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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
4
The writer questions the honesty of Germany's postwar government, noting a colossal gap between claimed votes and population. With 110 million inhabitants the tally of 26 million voters and other figures imply deception or continuity, prompting doubt about fundamental regime change.
Fragmentary account depicts 1914 German stance on Belgium invasion and a Reichstag speaker’s call for justice in a world settlement. It mentions arson rape murder and crimes of Prasets born and implies suppression of punishment.
A 1919 farm labor outlook warns peace treaties must be formalized before harvest. Winter wheat sowing for 1918 stands at 8,027,000 acres, up 1.9 percent from 1917 revised figures, signaling a strong need for sufficient harvest help as three or four men may be required per worker in planting.
Secretary Interior Franklin K. Lane writes to the National Child Labor Committee urging a nationwide observance in churches, schools, clubs and public groups. He notes designated dates January 24 for Sunday schools and churches and January 27 for public schools and civic associations and calls for a forward look to ensure child care, opportunity and full development for joyous living.
A national analysis cites Census Bureau weekly data through 1918 showing about 111000 influenza pneumonia deaths in 44 cities plus 94900 from other causes, totaling roughly 425000 American lives lost and an estimated 4 million infected. It notes economic losses exceeding one and a half billion dollars and calls for accountability of health authorities.
Governors from Virginia to Oklahoma endorse major road programs. Virginia contemplates 1200 miles of highways funded by 25.4 million dollars. Oklahoma seeks a 40 million bond issue for a connected state road system. AAAs Diehl urges federal role, predicting a national highways framework linking state systems.
Former German emperor continues daily sawing wood at Amrengen Castle, aided by servants as he spends hours each morning and afternoon on manual labor. Coal shortages in Holland push fuel use, with wood stockpiled for furnaces. Villagers are told skating in the moat is not permitted during his stay.
A one year retrospective notes Austrian retreat along the Piave front while Germany resists allied peace proposals. The Soviet Union or Italy references appear garbled but indicate shifting wartime positions and leadership messages.
The National Assembly for Germany to convene in Weimar on February 6 will first select a provisional government as the existing one ends with the assembly’s formation. It will draft a constitution and handle taxes and finances by special legislation while delaying the peace question.
Washington reports 1918 railroad earnings under government control totaled about 4.873 billion dollars with expenses near 2.972 billion. Net income likely around 25 million for December, as freight traffic declined due to Europe tonnage stoppage and wage increases raised operating costs. Indications suggest traffic and earnings may fall further in the coming year. Director General Hinds notes no rate increase planned, but expects no broad cuts.
Secretary Glass of the treasury said he would resign as secretary of the Democratic National Committee and likely be replaced by W. R. Hollister of Missouri, with Homer S. Cummings expected to become chairman after a conference today.
The German government releases details on wartime deaths from the 1916 blockade, citing higher mortality from malnutrition and related causes. The report claims many cases are civilian and promises full data to counter propaganda. Mary M. Lilly proposes bills to end capital punishment and raise children's court age to 18.
London datelined report says German agents accepted allied demands for surrender of all German ships, provoking indignation and surprise in Hamburg and Bremen. A Bremen meeting, reported by Vossische Zeitung, drew many tradespeople and workers in protest to Berlin's government.
London reports the government has allocated 60,000,000 for road building and bridge reconstruction. The project will construct new roads and restore bridges and will provide employment for about 100,000 men including many skilled laborers.
Dispatches from Berlin report Bolshevik forces evacuating Petrograd and moving headquarters to New Novgorod with Leon Trotsky said to direct the war effort. An anti Bolshevik movement reportedly grows as unofficial reports claim Russia’s Siberian forces face new threats to British trans Caucasia operations.
Washington January 23 Forty thousand ministers from all denominations are urged by the national war garden commission to preach the importance of home food production on February 2. The initiative, supported by United Society of Christian Endeavor and Rev Francis E Clark, offers free books on gardening and canning and drying upon request. Reports show widespread organizational activity and posters being distributed through railroad and other agencies.
A jumble of business cards and ad lines lists several Capitol Avenue auto shops offering tire services battery charging repair and quick service. Contact numbers and hours are mixed with product prices and brand names in a dense classifieds snippet.
Chicago market shows hog receipts 52 000 prices around 17 35 to 17 75 butchers 17 65 to 17 80 and lighter sales 16 75 to 17 55. Cattle receipts 19 600 with steers steady to lower, calves and feeders mixed. beef cattle values 16 44 to 22 0. cows and heifers 7 25 to 14 50. Sheep and lambs 4 000 to 5 000 in several markets with varied trades. Additional receipts listed for St Joseph Kansas City Omaha and Council Bluffs with mixed yield and price movements.
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