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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
3
James A. Duncan, Seattle machinist, testifies about the January 1919 general strike, saying it was a sympathy walkout over shipyard workers demands and a 10 percent wage increase dispute. He recalls Ole Hanson pleading for electric lights and notes relief depots aided strikers and citizens.
Senator Harding received a telegram from Parley Christensen urging executive clemency for Eugene V. Debs, who is in Atlanta penitentiary. Harding said he would respond after the notification ceremonies. Republican leaders urge Tennessee to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment in a unanimous Columbus committee action.
Marion Ohio July 21 Senator Harding’s acceptance address to be delivered tomorrow is anticipated to stress Wilson’s foreign policy and the league of nations. Supporters expect a squarely political contrast with the Republicans’ Chicago differences and a belligerent stance against Wilson’s views.
The article notes a speaker will not detail the league covenant but will press broad principles. It suggests he will frame arguments around American ideals, arguing that rejecting the league as written would not be seen in Europe as betrayal, but as fidelity to American values.
Transportation of milk is treated as freight and passenger traffic. Express rates are expected to rise. Passenger share of the increase is about a half to one cent per mile east and three quarters to one cent west. Freight share totals about 8 percent, aiming for roughly a 3.6 percent overall freight rate hike.
Roosevelt charged the Republican Party planned a large campaign fund three months ago and divided the country into districts with fixed assessments. He cited Dutchess County in New York, which he once represented, with an assessment of 32000 dollars despite a population under 100000. He claimed subscriptions would not be small.
The two yachts clash off the coast with Resolute gaining on Shamrock through tacks and windward work. Resolute leads by about a quarter mile at the outer mark and finishes with a slight overall edge after the windward beat, while Shamrock struggles to close the gap and trails by roughly seven minutes on corrected time.
Los Angeles July 21 Jick Johnson former world champion boxer issues first public statement since returning to the United States from the county jail here He says he laid down to Jess Willard at Havana and that he made many mistakes but can lick any man in the world today He speaks from jail stating confidence and a vow to prove himself.
The Frontier committee designates July 29 as Nebraska Day in Cheyenne, with a big parade and a visit by William Jennings Bryan. Union Pacific provides special train service. Bryan will speak at the Hollison-White chautauqua system after an afternoon committee reception.
At the Wednesday meeting Dan Barksdale reported the picnic was a social success while a deficit would be covered by member assessments. Jay Showalter outlined improvements at the community campground including showers and policing. Dr. J. B. Beghtol of Hastings Neb spoke about a ranch purchase for a summer home project and the Hastings Mountain Park association.
Dublin July 21 Unusual scene at Kings Bridge terminus as Curragh racegoers and others are delayed when trainmen refuse to carry 80 armed policemen bound for Kildare. Police board trains, drivers refuse, only an express for Still Arney departs. Passengers travel by motor car.
Three young men were arrested by police last night and held for trial in municipal court today after a disturbance at the Shanghai restaurant.
Lusk reports Buck Creek well in section 8 36 65 Lance Creek field drilled into oil sand on Sunday with oil rising in the hole 1600 feet after penetrating caprock at 3593 feet. Known as Buck Creek H M the well sits northeast quarter of section 8 and is farther southwest than peers, promising to extend producing area of the field.
Arrivals from the west report the body of a massive Hereford bull, likely owned by R. S. Van Tassell, lying beside the Happy Jack road near the Monte Christo mine. The animal appears to have been killed by lightning.
William Krall a Sublet rancher died from a gunshot wound after a water rights dispute with neighbor Steve Dasich who faces a first degree murder charge. Dasich is jailed in Lincoln County awaiting bond set at 5000 dollars after surrendering and arraignment.
An infantry captain was probably fatally wounded and two soldiers seriously hurt when a lorry carrying provisions for the troops at Ballybouney was ambushed Tuesday night. A bullet pierced the gasoline tank, forcing abandonment of the lorry.
Bozeman Montana announces the second annual Roundup on August 6 and 7 with over 10000 dollars in prizes drawing top riders bulldoggers and ropers. Events include broncho busting motorcycle steer roping wolf roping and attempts to ride the legendary Coyote in a 20000 seat amphitheater attraction with a seven foot wall for spectator safety.
Police were alerted to a supposed bloody brawl on a platform at Pioneer Avenue and Eighteenth Street. Officers found the area deserted and no evidence of any fight as open air dances were to begin that night.
