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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
2
The Paris Figaro reports a discovery in a French cave by Count Begouen and his sons. The site contains about 30 000 year old engravings, including animals like reindeer and bears, birds, and a rare bas relief lion. A notable silhouette shows a man walking on four feet with an elongated neck.
The Catholics of Japan set February 5 as the festival of the martyrs of Nippon, honoring early Christian martyrs. St Francis Xavier brought Christianity to Japan, where 70 million people mainly follow Shinto and Buddha, with about 115,000 Christians. Persecution rose 40 years after his death, many Christians died, including noblemen and children, in dieing for Christ.
A group of tourists in St Andrews seek directions from a local near a carved arch as they try to identify the building. The native, puzzled, mulls over the scene and offers a cautious remark about the place’s origins, noting the difficulty of naming the site.
Fragmentary text reports a 30 cent charge on bald eagles and a law aiming to protect the species. It mentions ongoing eagle kills totaling over 10 months and claims eagles threaten other wildlife, including deer and game birds.
A reminiscence notes Kansas City’s busy scene with a visitor claiming six minutes in town and a playful exchange about the beehive nickname, reflecting local tempo and humor in a brief memory.
Howell questions marriage motives in a fragmented, humorous OSS notice highlighting sun and rain protection themes and the quip about wives and weather hats.
President Wilson issued a proclamation calling Congress into an extra session on May 1 1919 at 12 o clock noon to address anti inflation and appropriation measures failed in the prior session. The call aligns with Secretary Glass urging action on urgent executive recommendations.
Sweden endures severe floods from heavy rains and snow, with Stockholm and the north area suffering widespread damage. Officials estimate losses exceed 30 million krona as avalanches and landslides threaten communities in the Tromsoe district.
George L H Lawson recently discharged from the Continental army as sergeant major announces plans to form an Allied league an outlaw baseball organization in Boston with loyal engineers as backers and proponents of the venture.
Rooger C. Predwell the American consul seized by Russian Bolshevik authorities last October has reached Stockholm from Moscow via Bintan where he was kept for several weeks. He informed the state department of his relocation and detention.
Cairo accepts British protectorate over Egypt with shock to Egyptians. The move ends the crisis and spares American demonstrations as the news becomes public.
Sean O'Ceallaigh, Irish member of parliament and delegate, is noted as the Irish representative at the peace conference in Paris. Officials review the Paris treaty text as the United States occupation forces in Germany face proposals.
Berne Prince Alfour of Orbeaie sustained serious injuries while sidling near Lake Laverne. He slipped down a snow bank about 1000 feet into a travel pit and was transported to a hospital at 4urieh.
Reports from Mexico on May 5 describe Villa forces expanding control in northern Mexico. At Santa Eulalia 8000 American mine workers were moved to Chihuahua City amid threats. Parral’s capture strengthened Villista position near Jimenez. Villa seeks 1,000,000 pesos in indemnity from Torreon industries and intensified coercive measures.
Promoter Richard announced a title bout set for Toledo Ontario on July 4 with New Yorks Joes Willard and Taek Dempeey headlining. The card lists twelve bouts starting at 3 PM with likely contenders and featured clashes.
Borah and Johnson criticise Washington policy as Bargh of Italo and Johnson of Ontlfortuay issue statements denouncing the war effort. They urge reevaluation of American forces in Siberia and replacements in leadership roles.
A mine cage failed at the Maple Hill shaft of the Reading Company on Monday, dropping 1109 feet and killing one miner while seriously injuring nine others, two of whom are in critical condition.
In Amarillo Texas John Grober a former resident shot and killed his mother and four younger sisters. He wounded an older sister fatally or seriously and then shot himself. He is expected to die from his injuries.
Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads, proposes compulsory nationwide consolidation into 12 to 20 large systems privately owned but government regulated. He calls for official appraisal and capitalization of the new systems with earnings guarantees to attract new capital, distancing himself from official policy.
In response to a telegram from W. M. Kuerr Utah state industrial commissioner the secretary of labor has assigned Commissioner Hywell Davies of the conciliation and adjustment service to go to Park City to confer with the striking miners.
The National Museum now exhibits General Pershing's secret map recently brought from France. The map served during operations as headquarters for Pershing in the war theater.
Portrait of Rear Admiral A. W. Grant notes his transfer from commanding battleship force No 1 of the Atlantic fleet to command the Washington navy yard and gun factory. The move underscores the navy owned factory’s unique status as the service’s only gun factory.
A longtime resident of Butte, Mottie David FP Melkinsoln died Tuesday at his son’s home in Los Angeles aged 71. The pioneer figure, known locally as a trail blazer, was widely regarded for his early settlement work. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Sir Guin, a thirty year veteran of the Northern Epirus cause seeking union with Greece, was assassinated at Korlisa by four Muslims several days ago amid ongoing Turkish tensions.
Report notes Russia has twice as many blind people as the rest of Europe combined, highlighting a regional health disparity. The statement suggests significant provincial gaps in eye care access and prevention efforts across Eurasia.
Robert Chambers notes a humorous British moment as two wounded Tommies in Trafalgar Square react to a Windsor guard procession. One soldier whispers marvel at the soldiers in silver plumes red coats and polished boots, calling them great soldiers.
A mother checks on her ailing son who smiles from bed and claims no illness while producing Uncle Tom’s Cabin and recounting the tale of Eva. The scene from Youngstown Telegram presents a child’s empathy through literature during illness.
A humorous London Answers item recalls a teacher asking boys what they would be when grown. A fair haired boy named Jackie blushes and finally confesses his wish to be the teacher's husband, eliciting laughter.
An English soldier reports a clash of bullets from a great war engagement as troops pushed Germans back several hundred yards. The flying projectiles ricocheted off barbed wire entanglements with varied outcomes described from the perilous No Man's Land crossing.
Edith questions the need for many rehearsal calls before the Sophia Strongarm and Percy Pinfeather wedding. Belle retorts that vows to obey will amuse no one and signals the couple’s dramatic union may face scrutiny.
A shoal of herrings is described as often five or six miles long and two or three miles wide, based on observed schooling during the season.
A Daily Fly Killer is advertised to eliminate thousands of flies for the entire season. The notice mentions deals and express service and cites 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn as the address in an English ad copy.
A brief noted exchange presents a quirky dialogue about meat cuts with a customer asking for price and the butcher prompting for a cut preference. The fragment hints at shop talk and pricing without a clear sale or outcome.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Fiase antiseptic powder to shake into shoes or add to foot baths. It claims to ease the sting of corns bunions and tender feet and offers instant relief for tired aching and swollen feet with products sold everywhere.
An ostrich in a store window is misidentified by two boys who lack knowledge. One boy calls it a swan, the other corrects him, noting education gives them the advantage to recognize an old he-buzzard, a sharp jab at schooling.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder problems often misattributed to other causes. Back pain headaches and fatigue may signal kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is recommended as a remedy. get a bottle from any drug store or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co.
In a village ceremony at Flossie Flatfeet's wedding to William Giles, the church crowd watched as Flossie faintly wept after the ring. Giles then sobbed uncontrollably crying that he felt worse than she, shocking onlookers and ending the scene with his outburst.
The piece notes Mr. M- lacks regularity in his accounts yet was elected to carry the church contribution basket. Opposition arose from men who knew him to juggle other accounts, with a grocer’s remark suggesting a cash register be attached to the basket.
A terse exchange hints at ambition and identity as a figure nicknamed Cargoyle surfaces with a boastful claim. The dialogue juxtaposes a tall stature with a public persona, suggesting a rising or controversial public figure known by that moniker.
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