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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1919
Page
13
A note reports unusual ice skating on the Columbia River near Parce Waah today marking a rare winter sight for the region, with observers noting the unusual cold spell and river conditions. The item reflects a slice of daily life amid scattered international and domestic notices in this column.
Newark dispatch reports Wilbur A. Murray moves for divorce alleging he is not the father of his wife’s youngest child. The filing cites paternal dispute as the core issue in the case, with proceedings recorded in local court records.
A fragment suggests a court judge named Hoop commented on a case with mentions of a one hundred dollar fine and organizing elements, but the text is garbled and missing key names and details.
William L. Carlisle the wounded Union Pacific bandit is moved from Douglas hospital to Converse county jail under guard. Governor Carey insisted on tight supervision as Carlisle’s convalescence progresses, and a nurse attends him at the penitentiary in Rawlins. He is reported to be recovering though complications may delay the full cure.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated recognizing the Irish republic today, weighing a bill to fund diplomatic and consular representatives to the republic. Irish leaders argued recognition would honor self determination and stabilize the new government while pressuring Britain to reconsider its dominion over Ireland.
Washington reports President Wilson’s plan to end the coal strike is challenged as a fundamental government error by Dr. Marty A. Garfield federal fuel administrator until today who resigned over his views. The senate sub committee heard impassioned debate as Irish policy and related wartime questions drew strong reactions from Cochran Fox and others.
Dispatches describe Bolshevik push in central Asia noted as grave threat while Narva front reports faltering. South Russian front reports a commander holding line as bolshevik activity continues to loom.
Harvey Wallace, a short term convict, escaped by scaling the wall with a heavy snowdrift during blizzards. He is believed to have sought shelter at a sheep camp in the Red Desert west of Rawlins as weather conditions delay pursuit. Officials fear the harsh snow and cold hinder search efforts while Wallace remains at large.
Earl Nye, manager of the Amuse theater, was summoned by the fuel administration committee after refusing to obey lighting display restrictions and defying a police officer. He was warned the theater could be closed and fined if noncompliance continued.
In Rawlins Wyoming heavy sheep losses are feared as Arctic cold drives flocks from winter pastures. Officials warn thousands face death unless temperatures moderate soon. The Red desert region has seen severe blizzards and drifting sheep on winter ranges.
Jennia Turpaud a 42 year old French girl orphaned by the war has been adopted by Colonel EB My Kt. Gagon of the late Hettie Green. She is the ninth war orphan adopted by Colonel Green and was brought here after arrival from France. She will attend Wilkesbarre Technical Institute. The other eight orphans are studying near New York.
A dispatch details Mexico's reign of terror with figures of 251 murders and lists American victims and outrages. It notes deaths in Tampico and Guadeloupe Chihuahua, and mentions Villistas killing Edward J. Wright as part of the turmoil.
General Pershing reports to Secretary Baker that American spirit and forces decisively weakened German strength in the Meuse Argonne offensive. He notes 22 American and four French divisions engaged 47 German divisions, with the First Army suffering heavy casualties but capturing 26,000 prisoners and thousands of weapons and materiel.
The weather forecast calls for fair Sunday with snow in the extreme northwest and likely Monday. A historical note recalls General Pershing's plea for an immediate armistice as hostilities threatened collapse. Pershing’s report traces American overseas forces from May 28 1947 growth to over two million, detailing organization and key decisions.
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