14 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
1
Miners in Wyoming awaiting a conference with mine operators to settle terms retroactive to the workers start date. Operators oppose retroactive pricing while seeking an agreement on the Central Competitive Field settlement.
A Republican backed by four Democrats pushed Reservation 10 Article 10 through the Senate 36 to 34, adopting language from the Foreign Relations Committee and echoing the president’s warnings. The vote set up a clash over cloture with a 60 vote threshold expected Saturday, while Democrats weighed their stance on advancing final ratification actions.
A disruption linked to a strike has led to a school suspension locally. Communication to families was limited as officials reported uncertainty about how long the situation would last and the impact on daily operations.
The paper adopts the pyramid system with news in upper left and ads in lower right. Starting Tuesday November 18 advertisers can pay 25 percent extra for top positions. The Cheyenne State Leader will switch to a more readable format aligning layout with book and newspaper standards.
Federal officers raid the Seattle Union Record office and Equity Printing seizing plants records and arresting editor Edward B. Aull and other members. Governor Mart called for a statewide drive against radicals including the Industrial Workers of the World as tensions rise after the Centralia killings.
A fragment describes a woman who aided England during a railway strike era. It mentions Eleanor Papwo and Dresden Hitverte with unclear roles. The text is garbled but implies notable female food administration activity amid disruptions.
Relatives of Mrs. Bessie White Burgess of Bourbon County Kentucky move to set aside her last will. They object to provisions intended for her companion Dick after the death of her husband. The contested clause would provide about 34,000 dollars for Dick if his support appears necessary.
Tomorrow is Gold Day in the State Leader's Salesmanship Club. Subscriptions must be mailed or delivered by ten oclock tomorrow night to claim the $300 Gold Prize and double credit offer. Outside district members may mail earlier but must postmark before 10 p.m. Movember.
Funeral services were held at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon from the Hamilton church for Mrs KB Johnston with Rev Bruce Jackson and Rev G FP Pidlier officiating. Interment followed at Lakeview Cemetery. Floral offerings abounded and a large crowd attended. Pallbearers listed were B Honderada, Jenaéa, Grell Law.
Washington dispatch notes Albert Edward Prince of Wales visiting the White House sick room after tea with Mrs. Wilson and the president’s daughters Miss Margaret Wilson and Mrs. Frances B. Sayre. The scene recalls Baron Renfrew’s 1860 stay when Edward VII slept in the same mahogany bed.
Chong Lee indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts for unlawfully ceasing smoking opium, pleads guilty, and is sentenced by Judge John A. Riner to one year and one day in the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth Kansas.
In Colls Trinity County a masked or unmasked bandit entered the bank locked the cashier in the vault and escaped with a sum reported between 12000 and 16090 dollars. The incident occurred in Weaverville area with authorities seeking clues on the motive and suspect.
A government report reveals Mexico has purchased air and ammunition for hypothetical use against the United States, with shipments and orders routed through Spain and Belgium. The action aims to prepare if American intervention occurs, despite international arms conventions and warnings from the United States.
Washington officials report the house and senate conferees on the leasing bill will reconvene tomorrow after a session today. The ongoing negotiation aims to resolve differences between chambers.
Three Casper youths T V Purdy Mish Kom Sovith and Misa inioe Smith were marooned after their submarine car failed on the Yellowstone Highway 21 miles from Cheyenne. They slept in shifts, drifted, and reached Kod Harris’s rough house on foot where they stayed until the next morning. A search began for two days as Joes Smith alertedCasper residents and the community organized efforts. They returned home late yesterday evening to continue their trip to Denver early the following week.
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