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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1920
Page
2
The first man sentenced in the new district courtroom is Brorn Leroy Nelson who pleaded guilty to selling liquor on January 3 and was fined $300. Other defendants faced pleas and delays as many cases await jury calls after courtroom installation.
The 13 year old daughter testifies about a man named Rias living with her mother for five years and fathering two of her siblings, while the mother Catharine Giotero recalls a broken relationship and warnings from police. The scene shows four other children in court as tension and grief run high.
William Martin Williams of Alabama is appointed to replace Daniel Roper as commissioner of internal revenue and will also enforce the prohibition amendment. Roper resigns soon. Williams has served as solicitor of the department of agriculture.
Official figures show about 6.42 million dollars impounded or in escrow from Grass Creek and Hanley case assets under a 1919 leasing act. If Grass Creek wins, one eighth goes to the government, with total government recovery near 4.30 million and state share about 260,700. Oil firms with established rights stand to receive roughly 5.62 million.
Walter Snow accuses William Davis of aggravated assault and mayhem after a nail was driven through Snow's car door and into his ear during a dance in Dayton. Friends briefly restrained Snow against a wall, and Davis allegedly hammered a ten penny nail through Snow's ear as a prank.
Irene Davis, a colored woman, was arraigned in district court on charges of assaulting Manuel Crigas and attempting to rob him by shooting him in the hand. Crigas, the prosecuting witness, was fined $10 in police court for fighting with a Fort Russell ally on Saturday night. Davis entered a not guilty plea with bond set at $1,000, which she could not furnish, and her attorney L G Sampson was appointed. Crigas and F Carroll were fined $10 each for breach of the peace after a street altercation.
Negotiations for a new wage agreement with anthracite coal miners stalled today as the workers' general scale committee decides tomorrow whether to suspend work on April 4 when the current contract ends. Miner sentiment, as seen by union leaders, is unanimously in favor of a walkout.
CHICAGO March 22 Charles Webb Murphy former owner of the Cubs withdrew the injunction to stop the National League from making a 1920 schedule until he secures an accounting with the Chicago club for money owed him.
Scabies has appeared among sheep in Lincoln county. Several bands are said to be thoroughly infected. The Lincoln county wool growers association will hold a special meeting to consider the situation. The state board of sheep commissioners may be petitioned to order all county sheep dipped.
Gyrus K. Drew lauds Kansas City Life Insurance Company and J I Allen for strong Mountain States growth. Under Allen, Colorado and Wyoming agency has steadily expanded, with over 15.5 million dollars in insurance placed on the books in eight years through a broad office and salesman network.
Washington legislature completes ratification of the federal amendment with a unanimous senate vote making the state the 35th to approve. One more state needed to reach the required total.
Caroline Jones 47 confessed slayer of Carl Bay in Bayfield Durango Colorado. Trial began with a jury panel of 50 as Bay field resident was shot January 29 after meeting the girl on the street. She claimed Bay insulted her and the defense argues justifiable homicide. Ray Bayfield is described as a former soldier and son of wealthy parents.
The Lazarmie county labor party will hold a Monday night meeting to organize a state labor party and to nominate a presidential candidate who will fairly represent the nation’s labor interests as favored by the American Federation of Labor.
Indianapolis dispatch notes the American Legion National Americanism Commission warns against Reds trying to gain Legion membership to learn anti American activities. It says the Legion welcomes all who uphold Americanism, rejects anti American influences, and will not admit those opposing America.
The text proclaims a commitment to end autocracy of both classes and masses, to empower justice and democracy, and to promote peace and goodwill on earth. It emphasizes safeguarding principles for posterity and devotion to mutual helpfulness among comrades.
In her later years the late Queen Victoria studied Hindustani and learned to speak it fluently, expanding her linguistic reach beyond imperial duties. The note highlights her dedication to study and personal growth in old age.
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