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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1918
Page
9
Former President William H. Taft told an Oxford Ohio audience that Germany bore responsibility for the war through faulty education and philosophy. He urged U S leadership for a League of Nations and criticized President Wilson for wavering on the issue as he warned against retreat into isolation.
The transport George Washington, chosen to carry the president and American delegation to the peace conference, will sail soon from Hoboken under convoy with the Pennsylvania and five fast destroyers. The liner, 95,700 tons, retains much luxury for the presidential party and underwent a long engine test as preparations proceed.
During the present clothing emergency one of the big ways which every man, woman and child may transfer patriotic service is by the careful tie of the clothing already on hand. Clothes brushed and hung properly can yield more service than merely gathering and storing them.
Juarez Mexico November 30 official report says Villa forces were defeated near Villa Ahamada after a Wednesday fight with federal troops. Villa and his band sighted at a ranch twenty miles past Villa Ahamada en route to Ojinaga as General Muria with 1000 men advances toward Juarez to confront the border threat.
Mrs Kilborn of Anthony Kansas was appointed by Governor Capper to fill the vacancy created by the death of Sheriff Kilborn on November 27. She will serve until January 13.
A Chilean foreign ministry report accuses Peruvian Consul General Liota of responsibility for the Iquique clash and denies that Liota was forced to return to Peru. Liota said he left on his government’s orders and claimed he received courtesy during his stay. He also denied press complaints about his treatment in Chile.
Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture show the horsemanship market flooded with nondescript and plug horses while good animals still fetch fair prices. Many low-quality horses sell well below production cost, highlighting the need for improved breeding.
Nov 80. Official estimates show Japan's population increasing by about 800 000 people per year. Earlier figures indicated the rate could reach a million annually within a few years.
Great Lakes shut out Purdue 27 to 0. Syracuse defeated Rutgers 21 to 6. Cleveland Naval Reserve beat Pittsburgh 10 to 0. Minnesota won 7 to 0 against Chicago. Brown edged Harvard 6 to 3. Camp Dodge 0 against Iowa. Michigan won 14 to 0 over Ohio State. Washburn beat Haskell Indians 22 to 6.
An American detachment aided by Russian volunteers moved 60 versts up the Pimega river, clearing Kurtchinsta of Bolsheviks and taking prisoners. Shoulder straps of the old Russian army were restored to officers and enlisted men in northern areas.
Newark N J November 80 The United States Brewers Association president Christian W Seigenstan said brewers will not push to lift the dry law at present He noted Hoover is in Europe and peace negotiations are underway calling the prohibition act a war measure and likely constitutional.
Dr Ken L Butterfield head of the Massachusetts commission for vocational education abroad said in New York he will organize a staff of agriculturists in France to add a farming course to Khaki University. He will be joined by presidents and deans from agricultural colleges already in the army who will join the staff in Paris.
Vienna faces renewed grippe and worsening food shortages as rumors of revolution spread. A correspondent notes possible AustriaUS annexation talks while citizens struggle with sparse rations, rising prices, and hunger in the capital. Farmers barter food for gold and clothing as even the rich eat meager portions.
The report describes German bluff and booby traps in late World War I fighting on the British front. German grenades were attached to corpses to explode when disturbed, killing Australian stretcher bearers and other soldiers. Allied responses included forcing prisoners to bury their dead and avoiding contact with mined bodies. A Roche prisoner was shot for refusing to remove a dead comrade. An American officer was killed in a room collapse after a lull, and another American officer lost part of his face to a stray grenade blast.
General Pershing designates four complete divisions and major units of eight others for early return from France. About 451 officers and 79,653 men will come home, with 39th 76th 87th and 92nd among full divisions and elements of 1st 34th 38th 40th 84th 85th K6th 88th to follow.
After a Railway Mail Service conference in Omaha, plans for continental aerial mail begin early in 1919 with two daily flights. Cheyenne will host landings and serve as a division point with 2000 pound planes traveling at 150 mph. pilots earn 200 dollars monthly. Lieutenant Leslie Jacobs from Laramie, a naval air mail carrier, is highlighted as a state pioneer.
The Hungarian government decides to intern Field Marshal von Mackensen's army of about 170,000 men in response to French demands. The decision is reported from Budapest via Berlin, with Mackensen indicating he will submit to the order.
Copenhagen dispatch notes Berlin Tageblatt report that stern measures will be taken against all officers who showed counter revolutionary tendencies.
Health officials report 30 new Spanish influenza cases at 11 pm Saturday, up 12 from Friday, with one death recorded. The trend suggests about 24 new cases daily while the flu persists at current levels.
General forecast of fair weather with cooler temperatures in the northeast and southeast portions. Light winds and dry conditions expected, with modest sunshine during the day and a slight chill in the morning.
Berlin reports the council of the people's commission fixed February 16 as the election date for the constituent assembly. Approval hinges on the soldiers and workers congress decision moving from December 18. Germany will be divided into eight electoral districts with six to sixteen delegates each based on population.
Washington November 30 Secretary Daniels said there will be no general demobilization of the Marine Corps until after peace. Discharges will be granted gradually where they won’t impair the service, with ten held in reserve for emergencies.
A telegram from Director General Madoo to J R Kerhan chairman of the Order of Hallroad Telegraphons claims telegraphers failed to present wage complaints to the wages and working conditions committee. It asserts the board denied 10 past applications for relief and that employees had multiplied their claims, warning of unrest by December 6.
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