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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
2
The Engineering Record urges cities towns and villages to plan expansive municipal improvements as soldiers sailors and war workers shift to civil contracts. It argues construction work will stabilize industry and prosperity while providing long delayed projects and steady pay for veterans and workers. The message stresses timely action before the coming construction season and warns without local effort opportunities may be lost.
Army discharges run about 200000 weekly but delays persist due to the heavy record work. Commanders note correspondence from families slows releases and keeps some men in service longer than needed. Camp adjutants and young lieutenants handle the resulting workload.
The passage notes relatives feel ignored by the War Department amid protests against Washington and the administration. It states the administration and the War Department, especially Secretary Baker, General March, and General Pershing, strive to release every man who can be released.
The piece critiques Theodore Roosevelt for politicizing demobilization and discharging soldiers, noting his past positions and suggesting a possible motive to influence GOP politics. It contrasts Roosevelt with Pershing and references Kansan City Star reports and Rep Britten's Versailles league of nations resolution.
Sam Benelli, famed Italian soldier and brilliant intellect, inspired by patriotism, wrote dramas and tragedies including La Cena delle Beffe and L Amore dei Tre Re. His works gained international renown while his battlefield service earned medals in a valorous artillery regiment.
Rome dispatch says Signor Tittoni, former foreign minister, presents ten points for Italy’s postwar policy. Key proposals include rebuilding the merchant navy at any cost to project power in the Far East and reduce reliance on foreign shipping, and harnessing all hydraulic power to escape dependence on other nations.
The draft outlines a loan funded solution to coal and petroleum access, repayment as work completes, and peace terms favoring Asia Minor’s resources. It calls for land reform with peasants guaranteed titles, large estate expropriation with indemnities, and social equity while expanding industrial production. It urges tax laws to fund provincial debts without hindering agriculture and industry growth.
The text discusses guardianship of emigration, a government commission led by Leon Bourgeois approving a report by Deputy Lairotlo. It argues no Italian workers should be treated differently from French workers abroad, and calls for equal treatment across Franco-Italian ties. It also advocates open door principles in Africa Asia and the Far East to expand Italian economic activity, linking colonies to highways of travel and ensuring compensation under the London treaty.
Inland city briefs list dealers insurers and auto services with ads from Plains Auto Co and Nelson Vetter Investment Co. Attendees include A C Campbell W A Baker Oscar Beck L W Starks George G Smith J D Merrick Arthur Dreyfus Earl Decker and Alex Decker R A Babcock M M Brokaw Carl Kegler F C Diniack. Governor elect Carey and Judge Carey visit as Cold turnout coats the region and Hoover novelty cards circulate.
A reader shares a quirky auto riding and walking mishap note, mentioning a cow and a new year greeting on a Merbert Over card. The fragment conveys a humorous family moment captured in a dated card.
The Hog Island yard delivered its third ship today and has launched twelve others. By December 7 three main government plants had completed four ships, while one yard had not delivered any though thirty were due. Senator Nelson urged a survey of all government shipbuilding.
Rome reports that Wladimir Ledochowak known as the Black Pope has permission to reside in Rome Italy on grounds he is a Polish citizen. His arrival is delayed due to a closed Swiss frontier. Ledochewski is the nephew of the late Cardinal Ladochowski and was elected assistant general for Germany in 1906. He became head of the Society of Jesus in February 1917 succeeding Father Wernz.
Milan reports the Unione Economica Nazionale adopts a resolution condemning Austro Hungarian destruction and pillage in the unredeemed provinces. It cites irredentist cities and authorities as responsible, listing Monfalcone Gorisia Borgo Ala and attacks on Italian targets including the National League gymnastic association and the Piccolo newspaper.
Fragmentary report describes requisitions in the Irredente with intent of negotiation and references great damage to property of the interned. The text notes banks charitable institutions and public bodies facing financial ruin amid the upheaval.
The Milan report describes dire poverty across the city and worse conditions on the Austrian border. Italians seek swift aid, with calls for a continuous food supply and private groups, including the American Red Cross, to mobilize relief as troops share rations and provisions are moved to frontier areas.
Kansas City Kansas street cars ran with an armed crew and federal guards after Judge Pollock ordered federal operation to prevent workers or supporters from disrupting service. Patrols of deputies with shotguns protected lines while the fleet resumed with about two thirds of normal service in nearby Kansas City Missouri.
Minneapolis Jan 3 barley price 86 35a. No 3 futures 1.55. Downgrade for barley 1.55. Yeast bran 50.00.
Guide claiming Vicks VapoRub eases grip or influenza symptoms. Advises bed rest, nourishment, quiet, and nonprescription aids like quinine or Dover's powder. Describes warm chest and throat applications and steam inhalation for relief, urging staying in bed to avoid spreading illness.
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