In Alliance Nebraska a ranchers vigilance committee with help from their wives stopped cattle rustling near Wilsworth by applying tar and feathers to an alleged rustler. The man’s identity was not released and no further thefts occurred after his release.
Wyoming weather bureau reports a dry week ending July 19 with rain needed for spring wheat and oats. Temperatures were warm in the northwest, averaging 82 in day and 57 at night, with extremes of 96 and 37. Local showers brought about an eighth inch of precip, rye cutting began in eastern districts, and winter wheat is thriving. Beets, corn, potatoes and other crops did well. ranges are excellent though drying in spots. Calf crop short. beef prospects good this fall. cows likely to market.
Police headquarters and the jail were scented this morning by William Warren a colored man booked for drunkenness. Officers report he drank two bottles of Colgate's Toilet Water a high alcohol content preparation and caused the odor in custody.
J. N. Mathes Collection of artifacts from India Spain England and America is on display in the Chocolate Shop window on Carey avenue. The 1648 dating pieces will be loaned to the state museum for exhibition at the capitol.
A Cheyenne survey shows the alley north of the city county building uses real estate owned by A Slack. The fence of the Slack property sits fifteen inches inside the official property line, confirming decades of city use.
The University of Wyoming board of trustees approved new faculty hires by President Aven Nelson and the faculty committee. Appointments include J A Wernl associate professor of modern languages from Iowa State, Thomas B Cochran associate professor of rural education from Columbia, and multiple instructors and directors across history, music, physical training, and law. A balcony addition to the general assembly room and a fall term deadline are noted, with salaries rising under the new budget.
Mrs. F. W. Sales of Granite Canon, who was seriously ill when brought to Cheyenne last Monday, is reported much improved.
Judge W Riner of Cheyenne spent several days in Rawlins the first of the week visiting friends and handling matters of business before returning to the capital city last night.
In Kemmerer Wyoming a new wildcat on Jim Davison’s land by Gulf Development and Refining shows a small 1375 foot high grade crude at pay sand depth with potential for a large oil pool across south east Wyoming and into Utah. Substantial activity follows as Carter Oil and others eye development while Mule Creek fields boost regional production and pipelines carry oil to Regina and beyond.
The Columbine Oil company with two Salt Creek wells capped seeks a lease under a new federal leasing bill and permit to uncap. It undertakes to drill the Ralston anticline in Pawnee county Oklahoma on a community basis giving it a one half interest in leases on 3,360 acres if oil is found.
The Templeman Oil corporation has received multiple offers to purchase gas from its Baggett well in Gunsight district Texas. Estimated open flow is 15 million cu ft at 2050 feet. Deeper drilling could reach oil zones and boost reserves. The J H Lee lease test in Callahan County shows operations at 1620 feet.
Report notes Mule Creek field viewed as larger and more promising than Lance Creek, both found about two years ago. Observers expect substantial development within two seasons and note initial exploration overlapping with early surveys.
A party of prominent officials led by Walter Ramsey secretary of state visited Chappell Oil holdings near Casper and in central Wyoming to inspect fields including Salt Creek and Big Muddy. The Iowa Blue Sky permit holder and company executives oversaw the tour.
The Midwest Refining company brought in a 2300 barrel gusher Thursday in the Salt Creek oil field. Located in the southwest quarter of section 12-40-79 at 2221 feet depth, it struck the second Wall Creek sand. For 24 hours the well produced 2300 barrels, termed the settled production. The 36-A well lies about 2000 feet west of Salt Creek and is the only Midwest completion in the area.
Western Holding Company drives a rotary rig 600 feet deep in the James Lake region between Cactus and Roxana wells. Geologists note several oil pools in unproven James Lake, with logs matching Rock Creek wells. Salt Creek activity rises with two major wells and the Bessemer-Domino shot releasing 60 quarts nitroglycerine, producing about 1900 barrels anticipated, and pipelines moving oil to Midwest refinery.
Curious observers saw a hole in the federal building lawn and learned yesterday that workmen placed a tall pole in the hole. The pole will suspend Frontier Days decorations.
An old advertisement touts a patent remedy claiming rapid relief for long standing health issues within eight days. It promises no harm or work interference and offers double strength tablets, a $2.00 price, and a $3.00 option with a free booklet, addressed from Kansas City Missouri.
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