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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1920

Page

7

New U S air mail record set between Lake City and Cheyenne

Pilot Walter Year achieved a high speed flight for the Lake City to Cheyenne leg amid strong winds boosting the air mail schedule. Previous times showed slower routes. other pilots including H W Cook Brankman and Brankman’s No 176 and No 175 planes and the transfer of Old Hable to Salt City division are noted.

U. S Lake City Cheyenne Walter Yea Salt Lake H. W. Cook Pacific Coast Coast Salt City Sam Prancieco Omaha Old Reliable, Jr North Platte Jes North Me Brankman Cheyenne Fort Lake City Springs Salt Leake City Air Mail Salt ¢ City United Jot Air Mail Service Es City

Plan for Wellington Flight by Air Mailman Plane

Walter Yeager and the thirdman prepared a commercial flight from Lake to Cheyenne by Curtias aircraft of the Southern Wyoming aircraft corporation. The Wellington leg may occur with a Colorado firm handling business at the field. The craft will then head to Denver via Caromaphreya field and likely return to Cheyenne early next week.

Walter Yeager Lake Cheyenne Curtias Wyomingircraft Corporation Wellington Powiy Denver Yeager Maine Colorado Den Omaphreya Field

Pasquale Rejects Kidnapping Confession in Mount Montgomery Case

Pasquale repudiates his confession claiming the kidnaping and dumping of Blakely Cough lim into the Schuylkill River are untrue. He says several confessions were made but none substantiated and he searched for the child’s body for days.

Inquiry Ordered Into Alleged Marines Killings in Haiti

Secretary Daniels appoints a board of inquiry to thoroughly investigate all alleged wrongs by United States Marines in Haiti. The panel will sift evidence to identify any service members guilty of wrongdoing and bring them to trial and punishment.

Ashington Daniels United States Haiti Barnett J. H. Russell Marine Corps Washington San Francisco Henry Tang O. Cuver J. H. Pendleton

St Paul Baltimore game postponed due to wet grounds

The sixth game of the St. Paul Baltimore minor league championship series was postponed at noon today because of wet grounds. It will be played tomorrow.

ST. Paul, Minn

Two More Victims of Outlaws Reported Near Cheyenne

Police report two more youths robbed and forced to jump from a Colorado and Southern freight train north of Cheyenne on Friday morning. The two victims confirm the robbery and crewed said they were compelled to jump while the train ran at about 30 miles per hour, making the total victims eleven.

Colorado & Southern Cheyenne

Boy's Bicycle Is Awaiting Its Owner

A boy's bicycle left abandoned Thursday at 2116 House Street, the residence of John O. Thompson Jr., awaits its owner. The owner may secure the property by calling.

John O. Thompson, Jr House Street

Duck Flight Opens Season Amid Prairie Hunt Rush

The first ducks of the season move across inland prairie regions as hunters report fast flights along Sloughs Spear Lakes and nearby waters. Mallards and canvasbacks appear with favorable winds, snow flurries, and early success for shooters in the area.

Tru Spear Lakes Sceeles Ery

Cox Holds Harding-To-Jowa Talk Asserts

Governor Cox declares his campaign will center on the league of nations issue, responding to Senator Harding's Des Moines speech calling for a modified covenant. He questions the 31 signers' consistency and argues for or against the covenant with reservations, while contrasting his stance with Harding.

Harding Cox League of Naons Des Moines Bilihi Root Herbert Hoover Henry W. Taft Wilson League One

Explosion in Gin Kills Five at D Bacey Gin Plant

Five men died and one was seriously injured when a boiler exploded at the D Bacey Gin Company in Robeson county near Rowland. The dead include Robert Bridges and two other white men and two Indians. Authorities probe the blast for possible explosives and the cause remains under investigation.

Fayetteville N. C D. Bacey Gin Company Rowland Robeson County Robert Bridges

Survivors Tell Harrowing Tale of Speedwell Sinking

Three survivors reach Marcus Hook aboard Bundll after Speedwell foundered in the Gulf of Mexico during a hurricane. They describe abandoning in two lifeboats with one boat later picked up by Sun off, reporting deaths of the captain, first mate, engineer, a fireman, three women, and a male passenger.

Philadelphia Speedwell Gulf of Mexico Marcus Hook Philadelphia Maritime Exchange Sunoff Secon Spondwell

Buying Up Pel Through Nation New York Analysis

Oct 16 report predicts lower farm prices and weak demand across retail and wholesale sectors. Uncertainty in prices and deadlock in distribution and manufacturing slow activity, with iron and steel tied to old orders and new buying thin. Country purchasing remains quiet as order houses overburdened.

Nation New York Bradstreet Iron and Steel Com

French Government Denies Italy Reports on Jugoslav Battalion

Paris October 15 French officials deny Italian reports that a Jugoslav battalion entered the Carpathia plebiscite zone at France's request. The terse communiqué suggests the claim is unfounded and emphasizes official position on the matter.

