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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
7
Paris reports the French president Deschanel faces a sickness linked to a four month struggle with Alness. After a May 23 train accident at Montargis his recovery was hopeful but now is abandoned. He is expected to retire within a week to private life.
Casper Wyoming September 11 A new supply store by the Mosher company active in Salt Creek drilling has been erected four miles southeast of the home camp. The frame building covers about 6000 square feet and cost between 2000 and 3500 dollars.
A Rotary club meeting at Blake Plains Monday featured Joe Sullivan and James True. Members decided to host a dinner at Hereford Inn soon, with plans for Danish treats.
Casper Wyo Sept 15 Fuel gas will be delivered to Midwest and Standard refineries as 13 inch mains are laid across the Platte river and connections completed The New York Oil Company reports line to Poison Spider and Iron Creek fields west of Casper nearing completion Seven miles of line laid within city limits but material delays hinder delivery
Donald Garrison Billard said 100 Americans accepted The Nation invitation to form a nonpartisan Commission of 100 on Ireland atrocities. The panel aims to pressure neutral action to preserve Anglo American ties and avert mischief that could push the U S and Britain toward war.
Reno dispatch reports 35 hours after departure no word on aerial mail pilot L Eaton in plane 6341 who left Reno bound for Fallon and Winnemucca. Pilot Black in plane 1844 forced to land at Haven due to engine trouble 560 miles east of Reno.
Official report states the earthquake killed a small number, with the mountainous area sparsely populated and destruction limited to a few places. Normal life is resuming as huts replace fallen houses in the impacted region.
The Illinois Southern railroad, placed in a receiver in September 1918, was sold for 776000 dollars to the Chicago Clearing House, one of the creditors, at a public auction in Salem, Illinois, on a Wednesday.
Bert Cole, an aviator for the Wyoming based company, sues for 677 dollars claiming six and a half months of services under a December 1919 contract were unpaid. He alleges the firm has moved assets to defraud creditors and a garnishment affidavit was filed against John King of Thermopolis.
In Chicago and Cook County during the 7a primary, a worker Micheal Fennessy, 35, was shot and killed at a ward polling place while a policeman was beaten and deputies kidnapped. A political worker was beaten and robbed. two kidnapped politicians remained missing. Armed assailants attempted to vote twice as a deputy and officer were harmed. Authorities say the attackers fled in a car displaying a banner for Governor. Police expect possible fatalities from the officer’s injuries.
Ottawa. Sept 15. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics issued its crop estimates for Canada listing wheat at 259,498,000 bushels oats at 558,719,000 bushels barley at 64,275,000 bushels and flax at 7,090 bushels.
In Indianapolis on September 15 W H Kowen of Lowell Indiana told the National Federation of Rural Letter Carriers convention that rural carriers do not want a strike but will press Congress for what they believe is right. He stressed they aim for legislative support rather than disruption.
The 1921 encampment selection lists Witherspoon as the new commander for the veterans group. Siet Wednesday and St. Paul are noted in the selection context as locations associated with the event.
NEW YORK September 16 Thomas W. Afiller head of the eastern division of the speakers bureau of the Republican National Committee announced that Senator Harding would speak in Baltimore September 27, and in Ashland Kentucky September 29.
New York reporters note President Wilson is expected to actively campaign for Democratic candidates. Senator Pat Harrison, head of the party speakers bureau, says the president’s accord with the ticket is strong and he will be asked to assist in the manner he deems best.
Groundbreaking on the half million dollar cathedral site at the northwest corner of Twentieth Street and Capitol avenue Cheyenne. The Tim Dyer property frames the site and a 22 foot strip from a third lot is needed. a frame residence will be moved to avoid delays.
Yee Geow, a Chinese tongman, faced a preliminary hearing after fatally shooting John Federhen, a city fireman, and wounding "Big Tom" Holland. He pleaded not guilty to murder in the first degree and was bound over to the district court without bail.
Washington Sept 16 Joseph B Guffey an American who opposes the Association of American Oil Producers in Mexico met Secretary Tumulty and said he has an appointment to see Secretary Colby and Under Secretary Davis to discuss the Mexican oil controversy He will brief State Department officials on issues of interest indicating the present administration in Mexico would seek a solution satisfactory to all parties
Lincoln Nebraska Sept 15 WN Bicher who had violated his parole returned of his own accord fearing rearrest. He was sent from Person on sentence for assault on wife and children. He violated a condition he refrain from visiting his family and his longing to see his children led to a quarrel with his wife.
Governor Cox spoke in Utah asserting the League of Nations backed international court plans, arguing they are essential to the league and counter Republican critics. He warned supporters that opposition seeks a substitute that would undermine the league and its authority.
Albanian commissioner announces Washington that President Wilson and premiers Lloyd George and Millerand have been asked to press Serbia to withdraw troops from Albanian territory. Communications were sent by Albanian foreign minister Konitza in Paris.
Prisoners at a United States military detainment facility abducted their guard on a Wednesday. Reports identify the guard and note the incident occurred while guards maintained posts at the prison. Affected parties include Herbert J. Willis and Lealle A. Tibbetts of Atchison, with Willis serving a three year sentence.
Detroit reports Gar Wood driving Miss America to victory in the Lake George trophy one mile trials at the Gold Cup regatta. An official speed of 177.85 mph was logged in a six mile dash. Wood also posted 78.94 mph in a thrown-out trial and an average of 76.78 mph across six dashes.
Marion Ohio September 15 Senator Harding urged adoption of a new war prevention proposal over the league of nations. A statement from the Women's Harding and Coolidge clubs urged American women to preserve constitutional conscience at home and warned that league support would mean American casualties overseas. Harding plans a forthcoming front porch discussion of the league from his viewpoint.
A fall pattern for Wyoming brings unsettled conditions on Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. Light to moderate showers may occur and breezy spells are possible across the state.
Julius Richele says all party nominees concede as Non-Partisan League gains in Denver and across the state. Nicholson trails Schuyler by 2,414 with 465 of 1,522 precincts yet to report, while other races show strong NPL support and expected changes in the final tally.
Chairman Albert Johnson of the immigration and naturalization committee is due in San Francisco in the coming days to review testimony given in California in July on the Japanese question. Johnson is now back in Washington.
In Kansas City and Hazleton on September 15 the Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Ship Builders of America credentials committee held up five delegates pending investigation of radical activations. In Hazleton the Anthracite Mine Workers adjourned without action over sympathy strikes and potential district matters. A separate note from St Louis on September 16 records resolutions disapproving any reduction of the 48 hour workweek by printers and typothetae, opposing changes pushed by the ice branch and unions.
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