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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
8
Dr. Ali Kuli Khan reports unofficial letters warn 120000 deaths in Tehran from starvation and disease. He urges large scale aid from the United States, noting official requests have not been made and stressing urgent relief to prevent collapse of Persian society.
A wartime message notes Persia faces severe hardship with three regional populations at risk this coming winter. Government and leaders strive to relieve ration shortages but warn that external support is still urgently needed for food and medical supplies.
Theophilus Fite's 12 year study of over 18000 tests in schools, colleges, and conservatories suggests aviators and radio operators possess strong musical sense. Findings indicate early motherhood influences voice, dramatic ability, and career tendencies. 1000 year history shows more soprano or tenor development.
Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt opens a hospital for sick babies funded by her jewel fund, raising about 35 000 dollars. She notes American aid helps Britain during wartime, with new centers quickly established as funds come in. London mothers and infants benefit from scientifically run care amid ongoing infant mortality concerns.
Mrs. Jack Burri of 2121 Central Avenue died suddenly Monday morning at her home from valvular heart trouble. She was 24 and survived by her husband, a deputy U S marshal, who will take the body to Washington DC for burial. She had worked in the United States surveyor general office here.
United States Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports Cam, six PM. Temperature 32, humidity 90. Wind West, velocity 18. Weather partly cloudy. Normal high 30, actual mean 35. Highest 41 at 2:45 PM, lowest 29 at 2:30 AM. Wind peak 42 mph from west at 7:18 AM. Total precipitation since Jan 1 noted 18.85 inches, normal 13.38 inches.
An American Near East relief report from Edward C. M. Richards details Persia aid activities. Eighty women spin, 54 comb, about 30 looms prepare to weave. 1159 quilts completed of a 2500 goal. Twenty villages and 200 children registered. a distribution wagon will deliver flour, clothing, and quilts to orphans unable to reach the city.
Rear Admiral Leigh Palmer reports wartime navy manpower rising from 56 000 to near 500 000 to man 1800 vessels. Existing ships keep full crews and surplus personnel train new drafts while 220 000 officers and men are readied for the merchant fleet of 1924 vessels. Training facilities at Great Lakes Newport News Hampton Roads and Pelham Bay expand to 110 000 capacity.
A National League annual meeting opens with focus on postwar policies and selecting a new president to succeed John K Tener. Historical note recalls eight presidents since 1876, highlighting leaders like Morgan G. Bulkeley, William Hulbert, Nicholas Young, and Harry Pulliam, with John A Heydler as interim leader.
The report describes a medieval style relief operation for Armenian captives conducted by Turkish or Arab masters near ArmEnian areas, with attempts already made in Baghdad. It notes severe conditions and growing uncertainty as more would be secured under worsening circumstances.
Sergeant Grover C. Owen, former circulation manager of the Cheyenne State Leader, arrived in Cheyenne yesterday. He served with Co B 128th Engineers Overseas Detachment and was discharged December 4 after being stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. His company was slated to ship November 11 for overseas duty, but armistice events halted that plan. Discharges at the fort occur at about 600 men daily.
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