Paris Jugo-Blay Batalliona Cartathia France

Bribery Charged In Boozer Ring Case In Chicago

A U S congressman was named before a federal grand jury investigating a whiskey ring scandal. A female witness testified a $10,000 bribe was offered to stop prosecution tied to whiskey train disclosures. The woman conferred with the canv as the congressman appeared interested in the case.

Chicago United States Federal Nlew

Wool Growers Seek Tariff To Balance Domestic Wool Prices

Salt Lake City Oct 16 Wool growers prepare to press Congress for embargo legislation in December. Secretary F R Marshall says a duty on foreign wool will balance prices with domestic wool and halt shipments stored in warehouses while clothing manufacturers buy cheaper foreign wool.

LT Lake City United States Congress F. R. Marshall Salt Lake Nasional Wool Growers Asion Uniteders

Cork Lord Mayor Mc Swiney Condition Unchanged

London reports that on October 15 the condition of Cork Lord Mayor Mc Swiney remained unchanged after the latest medical bulletin. The update confirms stability as public attention remains on the Cork leadership during a tense period.

Cork London McSwiney

Cotton Interests Appeal for Credit

Representatives of southern cotton commission merchants urged the Federal Reserve Board to suspend regulations on rediscountable financial paper to ease the credit stringency they say has gripped the cotton industry nationwide.

Washington Southern Cotton Commission Federal Reserve Board

Colorado Aggies Rout Wyoming Eleven 42 to 0 at Ft Collins

The Colorado Aggies defeated the University of Wyoming 42 to 0 in Ft Collins. Hartshorn scored a first quarter touchdown, his brother Fred added a second in the second. Maxey Scott connected with Vrennan for a 6 yard TD in the second quarter as the Aggies pulled away.

Ft, Collins Colorado Aggies University of Wyoming Hartshorn Fred Maxey Scott Vrennan Hughes Bila Hie Tonellr

Wyoming Weather Outlook Shows Light Snow Likely

Forecast for WRATSHER covers Wyoming with light to moderate snow possible on Sunday. Temperatures remain near seasonal norms with little overall change, especially in the northern high country.

Wratsher Wyoming

Harding Promotes Modifying League for World Peace

Senator Harding argued America must do all to prevent future wars and favor amending the Versailles League of Nations if needed for European peace. He pledged to study America’s relation to the league after election and reject any program that mortgaged conscience or honor under Article X.

Ianapolie America Harding League Europe Senate New World Fellowship League of Trans Ted Congress Paris

Nebraska Court House Fire Possibly Set

Lincoln dispatch reports the Nebraska state warden was notified of a warning about a fire at the Thomas County courthouse in Bedford. Authorities are investigating an incendiary origin as the fire's cause, with Bedford located in the state’s west central region.

Lincoln, Nebr Co. B. Hartford Thomas County Court House Hartford Bedford

Hiram Johnson Urges Harding Election in Milwaukee Speech

Senator Hiram W. Johnson of California urged the election of Senator Harding as president at a Milwaukee address under the Republican National Committee. The speech marked the second in a series promoting Harding for the Union.

Hiram Johnson Harding Milwaukee Union United States Hiram W. Johnston California

Palmer Ridicules Harding in First Campaign Speech

In Jersey City on October 15 Senator Palmer attacked Senator Harding’s idea of an association of nations as a substitute for the league plan calling it ridiculous and futile. He argued the provisions of the old League, signed by 39 nations, prevent them from even considering American proposals for a new association.

Jersey City Harding Association of Nations Palmer

Twelve Die As Schooner W. P. Heat Collides Near Cuba

A Cuban dispatch reports twelve crew members of the schooner W. P. Heat died when near Santiago de Cuba the vessel collided with the American steamer Cayo Mambe. The schooner sank while the captain blamed misinterpretation of signals and navigation errors.

Havana W. P. Heat Santiago de Cuba Cayo Diapateh

Campaign cost of living drive ends at half a million

Washington reports the government effort against high living costs has cost about $500 000 and will end November 1. The Justice Department says the campaign was successful with fines totaling more than $270 000 imposed on profiteers.

Washington Department of Justice

Revolution Runs Riot in Capital of Reds Report

Moscow See Invading Kremlin as German foreign ministry reports a great revolt starting in the capital. In Warsaw, General Joseph Pilsudski, president of Poland, resigns as chief executive but withdraws the move provisionally at the government’s request.

REDS Rich Foreign Ministry Moscow Kremlin Warsaw Preas Joseph Pilsudski Republic of Poland

Polish Premier Denounces Vilna Move by General Zeligouski

Premier Wit simply disapproves of General Zeligouski’s action in Vilna as disobedience and asserts Poland will support the new state if attacked while endorsing self determination for the temporary Vilna government.

