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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
1
A Berlin dispatch reports that soldiers and workers councils in Germany urge the government to arrange a trial for former emperor William by a German tribunal. The government plans to submit the question to the national assembly.
Brussels December 2 The Central Industrial Committee of Belgium estimates losses from the German invasion and atrocities at 6 500 000 000 francs.
Edward A. Rumely of New York was indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington for failing to report German ownership of property to the alien property custodian after buying the New York Evening Mall with funds alleged to be furnished by the German government.
Secretary Lansing urged American citizens to file within 30 days from December 2 with the State Department information on losses from German submarine warfare. Claims should reflect uninsured or partly insured property and apply regardless of vessel flag.
A formal report recommends dropping loyalty charges against Senator La Follette for his speech before the Non-Partisan League at St Paul. Senator Dillingham of Vermont led the Republican majority in the Privileges and Elections committee in presenting the recommendation.
President Wilson announced plans to attend the Paris peace conference and outline government postwar duties. He said readjustments would largely occur without federal aid and discussed railroad control, signaling a possible end to wartime supervision and a move toward private or mixed management. He urged Congress to study transport policy, supported woman suffrage, and emphasized unity with allied governments on the peace settlement.
Francisco Villa continues to evade General Francisco Murgula's troops. On November 24 Villa Altamida was captured on the Mexican Central railroad before retreating northwest. Tonight Villa appeared on the Mexican Northwestern railway between Juarez and Casay Grander with fighting reported at Lena, 65 kilometers northwest, prompting reinforcements along the Northwestern line.
The Brest naval base ordered 16 torpedo boat destroyers to sail for Axeres island to await President Wilson’s fleet. The presidential convoy reportedly includes nine vessels with dreadnoughts armored cruisers and crusaders. It was not yet determined whether the president would land at Brest or Cherbourg.
Cheyenne reports rising flu cases with 18 and 24 new infections on Friday and Saturday, and 34 on Sunday, plus three deaths from influenza. Authorities warn of a spreading epidemic and call for strict closures of schools and churches to curb contagion.
A statesman pledges to unify transatlantic communications and act as a servant of the nation. He describes temporarily controlling both cables to minimize delays and ensure freedom of news flow, seeking Congress support for his delicate mission and future domestic tasks.
Washington Dec 2 Secretary Baker asked Congress to extend war risk insurance benefits to civilians who served with armies abroad. He argued that justice requires these civilians receive the same benefits despite the armistice signing.
Rome reports great preparations for President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson to visit the Quirinal as guests of the king and queen. Plans include Wilson beginning the destruction of the Tallazzo Caeserelli, a 1586 Capitoline Hill landmark once used by the German empire, symbolizing a new civilizational era.
Washington report says President Wilson plans to depart for Europe tomorrow aboard the George Washington and may name a new director general of railroads to succeed McAdoo before leaving. Roberts Lovett, director of capital expenditures, is under consideration. Walter Hines may remain in his post. Lovett is 68 and formerly served as director of privates for the war industries board.
Mrs. Abby Scott Baker of Washington D C a national Woman party executive member and Suffrage special press chairman predicts victory within two days. She recalls organizing campaigns and accompanying Inez Milholland on pivotal suffrage missions including the coast trip and Bolshevain episode that boosted voting women support.
Washington February 2. A regulatory of 690000 men is provided to estimates submitted to Congress for the fiscal year 1920 beginning July. Total 1922000000 dollars for pay of 21259 officers and 206,667000 men plus 120000 noncombatant troops and staff officers. Five pay items with 100 each indicate peace strength deferred and supplemental estimates to follow. Naval estimates aim to rapidly increase strength with 44400000 dollars, including 20000000 for a three year building program of ten dreadnoughts six battleships and 460 other craft. Remaining funds cover completing the current year's program.
New York December reports William Simmons a poultry dealer arrested on a first degree murder indictment in the Ball case has made a full confession. Four others are charged as contributors to a murder fund. the grand jury will be called and the entire court inquiry reopened.
Mrs Catherine Callan Pissed, daughter of Patrick Callan who died when the Lusitania was sunk, asks U S district office to issue a murder warrant for William Hohenl ern. Prosecutor Mordelli says he will invoke treaty rights to seek extradition if an overt act by the Kaiser is shown.
Rev. John O'Loughlin of the Wie Catho lle diocese Newcastle Wyoming died Saturday morning from Spanish flu. He previously served in New Castle and at the cathedral in Cheyenne while here made many friends. He was twenty eight years old and a graduate of Maynooth Theological Seminary.
Reverend John Hartman of St. Mary’s Cathedral, aged 48, is listed as a patient at St. Job’s Hospital citywide with an illness not specified as severely critical. Bishop McGovern notes the congregation’s love and support during Father Hartman’s illness as rumors and concerns spread.
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