, introduced by the agriculture committee, provides for a state department of agriculture a state board of agriculture and an office of state commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner is to promote agriculture dairying and related industries collect and disseminate information and enforce regulations concerning fruit nurseries and related matters.
In a continued debate, Mondell argues that oil and coal regions should receive at least half of 50 percent receipts to fund local needs. He contends denying funds to taxing communities shifts school, road, and police burdens to others and is unjust given regional development.
Man o War, America's champion race horse, gave a final appearance at the Kentucky Association track in Lexington on January 28. Clyde Gordon, caretaker of the famed thoroughbred, guided the chestnut son of Fair Play Mahauba as he broke into a gallop from the head of the stretch, drawing cheers from a near-filled grandstand and portions of the infield.
Mu Theta Sigma a fast Denver basketball quint sponsored by Walter Wackenson assistant physical director of the Denver Y M C A will come to Laramie for a game with the University of Wyoming team. The Mu Sigma Theta are old stars and have defeated Denver University and the School of Mines promising a good game here. Wyoming will meet Denver University on February 5 on the local floor.
Senator Calder’s claim that the 1920 coal shortage inflated prices beyond a billion and a half dollars drew sharp rebuttal from Thomas H. Watkins of the Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Corp who argued the excess was far less, citing a maximum $600,000,000 open to profiteering. Also noted is Miss Nettie Carey’s return home from Greeley after a bout with bronchitis.
LARAMIE Wyoming January 28 Clerk Fred Shmson administrator of the estate of Charles Parrett has been asked to decide which state Wyoming or Colorado is entitled to the inheritance tax on Parretts estate of 2750 largely from an insurance policy He died October 16 1920 at Walden Colorado leaving a father and two brothers who may claim the estate The matter has been referred to the Wyoming attorney general for ruling on the tax disposition.
LARAMIE Wyo Jan 28 Announcement says the train dispatcher's office at Laramie in the sixth district between Laramie and Rawlins will be abolished for retrenchment. Trains will be handled through the Cheyenne main office. The force included the chief and three dispatchers. Superintendent J W Anderson predicts the move is temporary and hopes the low business will rebound by April 1.
LARAMIN Wyo Jan 28 It was learned that Zbyszko the Polish wrestler is not Zbyssko and is in the U S under another name. He is said to have high connections in his native country is well educated speaks several languages and is in wrestling for the interest. Age 40 and in his last 12 matches has not been beaten by a fall. He met Bob Monogof a Brussels Belgium native in a finish match last night.
Mr and Mrs George S Walker formerly of Cheyenne now of Denver entertained at dinner at the Plains during their visit to attend a charity ball. Guests included J A Delfelder Riverton Dr Peter Appel Gretchen and Anna Arp Mrs J C Liston E T Glenn Riverton and former Governor Fenimore Chatterton Riverton Edythe and Master George Walker. The Walker family plan to return to Denver today.
Preliminary to the evening main event will feature girls teams from the high school and the Y W C A at the school gym. In a prior Magonic Temple game the Y team won 32 to 18 with Cassidy starring for the Y and Nimmo for the high school.
Casper boxer Jack Hemple is training Jess Willard for his world title shot in New York on March 17. Hemple previously trained Willard for his first fight with current champion Jack Dempsey, following reports from Kansas City.
Frank Lemarque and Clarence Eklund meet in Sheridan next Monday for the light heavyweight championship. Both have trained hard and the principals’ caliber promises a great attraction. Cy Mitchell is promoting the event.
The Girl Reserves of the Con verse school will perform an opening ceremony demonstration before the Service Star Legion this afternoon. Their leader will address the club in due form.
State's Advocate Henry Jones said sufficient evidence shows a murder ring sought to exterminate law officers interfering with moonshine production. He cited the killing of one prohibition officer and wounding of two others near Ascumbia, with statements from two suspects indicating plans to kill all six agents in the raiding party.
Students in the pre med course at the University of Wyoming formed a club with Steven Powell as president Don Worden as vice president Jamory DeKay as secretary and treasurer Irvin C Munger Don Thompson Gifford Chamblin Lyle Saxon Samuel B Light Harry Irons and William Chew named among members The meeting was held in Laramie Wyoming on January 8.
Frontier officials announce the silver anniversary frontier show with Ired D. Boice as arena director and BE. A. Ryan as secretary. The committee members from last year join the incoming board to launch nationwide advertising and invite statesmen cowboys cowgirls movie stars and business leaders to attend the event.
Debating a boxing ban, Wyoming legislators hear advocates and opponents from Laramie to Wheatland. Speakers warn of crime linked to boxing, urge local option, purse caps, and charity distributions while arguing over university impact and public mood.
Dan C. Barksdale of Cheyenne argues the Franzen amendment would ensure genuine amateur athletics. Richard C. May of Lovell warns the house against defeat and urges adopting the amended bill for a two year trial. DeLaney and Story express support as the Franzen plan is adopted.
Witnesses testified Mrs. Peete used the name Mrs J C Denton to buy cement and sign an order. She claimed to have seen Denton alive in early June and described a possible injury. she suggested sealing mementoes and discussed insuring Denton’s car. A Denver reporter quoted her remarks about burying a victim under fertilizer after the body was found.
Lawmaking moves stall as a conference committee forms to settle a disputed royalty issue. Senate leaders back a bill on a state law enforcement department with salary debates resolved by vote. A dental hygiene bill, pushed by Mrs. Thomas Casper, passes after swift action and signs by Governor Carey.
Friday morning sessions show House 119 Free bill on oil drilling supervision by state geologist, adoption of federal mining and gasoline standards, and mixed outcomes on county and school fund measures. Senate debates include mineral leasing royalty distribution with four percent to source counties and multiple committee votes on governance, taxation, and licensing.
Senate advances S. F. 55 guiding securities sales by finance committee. S. F. 56 from judiciary establishes pleadings rules for written instruments statewide. S. F. 67 by Kirk proposes consolidation of rural schools and redistribution of funds in such cases.
A list of new house bills includes H B 119 regulating drilling and operation of oil and gas wells. H B 120 on relating to sanitary matters. H B 121 establishing an inspectorate for apiaries to combat contagious bee diseases. H B 122 creating county poultry shows and a state poultry show. H B 1238 detailing duties of the state examiner. H B 124 and H B 125 on water rights and reservoir use for irrigation. H B 126 declaring certain buildings used for vice as a nuisance and outlining abatement. H R 127 covering exchange of stored water for direct flow.
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