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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
2
London dispatch reports Bolsheviks swiftly assume control in Hungary with danger to foreigners and rising unrest as officials keep details limited. Senator Hitchcock says Hungary crisis may push adoption of the League of Nations and ease international frictions.
In Paris President Wilson met premiers for an hour before the supreme war council. The session focused on Hungary's revolutionary movement and the conference's inability to stabilize Europe. Officials say the situation is serious and demands careful diplomatic work.
The March term of the district court in Laramie County opened at 10 oclock with Judge W C Mentzer presiding. Six informations were filed before the term began listing defendants and charges including assault with felonious intent grand larceny obtaining money under false pretenses and entering a bank office to commit a felony. Matilda Brown pleaded guilty to bootlegging and received 90 days in jail. The docket contains 25 criminal and 9 civil cases. Prosecuting Attorney Lane is aided by A A Kline.
A Russian wireless dispatch from Moscow reports Mount El Rus in the Caucasus has been discharging smoke for days. Snowbound blocks and avalanches up to 18 feet high race toward the foot of the mountain, once thought extinct.
The jury in the trial of Frank Gilmore charged with the murder of Lee Ewing on July 11, 1918, returned a verdict of murder in the second degree. The jury was out less than a day.
The article discusses warnings about a tonic named A'Tonic and Health Builder, noting potential cold-related side effects and health concerns for users, especially those under eighteen. It raises questions about safety and regulatory oversight for these products.
In New York a March rally of about 5,000 radicals urged dunking National Security League members and U S spies in the East River to protest Eugene V. Debs imprisonment. Slogans praised Russia's radicals, a di letograph showed agents’ evidence, and Debs supporter Jebs was quoted on being known as a borghevil.
Prince Charles Lichnowsky, a German diplomat born in 1860, is described as the likely German ambassador to the United States after peace. He previously served in London before the war, comes from estates in Austrian and Prussian Silesia, and has a noted interest in Ango German relations. He drew attention a year ago for blaming Germany for World War I and praising Britain’s efforts to avert conflict. He is portrayed as a dark, haughty Pole with a mysterious air.
An advertisement urges readers to mail a cut-out with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and related symptoms.
The Freshman team defeated the Junior team 16 to 14. At halftime the Freshmen led 7 to 3. Lineups list Juniors Harkleroad Farthing Reece Marsh Freund and Freshmen Baker Mec Conaughy Woolston Harold and James Sweeney.
The state board of equalization starts a five day series of hearings on valuations of oil gas and mineral outputs. It announced that Wyoming's assessable crude petroleum production in 1918 was 11,101,895 barrels.
Funeral services for the eight months old child of H F E Milla of 612 West Nineteenth street were held yesterday afternoon at the Early chapel. Interment followed at Lakeview cemetery.
One year ago today in the war six towns including Rapame fell to the Germans. Secretary of War Baker presented to King George at Buckingham Palace. The German drive resulted in losses to the Allies of 45,000 men and more.
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and related female health issues. Claims backache headaches loss of ambition and nervousness improve with kidney function. Encourages sending ten cents for a sample bottle and lists availability at drug stores.
Washington March 24 The adjustment of revenue collectors salaries based on tax returns in their district was announced by Mr. Roper under the new revenue law. The maximum payment increases from 4500 to 6500 dollars and the former maximum becomes the minimum. The plan aims to boost effort in securing returns.
A heavy frame house moved by Henry Bullock in the western city area sits on Twentieth Street awaiting snow melt to cross Carey Avenue street railway. The structure is so tall the trolley wire must be elevated for passage, a process expected to take about an hour. After relocation the building will become a bachelor rooming house.
Convent defeated the Junior team of the high school 19 to 14. A preliminary match saw Convent second team win 14 to 5 over Johnson school. Lineups listed Swanson Milli gan Stapleton Carroll R Milligan Horskey versus Hartleroad Rees Marsh King Freund.
Governor Carey appointed Ralph Kimball of Lander and Clarence A. Swainson of Cheyenne to form a commission to compile Wyoming statutes for a publication volume. The state appropriated $8,000 for the project, with completion required before June 30, 1919.
An accident at the Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power Company power plant last night near o'clock darkened a portion of the city. Repairs finished and service returned in about thirty minutes.
A cablegram to President Wilson from the Social Democrat party seeks a full pardon for Eugene V. Debs, jailed ten years for espionage law violations, and a general amnesty for those who spoke openly on the war. Signers include Charlotte Gilman, Chester Wright, and Upton Sinclair. The plea cites Debs's age and long service to human freedom.
Funeral services were held yesterday for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson at the Early chapel with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Jack Lipson son of Louis Lipson was admitted to Cheyenne Private hospital for treatment of a severe cut to his right hand suffered several days earlier.
Four leading Chicago architects report 51 million dollars in new building plans are stalled by high material costs. Edward Hines Lumber secretary C F Whebe testifies lumber prices rose 45 to 60 percent in four years and labor costs are about 63 percent higher, with handling and selling costs up 30 percent. Wy wages must fall and cost of living must drop before prices ease.
The Ned Croas requests used clothing for homeless people in Europe. Deliver to the receiving depot at 19th and Carey Ave next Wednesday or Thursday. For information contact Mrs. J. Katimann, chairwoman of the committee.
Kermit Wells, a State Leader carrier, rode a bicycle onto rotten ice at Lake Minnehaha Sunday morning. The ice broke under the weight, plunging him and the bike into the water. Wells, after a hard struggle, reached safety on firmer ice while his bicycle sank to the lake bottom.
The Plains Transportation company filed articles of incorporation to operate bus service between Laramie and the Rock River field about twenty miles northwest of Laramie. Capital stock is $25,000 with H. N. Roach, B. E. Fisher and J. G. Cleary named as directors for the first year.
William Angelon Laura Lone and John Nicholas were arrested on gambling charges after a coffee house raid. Angelon and Lone posted $20 bail each and Nicholas posted $50 bail as they appeared in court.
Clarence MacKay president of the Postal Telegraph company denounces Postmaster General Burleson for dismissing him as head of the Postal Telegraph system as brutal and cruel. He claims the firings are part of a conspiracy to wreck the Postal system and create a wire monopoly in the United States. He accuses Burleson of raising long distance rates for the Bell system and Western Union and of obstructing improvements.
Advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a quick cold remedy. It claims to stop cough and headache in one day and notes W. ORGOVE has signed each box.
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