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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
14
In a tense courtroom scene Pete Gordillo is convicted of murder. After the verdict is read twice due to a Jury error in Albany, the accused shakes hands with the man whose son he is charged with killing. Cordillo’s mother and supporters react as Judge Montzer imposes sentence.
Jurors returned a verdict convicting Pete Cardillo of second degree murder. The trial indicates Newell may face trial in Carbon county this fall, with separate consideration of degrees and potential life sentence.
A request is filed to release Henry Layer from the North Dakota penitentiary in the murder of Mrs. Jacob Wolf and their five Layer. Gov. Frazier offered a $1000 reward for the capture of the killer, but payment is held pending investigation.
Wyoming is thirty years old today July 10 1890 as Congress passes the act admitting a territory as a state. Enthusiastic celebrations occur in Cheyenne the capital and other towns while telegraph wires reach the new state slowly and residents await news of the milestone.
The governor indicated a conference would likely be held in Columbus as he plans to travel Monday to attend to executive office matters. The note mentions preparations and the near-term schedule for state leadership duties.
A damaged fragment shows an advertising request to cut out a stamp and mail it to Foley & Go in Chicago. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and Kidney Pills for various ailments along with a service phone number and a postal address.
Nomination of J. A. O. Prews for an unspecified Minnesota post encounters difficulties as the nonpartisan process stalls. Local officials and party affiliates weigh the merits and procedural steps amid ambiguity about eligibility and support.
The July forecast from the Department of Agriculture predicts larger yields for most crops than the 1944-48 five year average. Tobacco and rice are expected to set records, with tobacco up by 1,000 pounds and rice by 11,000,000 bushels. Spring wheat oats and barley show gains while winter wheat lags behind last year.
Denver July 9 The Colorado Supreme Court was asked to interpret the state industrial relations act in an appeal by Attorney General Victor Keyes. The case involves the state against the United Mine Workers of America, with district judge Charles C. Buller ruling on industry definitions under Colorado law.
Republican nominee via prohibition advocates endorses national convention in Lincoln Nebraska on July 24 to push a fall prohibition program. Hanly notes a Supreme Court backed Enforcement Act will shape a congress favorable to the law while avoiding full presidential backing. Harding’s nomination notifications set for July 22 in Marion and July 27 in Northampton for Coolidge.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a senator and Christian folded into a busy campaign town scene. References to a secretary and a Republican era presidency suggest a late campaign interlude. The garbled text makes precise identities unclear but implies a bustling political stop with media attention.
Senator LaFollette speaking for the Port-Eight Committee says he has not yet decided to accept a nomination if offered and will decide Saturday. Delegates will begin deliberations tomorrow under the general call. Single tax adherents will attend the Committee of Forty-Eight convention called by J. A. Hopkins at 40 a.m. Alvin McCurdy of New York is expected to be temporary chairman and deliver a keynote. Hearings are scheduled for the platform committee with Frank P. Walsh of Friends of Irish Freedom slated to present a plank on U S recognition of an Irish republic.
About an hour after the incident, Waterloo citizens in a motor car captured the alleged culprits. One captive hoped to locate the money. The loot was found roadside a few miles from Waterloo.
The embassy reports that authorities allowed the suspects to enter Mexico from the United States following the killing, part of a government order to not hinder their entry to pursue them later and prevent retreat.
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Gray of 270 6th St describes relief from back and side pain and other symptoms after using Foley Kidney Pills. She reports better sleep and plans to continue the remedy.
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