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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
4
Washington observers react to the State Department shift toward trade with Bolshevik Russia. Critics call the move a political trap for Cox and a moral and strategic departure from prior policy. The piece argues US policy is exposed to global ridicule as dollars take precedence over democracy.
Fragmentary OCR from a newspaper shows a boilerplate AP rights notice and garbled pricing lines. It includes statements about exclusive republication rights and local news, followed by unreadable miscellaneous characters and broken currency figures.
The text explains vast interstellar distances using light years. It notes Alpha Centauri is about 25 trillion miles away and describes how light from the Sun travels 94 million miles in six seconds, while stellar light may have left long before Christ. The piece emphasizes the enormity and mystery of the universe.
A 1920s critique notes that 92.83 percent of the federal budget funds war and defense, leaving just 6.16 percent for core government and 1.01 percent for research. The author urges humanity to find a way to prevent continual war and redirect dollars toward science and public good.
The speech by Representative William D. Upshaw of Georgia, printed belatedly in the Congressional Record, attributes the fall in living costs to himself. He notes wearing overalls on the House floor and office, cites a newspaper man’s claim that the nation’s thinking changed, and mentions John Wanamaker lowering burdens.
Advance year end figures report more than 40 billion dollars of policies, over 4.5 million holders, and lower costs than private companies due to elimination of profits. The War Risk Insurance Bureau has performed well but faces long term tests as aged claims rise and private firms renew younger policy lists.
London Daily Sketch reports a Chicago convention scene with sixteen thousand attendees, all in shirt sleeves and fans, creating a din so loud that individuals could not hear themselves think.
A humorous verse about a young heiress Dot who marries a Yankee lord to gain a dot. The line suggests fiscal witty motives and a claim that the lord knows what she's got. The piece reflects light satire on marriages for money.
A stream of personal opinions on politics entertainment and culture. The speaker praises Fred Stone and Fatty Arbuckle while teasing Ouija beliefs distrusts near beer and reactionaries and jokes about Lloyd George hair. He rejects writing drama yet enjoys dramatic criticism as opinionated commentary.
A Memphis Commercial Appeal want ad shows an openwork gentleman for rent a furnished room to a gentleman who looks both ways and well ventilated. The playful line suggests a social statement about choosing fate over becoming a public figure.
A Lyndhurst painter, known for being the only painter with an imagination, replaced the usual wet paint sign with a Detour on the porch steps causing a fall. The local humorous note by NEL comments on the incident and its whimsical nature.
The Chicago trial of twenty Communist Labor party members continues with expected testimony from Ole Hanson the former mayor of Seattle. Robert H Howe described financial aid from William Bross Lloyd the chief defendant. Lloyd criticized the United States in a Milwaukee Journal report.
The piece discusses entanglements and fighting strength in the near east, along with a comment on fewer people being sent to sanitoriums for nervous prostration due to overwork. A quoted line from Tennygon J. Daft reflects personal strain and affection limits amid忙 editorials.
A wedding notice from Burns reports William B. Franklin and Ada Ericia Manning of Pocatello Idaho were married in Pocatello on July 8 and will reside in Montpelier Idaho. Franklin, known locally as Billy, served in the army after leaving the Herald staff, with prior residence in Fort Collins and France.
Mrs Paul Jeserich official name Miss Gertrude Schnoor returns to Casper after thirteen years in Berlin and Metz. She recounts war memories and her husband’s death during rescue, Carnegie medal awarded, and two brothers serving in the U S Army. Her daughter Marguerite will enter public schools here next fall.
Casper Wyoming July 15. J B Newberg a self described minister was arrested by Natrona County sheriffs and Casper police while working a broken down Ford on the Yellowstone highway He faced Judge W E Tubbs and paid a $50 fine plus costs He was ordered to leave the county and warned by both sheriff and city police to stop the confidence scheme.
In Albany county as of July 15, little interest is shown in runs for state legislature county and city offices. The county will elect new officers except for one incumbent, while Laramie voters will choose a mayor and three councilmen. Filing deadlines are set for July 28 and August 17, with few candidates yet declared.
Citizens in Colony Wyoming fund a suit to restore 320 acres to John H Harney, alleging an $6 investment turned into title to oil land now leased to Matador Petroleum. The case pits Harney against Montgomery & Bryan who claim full ownership and seek to defend their lien and lease arrangements.
The case draws broad interest across northeastern Wyoming and observers forecast ample funds to sustain litigation through the state’s highest court.
A fourteen year old girl died and about 50 people were injured as congestion from a power house workers strike crippled city surface transit in Chicago. The elevated lines stayed running. About 140 principal-line streetcars operated with more expected. The 3,000 striking workers demanded roughly an 83 percent wage rise and walked out early after union meetings.
Denver, July 16. Attorney General Keys refused to place a proposed alcohol ballot measure on the Colorado ballot citing conflict with federal law. The 4 percent beer and 10 percent wine plan was challenged by state officials and the Anti Saloon League.
Mrs Sophia M Christainsen laughs with pride at Salt Lake as her son Carley P Christainsen is nominated for president of the farmer labor party. She calls him a bright boy and expresses disbelief at his sudden prominence.
Notice urges all members to attend Friday evening July 18 meeting led by Ww. W. Gildroy Worthy President.
Paris July 15 Georges Clemenceau the former premier shows he has withdrawn from active politics and cares little for criticism from enemies of his regime and the Versailles treaty He says his task is finished and plans to finish a novel on Egyptian life while hinting at a treaty signature as world territories are divided and nailed down
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