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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1920
Page
13
The British delegation to the League of Nations assembly reaches 100 members. Discussions cover a financial commission, special commissions, and plans for an international arbitration framework. Amendments on state eligibility and covenant enforcement are likely, with floor proposals expected.
Washington dispatch reports W Bryan reiterating that President Wilson should resign. The brief item notes Bryan, en route to a winter home in Florida, had no plans to assume office and spoke with Secretary Colby about real business matters, while acknowledging no Democratic party position set.
New York reports one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of sweaters cuts prices amid rising demand. The move aims to boost sales and respond to market pressures as production and distribution adapt to consumer needs.
A messy OCR recounts Fearless Jack Hancock preparing to sign a document on the Fourth of July that would pay $800,000 to the combatants, including $300,000 to Jack Dempsey, amid cheers from J. Kearna and T. Rickard.
Police recovered thousands of dollars in bonds and negotiable papers believed stolen from Colorado banks in recent robberies. The loot, found buried in an earthen jar on the outskirts of Tulsa by Colorado Springs Chief of Police Harper and a private detective, was linked to a robbery at the Gilbert bank in Colorado Springs. A suspect tied to the Palmer Lake theft was credited with guiding officers to the site.
Refugees arriving at Vardee from Archangel recount a Bolshevik terror in Russia with imprisonment and mass death notices. They describe thousands fleeing and seeking asylum in Norway as war minister authorities struggle to respond.
MERICO DUTY Nov. 15 President elect Obregon declares no agreement on oil rate terms with oil interests. He says he will not alter existing laws or cabinet visions by decree and that constitutional amendments must come from congress.
A jail doctor reports nine hunger strikers nearing 94 days on hunger strike are to receive liquid nourishment every three hours and begin solid foods with boiled fish and milk tomorrow. They will also read newspapers and drink sweet lemonade as their condition improves.
American ambassador Roland B. Morris told the American Academy of Political and Social Science in Philadelphia that war between Japan and the United States is unthinkable, expressing concern over rising tensions and jingoistic talk.
Nov. 18 Denver reports from Frank J. Modena federal prohibition enforcer for Colorado claim one third of Denver families store home brewed liquor. He says lack of officers prevents enforcement and questions ruling banning hops and malt extract while many households use them in cooking. He warns many residents violate the national prohibition law.
Inland Sea reports the steamer Francis J. Widlar with a crew of 83 is believed to have foundered in Lake Superior after a severe storm. Wrecking tugs were ordered to the Pancakeshoala area to search for the vessel, which carried 6 000 tons of ore and was owned by the Decker Steamship Company.
Princeton's football team defeated Yale 20 to 0 for the second year in a row. Don Laurie of Peru Illinois Mike Cone of Lawrence Massachusetts and Stanley Keck of Greensburg Pennsylvania starred with two touchdowns and two field goals.
Maud Moore, 24, and her alleged accomplice Maria Hunter are being sought by detectives in the United States and Canada. Moore faces a first degree murder indictment in the Derey Herth case near Knoxville, Hunter named as an accessory. Moore previously was convicted, got a new trial, and freed on 19,000 dollars bond, both fugitives for their bond forfeitures. A 1,000 dollar reward is offered for their capture.
Chicago gains largest police overhaul as Chief C. C. Firemorris replaces John J. Garrity after resignation urged by Mayor William Lt. Thompson. Abolished squads include homicide, bomb, burglary and other Garrity era units.
Paris officials announce the planned coal miners strike set for Monday is cancelled after negotiations reached an agreement. The dispute centered on proposed wage increases and improved working conditions as talks continued into the night.
Wisconsin surged to 14 points through a brisk forward passing attack, defeating Illinois 14 to 9 to seize a share of the Western Conference lead in a dramatic football upset.
Wrangel forces in the Crimea are said to be isolated as Bolsheviks cut all lines and attack the Ukrainian rear. Refugees flood Sebastopol with 560,000 men, women, and children awaiting passage aboard allied ships. The cruiser St Louis sails from Constantinople to aid evacuations amid fears for General Wrangel’s position.
Paris dispatch reports the French ships Walbeck-Rousseau and Province are aiding in the evacuation of Sebastopol and arranging special care for the military mission and French colony.
A Moscow wireless message describes a Crimean frontline drawn with heavy fighting. It says Red Army forces broke through several fortified positions, are penetrating the peninsula on a wide front, and the enemy is retreating while burning stores and avenging the population.
Geneva November 14. George Nicoll Barnes of the British delegation says the matter of Germany's admission to the League of Nations is unsettled. He notes the question is personal opinion and declines to state whether it will be brought up at the assembly.
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