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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
12
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Glyde H. Martindale and his wife, both arrested in Benton Wisconsin, face charges of stealing Gunn Wyoming post office money order blanks and a tied Cheyenne area automobile. Investigators traced forged orders to Denver Chicago and beyond. a $75 order was used at the Crest hotel Denver. If Gunn post office is in the state the case will likely be tried before Judge Riner.
At a special convention in Sparvansburg South Carolina the American Legion department voted to oppose withdrawing from the national body and instructed delegates to seek repudiation of the cash bonus program for former service members at the upcoming national officers meeting in Cleveland.
Baton Rouge June 15 the Louisiana house voted 67 to 44 against the federal ratification resolution and then 60 to 39 in favor of opposing federal suffrage, removing any action by the legislature before the November election.
Senator Harding indicated in a conference with newspaper men that he opposes a continual whirlwind campaign. He favors a front porch approach from Marion Ohio with limited set speeches and will not delay campaign opening beyond July 15. He will not resign from the Senate before term end next March and plans to finalize his acceptance speech after meetings with party leaders.
Clerk T Moe Fisher begins assembling a jury list with an initial panel of fifty to sixty names for Pete Cordillo’s trial set to start July 6. Judge Mentzer notes the first panel size while exempting twelve jurors who convicted Cordillo’s brother John, now serving fourteen years for the Frank Jennings slaying near Albany county.
Delegates at the Idaho state democratic convention in Lewiston rise in cheers as Chairman R. D. Lee of Couer d'Alene declares that only the path shown by President Wilson will solve world problems.
James R. Nugent, New Jersey's Democratic Platform representative, vows to push for a wet plank at the national convention in San Francisco. He will be backed by the New Jersey delegation led by Mayor Frederick Donnelly of Trenton, a member of the state's "big four".
Kansas City June 15 Federal Judge J G Pollock dismissed indictments against several Oklahoma businessmen for alleged Lever Act profiteering in sugar. The action ends the case pending in federal court.
St Louis June 15 A campaign for enactment of uniform automobile laws in all states was authorized at a meeting of directors of the National Automobile Dealers' association today. The proposed campaign is expected to get under way next September.
Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador to the United States, received an honorary Doctor of Laws at Princeton University commencement. He told students and faculty that America has provided great inspiration for the development of liberal institutions in England.
Washington reports an embargo on coal exports is being considered by multiple government departments to relieve fuel shortages across the country, especially in New England. New England cities have warned only a two day supply remains, with Governor Coolidge pressing for relief. Other regions face similar strains, though some relief has been achieved.
District Attorney Swan said detectives headed to Lexington Kentucky to arrest the murderer of Joseph F. Elwell a wealthy sportsman and whist expert who was found shot at his home last Friday in New York.
Police Inspector Dominic Henry of the Tenderloin district was sentenced to two to five years hard labor for perjury in New York's vice war and was granted a stay of execution until Sunday pending appeal by his attorneys.
The newly formed Lions Club of Cheyenne held its first summer luncheon at the Plains hotel with 19 of 25 charter members present. President Avery Haggard led a 90 minute session focusing on adopting the club constitution and by laws, distributing charter membership cards, and reading congratulatory messages from national officers. The club plans semi monthly luncheons in June July and August and weekly luncheons for the rest of the year aimed at civic betterment.
June 15 report from El Democrat a Tamaulipas ruler Manuel Pelaez transfers command to Brigadier General P Elias Calles minister of war and agrees to follow orders Palavacini named envoy to England France Italy and Belgium Eduardo Nero Neri sworn in as attorney general in Mexico City May house reshuffles signal a major political realignment.
Baxter Albright, 30, of Camden, died at a local hospital after severe burns from a gas well ignition. The incident raised the death toll to four, with three young women dying the day before. The well remained burning.
The executive board of the Colorado convention of the Northern Baptist church voted to withdraw from the Inter-Church World Movement. The withdrawal plan, with reservations about unfulfilled obligations, will go to the national convention in Buffalo, N Y, next week.
Mitchell S D June 15 A likely year’s worst rain storm spread from near Murdo to Wessington Springs this afternoon. Clouds burst over many square miles flooding lowland regions and disrupting travel.
West Point, N Y June 15 270 cadets received diplomas from Secretary of War Baker and became second lieutenants in what is described as the academy's largest graduating class. Gen Pershing spoke and James P Cullum of Pennsylvania was named honor man.
A resolution endorsing non union open shops was introduced at the Master Plumbers National Association annual convention in Pittsburg. The measure pushes for open shop terms across shops with no union requirement.
Tokyo advices report the Japanese emperor remains in delicate health and has departed Tokyo for N amadsu, with the news reaching Honolulu via Nippon Jiji.
A Santa Fe freight train wreck near Lene station at 7:30 am left three dead, including Fireman Poynder. Dr. W I Harper of Mount Vernon and A C Swanson a barber baggage attendant also died, as the broken driving rod on the engine caused a wreck that overturned most of the cars. Twelve injured, diners and wait staff among the hurt on a California to Chicago run.
June 15 Karl Trim born leader of the German Center party abandons effort to form a cabinet to succeed the ministry that resigned June 5. He reportedly failed to organize a cabinet of experts or a coalition of the former government parties and the Bavarian People's Party amid unsuccessful attempts by Ner mann Mueller and Herr Heinze.
Former Governor George W. P. Hunt sails from San Francisco for Bangkok to begin his role as Siam’s minister. He leaves on June 22 after traveling from Phoenix, Arizona, and includes a remark about idle people trying to contact Mars.
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