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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1918
Page
4
The document notes that Associated Press dispatches are credited as not credited in this newspaper. It also mentions local material and special reports included in the edition.
Senator Borah voices surprise at sudden changes by Senator Penrose and Senator Smoot on the 1920 revenue bill. He asks whether the shift is for taxpayers’ interest or party finesse, noting the mystery from start to finish and promising more after March 4, 1920.
Americans learn about Italy's King Victor Emmanuel as guests of the Wilsons during a Rome visit. The article portrays him as a generous, amiable ruler with a strong numismatic cabinet, military interest, and scientific hobbies including electricity and X rays, while noting a frail early health but later robust travel and study.
Read as a brief profile, the piece contrasts the royal couple with traditional sovereigns, highlighting their simple home life and unostentatious routine despite court pressures.
Senator Lodge attacked both the proposed league of nations and the naval program arguing utopian aims and a rush to war. He warned against a navy rivaling Britain and urged a balanced policy of peace and preparedness. He questioned the administration's peace goal versus war readiness.
The article notes Lenroot’s failure to win a senate seat would have left a clear Republican path to the speakership in March. Without a strong progressive successor, the contest narrows to Mann or Gillett, ensuring the Old Guard leads the chamber.
The article outlines a division among Knox Lodge and Taft on a league of nations. Taft advocates immediate establishment per Wilson's Fourteen Points, while Knox and Lodge urge postponement. Taft criticizes Wilson for not pursuing a concrete league plan.
Salt Lake City hosts invited highway officials from western and northwestern states for January 3 to discuss revising federal aid road allocations. Ira R. Browning of Utah says the Chicago meeting urged change to favor large area small population states, with western delegates expected to attend.
American press reports the Prince of Wales and General Horne reviewing British troops in Valenciennes with Canadians present. Citizens in ruins watch as German peace talks loom, expressing solemn relief and mixed reflection on four years of war.
John T. Cox and Sam Hughes in rural Nebraska discover and market native gem stones. They cut and mount stones such as yellow topaz and Grauilian ruby for jewelry, selling to youths and neighboring towns. The venture draws Omaha interest as beds of yellow rock crystal are found near Lincoln's Platte River gravels.
Lincoln Neb Dec 23 The University of Nebraska 1919 football schedule expands with planned games against Kansas Missouri Indiana Notre Dame and Syracuse. Attendees discuss Missouri Valley conference dates and tentative arrangements with these schools. Iowa City engagement is under review with possible date changes to fit Indiana. The Huskers reportedly secure a three year contract with Syracuse.
Portland Oregon reports lead in Pacific coast ship production. By 1918 thirty seven steel yards, forty five steel ships, and one hundred forty eight wooden vessels since 1915. About 32 500 workers in shipbuilding and allied industries. Contracts for 1918 valued at 230 million dollars.
Boise Ida Dec 28 The Idaho legislature will settle a memorial for Idaho soldiers after a statewide symposium of letters from lawmakers reveals no single favored plan. Proposals include a 41 part appropriation to be shared by counties with state funds, a new statehouse wing with a memorial hall and war records, and a north south boulevard linking the Panhandle to the south with trees planted for each enlistment and memorial arches in towns along the route.
In Los Angeles in December, blockades of foreign nations spurred American industry, with California developing currant grapes for festive uses. The current grape, long thought Greek, is now grown locally after wartime Greece imports were halted. Agriculture officials promoted California culture to meet demand and force fruit set on the vines.
Vancouver dispatch reports British Columbia will enter the world lumber trade with a Returned Soldiers Cooperative Lumber Co. The $10 million capital, $1.6 million paid in, will include 1500 soldiers as stockholders. Sir Douglas Cameron heads the company with a cooperative management plan and community settlements for the soldiers.
Lease offer for a furnished three room suite with private bath. Includes terms for refurnees and references to an apartment or residence setup with wording indicating private bath and furnished amenities. Date and location details are unclear due to OCR.
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