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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
1
In hearings the Walsh commission revisits the United States Shipping Act and possible political influence. A witness notes criticism of William G. McAdoo after his resignation as Treasury secretary, with McAdoo said to have appeared before a board for certain interests.
In Montgomery, Alabama on November 12, figures including Cox and Senator Taggert visit Tuskegee for a brief stay. A statement from Sonntag and Fuggart criticizes efforts to reorganize the Democratic Party, asserting the party has chosen its leader for the next four years and rejecting any push to reorganize by dissenters.
Nov. 13 report from Constantinople notes eight Americans in Kars aiding 40,000 orphans as 25,000 refugees reach Alexandropol. In St Paul the Milwaukee Inbushes heir known as Income Hank, a confirmed hobo, has spent three years mostly on the road while resisting a $40,000 bequest. He remains drawn to box cars and the open road, insisting he cannot quit the wandering life.
Dublin reports hunger strikers in Cork jail, without food since August 11, started taking nourishment at 3 pm under medical supervision. Recovery is anticipated with careful treatment, as per Dublin Castle statement. Obvious threats from Loyal Coalition after a letter warning silence on Irish questions reaches its offices.
President Wilson declares Thanksgiving a day of thanks and prayer, urging Americans to pause work on Thursday, November 26, to reflect on God’s manifold blessings and dedicate themselves to his merciful purpose.
The German government reported a decisive victory over radical workers who tried to seize Italian labor forces in metal plants. Police surrounded seized factories, causing abandonment with no violence. A north side soviet was forced to withdraw as workers endured a two day strike. The government had recruited a staff and experts to replace striking staff.
Mildred Harris Chaplin was granted a decree of divorce from Charion Chaplin in Los Angeles superior court on November 12. She accused cruelty. Chaplin was not present, represented by attorneys. A out of court settlement reportedly paid 88000 to settle matters including an agreement to avoid using the Chaplin name professionally.
Sheridan recorded 10 degrees below zero as the coldest spot in the United States last night, with Helena Montana at 6 below and Havre Lander and Cheyenne Wyoming near zero. Denver reached ten above as the day’s high, weather bureau said.
New York hotels reduced food prices by about 10 percent after meetings with federal food investigators. The number of times prices appeared on menus varied from 16 to 172 across several large hotels, with reductions set to take effect next Monday.
Geneva November 12 Austria applies for admission to the League of Nations. The request is signed by Foreign Minister Mayer and notes that Austria was assured admission when signing the St Germain treaty and now asks to be admitted at the proper time.
The American Federation of Labor filed with the House clerk its report covering Feb 24 to Nov 2. Receipts total $53,174.10 and expenditures $51,988.25, leaving $1,185.85 in the treasury. About two thirds of the sum went to printing, with the rest for office expenses and salaries.
Judge Van Valkenberg in federal court named a receiver for the Kansan City Journal, one of the oldest Ballots in the middle west. The order follows an application by E. B. Forgue and the National Bank of Fort Kan. The Journal was founded in earlier years.
A dramatic appeal from the Literary Digest urges Americas great heart to aid three and a half million underfed, under clothed children of Europe ruined by war. The State Leader asks readers to turn to page 5 and read the stirring plea, hoping hearts will respond.
Washington officials confirm a government campaign to curb home brewing of alcoholic beverages. The Internal Revenue Bureau states malt, hops, and other materials used for illegal liquor manufacture are to be prosecuted when advertised or sold for home use.
Nov 12 York reports a Swedish ship with gold valued at 806 418 faces a Treasury decision over admission and seizure risk. Banks awaiting presidential guidance on whether the metal might be seized by the Russian Soviet government.
The London Times says Britain has received a long note from Russian Bolshevik foreign minister Tehit cherin. The note is unconciliatory and almost aggressive, criticizing Britain's delay in resuming trade with Soviet Russia.
The Association of British Chambers of Commerce informs the British government that British commerce and industry will not back any agreement with Russia unless Russia recognizes all prewar debts. The communication to the Bureau of Commerce from London notes this condition.
The War Department will maintain four permanent cemeteries in France at Sureanea near Paris in the Ais region, at Fort in the Aa region, at Wood, American and in the 4 department, with a fifth near London for U S soldiers who died en route to France. All headstones will be identical save for inscriptions and the Star of David marking Jewish faith.
An all day Sullivan County search failed to locate the body of Mrs. William B. Whiteney as 15 year old John Whiteney testified he saw his father bury her in a well four years ago. Sheriff Albert Barton planned to search another abandoned well on the Whiteney property and then other wells in the town and on farms once owned by Whiterey.
President-Elect Harding plans a Point Isabel stop and a New Orleans address stressing anti sectionalism and a national industrial policy. He will avoid formal speeches on the Gulf Coast trip to the South and Southwest and decline other invites.
The article reports Thames J. Mooney and Warren facing murder convictions in a bomb explosion case. Falice Officer Draper Hand accuses the process of fabricating the verdict, claiming witnesses were coached and some prisoners were guided to tailor their testimony.
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