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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
8
Dr. James J. Walsh of New York will speak at 8:15 tonight at the Parish House under the Knights of Columbus. The talk titled the construction aims to outline U S problems and offer elimination suggestions with free admission and a large Denver audience noted.
A Wall Street Journal leading article predicts Wyoming will boost crude oil supply, with Salt Creek as the key field. Government and internal revenue estimates show high potential per well, while Montana is seen as a future supplier and Wyoming land leases may accelerate development in coming months.
Leslie A. Miller collector of internal revenue welcomes Sergeant John J. McKenna a former top kick from Mare Island. The two reminisce share stories of military life and celebrate with a night out in Cheyenne.
Mrs George Ruth says Babe smiled at her praise after clouting three home runs in a single day in New York. He reportedly responded by asking for a big steak.
J. Steinway Scoville itinerant window washer arrived in Cheyenne last night and will seek work this morning after ten years of wandering except for Army time. He has traveled from New York to San Francisco earning funds by washing windows.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the Wyoming secretary of state for four oil firms and one bank dissolution listed. Washoming Oil Co of Rawlins with 1 million capital. Carroll Royalty Co of Newcastle. Wyoming High Test Oil Co of South Dakota with 100 thousand capital. Tower Oil Co of Sheridan. dissolution filings for the Ben F. Drayton Drilling Co of Thermopolis and the Lowell State Bank.
Richard Rose pleaded guilty to embezzling the United States mail at Rawlins. He was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary after stealing oil stock worth 7006 dollars from the Bosylins depot platform and converting it to cash deposited in a Cheyenne bank. He was arrested in Boise Idaho after spending 3000 of the funds and wired for more. He has been jailed in Laramie county.
Babe Ruth blasted twelve of his first sixteen homers this season at the Polo Grounds where the Yankees hoped his power would justify their 125000 purchase from the Red Sox. The rapid drives prompted ground crews to extend foul lines and install railings to protect spectators and assist umpires.
Rain fell in Cheyenne easing lawn watering while Torrington reported heavier showers. Notables and visitors include Ernie Duff and W R Schnitger from Long Beach and Denver respectively, plus several notaries public Appointments for Clara Adkins and Dorothy Gereke. A city park lightening plan and carnival security boosted police staffing as marriages were approved for Pottorff Grome Murray Smith.
Doc Grant was arrested south of Denver when police seized a still, whiskey, mash, and home brew valued at about 100000. He sold his fast Cle Aero eight roadster in Cheyenne to Johnny Baker, then spent a day in Denver jail before heading back to Cheyenne for business, planning another return to the city soon.
Rear Admiral Williams faced American customs claims over two trunks of champagne said to be lost after French admirers sent them as a gift. The Admiral sought help from the Knights of Columbus lost baggage bureau in New York to recover the trunks, highlighting a wartime style dispute over missing cargo.
A quirky note recalls Casey on duty as trunks are found but customs officials block the champagne seized in a Volstead era dispute. The piece references an admiral and a stubborn prohibition stance in a playful, era‑tinged tone.
Immanuel Baptist Church Chicago provides parlors to help young men and women living in hall bedrooms meet in proper, healthy settings. They will be open all day and until a reasonable hour at night as community cozy nooks for young people.
Unsettled Wednesday with likely showers in the north and east. Thursday will be partly cloudy with little change in temperature.
A rugged warning appears in The Grenade urging patience and caution before advancing, quoting the line Dont jump till you see how deep the mud is. The line reflects wartime caution and trench humor.
The passage suggests that those trying to reach Mars are likely individuals unable to engage others here. It hints at a sense of despair or frustration among people seeking pursuit or recognition beyond this planet.
In New Zealand the Prince of Wales refused a prepared special train during a railroad strike. He questioned why trains should run for him if they cannot be run for the people, adding I am one of the people.
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