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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

2

Mine Workers Chief John L Lewis Free On Bond

John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, surrendered to a U S marshal in Indianapolis on a federal count of conspiracy to violate the Lever Act and was released on a $10,000 bond. He faces arraignment with other miners officials and coal operators named in the grand jury indictment.

Indianapolis John L.lewis United Mine Workers of America United States United States District Anderson

Local Cheyenne Boy Set for Lightweight Spotlight

Heinie Shuman, a Cheyenne youth, is touted to win three laurels as he trains for key bouts from Rocky Mountain circuits toward a world lightweight crown. Reports praise his Pacfic coast form, punishment tolerance, and sharp punching as fans expect a record-breaking crowd and major regional scalps.

Heinie Shuman Harry Kiscus Denver al Fort Russell Pacific Coast Shuman Rocky—Mountain

Delegates Selected for Sheridan Republican Convention

Delegates to the Sheridan state Republican convention on May 10 were announced at state headquarters. Cheyenne nominees include F. O. Osborne Jacob Sherman W. Watts and Clyde M. Watts among others. A county committee meeting at Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce preceded the announcement.

Sheridan F. O. Osborne Hillsdale Sumner Miller Pine Bluffs Bert Bergerson Heela N. B. Colburn Burns Harry C. Wolfman Fred Lg, Crabbe Harry B. Henderson, Jr Clyde M. Watts Cheyenne Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce

Railroads Asked to Provide Gas Gate for Cattle

Resolutions passed at a Chicago meeting of livestock dealers commission merchants and packing industry reps urge railroads to supply safer cars for live stock shipments. Speakers cited thousands of cattle injured by protecting spars and broken floors in shipping cars.

Chicago National Livestock Exchange

False alarm spurs early morning fire department call

The fire department responded at 4 am to a smoke-filled building at 721 West Eighteenth Street after a resident reported smoke. Fire crews found no fire and searched the house. a woman stood on the porch in thin clothing as investigators suspected the smoke originated from a furnace or stove.

Eighteenth Street

Trio of Emp loyed at ExPhte a Office Get into Trouble

John Goldwaite John A Jones and Daniel O Connell were arrested at 1 30 am by a Union Pacific special agent and jailed on charges of robbing American Express shipments in Cheyenne. Revolvers and other goods were taken with some recovered at Fort Russell. The case, involving interstate theft, may be presented to the grand jury next week.

John Goldwaite John A. Jones Daniel O'Connell Union Pacific Railroad Company American Express Fort Russell Cheyenne Salt Lake Ile Express Company United States Grand

Sugar speculation linked to Cheyenne purchases and Hoover act probes

The Cheyenne fair price committee reports large sugar purchases by local dealers for speculative resale. Sugar seized yesterday was shipped to Denver banker J. M. Greenblatt as bank collateral, while a Denver man under indictment for Lever Act violations is linked to a supplier. Shipments to Chicago exceeded 15 000 pounds, and several buyers obtained 30 to 50 bags. Investigations may trigger Lever Act actions.

Cheyenne J. M. Greenblatt Union State Bank of Denver Denver Ruben Harry Smedlow Cheyenne Fair Price Committee Fair Price Committee Chicago

Prohibition Repeal Push Faces House Hurdles

The article notes a change in rules to block repeal efforts via appropriation bills. Prohibition foes plan to strike the sundry civil bill allowance of 100000 dollars for enforcement, aiming to repeal the law. Wet leaders claim support has grown from 86 to about 105, while the house may resist.

House

Sonora Official Provisional Leader Plans Conference Before Departure

Governor De La Huerta’s revolutionary regime reports that De Negi will depart at once for Sonora to confer with revolutionary leaders. He has arranged to open the new commercial agency prior to leaving.

Revolutionary Party de la Huerta Sonora Nberal Carranza de Negi

Schlessweig Joyful As Danes Return To Schleswig

Danish troops occupied Northern Schleswig after a plebiscite in the peace treaty granted it to Denmark. The move sparked enthusiastic scenes at Sonderburg where residents cheered the landing of the Danish forces including elderly veterans recalling past shelling.

Copenhagen Associated Press Schleswig Sonderburg

Cooling Pond Wall Failure At Light Plant

A wall in the cooling pond at the light plant failed after midnight, flooding Grow Creek and surrounding areas. A large crew repaired the wall, and turbines briefly operated on a non contracting basis until the pond was back in service. no interruption to power was reported.

Grow

Promedestates Democratic Prohibition Vote In Primary

In Los Angeles Henry H Carder? Childer’s independent candidacy remains in doubt as results demand an official canvass. Childer opposes drastic national prohibition enforcement. Gavin McNabb of San Francisco leads the Democratic group in scattered returns. Henry Clay Needham’s prohibition faction trails with a light vote. Wood Widens Lead In Indiana Republican Preference Balloting shows Wood 75,990. Johnson 66,332. Lowden 383,920. Harding 17,983.

Henry H. Childer Los Angeles Childers Gavin McNabb San Francisco Henry Clay Needham Wood Indianapolis Indiana Johnson Lowden Harding

Michigan delegates pledge Johnson for president

Michigan's thirty delegates to the republican national convention were pledged by the state convention to use every effort to obtain the nomination of Senator Hiram W. Johnson and to stand by him as long as he has a chance for the nomination.

