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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1920
Page
11
Lemberg dispatches state Bolshevik officers admit the current offensive is a final push not to last beyond a fortnight, claiming Reds are demoralized and discouraged as they retreat toward Warsaw.
Bolshevik forces evacuated Grodno after capturing the Grodno forts on the Nieman south bank. South of the Pripet our troops counter attacked driving the enemy from Rzezytsa Kachuka Vola and Jeziercy. The battle near Grodno and Dubno sees favorable cavalry developments as larger enemy forces cross the Shyhara river and press near Rozany.
Berlin reports President Ebert issued a decree ordering constitutional emergency steps for defense of East Prussia amid Russo Polish fighting near the East Russian border. Civil governor says attack unlikely but developments are watched closely though troop entry requires inter allied consent.
An unofficial tally from 189 Texas towns shows Joseph W. Bailey leading the Democratic gubernatorial race with 17 575 votes, P M Neff 15728, Robert E Thomas 11150, and B F Looney 6848. The partial results mark Bailey ahead by 1847 votes.
Indianapolis reports John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers warns that a settlement modifying the inter state agreement in Illinois could lead national officers to order an immediate shutdown of all bituminous mines. The Illinois strike now ongoing involves miners in the Central field and could involve about 210 000 workers.
With July 27 set as the last day for nominations, several county offices lack full candidate slates. Ida R. Graham filed for re nomination as county clerk on the Democratic ticket, while Robert B. Davidson plans to challenge Sheriff B. J. Smalley on the Republican side, though his filing had not yet been received.
Clues from handwritten letters exchanged between Detroit and New York point to the identity of the woman found mutilated in a trunk in New York. A. J. Branic, a Detroit expressman, traced aliases B. Leroy and O. J. Woods to a Detroit apartment, with letters dated June 11 and earlier.
Senator Harding avoids judging Eugene V. Debs case and reiterates support for generous political prisoner amnesty. He says a case must be reviewed on merits before opinions. The reply was part of a general response effort. former Senator Lara Young commented on party prospects.
Police raided the Atlas rooming house and placed proprietor M Callote and one woman inmate Peggy Wilson under arrest on charges of immorality. Each posted bail of 100 dollars. Mike J. Bell appeared at police headquarters after Wilsons arrest and requested to see her. he was arrested as a suspect and remains in jail.
Stockholders of the Cheyenne Building & Loan association are called to an annual meeting at 8 o'clock Monday evening in the district court room of the city county building.
Jackson Wyoming July 24. Jacksons Petticoat government attacks a long neglected town center area turning it into a civic center. The women councilmen in office six weeks run the government to the satisfaction of taxpayers.
Cody, July 28. E L Bridgeford braced beneath his overturned auto in ten foot floodwater of the Shoshone to free his wife. He held the car until she escaped, then swam to her and they clung to a log before washing ashore downstream.
A bandit with a rifle robbed a Merced to Yosemite stage about 1 pm and took $850. Wearing blue overalls and a white handkerchief mask, he forced a passenger to pass money while others remained aboard. He fled on foot. touring cars were not bothered. The hold up occurred in the mountains just outside park boundaries, about 38 miles from Yosemite Valley.
Cheyenne readies for its twenty fourth Frontier Days spectacle with flags, lights, and elaborate decorations. Cowboys in vibrant attire crowd the streets as park preparations advance, contestants arrive, and Indians prepare tepees for the opening Tuesday. Record crowds await the western carnival.
Dayton Ohio July 24 A shift in the notifi cation venue for Governor Cox nomination moves from Trails End to the Montgomery county fair grounds to handle anticipated August 7 crowds. The site offers streetcar service and a grandstand, plus better hearing for visitors.
Floyd Cox, who escaped from the state penitentiary in Rawlins eighteen months ago after serving one year of a six year term for burglary, has been recaptured in Oklahoma and returned to Rawlins. Six months after his escape he was recaptured once but escaped again from the officer transporting him. Three other convicts who fled with him were quickly recaptured.
On board the Victoria Sir Thomas Lipton expresses belief the race will be won and contends the regatta committee halted the contest to avoid loss of life. Weather woes and seasick mascot tomcat feature in a tense scene as Shamrock and Resolute await a final, possible Monday decider amid a large holiday crowd.
Mayor Ed P Taylor announced Fronter week plans to keep the downtown streets and sidewalks clean with a morning crew at 8 30 o'clock. Merchants are urged to place unwanted goods outside in accessible spots late at night for disposal. Sanitary policing of the business district will be thorough with crow crews working until noon.
Sheriff Smalley reports L. J. Robinson, jailed in Laramie County for seven to ten years for stealing David Howell's car, escaped Rawlins State Penitentiary on July 22. This marks the third Laramie inmate to escape in six months, following William Smith and William Loftus. Loftus remains at large. Robinson, known as Jack around Cheyenne, had worked at the Dildine garage and stole the key to Howell's car.
Basin Wyoming July 24 thirty eight head of army cavalry horses have arrived here for the use of Troop A Wyoming national guard.
Inmates at Bedford New York state reformatory for women sparked a major race riot starting in the laundry and spreading to cottages. About 150 girls fought, with knives and flatirons. 3 escaped, 1 recaptured, several injured. Superintendent Florence Jones resigned. Reverend Thomas Kelley aided police.
In Thermopolis Wyoming on July 23 H B Morgan supervising engineer of Hot Springs Light and Power survived a current of several thousand volts after slipping on a damp floor and contacting a high tension wire His use of a pulmotor restored respiration The man is in serious condition but expected to recover Miller slipped and broke the short circuit which saved his life
The American Farm Bureau Federation approved committees to study cooperative marketing of grain and livestock. A grain committee will be permanent with headquarters in Chicago and include leading producers and elevator operators. The federation aims to secure more freight cars and seeks uniform rates, while supporting deep waterway projects and praising the Federal Trade Commission. A Columbus convention of the United States Grain Growers’ association was announced for August.
Mollie Collins, a Kemmerer resident, armed with a .45 revolver, captured Dutch Miller at midnight at her home after he escaped from Lincoln county jail. Miller, 22, charged with burglarizing the Dave Nelson home of 700 dollars, was led by Collins to her home where officers were summoned. Miller and co-defendant Mrs H R Soaper were apprehended at Salt Lake and brought to the jail. Soaper is held as a witness.
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