30 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
1
A group gathers at Bridgeport Hospital as eight week old baby found in a satchel prompts questions of adoption. Robert F Rohland of Bridgeport reports a switch occurred on a New York to Bridgeport trip when a satchel swapped. The infant's status and guardian claim are under scrutiny.
Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads, told the Transportation club in Louisville that excess earnings above a reasonable return should be divided to protect the public and ensure fair returns for all roads. He argued opponents fear private capital discouragement, noting past discouragements.
The Spokane convention re elected United States Senator John B Kendrick as president of the American National Livestock Association. Delegates endorsed government regulation of meat packing, urged railroads back to private control, and upheld strong constitutional safeguards for any treaty reservations.
A House Ways and Means Committee table shows Europe owes the United States $225,000,000 in interest on loans to European countries. The total accrued interest amounts to about $3,825,000,000, and the treasury plans to postpone forgiveness or collection for several years to allow for reconstruction.
January 29 Washington Dr. Abbott director of the Smithsonian astro physics observatory suggests Venus as a probable source for mysterious wireless signals, ruling out Mars due to known conditions that preclude life. he does not claim any extraterrestrial origin.
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Friday with somewhat colder temperatures in the east. Saturday should be mostly fair, though the northeast may see unsettled conditions.
Harry New was denied a new trial and immediately sentenced to not less than 10 years and up to life imprisonment in San Quentin. His attorney secured a stay of execution and an extension until next Tuesday.
Miss Beryl Baldy daughter of Ald Fred Baldy member of the New Zealand parliament travels 10 000 miles to wed Gilbert A Worrall of New York formerly a representative to Australia of an American auto firm They met in New Zealand two years ago before he entered the war Worrall rescued Baldy when a driftwood piece left her helpless and she is noted as a good swimmer
The bureau of internal revenue announced a method allowing intoxicating liquors for medicinal purposes. A permit from the federal prohibition commissioner is required for both prescribing physicians and selling pharmacists. Any licensed physician actively practicing may obtain a permit to prescribe and issue prescriptions.
The Peruvians submit their claim over Tacna and Arica to the League of Nations as Chile has held the provinces for over 20 years. Bolivia also claims Tacna arguing Bolivian majority and access to a seaport. The plebiscite promised by the 1929 peace treaty never occurred, and the case could launch League proceedings.
Gordon Fawcett Hamby the confessed murderer bank robber and train bandit was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison tonight. He maintained iron composure, refused chaplains, and walked to the chair with a firm step. He spoke a final line about Jay B Allan's gun before dying.
Timothy Shea charged at the National Civil association meeting in New York that certain railroads plot wage cuts when private ownership resumes. He joined Samuel Gompers in criticizing the Cummins bill and compulsory arbitration, calling it a conspiracy to lower wages from current levels.
Prosecutors argued socialist leaders endorsed sabotage in wartime and cited a St Louis 1917 platform urging opposition to the war. Defense showed the anti-sabotage clause was removed later as IWW influence waned and sabotage waned as an issue.
Chicago window washers walked off the job demanding 48 dollars a week for a 44 hour week and pay for 44 hours regardless of employment during the period. The walkout raises the possibility of competition for jobs if the strike succeeds.
A sensational profile of Terrible Dora Sylinsky the so called world champion executioner of Odessa. It claims she has slain 400 anti Red officers with her own hands as part of the extraordinary commission and movements in Russia.
Gov Edward S Edwards replies to William J Bryan charging him with seeking harmony of death for the Democratic Party He says Bryan aims for a morgue in San Francisco and a November funeral while he seeks liberty against sectarianism and an orderly clash of issues
A cable to Soviet authorities through the Czechs requests freedom for four American Red Cross workers captured by Bolsheviks in Siberia. Vladivostok reports prisoners are not believed to be in danger and that Bolshevik policy toward detainees appears liberal, with no women prisoners noted.
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