01 Oct 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1919
Page
1
A lava stream from Kilauea descends the mountainside toward Hilo, expanding to about a mile wide and threatening two homes. The volcano had shown a brief quiescent period four days earlier before renewed overflow began.
The Associated Press reports President Wilson’s illness improved and he was up for the day. He signed minor bills and resolutions, sent nominations to the Senate, dictated letters, and received Mrs Margaret Grayson later. He resumed executive duties and enjoyed a short drive in the afternoon.
Edwin M. Watson, a World War I veteran who returned from overseas service, was appointed military aide to the President. He served with the Field Artillery and rose to lieutenant colonel in the National Army before later assignments.
Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds outfielders promise strong defense and power as the teams prepare for Game 1. Manager Cleagan may slot Jackson in left and Felsch or Liebold in center with a shifting right field. Eddie Cicotte and Wa–ller Madden selections headline pitching plans amid a crowded Cincinnati crowd and full Hedland Park attendance.
Report notes John Cordillo signed a lengthy statement disputing an earlier Cordillo confession that Walter Newell killed Frank Jennings during a prohibition agents expedition. Cordillo claims the confession was manufactured. A second Cordillo statement expands on details. Further progress is awaited.
The article reviews the Jennings murder mystery in Wyoming, detailing how coerced and conflicting confessions by the Cordillos and Newell defendants fueled distrust of the judicial process. Officials and defense voices question the reliability of statements, while reform-minded observers insist on preserving the integrity of the criminal code.
The record covers a steel strike leaders appearance before a Senate committee probing a major walkout. Senators Pulpps of Colorado and Kenyon of Iowa inquire as to the resolution and the investigation. The testimony touches on workers, counsel, and the interdepartmental aspects overseen by committee chairs.
A promotional push for the Leader Salesmanship Club runs until October 22 offering extra credits to members. The plan promises easier subscriptions totaling $18 per member, with potential gains cited for six month terms and larger sums for those securing more subscriptions.
Members and stockholders are summoned by President for 8 o clock meeting to decide if the group's focus should shift to industrial development or remain in home building, with proxies requested for those unable to attend. The vote will determine the association’s future direction and projects.
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