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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1919
Page
4
New York World warns that President Wilson deems the November 1 coal strike unlawful and unjustified, arguing it violates the Fuel Administration agreement and threatens the nation during wartime. It accuses strike leaders of conspiracy, lies about foreign aggression, and calls for public defense if the strike proceeds.
A report notes Istanbul boasting more dogs than any other city with these animals treated as public property and maintained at public expense for their valuable work as scavengers.
The article notes that Moroccan women wash their faces with rose water into which baked and powdered apricot kernels are added. The kernels are believed to maintain the natural tint of the complexion.
During her stay in America Queen Elizabeth plans to visit principal medical colleges and hospitals to obtain information that will aid medical research in Belgium.
The article traces how early laws limited to chartering by special acts evolved into general corporation laws. It explains the Credit Mobilier episode and the shift to national banks, enabling capital formation without private contracts. The piece notes the impact on wages, employment, and the census emphasis on women in business.
The article notes that stenography existed in Roman times as far back as the fourth century. It mentions that Poles, often mocked today for private stenographers, practiced stenography during that era.
An ostrich usually takes two foot strides, but when startled it launches into fourteen foot steps. The ground is covered at about twenty five miles per hour as the bird bursts into a run.
A massive wooden tower, believed to be the largest of its kind, was recently built in Cleveland. It rises 256 feet high and supports the work of coating two great steel smokestacks with cement.
Miss Hannaly Jane Patterson of Pittsburg who earned the Distinguished Service Medal for wartime service is appointed an assistant in the office of Secretary of War Baker in Washington.
Attorney General Palmer told labor leaders the government’s injunction targets unlawful actions, not the right to strike. He warned the measure serves to curb violence and maintain order, while miners and railway brotherhood heads debated the scope and legality of the action.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a reference to a deadline around 5 o'clock after Beun. No clear names, places, or actions are readable to establish a full event.
About 40 000 coal miners in Ohio ready to walk out announced by United Mine Workers President John Moore. He cited telegram from John J. Lewis saying the October 15 strike order becomes effective at midnight and claimed state officials cannot call off the national action.
Miners in Carlon county and Wyoming coal fields prepared to cease work at midnight. The strike will affect more than four thousand men in District Mine Workers who reportedly left the city. Officials were not in the city to confirm details.
A brief dispatch notes the loches alrike of miners called for Friday midnight. The miners are to be sent from Cunp Gordon.
Twelve hundred gilpers in northern Wyoming quit at 5 p m amid a strike order from Todian apolia. Operators claim no official state notice or demands submitted. Officials say no operations will resume tomorrow. Colorado militia moved to Frederick and Denver area coal fields to reinforce troops.
Reports from Salt Lake City indicate a coal miners strike in Utah began as representatives of the United Mine Workers of America advised work stoppages in Carbon County where most of the state’s coal is produced.
Mrs W H Norckauer of New Orleans visits her McAtee relatives. Mr and Mrs J W McKiltip travel to Maryville Mo to relatives. Frances Brownlee hosts a Halloween ball with Henderson orchestra and elaborate decorations. Mrs Stanley Vaughan returns from Denmark Wyoming. Central School fifth and sixth graders stage a Halloween program with about 100 attending. War Camp Community Service party with 15th Cavalry band features cider and dancing. A six pound son born to Mr and Mrs A D Kilgore at Cheyenne Private hospital. Cheyenne Country Club hosts Halloween dance for about 100. Missionary Society of Coupe tone church elects officers. Sunday School topics discussed. July Juniors host a Halloween Progressive Dinner visiting five homes with multiple courses and costume parties. Children’s Halloween parties noted including Mrs J M Garey’s decorations and festivities. An eight-pound baby born to Mr and Mrs Paxton Irvine at Cheyenne Private hospital. Mrs I M Crowder of Boyle Miss visits sister Mrs Frank Bixler.
District No. 22 of the United Mine Workers faces a strike over district demands. If granted, miners may be allowed to return to work by national officials. Martin Cahill lies bedridden in Rock Springs while George Young is in Cheyenne and James Morgan nears Cheyenne from Indianapolis. District watchmen and peace officers are being deputized in several counties to keep order, with operators not paying the guards.
Pedro Garcia was yesterday morning sentenced to imprisonment for real hard labor for the murder of Jose Rojas last July. Orca was convicted of murder in the first degree with no imprisonment stipulated as the penalty. Garcia claimed self defense when asked to speak.
The government filed a petition arguing union men conspired to limit coal production and fuel distribution. An order issued by Judge Junge Ames barred the men from addressing MAGS meetings and restrained further activity in the alleged conspiracy.
The government restrains United Mine Workers officials via injunction to curb raiding and relief efforts for miners. AFL leaders meet Attorney General Palmer to protest, arguing the move harms labor, worsens hunger, and contradicts Lincoln's labor priority. The measure may backfire, fueling new tensions beyond the miners.
An OCR fragment advertises painting services with the claim of prompt delivery at the advertiser's expense. It mentions leads, a phone number 63, and the firms Nadiant and Pure Linseed Sherman Paint Co with contact 136.
Eagles Hall reopens for regular dances with McKeon and Archer as hosts. Dances set for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights with Jorgersen's six piece orchestra providing music. Hall repainted and floor restored for the event. Open tonight Gavin store stock news mentioned in notice.
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