The Racket Starts
A presidential recommendation to Congress sparks a looming bitter political issue for 1920. The speech signals division and heated debate across parties as the debate launches.
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Congress
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
11
Feels Better Today James J Van Alen Profile
James J Van Alen a Newport social leader and former Cleveland era diplomat aspirant faces a shift as President Wilson endorses easing prohibition. Wealthy Wakehurst estate host to society gatherings, Van Alen known as Jimmy in youth, famed for big game travel and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. van Alen
United States
Newport
Cleveland
van Alen
Emily Astor
William Astor
Africa
Wakehurst
Wilson
Are You a Shareholder in the Great United States?
A dated promotional piece invites citizens to become shareholders in the United States through War Savings stamps. It explains buying a thrift stamp for 25 cents or a $4.00 investment to purchase a War Savings bond that pays $5.00 after five years, framing it as a patriotic, peaceful civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Six-Hour Day Idea Sparks British Labor Debate
A review of Lord Leverhulme’s six hour day proposal argues it would raise wages and profits while improving housing and education. Leverhulme, a major British manufacturer, claims two six hour shifts could lower unit costs. The government pledge to miners fans broader labor demands in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miners’ Federation
Lord Leverhulme
Port Sunlight
United Kingdom
William F. Ogburn
Great Britain
Britain
England's shift from coal nuisance to power source
A historical note contrasts coal burning as a public nuisance and capital offense in old England with modern prosperity built on coal. It recalls a London execution for coal burning and asserts today England's wealth rests on coal usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Monaco the smallest nation by area in the world
The red and white flag flies over Monaco, the smallest nation by area at eight square miles. Despite its tiny size, Monaco has 23,000 inhabitants, more than Andorra, Liechtenstein, and San Marino, which each have populations around 5,000 to 11,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaco
Andorra
Liechtenstein
San Marino
Cheyenne Social Roundup of Visitors and Local Travel
Local note reflects a flurry of visits and travel in Cheyenne. Mentions include B Dickey en route to Upton Me and Mrs Van Adlenwood from Pine Bluffs visiting Miss Mary Curtis in Cheyenne. Also listed are Okee Wennerholm and Frank Van Fa from Laramie, George Young from Rock Springs, P Bagh from Glendive, J F Millene and Cheyonee from Sheridan, and F S Smiles from Glenrock.
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Randolph Leigh Albert Maarst
Caroyne
Associated Press
Associated Presia
Boca News
League of Nations
Jimmy
L. B. Dickey
Cheyenne Yeaterday
Upton
Mra
van Adlenwood
Pina Bluffs
Mary Curtis
Grover
Okee Wennerholm
Prank Vanfa
Laramie
George Young
Rock Springs
P. Bagh
Glende
J. F. Millene
Cheyonee Visi
Sheridan
Glenrock
Window Gine
Shermen Co
Swift & Company
Swift and Company
U.S. Yards
Chicago
Carey Ave
Cheyenne, Wya
Wyoming
West
Lincoln Highway
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