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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1920
Page
4
Shrewd report by the Associated Press outlines gunmen activity and a manhunt. The dispatch notes a suspect is detained and authorities emphasize the public safety impact and ongoing investigation.
The essay warns that Washington Crojat and California show slowing growth, leaving the Pacific coast underpopulated. It argues for white and European immigration to fill vast wastes, but notes strong anti-Asian sentiment and competition with Asiatics. It also mentions elderly women voting and New York's suffrage limit.
The piece argues America faces a five million housing deficit, causing rising rents and crowded living. It notes private capital retreat, high material costs, and limited bank credit, urging public capital as the solution, citing wartime housing programs and examples from Canada North Dakota Australia Britain. It ends with the call to build houses.
The essay traces lawn fencing trends from iron barriers of 1888 to unfenced modern lawns. It notes the social push toward fences, the bold pioneer who left his yard open, and how many followed, only to reverse as fences faded from use. The passage reflects on changing tastes and acceptance of risk.
The former Chinese emperor Pu Yi, aged about 14 and dethroned, hopes to travel to the United States. He has an English teacher, enjoys baseball and cartoons, and would be a normal boy if allowed abroad. Officials in Peking show little sign of quick consent, pending the fate of his prospective bride.
The October term of the Lara mie county district court was opened yesterday as Cheyenne hunters travel to the big game country. J A Kirkpatrick Real Estate and Insurance lists at 1831 Carey Ave amid notices of county board sessions and local business.
Road reports show Lincoln to Sterling mostly good with detours near Happy Jack and rough spots north of Crouse. Cheyenne and Casper routes listed as good with some choppy stretches. October 4 to 9 period advised for northern mountains. Salvation Army notes 12,600 workers sent to France with 85 percent women. reminiscence on George Washington's fondness for training baby foxes.
Cheyenne Wyoming reports for the 24 hours ending 6 pm show actual mean temperature 58 degrees. Changes vs last 24 hours cooler by 2 degrees with high 75 at 3 pm and low 41 at 4:30 am. Wind NW at 8 miles and precipitation since January 1 totals 14.09 inches with no precipitation in the last 24 hours.
Casper Wyoming October 4 The Wyoming State Federation of Women’s Clubs adopted resolutions endorsing compulsory education with English and citizenship instruction, funding for naturalization efforts, and protection of women’s citizenship in marriage. They backed the Shepard-Towner bill, full-time county health officers, and a public health department. The group approved increases in county superintendents' salaries, supported Americanization and vocational education bills, and mourned the loss of secretary Mrs. Fred Wycke welcoming Casper members.
In Cody Wyoming on October 4 Emil Moore volunteered to crank a stubborn car for Mrs Raider. The car kicked him fracturing both bones of his right forearm. Mrs Raider then attempted the job and the machine kicked her fracturing her right wrist. Both were taken to a hospital and the car was repaired to run smoothly.
In Gillette Wyoming on October 4 a nine year old boy, Paul Norfolk, found a blasting cap used for blasting operations. Curious, he probed the mysterious cylinder with a pin causing an explosion that ripped away his right thumb and part of his index finger.
At Miners hospital in Kemmerer Wyoming six nursing staff members became patients after a midnight lunch. O'Leary Roletto Robinson Crone Ehelmola Gravitt fell ill, while Polkinton did not eat. Doctors used stomach pumps. one nurse required a second operation. Shea faces a lengthy recovery.
Ten fl of sheep trapped in lower pastures as two feet of snow covered the forest near Afton Wyoming on October 4.
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