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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
12
The piece questions the credibility of Germany’s postwar government the so called new order and its reported election turnout arguing the figures contradict population totals and ages casting doubt on the regime’s honesty and resemblance to the old guard.
Fragmentary historical prose describes Bethmanna Hollweg and 1914 German rhetoric on invasions and justice. The passage criticizes threats to Belgium and hints at Reichstag support amid calls for world settlement and punishment for crimes.
The report warns peace treaties must be signed before next harvest to return farm labor conditions to pre war levels, with winter wheat area in 1918 totaling about 8.027 million acres, up 1.9 percent from 1917. It notes three or four men are needed to harvest what one man planted, and no surplus labor is evident for planting.
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane writes to the national child labor committee urging observance of Child Labor Day in churches schools and civic groups. He stresses that future prosperity hinges on children and calls for forward looking actions ensuring every child receives care opportunity and preparation for a joyous and productive life.
Census bureau reports show 111000 influenza and pneumonia deaths in 44 cities in 1918, with 94900 deaths from other causes. The epidemic likely claimed about 425000 American lives and affected at least 4 million people, causing widespread economic and health damage. Experts admit no cure exists and vaccines remain in experimental stages, while public health measures focus on preventing transmission and cold avoidance.
Governors across the country push for mass highway building with proposals to raise funds and extend road networks. Virginia and Oklahoma leaders advocate large bonds and federal help, while AA A director Diehl urges linking state systems into a nationwide plan.
Former German emperor continues wood sawing at Amersfoort castle grounds with servants stacking logs for future furnaces. Dutch coal shortage drives wood use as villagers are told skating near the moat is disallowed during his presence.
Report notes Austrian retreat on a wide Piave front as German leaders push peace terms to the Allies. The German state leader rejects a number of main conditions amid ongoing negotiations.
The National Assembly of Germany will convene in Weimar on February 6. It will first select a provisional government and then work on adopting a constitution. The present government may dissolve as the assembly forms. Taxes and finance likely need special legislation. The peace question awaits later and state constitutions may await national work completion.
Government controlled railroads earned about 718 million dollars in 1918, down 517 million from 1916 and similar to 1915, with total earnings around 4.873 billion for the year. Operating expenses rose to 2.972 billion as freight and passenger traffic fell in December, and wage increases boosted costs by 616 million. Prospects for 1919 depend on continued freight demand and any rate changes are under study by Director General Hines.
Washington January 23 Associated Press reports Secretary Glass of the treasury plans to resign as secretary of the Democratic National Committee. He likely will be replaced by W R Hollister of Missouri, now assistant secretary. Homer S Cummings, vice chairman, is expected to become chairman after conferring with Glass.
German government announces further investigation shows mortality from blockade increasing since autumn 1916 with over 100 deaths due to malnutrition or undernourishment. The release notes figures may be higher, aiming to prove the data is factual and not propaganda, while publishing details later. Mrs Mary M Lilly pushes bills to abolish capital punishment and raise child court age to 18.
Associated Press reports from London that German agents accepted allied demands for surrender of all German ships. In Hamburg and Bremen indignation and surprise rose as the Vossische Zeitung details a Bremen meeting with tradespeople and vessel owners protesting to Berlin.
London reports the government has earmarked sixty million dollars for road building and bridge reconstruction. The program aims to create employment for about 100000 men, with many expected to be unskilled laborers.
Berlin dispatch via Helsingfors says Bolsheviki are evacuating Petrograd and moving headquarters to New Novgorod while anti Bolshevik movements grow. Reports also claim the Russian navy captured Orenberg, threatening British forces in trans-Caucasia.
Washington dispatch reports the National War Garden Commission asks forty thousand ministers from all denominations to address home food production on February 2. The United Society of Christian Endeavor and Rev Francis E Clark join, urging churchgoers to read commission books on gardening and canning while posters are distributed nationwide.
Sanitized items show auto tire repair battery service watch cleaning and jewelry offers. Placed near Capitol Avenue with several shops like Pixins Auto Company and Plains Auto Co. Free early morning service lines and prices listed though some text unclear.
Chicago cash hogs seen weak with prices $17.35 to $17.80, lower than yesterday. Cattle receipts 19 600 with steers steady but other cattle averages down, calves and feeders mixed. Regional notes show Kansas City and Omaha activity with hogs and cattle trading steady to higher in parts, lambs and sheep mixed.
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