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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
4
In a dramatic storm at a circus, Billy Whiskers feigns ferocity to fit the act, then a hurricane winds topple tents. His cage is freed as chaos erupts and he bolts into a side street, narrowly escaping the collapsing circus. Lions roar and elephants trumpet amid the wreckage.
Norbert Quick, first director of the Farm Loan Board, known as a journalist and farmer, teacher, lawyer, mayor of Sioux City, and utility director, travels to Siberia to wind up the American Red Cross pairs, entering his sixtieth year after a varied career.
City Attorney A Swainson states the city cannot collect 6 percent of the water main extension cost from Casper Reality, headed by Paul Moore, for Pershing Heights. The dispute covers extensions outside Pershing Heights and water from the district rentals. A petition for a south side water main extension and a condemnation petition for an alley lot were presented to the commissioners.
The Soviet decree abolishes factory councils and places a dictator at the head of major industrial concerns. It states councils failed to maintain order, harmed discipline, and wasted plant resources, arguing even social democratic workers must be compelled to work under autocratic rule.
An analysis notes the Supreme Court ruling that stock dividends are not taxable as income and critiques Congress for missteps that led the Treasury to pursue income tax claims on dividends. It questions why capital investments like houses and savings are taxed differently and calls for clearer income tax forms and public instruction.
The article argues American traders are expanding worldwide, with India and China as key future markets. It notes discounted dollar value in Asiatic trade, rising native buying power in Indian and Chinese markets, and China’s rapid foreign trade growth. It cites strong Chinese mill profits and a 500 percent rise in foreign trade over 30 years.
The effort to allocate 240000 for free seeds failed and the program ends. Farmers allegedly gained little while congressmen touted the gift, seeds were misallocated to Texas and Maine, or rotted in vaults, and critics call the plan a costly, mismanaged venture.
Governor Allen of Kansas argues fair-minded leaders should recognize that peace and public welfare require balancing labor and capital. He laments that some fail to act, risking strikes that interrupt production and threaten necessities of life.
The Philadelphia Public backs Hoover on the Republican ticket arguing that he is typically and temperamentally American. It asserts if a better definition exists it is unknown and notes the immense population’s temperamentally American character is a baseline for judgment.
The piece notes the decline of German ambition and a bizarre royal incident with a prince throwing plates after a band played Deutschland Uber Alles. It mentions the Barbers International Union and a revival of home hair care, plus rising costs of living driving more men to shave at home.
A compiled list notes James Madison born in Port Conway Virginia and died at Montpelier Virginia. It records 1812 British investiture by Wellington, and mentions opera singer Farioo Tamberiik, Bates, James W. Ripley, and Gen. Roques era events. It also cites a 1916 oil license measure affecting US dealers and a Dublin Mansion House blast attempt.
One year ago today reports mention red riots at Seville Spain and United States troops taking strategic positions on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Celebrated actress Fish Janis born in Columpus Ohio 30 years ago today. Governor hopeful Joan M Parker born at Bethel Church Mississippi 54 years ago. Film star Henry B Walthall born Shelby County Alabama 42 years ago today. Clyde Milan longtime Washington baseball figure born Lawrence Massachusetts 55 years ago today. Donovan scout for Chicago National League born in Lawrence Massachusetts 55 years ago today.
The North Dakota primary today marks the first direct vote for the presidential nominations. The Biennial district convention of the United Mine Workers of Illinois gathers today, and the University of Chicago convocation presents degrees to 131 students. Ranchers from the Southwest attend the Texas Cattle Raisers Association annual convention in Houston.
The schedule lists Cu ba American Jockey Club meeting at Havana and a Winter meeting of the Business Racing Association in New Orleans. Baseball shows the Virginia State League gathering in Petersburg. Golf opens at the Belleair Championship in Belleair Florida. Skywriting Eastern Amateur Championship in Brooklyn, boxing Southern A A U Championships in Birmingham Alabama, and Ted Lewis versus Johnny Basham scheduled for 80 rounds in London.
Oscar Dagey, former Braves and late Phillies figure, returns to manage the Braves as coaching lead. Five of ten new pitchers showcase to Manager Jennings hoping for Detroit Tigers spots. Ringside bouts feature Kid Werman challenging Jimmy Wilde or Johnny Kilbarne with weights noted.
Fight clubs coast to coast stage holiday shows led by Mike O Dowd defending his mid dleweight title against Augie Ratner in St Paul New York. Bartley Madden vs Fred Fulton sets a six round feature in Philadelphia while Pete Herman faces Harold Farese in Philadelphia. The Pas prepares for the 400 mile Hudson Bay dog derby with greyhounds sheepdogs and malamutes racing to Sturgeon Landing.
Readings show Greeley to Wellington about three miles from Cheyenne rough. North area fair to the south, deteriorating as you go. Rock River stretch rough in places with very poor conditions. Mast fair overall with rough spots. Archer route noted but incomplete.
The report lists 6 p m temperatures around 66 to 68 degrees and a 49 30 89 relative humidity pattern. It notes a 36 degree drop by 6 p m and a low of 18 degrees at 7 a m. Winds from the west reached 67 mph at 7 30 p m on the 14th and total precipitation since the 1st is 1 30 inches with normal for the year at 105 inches.
Frank G. Curls president of the New York Oil Company of Casper Wyoming announces a stock dividend of 100 percent to stockholders of record July 1 1920. The dividend is not taxable. The issued capital stock is 3 600 000 with capitalization 10 000 000 in 25 par value shares, all common. The company holds interests in nineteen Wyoming fields and one in Alaska.
John D. Rockefeller retires from the C F I board at the annual Denver meeting. Jesse D. Wellborne notes no significance. John C. Mitchell succeeds Rockefeller as director while all other executives are re‑elected.
Cheyenne police chief C F Embery calls for a juvenile court after sixteenth street warehouse vandalism. youths entered an old brewery, shattered $75 in Bevo bottles and caused wall damage, sawdust spilling out. Officers lacked jurisdiction, as youths are too young for regular court. parental action only option.
A finger print camera with built in light is ordered to supplement existing fingerprint work. When activated it photographs a finger pressed against a surface to preserve prints on weapons or furniture for criminal identification.
Fires damaged multiple small sites over the weekend with two fires Sunday night at 090 West Eighteenth Street and the Poer hotel and a third yesterday morning at the Posts cafe. Firemen extinguished two with one burning coal pile left behind.
Readers are urged to mail a slip with name and address to Foley & Co. for a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and croups, Foley Kidney Pills for pains and rheumatism, and Foley Gathardle Tablets for digestion and bowel issues.
A man in Evansville writes of relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for thigh muscle pains. He credits the remedy with rapid improvement after weeks of rheumatic discomfort and backache.
The rush to file income tax returns did not last until midnight and the Internal Revenue office did not stay open until then. Returns may be in. penalties may apply for those who failed to file.
Classified notice seeking a girl for general housework with contact options Phone 4076 J or call 407 East 19th seeking applicant through local help-wanted channel.
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 as part of wartime relief for Europe.
A severe gale swept Cheyenne Sunday night with winds near 67 mph, blowing sand and gravel across streets. The large tabernacle, built by volunteers in days, resisted the storm with only slight creaking and swaying as services continued.
Frank W. Thompson, a local barber shop porter arrested last week on suspicion of taking a lost pocketbook, has been released after proving his innocence. Police say Thompson was cleared and returned to duty.
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