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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
9
State legislature moves into active work with over 100 bills in the House and about 40 in the Senate. Measures cover rail service, cattle inspection, meat processing, grand juries, and municipal powers. Several bills face opposition from rail interests, while others gain support from local groups. The day includes readings, amendments, and committee referrals.
The house met at 10 o'clock and processed routine business. It moved to the committee of the whole to review general file bills including H B No 64 on county rules postponed, No 47 regarding deputy county clerks amended, No 24 requiring 75 percent reserves on state insurers amended to 50 percent, No 56 on bank cash reserves amended to 15 percent, and J R No 4 memorializing can Breas to return fees to the federal treasury by land claimants who could not obtain refunds.
A Columbia University professor argues vacations are unnecessary when pay ceases during time off. He contends workers could maintain productivity and morale if compensation is paused or redistributed during vacation periods.
Democratic leaders in the House expect smooth passage of the Ways and Means tariff revision in the coming extra session. The majority on the committee will start framing tentative legislation Monday and rely on the Democratic caucus to approve the report. Over 50 witnesses testified on the sundries schedule as the free list is set to be taken up tomorrow.
Joe Levy manager of Joe Rivers says Billy Nolan promised a first crack at Champion Willie Ritchie. Levy envisions a July 4 clash drawing over $50,000, with Rivers moving east later and considering foreign bouts if finance suits.
In Boulder Miss Faye Wharton aged 17 marries R L Briggs after her father H L Wharton plans his own Denver wedding to Mrs Alice Hamilton. The daughter wins consent by obtaining her father’s signature and taking it to Boulder for the license. The Whartons reside near Hygiene where Miss Wharton’s father ranches, and Mrs Hamilton is a widow with grown children.
London observers foresee a major Turkish civil war affecting both European and Asiatic provinces. They deem the Tchatalja soldiers revolt more serious than censored dispatches suggest, with stronger opposition in Asiatic provinces to the Young Turks than in Europe.
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela was denied admission to the United States by secretary of commerce and labor Charles Nagel. Castro refused to answer if he aided in the killing of General Paredes, leading to deportation as undesirable. A habeas corpus writ seeks Castro’s hearing before U S District Judge Holt tomorrow afternoon.
Texas Governor Colquitt telegraphed Captain John Hughes commanding the Texas Rangers near Juarez to keep him advised and to shoot straight if there is danger of firing across the international line. Taft and the War Department urged immediate steps to prevent cross border fire.
Chicago officials seek to acquire Al Mattern a left handed pitcher from the Montreal club after negotiations with Montreal manager Branefield and Detroit talent scouts indicate possible player exchanges. Branefield considering offering Mattern if Chicago can bolster the infield with one or two players.
The Bulgarian finance minister Theo Doroff announced that hostilities are expected to resume on Wednesday as the armistice ends. He said the Allies would press the siege of Adrianople until its fortress falls, then move siege materials to the Tehatalja lines to press the Turkish forces.
Pueblo Negro reports William Jordan former editor in Pueblo has written to the president elect claiming he should be official barber to the Wilson administration. He cites support from Governor Shafroth, William J. Bryan and Congressman John A. Martin of Colorado.
New York reports by Dr H K Carroll in the New York Christian Advocate show the men and religion movement failed to boost membership. Total male church gains for 1912 were 597 592, down 15 486 from 1911, with Baptists and Methodists each adding about three converts per church while Presbyterians edged ahead. Unitarians and Universalists declined and Christian Scientists gained no new members.
In Washington the Senate debated presidential terms from two to six years and discussed recall and one term proposals. Amendments by Bristow and Hoke Smith aimed at direct popular election and a four year term were considered, with a dozen amendments pending as the session adjourned.
In a letter to Governor Ammons Congressman Edward Taylor says President elect Wilson hints at reappointing Fisher as Interior Secretary. Taylor urges swift protest since Fisher would be unsatisfactory, and notes Wilson would not approve Alva Adams for the post. Ammons plans to forward a protest on behalf of Colorado Democrats.
Enid Oklahoma January 30 A mule kick to farmer John Allen's head led to a $6800 recovery of buried money. After skull fracture operation his memory returned revealing where he hid funds during the 1907 panic. The memory loss followed injuries from a runaway carriage.
Indications from Washington forecast generally fair weather for Wyoming on Friday and Saturday with colder temperatures on Friday and slightly warmer conditions on Saturday.
Turbulent diplomacy and rapid shifts in the Adrianople dispute mark the day as the Balkan arms halt nears. The Turkish government presses for retention of Adrianople shrines and right bank fortifications while agreeing to some territorial adjustments under European supervision. Armistice terms face renewed pressure as fears of internal Turkish dissent and mutinies grow amid the crisis.
Sheridan Wyoming January 25 1918 A prominent Wyoming woman denounces restoration of the army canteen arguing it would enable officers to profit from soldiers and undermine temperance efforts. She recalls wartime temperance work and cites health and moral concerns from soldiers and families.
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