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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

10

Harding to give hearing to anti-suffragists

Senator Harding informed the National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage that he will readily hear those opposing suffrage. In a July 6 letter to Mrs. Horace Brock he said he would consider anti-suffragist views thoughtfully. The association alleges discrimination at the Democratic National Convention in state rights hearings.

Washington Harding National Association Horace Brock Mary E. Kilbreth Glass

Army Planes Edge Toward Polar Sea Flight

Three of four army planes on a New York to Nome Alaska flight reached Scranton area by late afternoon. Plane No 1 under Captain Sterritt was lost in fog after leaving Minneola and forced to land at Elmhurst near Scranton.

Polar Sea Pri New York Nome Alaska Sterritt Minneola Scranto St. Clair Street Mineola Elmhurst Here

New Battlers Arrive at Fort Russell Seek Fights

Two boxers arrive at Fort Russell seeking matches in Cheyenne or nearby towns. Lightweight Eddie Boyd and middleweight Art Raymond “Kid Wilson” under Ter rence J. Lahbell of Headquarters Troop, 15th United States cavalry. Boyd challenges any man in his class. Fontana injured hand. McCoy target for Raymond.

Fort Russell Cheyenne Terrence J. Lahbell 15Th United States Cavalry Eddie Boyd Chicago Boyd Johnny Ertle Frankie Izzo Eddie Ebers Bill Hannon Fontana Pride of the 15Th St. Louis Antwerp Art J. Raymond Kid Wilson Post Young McCoy

New Charge Points to Sollogall Graft in Army Air Program

Henry Woodhouse a governor of the Aerial Club of America urged Attorney General Palmer to convene a federal grand jury over alleged misrepresentation and conspiracy. He accused individuals of obtaining millions in government funds and using club officials as shields in a plan to destroy government airplanes worth 100 million dollars to benefit certain manufacturers. Will G C Wilson laid to rest chief pallbearers named Embery Melloy Grainger Grainger Carroll Eckdall attended funeral services yesterday.

New York Henry Woodhouse Aerial Club of America Palmer Will CG. Wilson Will GC. Wilson Embery Howard Melloy John Grainger Joe Grainger George Carroll Mr. Eckdall

Sharks and Shoes and Sealing Wax New Use

National Geographic bulletin outlines converting sharks into usable leather. Sharks yield leather from skins while fins supply gelatine and oil for soap and paints, with oil also used in leather dressing and medicinal products.

Washington, D. C National Geographic Society United States United States Bureau of Standards China Labrador Newfoundland

Unwritten Law in New Guise but is Effective as Ever

Fresno jury acquits Marion Pittman of murder in the Nicholson case. Jurors deliberated under an hour after emotional insanity defense based on Pittman’s claim of finding Nicholson in the Pittman home when the husband was absent. Pittman admitted the shooting. Mrs. Pittman did not testify.

Fresno Calif Marion Pittman Andréw Nicholson Nicholson

Burma's crossbow hunter and brutal forest guns described

The interview with M L Patterson recounts a Burmese hunter wielding a powerful crossbow, poisoned arrows, and improvised gas-pipe guns. He details the hunter’s gear, night stalking, and the dangers of crude firearms amid Burma’s restrictions. Patterson recalls his own failed try and warns about the weapon’s kick.

United States Burma Buffalo Bill Annie Oakley M. L. Patterson Washington D, DC Lansing Michigan Mergui National Geographic Society Mr. Patterson

Over 21 Held By Women Sufficient Indication of Age

Topeka Kan July 15 Woman suffrage leaders and club heads rally to support Mrs Marguerite Hill McCarter who refused to state her exact age when registering as a voter Her stance follows an attorney general ruling that women must give their age beyond over 21 Mrs Lila Day Monroe a noted suffragist condemns the male club influence over women voters.

Topeka Kan Marguerite Hill McCarter Carter Lila Day Monroe

Hot Shot Fired At New Party by Arkansas Governor

Governor Brough of Arkansas denounced the new party at a Ogden dinner calling it bordering on anarchism bolshevism and I W W ism. He said Utah should not take pride that a Utahn is the standard bearer.

Arkansas Brough Ogden Utah Brough Arkansas

Red and Reef Club Meeting at City Hall

City and County building hosts Red and Reef Club meeting at 7 30 p m Friday July 16 1920 all fishermen urged to attend H H ARP serves as president Attest J Horiskehy secretary

H. H. Arp J. Horiskehy

Treat Em Rough Way to Win Girl

Winnipeg, July 15. George Locke, a returned soldier, wooed Miss Myra Fidler and planned a rough method from a Spanish novel. He shot her and attempted suicide. While Locke recovered in hospital Miss Fidler cared for him. at trial she said she now loves him. He received three years at Stoney Mountain prison.

