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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1920
Page
9
President Wilson vetoed the Republican peace resolution, saying it would stain U S gallantry and honor. He argued the Versailles Treaty already safeguards essential aims and refusing it would signal the United States seeks only its own interests, undermining civilization and citizens rights.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, long a leading Republican figure and candidate for the party's presidential nomination, will not accept the vice presidency if offered. Campaign manager Judge B R Davies said Butler believes the vice presidency is a great office but not a personal sacrifice he is willing to make. He also states Butler regards his current public position as second only to the presidency in distinction and influence.
Miss Stella Hyman, aunt of Lee Bunch and sister of Mrs. Ed Bunch, was convicted of first degree murder last week and in her confession implicated her nephew. On the stand today, Lee Bunch repudiated any connection with the double murder. Miss Hyman in her confession said Lee's parents had refused to allow him to marry her and had abused her.
Washington May 27 Leaders in both parties in Congress expect the senate foreign relations committee to reject President Wilsons request for authority to assume a U S mandate over Armenia. The committee by 11 to 4 reported a resolution declines the executive power with solid republican support and only one Democrat supporting the mandate.
The Senate approved eliminating 42 standing committees and cutting all other memberships, reducing total committees from 74 to 32 in the next Congress. The reform, urged for years, was adopted with little debate, cutting chairmanships and patronage. Senator Knox of Pennsylvania supported the plan, saying it would remove committees that rarely meet, with Democratic Leader Senator Underwood backing the move.
Chicago May 27 The Republican platform will not include wet or dry planks nor modify the bone dry prohibition issue. Samuel A. Perkins says the policy directors settled the matter, leaving prohibition out of the platform though many expect the nation seeks it. Senator Johnson of California says he would not bolt the party if not named the nominee.
Eugene V. Debs, serving a ten year term for espionage act violations, will be formally notified Saturday morning at the Atlanta federal penitentiary that the socialist party has nominated him for president. Warden Verbst said a New York–based notification committee would be allowed to communicate with him, with extended visiting time for this occasion if needed. Debs may meet the committee in prison garb of blue denim.
The Plains hotel hosts a 7 30 pm chamber of commerce dinner in honor of Union Pacific leaders Carl Gray E H Calvin William Jeffers and Governor Garey. Toastmaster T Kennedy will introduce speakers and tickets are available from the chamber secretary.
The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States voted unanimously to terminate relations with the Inter-Church World Movement in Philadelphia on May 27. Mrs. Richard Proctor, formerly of Cheyenne, died in Los Angeles yesterday, shocking Cheyenne friends. she was the wife of Richard Proctor, longtime undersheriff of Laramie County under Sheriff EB Smalley, who was notified by telegram.
House conferees reject Senate aims to federalize the national guard and create universal training. The compromise sets a peacetime regular army of 297000, preserves the guard, and forms an enlisted reserve. Nurse ranks gain major as superintendent. Under secretary of war duties shift to assistant secretary with higher pay. A permanent war council is created within the department.
Washington May 27 Advocates of the soldier relief bill announce they will block all business until the measure is brought for passage. Republican Representatives Mason of Illinois and Murphy of Ohio lead the move amid applause. The rules committee orders a six day suspension to push the relief bill. debate reveals no open opposition to the measure. Mason accuses B M Baruch of stealing war profits copper while Democrat Rainey asks about an 80 percent war profits tax.
Frank A. Hadsell of Rawlins, former United States marshal for Wyoming, was appointed warden of the state penitentiary by the state board of charities and reform yesterday.
El Paso reports de facto Mexican government dispatches showing three commands sent into Parral mountains to hunt Francisco Villa. General Enriquez Crayco and new Chihuahua commander Escobar lead the push, with Villa awaiting word on replacement of Escobar as tensions rise.
Cheyenne city officials and local groups led by the Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and the Wyoming Good Roads association advanced improvements at Sloan's Lake camping ground. An information bureau, a completed building, and plans for telephone service were announced with Chamber backing for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph installation.
El Paso reports the Alvarado Mining and Milling Company halted operations on May 22 after refusing a $50,000 protecting tax demanded by Francisco Villa. D G Hawkins, the company vice president in charge of operations, announced the action.
TLALNEPANTLA Mexico May 27 Gen Adolfo Herrero under the de facto government repeats his assertion that Carranza took his own life when threatened by capture. He sends the message to General P Elias Calles minister of war stating Carranza was in danger from a force of 80 men led by Herrero.
Senate inquiry into pre convention expenditures reveals plans to back McAdoo at the Democratic convention and a claim by John T. King that Dan R. Hanna promised to raise $500,000 for Leonard Wood’s campaign. King could not confirm receipt. Testimony showed Republican funds: $113,109 for Harding, $68,375 for Coolidge, $40,500 for Buller.
Cheyenne city crews staged an unusual night drill triggered by a false hospital fire report. Mayor Taylor sent a warning alarm from the state house as the full department, including truck 4 and the aerial unit, responded in time. The event also drew Mason spectators recalling a past temple blaze.
Chicago May 27 TheRailway Labor Board heard W Nowak vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen demand prompt wage increases for employes. He warned that current wages are inadequate and present wages threaten disruption across the entire railway industry if not granted.
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