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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1920
Page
16
J Edward Burr, a San Jose shoemaker, challenged rent hikes by buying a second-hand auto truck and turning it into a compact traveling home. He, his wife, and their pets occupy a one-room setup with a hidden kitchen, wardrobe, bed, dining area, stove, and seating aboard the moving dwelling.
Weed's Inc of Binghamton, tried before Justice Martin T. Manton, was found guilty on eight counts of profiteering. The court fined the firm 34 000 plus 5 000 on six sales. examples include suits sold at double or more of cost. Officials said the conviction is the second against a major con artist in the nation and the largest profit eering sentence to date.
Mrs. Philander C Knox wife of Senator Knox of Pennsylvania aims for the presidential nomination at the upcoming Republican convention in Chicago. She enters the race as a notable contender among party leaders and supporters.
James I. Romig former Philadelphia police magistrate was arrested on a 5,000 dollar bail charge of aiding Bergdoll in deserting the U S army during World War I. Bergdoll’s mother posted Romig’s bail. Romig was alleged to have spent time with Bergdoll while evading the draft and was with Bergdoll when he escaped from army sergeants. No trace of Bergdoll was found.
Ground preparations started yesterday for the new city county building with grading on the west side. A patrol runway to the jail block is near completion as dirt is used to level the west ground, gravel arrives for concrete, and crews prepare the cinder foundation and forms for sidewalks.
Plains Pharmacy advertises a Rexall One-Cent Sale on June 3 4 and 5 with a preview in the paper dated June 1 noting the sale.
Carl Gray president of Union Pacific outlined rolling stock shortages and government car pools, calling for more box cars and locomotives nationwide. He urged faster transport through acquisitions and patience, noting a westward move to balance rail facilities.
Railroads pressed for a substantial advance from the United States government to finance expansion and improvements. The request reflected urgency to fund projects, with officials arguing the move would accelerate nationwide transportation development and economic growth.
General P Eli as Calles arrived in Mexico City after a 1500 mile journey from Agua Prieta Sonora. He was greeted by Generals Obregon and Hill and brought 4000 infantry cavalry and artillery along with war material. Seven thousand revolutionary troops led by General Amaro entered the capital ahead of Calles while Adolfo de la Huerta was set to assume full control of the de facto government.
Sen Robert L Owen of Oklahoma told Lincoln merchants that a financial panic is impossible while acknowledging a weak industrial mood. He criticized rising rates by federal reserve banks as their effort to curb speculation and urged calm amid mounting fears.
The senator argued that New York Federal Reserve Bank policy to raise call loan rates spurred unnecessary alarm and did not curb speculation. He urged restricting loans instead of raising rates and dismissed fears of a 1907 style panic, responding to bankers' questions after his address.
Three men were arrested by the sheriff's office yesterday afternoon on complaints sworn by state prohibition commissioner A. S. Roach. The charges allege bootlegging alleged to have occurred last February. Joseph Rohm, recently tried for hijacking, Lon A. Smith, and Louie LaFontaine were taken into custody, waived preliminary hearings, and were released on bond.
Opponents block passage of a bill allowing farmers and producers to form collectives for bargaining and sale of products. Supporters vow to push the measure before the convention recess, while critics warn of higher living costs and align it with the Non Partisan League. The bill, framed by Representative Volstead, drew criticism from Morgan and Walsh amid a heated debate. Also a notice seeks an experienced night waitress at Shanghai Restaurant on 442 West 47th St.
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