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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
12
In a stormy night at the circus, Billy the goat pretends fierceness to lure spectators and seizes his chance as the big tent collapses. The wind lifts his cage and frees him, allowing Billy to flee into the side streets while chaos erupts with lions and elephants fleeing.
Norbert Quick, selected for a Siberia assignment to wind up the American Red Cross pairs, was the first director of the U S Farm Loan Board. A farmer, teacher, lawyer, mayor of Sioux City, journalist, and utility director, he has wide experience and knows agrarian needs. Born in Grundy County Iowa in 1861, he is in his sixtieth year.
City Attorney A Swainson says Casper Reality must not collect six percent of the water main extension cost to Pershing Heights from Casper Reality. The contract covers six percent of Pershing Heights pipeline costs until water rentals offset the amount, but not for portions outside Pershing Heights needed to link to the main. A petition seeks a water main extension on the south side and a separate condemnation petition to open an alley.
A newspaper summary notes the abolition of factory councils in Russia and a decree denouncing them as disorderly. It states that the councils harmed discipline and property, leading to a central dictator with life and death power over workers, even as critics label Bolshevism as democratic in name only.
A historical critique notes the Supreme Court ruling that stock dividends are not income for tax purposes, while Congress and the Treasury previously treated them as income. The piece questions why some capital forms face income tax while others do not and calls for clearer guidance and simpler tax blanks to avoid public confusion.
The article argues American traders gain worldwide reach as India and China emerge strong export and consumer markets. It notes the dollar’s discount in Asiatic trade, rising Chinese capital in Shanghai Hankow and Tientsin mills, and a 500 percent increase in China’s foreign trade over 30 years.
The push to appropriate 240000 for free seed distribution failed and the program ends. Congressmen touted the gift to constituents but mismanagement and misallocation plagued the effort. Seeds intended for Maine climates went to Texas and old stock languished in vaults before being mailed.
Governor Allen argues that fair minded leaders should favor meeting basic life needs over aggressive labor capital battles. He laments those who preach restraint yet fail to act and warns that such attitudes may provoke a strike despite public interest.
The Philadelphia Public argues Hoover fits the Republican ticket, calling him typically and temperamentally American. It states a better definition of a republican is not known, even if a hundred million people are or ought to be hard temperamentally American.
The piece notes German emperor fears and a prince's violent outburst at a performance of Deutschland Uber Alles. It cites barber union input on price cuts and a revival of home hair care as cost of living strains rise. It mentions a shift toward self-shaving among men and broader domestic fashion changes.
Today items list notable birthdays deaths and events from 1780 to 1916, including James Madison born Port Conway Virginia and died Montpelier Virginia, Bates Senate death in Washington DC, Gen Ripley of Civil War era, an 184% typo entry, and a 1916 reference to oil dealer licensing under fuel conservation.
One year ago today violence flared in Seville as red riots erupted. United States troops established strategic posts along the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Celebrated actress Fish Janis born in Columpus Ohio 30 years ago today. Joan M Parker named governor of Louisiana born at Bethel Church Mississippi 54 years ago. Henry B Walthall film star born Shelby County Alabama 42 years ago. Clyde Milan veteran of the Washington team born Lawrence Massachusetts 55 years ago. Donovan longtime Chicago National League scout born Lawrence Massachusetts 55 years ago.
The North Dakota primary is held today as the first direct vote for the presidential nominations. The Biennial district convention of the United Mine Workers of Illinois will meet today. About 231 students will receive degrees at the University of Chicago's 114th convocation. Representatives of the live stock industry in the Southwest gather in Houston for the annual Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention.
Racing events include the Cu ba-American jockey club meet at Ha wada and the Winter meeting of the business racing association at New Orleans. Baseball schedules list the Virginia State League at Petersburg. Golf opens the Belleair championship at Belleair Florida. Skywiring Eastern amateur championships in Brooklyn. Boxing Southern A A U championships in Birmingham. Ted Lewis faces Johnny Basham in London for 80 rounds.