Winnipeg Man George Locke Myra Fidler George

Little Raife Boy Stricken Early in Illness

The 3 year old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Raife was taken to St John’s hospital yesterday morning in a serious condition. He was reported last night as slightly better.

Carl Raife St. John’s Hospital

Sir Thomas Lipton Prefers Merits Over Fluke in Yacht Race

Sir Thomas Lipton, owner of the Shamrock challenger, said the victory by the other yacht was not earned and he would prefer the race not be accepted. He warned that accepting a fluke win could set a poor precedent for yacht construction and the sport.

Victoria Associated Press Thomas Lipton Shamrock

Police Seek Stolen Chevrolet Touring Car

Cheyenne police asked to watch for a Chevrolet touring car stolen in Denver yesterday. The plate is 93779 and the engine number 66471.

Cheyenne Denver

Harding name mix sparks election burst of confusion

The Republican state headquarters addresses widespread mixups between Warren G. Harding and W. P. G. Harding governor of the Federal Reserve Board. The misidentification has drawn wool growers and others to blame the wrong man for economic policy and market issues.

Warren G. Harding W. P. G. Harding Federal Reserve Board Harding Wilson Democratic Senator Harding Cox

Reclamation Exhibit on Japanese Farming in California

George Lima presented evidence to the House immigration and naturalization committee in Stockton and Sacramento that Japanese farmers have cultivated waste land in the San Joaquin delta. Witnesses testified that Japanese seek land with proven agricultural potential and claim progress in California cultivation.

Stockton Cal San Joaquin River Immigration and Naturalization Committee House of Representatives George Lima California Sacramento Committee On Coast

Ex Convicts and a New Path to Respectability

A former bank robber explains how harsh treatment and stigma push ex criminals back to crime. He credits honesty with being hired by a major company and calls for public discussion, reforms, and better portrayals in film and theatre to aid reintegration. He cites advocates like Richard Harding Davis Paul Armstrong and social programs such as the Salvation Army.

Richard Harding Davis Thomas Mott Osborne Salvation Army Paul Armstrong Armstrong Laylock R. A. Walsh Crme Slime Commission George Randolph Chester Crook

Salt Creek Oil Stocks Rally in Local Market Action

Salt Creek issues show strong trading with Columbine bid at 38 cents, Boston-Wyoming active, Salt Creek Producers at 387 cents a new high, Out West scarce at 2½ dollars, suggesting an upward oil market trend.

Columbine Salt Creek Boston-Wyoming Out West

Mistress Ward Dies at Local Hospital

Mrs. H. P. Ward, 22, died last night at a local hospital. The remains are at W. W. Dumm mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Ghost of Czar Starts Rumpus

London reports the Soviet government has offered 2,000,000 rubles for a man claiming to be Czar Nichol in Siberia. The claimant has a growing following and asserts the czar and family were killed at Yekaterinburg by a servant impersonating him.

London Czar Nicholas Russia Siberia Yekaterinburg

Divorce petition filed by Edgar Schuetz in Desertion case

Edgar Schuetz filed for divorce from Hazel Schuetz on grounds of desertion this morning. Morrison Shafroth, son of ex Senator John Shafroth, announced candidacy for Democratic attorney general in the state. Virginia man in Cheyenne en route to Wheatland to visit Dr Phifer.

Edgar Schuetz Hazel Schuetz Denver Morrison Shafroth John Shafroth Virginia Kellam Norfolk, Va Cheyenne Wheatland Phifer

Fire loss inspection at local exchange and Rock River office

Manager C. L. Titus of the local telephone exchange inspects the fire loss at the burned down exchange last week and will also examine the Rock River office. Five railroad workers convicted of Lever Act violations for the switchmen strike in April were fined $1,000 each by Judge B. Bledsoe in Los Angeles federal court.

C. L. Titus Loca Telephone Exchange Hikhorr Rock River Los Angeles B. Bledsoe United States District Court

CIA Board Joins Lima Police For Psychic Loot Targeting

Local report says use of Ouija boards to locate stolen goods is practiced by Lima Police with support from Police Chief Roush and many patrolmen and detectives who believe in the board as a helping tool.

CIA Lima TIMA Roush

Mid Harbor Accident Report Hints At Back Timelines

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a mid harbor incident with references to back timing and related delays. The incomplete text mentions possible vessels, a harbor area, and an early stage investigation. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.

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