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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
The New York Times argues the Senate should craft and ratify the peace treaty with its own reservations rather than the president outlining a compromise. It cites Senator Hitchcock’s six proposed reservations as a workable basis and urges the Senate to resume its constitutional duty without executive overreach.
Editorial notes argue for conserving newsprint by trimming content not worthy of publication. The piece urges selective reporting and references new bills in Congress aimed at restricting excess pages, asserting real news should stand out when filler is removed.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that free publication of real news should be encouraged but not wasted. It urges limits on bulky issues to avoid increased postage and emphasizes economy and a strong editorial reserve backing the content.
The article recalls General Pershing’s 1918 claim that cutting the enemy lines at Sedan marked the climax of American WWI effort. It details the Meuse-Argonne advance from November 1 to 6, 1918, with corps movements, artillery support, and the breakthrough leading to German capitulation. It notes American forces defeated forty German divisions in this final crucial contest and the armistice soon followed.
The article notes Paderewski's resignation as Poland's Premier after a long struggle. It suggests his fame and American connections helped him win the post and hopes he returns to piano playing, though politics may not suit him.
Pershing’s political stance remains unpledged yet the Lincoln Nebraska Republicans nominate him for president. The move follows a precedent set by General Grant’s nomination by Republicans though he had been a Democrat. Soldier candidates’ victories are seen as more decisive than politics.
A weather forecaster faces lifelong silence after repeated forecast errors draw official censure. The case highlights ongoing challenges in meteorology reporting and accountability.
Fragmentary notes discuss Baltimore's old town, cavaliers, and puritans, a cryptic forecast of a hard winter, and unclear party ideas. It mentions Willis CG and references congressional promises of tax relief without timing or methods, ending with an incomplete remark about a firm with 1917 profits and potential clothing supply.
The report mentions a dry Christmas forecast and the Lincoln era reference to Secretary of War, with General Pershing ending his Midwest tour in Lincoln Nebraska. A New York Madison Square ceremony honors fallen service members and a nightly observance continues until New Year’s Eve. Employers nationwide anticipate a large bonus distribution due to the year’s record earnings.
Racing opens at the Cuba American Jockey Club in Havana while Jefferson Parish Fair Association hosts a meeting in New Orleans. Tennis features junior and boys tournaments in New York, with a promotional event shaping the season.
The Day's News profiles W. S. Copley whose buyout of Huddersfield for 6.5 million shows a rise from barber in Hod Australia to a major figure in multiple sectors. He built wealth in house buying engineering and other ventures before returning to England and shaping commercial life with roles in insurance cotton brewing and banking.
A dated compilation notes items including the birth of Sir Francis Langeller, death of Edwin M. Stanton, a 1944 assassination in Balonien, the San Francisco steamer disaster with U S troops, German air attacks on Brussels in 1914, Ford's 1915 departure from Norway, 1946 Danube occupation near Bessarabia, and Allied reprisals at Mannheim with damage to a bridge and the grand ducal palace.
Sailors traded shots with Republican guards in Berlin as President Wilson left Paris to join American troops at Chaumont for Christmas. Carloads of Christmas deliveries reached occupation forces at Cohleps.
Today marks the birthdays of Queen Alexandrine of Denmark born in Mecklenburg 40 years ago. Henry H. Morgan American consul general and high trade commissioner for the United States in Belgium born in Tennessee 64 years ago to Rev. Robert J. Paddock Episcopal bishop of Eastern Oregon born in Brooklyn New York no age shown. Emmuel Lasker noted chess expert born in Bären Berman Germany 41 years ago to y.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fatal incident at the Ogiwari house involving Kanakogi and her husband The weapon used by Kanakogi allegedly struck a man identified as O wart from the rear The investigation is not yet complete and officials have not released a full statement on the events or motives cited as jealousy remains guarded by authorities
The narrative describes a fatal confrontation in which Mrs. Ogwart was killed as a white-handled revolver fired during a struggle. A second search later found the weapon in a covered area of the house. Prosecutor Christmas withheld ante mortem statements by Ogwart. Kanako Ai’s initial claim attributes the fatal blows to a money dispute.
Cheyenne police chief C F Emberg warns residents to beware Christmas packages from unknown senders or with unreadable handwriting. Philadelphia police reportedly uncovered a nationwide plot by Reds to ship packages containing bombs to suppress Bolshevism opponents. Identification of packages is recommended.
A fire department plans to employ a highway truck as a supplementary apparatus. The unit would augment their permanent fleet and extend hose reach to 850 feet.
William Owen is held in the city jail on charges of stealing a bottle of heroin and part of another from the Sands Hays drug store prescription case. He allegedly opened the case to use the telephone and removed the drugs. Spencer, a store employee, saw the act and notified police. Owen purportedly aims to travel to Kansas City for a drug treatment.
On Saturday the post office processed about 1 009 sacks of packages and mail, with the record set at 1 700 sacks and 300 sacks noted for another metric. The basement office reported heavy volume as mail handling increased to meet the Christmas rush.
Somerville centers vote on alcohol legality in a city election marked by late timing and a narrow outcome. The precincts reported a split result that echoed nearby towns, with supporters and opponents weighing city policy as officials prepare to implement local governance changes.
Wyoming petroleum producers face a second price rise as Midwest Refining Company increases crude by 25 cents per barrel. The move, following a prior boost in the Mid-Continental fields, lifts Wyoming output value to about 11 1/2 thousand dollars daily, with annual gross receipts mogelijk rising to over four million dollars if the trend holds. Industry observers expect a third increase before winter, as buyers seek supply and refiners aim to curb gasoline price cuts by securing more crude.
The board of trustees authorized a bid call for the Frances Warren Pershing Memorial hospital project. Plans for erison of a new site are not perfected and bids will cover creation on the present site. Johns Hospital and architect A A Baerreeyen are noted in the plan details.
Paul H. Moore files suit against BE M. DeLacour seeking 150 dollars in commission for a property sale at 317 West Seventeenth Street. The claim states a $9,000 net sale price with a $9,450 total, and that DeLacour refused the agreed arrangement and delayed deed transfer. Moore previously sold the same property to DeLacour three months earlier.
A basketball game is scheduled Friday night at the fort between Cheyenne high school and the Machine Gun company team of the sth cavalry. It will be a rematch from last Saar night when Cheyenne led 35 to ...
Two non commissioned officers spent the night in the city jail after a dispute on Pioneer Avenue escalated into a fight that drew police intervention. The altercation began as a minor argument and ended with both parties jailed.
Judge Edwards joins Arthur C. Fittha of Jackson Missouri and Mrs. Mary A Heffienan of New Newten in a marriage ceremony. The event marks a notable social occasion in the region with brief coverage of the nuptials.
A fragmented OCR page surveys varied topics from haste speeds to bottles and weather notes. It mentions a human mile per hour analogy, a three thousand mile reference, Prance and Estonia stamps, and unusual New Year customs in Japan.
A festive gathering occurred Wednesday December 24 1919 at the home of Sir and Mrs Thomas Miller for the B of A T DANCE AND SUPPER. House guests included Mrs Charles Van of Washington DC and other Miller family members over the holidays. The item also notes a Christmas card design service by the Cheyenne Printery and a medicinal advertisement claiming cure for various ailments.
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