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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
3
Ohio Governor Cox, in Dayton, writes his acceptance address in drafts at his newspaper office after meetings with Judge J. G. Johnson and Oscar W. Bradfude. He plans a concise speech and will edit proofs with a blue pencil.
Bert Wagner of Casper returns to visit Cheyenne after twenty years. He meets old schoolmate Secretary of State W. E. Chaplin and Governor Robert D. Carey. Wagner arrives with a Casper Moose delegation that toured Laramie and Cheyenne, accompanying a seventy-strong class of degree-team members. He manages the men’s clothing department at Richards and Cunningham in a Wyoming oil town and is son of pioneer Henry Wagner.
Albert D. Chamberlin, a Douglas prominent citizen, died in Cheyenne. Born in 1841 Massachusetts, he studied at Hinsdale Academy where Senator Warren also studied. He served in the navy, worked in a paper mill, moved to Wyoming in 1876, ran lumber and sheep businesses, and spent thirteen years as U S land office registrar at Douglas. He ranched in Laramie county and was a high ranking Mason active in Wyoming Consistory events.
A Ford car was stolen from Fredrickson Garage and later recovered. Quincy Cundiff of Pine Bluffs was arrested by Deputy Sheriff George Storey after the theft was reported shortly after 5 pm. The car was sold to Fredrickson Garage by Mrs. Cundiff, the prisoner’s wife, who reportedly acted as a spy for divorce and disposed of his property.
At the Monday Lions meeting in Gilchrist park committee chair Charlie McGonagle reported slow progress on transforming a Twenty-sixth Street triangle into a park. A special committee was formed to push park work while Wyre Powell urged strong support for the Glad Hand movement to welcome Frontier Days visitors. The club sought the return of Judge Lacey's missing lawn roller, last seen heading east on Twenty-sixth Street, and members were urged to Sherlock Holmes it to locate the property. President Avery Haggard and Secretary Fred Porter announced details of the Denver International convention. guest Joe C. O Mahoney, formerly secretary to Senator Kendrick, joined the local law practice.
D S McCalman state highway superintendent returned to Cheyenne from an extended state tour noting very good progress on nearly 100 road projects statewide. He reported 35 large bridges and about 75 smaller structures under construction with strong contractor performance. Maintenance forces require extensive organization across the vast highway system.
Travelers across Wyoming comment on the state’s highways with many quotes praising smooth surfaces. They note the Yellowstone highway between the city and Casper allows 40 mph easily and Lincoln highway conditions are similarly favorable. Leading trade journals spotlight the state’s road development.
The article describes 115 cowboys entering the Frontier celebration with new horses and bulls, plus 75 Arapahoe riders led by Lone Bear arriving in Wendover. It notes unusual roping events, relocation of steer roping from north to south pens, and removal of bulldogging from the track with new east side corrals. Ticket sales set a daily record as opening day approaches.
Boxes were gone for all four days by 9 am and grand stand seats sold rapidly. Holdie Stores, treasurer of the committee, did not disclose total sales Monday beyond noting they matched the largest on record.
Ponzi describes his money-redistribution scheme using international reply coupons to exploit exchange rate differences. He claims profits of up to 400 percent and says conferences with officials were prompted to prove operations legitimate and solvent. He states his debt at about 3 million dollars with several million on deposit to cover it.
The American Legion grows rapidly with over 1.5 million members praising service above sect or class. Speaker Mr D Olier notes unity in ideals and a common cause beyond Catholics Protestants Jews employers or labor. State Commander Hill hosts a gathering with Governor Carey Mayor Taylor and Harry Fisher in attendance. Rev C F Fisher delivers invocation.
Governor Garey warned the Legion against entering politics while urging active public service. Mayor Taylor praised veterans’ role in fighting ignorance and keeping America safe. A fried chicken dinner hosted by the Service Star Legion and served by the Jolly Juniors drew strong turnout with floral table decor and a notable speakers’ table including local officials and guests.
Washington reports the total tax collection for the year ending June 30 at 5.41 billion dollars, far above estimates and the war years. The cost to collect was about 29.75 million dollars, with North and South Dakota contributing 9.54 million in a single district. California Nevada combined paid 179.75 million, Colorado Wyoming 39.57 million, and Montana Utah Idaho 20.77 million.
Forty bankers from Wyoming confer with J. Z. Miller and H. H. Ramsey arriving for a westward tour. A life change note reports Mrs. L. Gibson of La Junta Colo praising Foley Kidney Pills for quick relief of kidney related pains and improved health.
The Carnegie library will be closed from Tuesday to Friday for interior redecorating. Night meetings in the building during those days should be postponed.
Henry C. Wallace, publisher from Des Moines, expresses great satisfaction with his talk with Senator Harding about farm reforms. He notes Harding would restore the agriculture department to its useful role for farmers, and praises Harding’s understanding and courage to act.
New York July 26 The greatest gamble on Wall Street is the unlisted stock O B Organized Baseball. Investors buy shares at six cents based on daily game run totals and weather conditions with no transfer of money until results are posted. If scores show high runs, buyers win. low scores mean losses.
The piece describes two trading scenarios where one side offers shares at 6 cents and the other side at different prices, producing a 2 cent profit per share in the second case. It urges buying low, noting O. B. seldom drops below 5 cents and often costs 6. The tone is enthusiastic about speculative stock transactions and their risks.
The page details daily rodeo entries and participants from 13 to 23, including relay races with Kitty Cannutt and Mabel Strickland, exhibition roping and riding by cowgirls, wild horse contests, bull dogging, calf roping, and steer roping with names like Buck Lucas Sam Scoville Abe Brassfield P. L. Landrum and C. B. Irwin among others.
TERRE HAUTE Ind July 26 Indiana coal fields are partially paralyzed by an unauthorized strike of laborers and drivers following a similar action in Illinois fields.
Three Mexicans Lewis Martinez Steban Bontez and Manuel Gallardo were tried Monday morning on a charge of soliciting and leading a useless life. Judge Swainson sentenced them to thirty days in the city jail. The writer notes possible surprise and mentions Mexico’s crack rifle shots as long-practiced.
Cheyenne will gain hotel on wheels as four Pullman cars arrive early Tuesday and park near the station all week. O B Stapleton announced reservations open with first come, first served for one to four nights. Lower berths cost 2.50 and uppers 2 excluding war tax.
Charles P. Fleming of 1003 West Twentieth Street died Monday at his home. A prominent Laramie County rancher, he is survived by his wife two sons Ivan and Glen Swain and two daughters Mrs Grace Albert and Mrs Peral Hunter of Kansas City Missouri. Funeral services will be announced and held at the W W Dumm mortuary.
Beginning Tuesday the city banks will close in the afternoon while mornings stay the same. Bank employees hope the change lets them witness the big show during the afternoon hours.
Louis Failer, the taxi man assaulted by three soldiers, took the injured man to Denver Monday morning to be placed with a skull specialist. His parents and friend accompanied him and will stay in Denver until recovery, as the victim's condition remains serious.
Klaus Sievers, 77, a well known retired rancher, died Monday morning at a local hospital. He left no relatives. Funeral services will be held at Early Bricker Brother parlors at a time to be announced.
Lander oil, mostly from the Dallas field, climbs from 81.25 to 1.75 per barrel. The Northwestern Railroad company imports the oil and reportedly has major Dallas field deals locked at 1.75 through September. Wyoming fields show Mule Creek at 2.05 per barrel as a lower benchmark.
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