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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
11
A fragmented note references a meeting or event with unclear context. It mentions schedules and participants in a vague local setting, suggesting a brief update rather than a full report. The readable fragments imply a simple agenda or update rather than a decision.
Admiral Sims tells a Senate committee he will present evidence supporting his charges that the navy failed to fully cooperate with allies early in the war. He denies intending to attack the navy and says his criticisms target early wartime policies and execution rather than the service itself. He argues proper plans should have been in place when the U.S. entered the war.
Local quin tet battle features Wheatland and Cheyenne in a showdown at the gym Saturday. Wheatland boosters hype a state title clash while Cheyenne vows strong defense and a repeat of earlier win.
The Cheyenne high school girls and the Y. W. G. A. girls basketball tournament are tied with one win each. Next Tuesday at the Masonic Temple gymnasium a doubleheader is set, with Cheyenne high school winning the first game and Y. W. G. A. taking the second. Referee is Mrs Charlotte Smith.
Local short notes list residents visiting or staying at hotels in town including Frank Barnes M L Hoyt J W Hubutt G W Warle H M Babbitt F Buchanan T F Daugherty Frank Wilcox and others. Weather data shows temperature highs and lows wind direction and precipitation figures for the day and recent period.
The article notes Denmark to regain parts of north Schleswig after a recent plebiscite. It mentions another plebiscite in south Schleswig and anticipated German-favorable results in eastern Silesia and East and West Prussia. It also references lands ceded to Poland, Alsace Lorraine, Huy, Malmedy, and a future Saar Valley vote in fifteen years.
The hundredth anniversary of Benjamin West death is marked with a biographical sketch of the first American painter to gain world renown. Highlights include his Springfield Pennsylvania birth, Quaker upbringing, studies in Italy, presidency of the Royal Academy, and famous works.
Five Cheyenne youths accused in a Sunday night high jackings case await action by the prosecutor. Judge Mentzer said he cannot act until informations are filed and the case is brought before him in the normal manner. If within 380 days, no preliminary hearing is required. the matter proceeds by filing informations.
Billie Green, proprietress of an immoral house, was fined 50 and sentenced to 30 days in jail after appearing in police court yesterday afternoon. George Mc Grew received a 25 fine for visiting Green's place. Fannie Mayfield was fined 50 for soliciting on the street after accosting an officer unknowingly. John Digilis forfeited a 10 bond for violating the traffic ordinance.
W. J. Middlesworth of Meadow Wyoming and Miss Nellie Wood of Las Animas County Colorado were married at 10 30 o clock Tuesday night by Judge Frank Housman. Middlesworth runs a dry farm near Meadow and the couple plan to reside there after the ceremony.
Henry B. Walthall drew theatergoers at the Atlas with The Long Lane's Turning, adapting Hallie Erminic Rives novel for the screen. Also premiering was What Would You Do starring Madlaine Traverse, whose clever performance drew enthusiastic responses. The program repeats today for fans of the two screen stars.
C G Gramlich state organizer for the Wyoming Credit Rating Exchange is in Cheyenne after organizing a Sheridan branch. He plans a Douglas branch next week and reports several towns ready for chapters including Wheatland Rock Springs and Riverton.
Bob Evans, known as the nightingale of the 45th Cavalry and a favorite of the 15th regiment at Fort Russell, will whistle for the Cheyenne Indian Baseball dance at Eagles hall. Proceeds fund reconstruction of a Pioneer Park grandstand to boost Cheyenne’s baseball status.
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