17 Mar 1920
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
1
Denis A McCarthy writes as Patrick’s Day approaches about Irish Americans in wartime and peacetime. The poem honors Irish loyalty in service to the United States and reflects pride in Ireland’s influence on American identity.
Cheyenne union men announce a March 23 boycott of potatoes to curb rising costs. Citizens plan to switch to substitutes as prices climb from November’s 3 dollars 75 cents per hundredweight to yesterday’s 6 dollars 75 cents. An authorized fair-price investigator will examine alleged profiteering across local businesses.
A weather notice says snow is likely Wednesday and Thursday with colder air in the southern portion. Forecasters warn of accumulating snow and slippery travel conditions in southern areas.
Berlin reports describe Kapp’s attempt as a political boyish trick with a government seeking support yet finding none. The operetta revolution appears to miss its moment as negotiations with the old regime loom.
London reports Chancellor Kapp resigns in favor of President Ebert and a Kapp ministry plan is abandoned. Hindenburg and Hellfrich refuse to back Kapp, cereals office issues 24 hour ultimatum, Berlin officials discuss amnesty while Reichswehr officers reaffirm loyalty to the former regime.
Senate Republican leaders agreed on a general declaration of US policy toward Europe to resist future upheaval threatening peace and freedom. The reservation, drafted by Senator Lenroot, aims to replace Article 10 pledges and push toward less American isolation while pressing for ratification later this week.
Gust Wohlka of Rider, North Dakota, discovers four of his sons Adolph Ernest Soren and Herman frozen to death in a blizzard. The boys left school with a team. exhaustion stopped the horses and the father found the wagon after digging from snow. North Dakota endures its worst blizzard since 1888 with heavy snowfall reported to the Weather Bureau.
Washington March 46 Rep Champ Clark of Missouri announced he would not run for the Senate. He said he was unwilling to swap the Democratic leadership in the House for the new senator position.
The Midwest Refining company raised Wyoming crude oil prices by 25 cents per barrel effective at the market opening. The hike, supported by Ohio Oil, sets new levels for Grass Creek and Elk Basin 3.10, Lance Creek 3.05, Salt Creek Rock Creek and Big Muddy 2.75, Mule Creek 2.05, aligning Wyoming with Mid Continent prices and restoring a 75 cent differential with Kansas Texas and Oklahoma.
The Pacific and Atlantic fleets will meet off the Pacific coast of Panama next January for joint maneuvers to keep the navy alert during peacetime. Secretary Daniels and Admirals Rodman and Wilson decided on a test similar to warfare and a canal test. Afterward the combined fleet will visit principal Pacific coast ports for public viewing. This is the first time the entire fighting fleet has visited the Pacific coast since 1907-08.
The Cheyenne frontier committee was named by the chamber of commerce to plan next Julys frontier celebration. Members are Dr. B F Davis state veterinarian Charles D Garey Id Storey former city finance commissioner T J McCoy adjutant general of Wyoming and Jack A Brisol. The panel will organize immediately and have full planning authority.
A large Knights of Pythias delegation attended Dr. Be J Bulgin’s sermon at the tabernacle last night. He spoke on fraternal orders and addressed the audience’s group. Tonight Odd Fellows night invites city Odd Fellows as guests. He urged faith in Christianity despite unseen proof, likening faith to faith in business.
Some years ago Wyoming yielded a huge skeleton dubbed Delmodon or Terrible Tooth. The 14 ft 5 in high, 20 ft long antiquity with impressive features has been reconstructed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
J. W. Crumley, white, paid a $50 fine in police court after pleading guilty to visiting a house of ill fame. He lived with Christina Thompson, colored, who also paid $50 for the same offense. J. W. Limke received $5 for driving past a street car while it stood taking on passengers, claiming ignorance of the ordinance.
Four hundred killed and many wounded as German cruiser Eckersverde bombards Kiel harming workers districts opposed to the Kapp regime. Reports from Copenhagen and Berlin also describe clashes in Berlin and Dresden with dozens killed and hundreds injured as Kapp troops confront civilians and workers.
A Denver license issued Monday joined Henry B. Dill of Cheyenne Wyoming and Elda C. Drake of Des Moines Iowa in marriage. The couple, styled Mr and Mrs Dillman, arrived in Cheyenne yesterday after the ceremony.
The funeral of Mrs. Sylva Linville was held yesterday afternoon at Early Bricker Brothers chapel with Rev. Bruce Jackson officiating. The body was shipped to Tecumseh Nebraska for burial.
Feasting and celebration unfold in Wieringen after Germany news. Mrs William reportedly greets the developments joyfully but assures the burgomaster the former crown prince will not attempt to flee Holland.
Exceptional interest mounts as Sara Bayes brings Ladies First to Princess theatre under American Legion auspices next Tuesday. Box office opens for advance sale next Thursday and all profits go to the Legion for local work, with mail orders already being taken.
County Agricultural Agent Mitch Wilkins told the Chamber of Commerce board last night enough farmers will accept the dairy proposal to order the first 100 cows. Banks will loan the funds, with a committee led by C. L. Beatty handling farmer loans. A banquet is planned for March 30 with Vaughan Daiber and Appel leading.
A telegram from W G Black Wyoming superintendent for Postal Telegraph asks when opposition arguments will be heard. Mayor Ed P Taylor says the ordinance has passed the discussion stage. The message does not indicate possible legal action. The ordinance states that nullifying a section does not nullify the whole ordinance.
The Imperial finance ministry declined to release 10,000,000 marks for current expenditures to pay the troops. President Ebert warned that honoring Kapp's money demand would be treason. Deputy Finance Minister Moes has left Berlin.
Berlin reports indicate growing concern among right wing reactionaries as information suggests the Kapp rebellion was forming. Authorities brace for potential disturbances and seek assurances from security forces.
Mrs Zell Hart Deming, ex Cheyenne and Warren Ohio resident, wrote from the west coast with quotations on Japan Korea relations. She notes Japanese resent the American press stance on Korea and says Japan seeks friendly ties with America.
Premier Bauer and Defense Minister Noske favor negotiations with the Kapp regime while Foreign Minister Mueller rejects any compromise. A Berlin dispatch notes Berlin troops demand Noske’s replacement as defense minister with a general.
Berlin reports a general strike affecting public utilities including street cars lights and water. Colonel Davis of the American mission in Berlin telegraphs at 11 a m that there are no disruptions or disorders but the situation remains unchanged.
Maximillian Harden editor of Die Zukunst was arrested today in Berlin. The arrest follows political pressure and signals tension between the press and authorities in the capital.
Fred G. Gonner was brought from Laramie and pled guilty in U.S. district court. Judge John A. Rinér fined him $300 for fraudulent use of railroad transportation.
Frank Barnett, foreman for Archie Allison’s out-of-city crew, lost a leg when a steel beam nearly 1.5 tons fell on his leg Friday. He remained in extremely critical condition yesterday as doctors reported amputation near the thigh and only a slender chance for recovery.
Judge Wm G Mentzer revoked the parole formerly granted to Mary Thompson daughter of Mrs Anna Altman after she forged checks in her mother's name on the laundry workers union account where her mother is treasurer. She was committed to the Florence Crittenden home in Denver.
The first fishing day brings no phenomenal catches near Cheyenne. Streams are ice free but fish are slow to bite and bait is hard to find, delaying expected success.
Coblenz March 16. The American army of occupation totaling 18,000 men is receiving full field equipment under pre revolution orders. No reinforced movements or military actions have occurred, only policing of occupied territory. Allied forces along the Rhine total a little over 100,000 men.
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