Warsaw Associated Press Witus Diet Poland Vilna Zeligouski

General Wrangel Advances Across the Dnelper

General Wrangel’s advance across the Dnelper is reported as successful despite stubborn Bolshevik resistance and counter moves aimed at Pologu station on the northeastern front.

Sebastapal Wrangel Dnelper Pologu Station

Investigating Party In Brooklyn Inn Booze Charge

A federal grand jury in Brooklyn opened formal inquiry into a Philadelphia reporter’s claim that Mayor Hylan and other officials attended a Brooklyn Inn dinner where liquor flowed freely. The article notes no allegation that the mayor personally drank.

New York Federal Grand Jury Brooklyn Philadelphia Hylan Brooklyn Inn

Surgeon Weighing the Soul Dies in Massachusetts

Dr. Duncan MacDougall, 64, renowned for his experiments weighing the human soul, died in Haverhill Massachusetts. He used delicate scales to estimate a soul weight of six to eight ounces and contributed poetry to magazines.

Haverhill Mass Duncan MacDougall

Prohibition Raid Case Tests Self-Defense Claim

Stewart N. McMullin testifies in federal court that Harry Carilan attacked him with a knife during a liquor raid and that Carilan was killed by McMullin’s automatic pistol as he tried to defend his life. McMullin argues self defense in the case arising from the raid.

New York Stewart N. McMullin Harry Carilan

Giant Strike Tonight Held as Certainty

Tondon reports no mediation signs as miners plan a strike starting Saturday night after a delegates conference. More than 1,000,000 miners are ready to face the owners’ wage proposal, with Herbert Smith calling for resolve and noting bitter spirit among workers. Public press scrutiny abroad criticizes the miners, accusing them of folly and tyranny.

Tondon Associated Press Herbert Smith Minera Federation London Nepers

Steamer Krakow Arrives After Fire Onboard

The American steamer Krakow, bound for Havana, reported a fire while at sea. The vessel, carrying cargo and passengers, reached port on October 2 after the incident.

Germany Fulfills Spa Coal Delivery Pact Totals 1.93M Tons

The Reparations Commission announced Germany delivered 1,926,365 tons of coal to the Allies for August and September. France received 1,479,630 tons, with the remainder going to Italy Belgium and Luxembourg.

Paris Germany Spa France Italy Belgium Lixembure

Morgan & Co. Pay Out 150 Million in Global Loan

New York news reports J P Morgan & Co as syndicate managers dispersed over 150 million dollars to holders of the Anglo French 500 million dollar loan. About 200 million more remains to be paid at maturity. The British government arranged most of the loan months ago.

New York J. P. Morgan & Co

No Bolshevism in China Says Mr Koo

Washington October 15 Chinese minister Dr Wellington Koo denied Bolshevik activity in China He asserted Chinese by nature and tradition are peace loving and that Chinese labor is not organized by Bolsheviks There is no foothold current or sign of a Soviet republic emerging in China.

Washington China Wellington Koo

Young Men’s Club backs higher school levy plan

The Young Men’s Club endorsed increasing the school levy amid favorable discussion by most members. The group did not oppose Sixth Amendment provisions for taxing livestock to guard against predators, but opposed funds being spent via the Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association. Mrs. Archer Meyring outlined three high class musical events, and Governor Carey and Secretary of State Chaplin attended.

Tors Wyomit Wyoming Stock Growers’ Association Archer Meyring Mre. Meyring Carey Chaplin Deming Watts

Prohibition Agent Pleads Not Guilty in Fargo Case

Robert D. Leady, head of the prohibition enforcement group, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport liquor from Moorhead to Sioux City. O Haugen Moorhead hotelkeeper and Theodore Musgjerd, former Fargo prohibition official, pleaded not guilty. Haugen’s bail was reduced to 8000 dollars. Leady’s co-defendant Musgjerd remained in default on 5000 dollar bond.

Pargo N. D Cot Robert D. Leady Prohibition Enforcement Group Moorehead &. D Sioux 3 O. Haugen Moorehead Leady Theodore Musgjerd Fargo Ball Haugen Musgjerd Jo

Ponzi Report Condemns Victims And Praise For Ponzi

Boston on October 15 a bankruptcy referee in the Ponzi case found the operator a con man who preyed on credulous investors while noting victims of their own avarice. The report says millions remained tied up in the collapsed international postal coupon scheme and that investors bore fault for seeking outsized profits.

Boston Charles Ponzi Mesluane Tadow Federal District Court Ponal AO Partners

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Pasquale St. Paul Baltimore Boy Colorado Farmers Laughter Cowboy Team Fort Collins Huskies Versailles Covenant of Nations Nebraska Court House Kremelin Pilsudski Wrangel Advances Krakow Morgan & Co Mr. Koo Young Men's Club Prohibition
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