Michigan Johnson S. Kalamazoo, Mich Hiram W. Johnson

New Picture of Rail Board Head R M Barton

A photograph of R M Barton in Washington marks his appointment as head of the railroad labor board by President Wilson. He has long served as a member of the Tennessee court of appeals and now represents the public on the board.

R. M. Barton Washington Railroad Labor Board Wilson Tennessee Court of Appeals

Jury Selected to Hear Rohm on Whisky Theft Case

Selection of a jury completed for Joseph Rohm and Glavence Lane charged with burglary over an $8,000 whisky theft from Capitol Coal Ice Storage. Jurors voted for separate trials. Rohm's case began with witness examinations but no verdict. Court reconvenes at 9 this morning.

Joseph Rohm Glavence EE. Lane Capitol Coal, Ice & Storage Company Kohm

Train No 3 Restored After Long Suspension

Train No 3 on the Union Pacific is back in service after the coal strike disruption. It operates between Omaha and Cheyenne with a sleeper from Omaha to Cheyenne and local runs westward. Arrival from the east is 10 30 am and departure westbound is 12 05 pm, with the east sleeper detached at Cheyenne to return on No 4.

Union Pacific Omaha Cheyenne Nebraska City

World and India Population Proportions

The excerpt states that one in five people worldwide lives in India and that two thirds of humanity rely on agriculture for support. It presents a snapshot of global distribution and economic dependence without further context or specifics.

India

Colao To Say Wyoming's Keynote At State GOP Meet

Merle D. Vincent of Grand Junction Colorado has been chosen to deliver the keynote speech at Wyoming's Republican state convention in Sheridan. The event is set for May 10 with delegates and party members gathering to chart the campaign path.

Sheridan, Wyo Merle D. Vincent Grand Junction Colo

Christian Science Father Convicted of Manslaughter

Andrew Walker, a Christian Scientist, found guilty of manslaughter by a Newark jury for failing to provide medical treatment to his 9 year old daughter Dorothy who died last year from nasal diphtheria after receiving Christian Science treatment in place of medical care.

Newark N. J Andrew Walker Court of Common Pleas Dorothy

Death of Dr. Crook Dears Cheyenne on Frontier Doctor

Born in Kentucky, Dr. Crook moved to Cheyenne in 1875 and built a vast medical and surgical practice. Known as the dean of Wyoming physicians, he was a familiar figure on Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets, often with a lantern in winter and an Oldsmobile early in his career. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Kentucky Crook Cheyenne Dean of Wyoming Physicians Bresmahan Doctor Crook Dr. Crook

Subterranean Creek Delays Cheyenne Federal Building

Cheyenne recalls a hidden gravel bed carrying a large water flow that formed a creek under the federal building during construction. Engineer John A. Whiting says the underground river is seeping into sewers and city officials fear it may reach cellars.

Cheyenne Federal Federal Building John A. Whiting

Stolen Car Recovered by Greeley Gas Man

A car owned by Grover Gorsuch was stolen Tuesday night and found by the sheriff’s office the next morning at a Greeley filling station. The driver aroused suspicion and fled, leaving the vehicle and prompting police involvement.

Greeley Sheriff's Office Hare Grover Gorsuch

Local Notes on Planting Seeds and Community Bits

Yesterday locals worked seed beds for sweet peas as the ground warms. Gladiolus bulbs fetch fifteen cents in Cheyenne, a new high price. Hobbs Huckfeldt Finkbinder advertise auto tops and baby carriages. Farmers delay plowing due to wet fields, while Rotary Club elects Joe Shimits as sergeant-at-arms.

Cheyenne

Lumber piles in east Union Pacific area noted

J. A. Kirkpatrick of 1821 Carey Ave reports that virtually all the lumber piles in the east end of the Union Pacific area are affected. No further details provided about ownership or cause.

J. A. Kirkpatrick Carey Ave Union Pacific

Tin roofed yards shielded. fires unlikely soon

The area with tin roofs is covered and railroad management expects no further fires there for a while. The text notes savings accounts with 6 percent at Union Trust and mentions Cheyenne fishing tackle sales and Northwestern Mutual Life offices at 3056 First National Bank Building. Large mail volumes flow from Br. G. Donley’s Wyoming prohibition office.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co First National Bank

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Mine Workers Logal Boy B. U.P Exphtea Schlessweig No. T Promedes Rail Board Cage THE Wyoming Christian Science Hobbs Huck Feldt & Finkbinder Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner Automobile Insurance W. O. Benner Joe Shimits Ergeant-At-Arms Rotary Club Union Trust BR. G. Don~ley Guntz Cigar Store Boyds’ Stores Sam Wilsons Schwartz Sands Hays Plains Hotel Cigar Counter Capitol Buffet Cheyenne Hay Kiscus Cheyenne State Bank Capitol Avenue Hynds Building Columbia Ford Ceaters Cheyenne, Wyoming Garey Ave Thompson Motor Go Hseeee
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