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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
11
Paris dispatch reports Lenine proposed to Soviet Congress executive committees that Bolshevik surrender be considered. The proposal was defeated by 12 votes. Bolsheviks gain strength with a 200,000 man army, better pay and food control aiding recruitment and discipline amid foreign intervention fears.
A national health initiative begins February 9, 1919, spanning fifteen weeks. Wyoming Public Health Association urges schools to record high participation with chor ECGards and asks high schools to coordinate weekly first aid, hygiene, and home care segments with Red Cross junior members. Instructions and supplies to follow in two weeks.
T J McManara vice president of the International Railway Trainmen told the House immigration committee that immigration must be halted before peace is reached or the nation will face long term financial harm. He said the four railroad brotherhoods back strict limits until issues are resolved, warning that lifting barriers will worsen conditions with thousands of soldiers unemployed and millions in Europe seeking departure.
Washington January 20 Senate and House conference committees failed to agree on government leasing of water power sites. The House asks for licenses up to 50 years. the Senate seeks at least 50 years with fees. A compromise proposed 30 to 50 years was rejected by House conferees as talks adjourned until chairman calls.
An Associated Press report from Washington notes a proposed modification to the homestead law aiming to shorten residency requirements and adjust terms for widows and couples. The measure seeks to ease restrictions while preserving certain protections, amid debate in Congress.
The report outlines standing committees and proposed bills including tax collection measures and amendments to mutual insurance statutes. It notes recommendations to pass several bills on fish projects, cattle on public ranges, and banking practices, with chairmen named for each committee.
Joint resolution presented by Kelley seeks Wyoming ratification of the national women’s suffrage amendment. The House debates fish hatchery measures for Park and Evanston, with $5,000 allocations, committee reports favoring passage, and actions toward adjournment and a Denver stock show invitation.
The Fraternal Aldo Union schedules its regular meeting for tomorrow night at 7:90. A round of officer elections will be held at that time.
A special meeting of the W C T U is set for three this afternoon in the Carnegie library auditorium to consider important business. All members from Cheyenne Frances Willard and Anna Gordon unions are urged to attend by the state president.
Horn and Friends of Warren Yeager report his recovery from appendicitis at Private Hospital. Dr. Jay C. Decker took a motor trip to Fort Collins with his mother and two guests. Miss Mary Brown resigns to join the state land office in a new post. Miss W. C. Mentaer travels to Des Moines to be with a relative ill there. Maitland Bruce Gilmore’s arrival is announced. he is newborn son of R. K. Gilmore and Mrs. Gilmore of San Fernando. Mrs. Cilmore was Miss Martha Rogers of the community. Mrs. M. E. Ingersoll hosts dinner at the Plains hotel. Lt. Col. Harvey Dagley and wife welcomed a nine pound daughter born Saturday at Fort Douglas. Mrs. Dagley formerly Miss Barbara Bon. State Auditor and Mrs. A. D. Hoskins relocate to Chapman apartments.
Mrs L R Tyson Jr and Ray Jr visit Casper relatives and will head to Cheyenne to meet Mr Tyson's parents. Several lawmakers travel to Denver for sessions with the Colorado legislature. Senator Oviatt ill at home in Laramie, Senator Young recovering from influenza. Education committees and school officers' meetings rescheduled due to lawmakers' travels. Effie Lanner and Nell Huff noted in Cheyenne. Nell Huff from Basin en route home after university extension meeting.
Mrs Frank Urban died at 41 from pneumonia following Spanish influenza. A Cheyenne resident since girlhood she leaves daughter Marguerita, mother, a brother in Sidney Neb and sister Mia Janakovsky. Funeral at St Marys Cathedral Wednesday morning at nine.
City news in brief covers Amtyal Coal Company and Cahill and Holliday proprietors with contact in 46. Hol a Huckfeldt and Finkbtiner display lines. auto tire vulcanizing and repair by Plains Auto Company offering battery service charging and messenger call. Watches cleaned and mainsprings priced. early hours and reasonable rates cited.
In Norfolk Miss Mabel Brown uses garden hints in talks before Women’s Club events as victory gardeners push plans for war gardens, per reports to the national war garden commission.
Commissioner of Education and Mrs J O Creager entertained county superintendents and district trustees from across the state at the Creager residence 2419 Evans street. The event was described as one of the most delightful gatherings of the meeting.
Paul L Lariver formerly of Cheyenne died Saturday in Douglas after a brief illness. He was returning from a automobile trip to Luak when he became ill and was rushed to a hospital where he died. He worked for Midwest Refining Company rising to a position of importance. He is survived by his wife and two children. Private funeral services will be held from his residence at 2008 Carey Avenue this morning at 10:30 oclock. Personal friends are invited.
A Savannah Morning News letter argues for living memorials to soldiers who died for liberty. The idea favors trees in public squares or parks for each fallen man and urges local committees to oversee dedication. It notes support from the American Forestry Association and a growing state and national adoption.
Charles Lathrop Pack proposes planting memorial trees along highways to honor deaf soldiers and sailors. The project would make travel more enjoyable and, in time, boost national timber resources, as noted by the Charleston News and Courier.
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