Oscar Dagey, formerly with the Braves and later the Phillies, returns to the big show as Braves coach. Five pitcher recruits test themselves for possible spots with the Detroit Tigers under Manager Jennings. Also noted are boxing, wrestling, golf musings and college football chatter from Dartmouth and others.
Fight clubs schedule St Patrick day shows led by Mike O Dowd vs Augie Ratner in St Paul. Philadelphia Olympic AA A features Bartley Madden vs Fred Fulton. Pete Herman vs Harold Farese. The Pas hosts the 400 mile Hudson Bay dog derby with greyhounds and sheep dogs competing for 1000 purse. Gene Brosseau may duel O Dowd in Montreal May 24. Bolin returns to Sweden. 1920 Penn Cornell gridiron coaches draw attention. Baseball rule makers adapt to pitchers as crossings remain a challenge.
The report notes good conditions north toward Cheyenne with three miles east of Greeley rough driving. Wellington to Cheyenne shows deteriorating road quality, while Rock River area remains rough in places with poor surfaces. Mast and Archer segments vary with rough patches and overall fair to poor conditions.
The report shows 6 p.m. temperature 66, 6 p.m. net bulb 46, relative humidity 49 30 89, last 48 hours colder by 36 degrees, lowest 18 at 7 a.m., highest wind 67 mph from W at 7:30 p.m. on the 14th. Total precipitation since the 1st is 1.30 inches, normal since January 1 is 1.05 inches, last 24 hours rain 0, snow unmelted and melted not clearly stated.
Frank G. Curls, president of the New York Oil Company of Casper Wyoming, announces a 100 percent stock dividend payable to stockholders of record July 1 1920. The dividend is not taxable. The issued and outstanding capital stock is 3600000 with capitalization of 10000000 in $25 common shares. The company holds interests in nineteen fields in Wyoming and one in Alaska.
Denver March 15 John D Rockefeller retires from the directorate of Colorado Fuel and Iron at the annual meeting Jesse D Wellborne reports no significance attached to the action John C Mitchell succeeds Rockefeller All other executives were re elected
Cheyenne needs a juvenile court says Chief of Police C F Embery after several youths damaged Bevo bottles and a wall at a Sixteenth Street warehouse causing about 75 dollars in damage. The officers had no jurisdiction to prosecute minors and nothing could be done except via parents.
The sheriff's office orders a finger print camera with built in light to photograph prints found on weapons or furniture. The instrument automatically captures clear fingerprints when a finger is pressed against its lens, preserving clues for suspect identification.
Fire crews responded three times over the weekend with two fires Sunday night near 090 West Eighteenth Street and the Powr hotel, and a third yesterday morning at the Posts cafe. All three fires caused damage but were extinguished. Investigators found a coal pile behind one site.
A fragmented advertisement urges mailing a slip with name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar for coughs, kidney pills for pain, and Gathardle Tablets to aid digestion and bowels. The copy is garbled but references health items and a mail-in promotion.
A reader from Evansville reports months of thigh muscle pain eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. The testimonial credits the product with rapid relief from rheumatic pains and stiff joints and notes a neighbor recommended it.
The report notes there was no last minute rush to file income tax returns as the internal revenue office did not stay open until midnight. It is assumed most returns were submitted, but some filers may incur a penalty for lateness.
Help wanted for general housework. Call or text 4076 J or visit 407 East 19th for details.
Washington March 15 Food relief for Europe was assured as the House passed a bill authorizing the United States Grain Corporation to sell 6 000 000 barrels of soft wheat flour on long credit to Poland Austria and Armenia.
A Sunday night storm blasted Cheyenne with winds averaging 67 miles per hour. The roof of the city shook at times but the large tabernacle erected by volunteer workers in days held firm and services continued without interruption.
Frank W. Thompson, a local bar shop porter, was arrested last week on suspicion of stealing a lost pocketbook but has been released after proving his innocence. Thompson's status was officially cleared following the evidence presented.
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