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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1919
Page
12
An editorial rebukes a proposed ten thousand dollar commission to greet Wyoming returning soldiers. It argues such handshakes bore troops and fail to help, urging instead a large fund to provide loans and direct aid to soldiers and their families. It calls to abandon hollow gestures and fund substantial support.
Legislators in Sheridan county chuckle over a round of gossip about a delegation member who supposedly planned to bring a pint of liquor to Denver. The story says he believed a pint was worth a gallon of hopes at the state capital.
A garbled passage describes a train moment where a delegate attempted to wick the House from a coat pocket. It mentions a prominent House figure and a lengthy pamphlet or proposition about prohibition. The scene shifts to leaving a dry bench and a selective tinting on an edge, with unclear sequence.
John Stevens, named by the Allies to administer the great Iberian railroad, is noted as one of America's leading engineers. He reportedly built more railroad miles than any other man and led major projects including the Panama Canal and the Hookies on the Great Northern. Born in Gardiner Maine, he is in his sixtyninth year.
The Countess de Yraganza, daughter of Mrs James Hemry Smith and Mrs William Rhinelander Stewart, is poised to become queen if Portugal’s monarchist movement succeeds. Her family ties span New York society with connections to Armstrongs Drexels and other elites. Her husband Don Miguel de Braganza hails from the Braganza line and is linked to many European royal houses.
The House discusses a prohibition bill clause requiring delivery of all intoxicating liquor to a commissioner for destruction within ten days of operative date. Officials debate literal interpretation of every person and individual rights. Speaker Sullivan and Representative Underwood preside as amendments and rights are weighed by lawmakers.
Lawmakers clash over section five banning intoxicating liquor with calls to retain individual rights to keep liquor. Supporters argue prohibition reflects public demand while opponents fear criminalizing citizens. Speaker Sullivan cautions seriousness and defends the current provisions as the measure passes without the proposed amendments.
Returned workers completed the destruction of a store owned by Michael Erk started during last night’s rioting. A mob of soldiers then marched to the Swift & Co plant aiming to eject workers suspected of German or Austrian ties.
H B Guthrey a Casper oil operator travels to Mexico in the interests of Capitol Petroleum. Former Lord Cowdray Syndicate manager, Guthrey helped bring in two large producers and later led H A Guthrey Co in Casper. He is joined by John W MeGes Denver geologist, both trusted to oversee Mexican Capitol interests.
House activity fills gallery as lawmakers push bills on county subdivision, fisheries, insurance, road bonds, labor, and wages. Key measures include H B 623 on county districts, H B 11 on road financing, and H B 24 on semi monthly wages, with several bills engrossed or recommitted for further action.
Mexico City January 27 General Candido Aguilar orders a war zone across a 100 meter stripe along the railway from Vera Cruz to Keperanza to curb activities by handity. Inhabitant pacifist proof required as natural hiding spots to be destroyed and non residents to be gathered and examined by the military.
Fragmented weather notes indicate a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday in a state area. Details on temperatures precipitation or wind are unreadable in the OCR segment.
A terse notice advertises a practical sale of a house and lot identified as 448138. It mentions a ready buyer and urges action at a property site on West Street for completion of the transfer.
The Princess Theatre presents Mutt and Jeff in the Wooly Wart with a fully renewed and modernized farce comedy. New material, updated lines, and fresh chorus of youthful maidens accompany lavish costumes and top specialty acts for a sparkling, rejuvenated show.
Cheyenne reports emphasize Navy recruiting during wartime, noting high female and male involvement and promising rapid advancement. Chief water tender A. Clary cites dramatic personnel increases and initial enlistment pay of $32 with lodging and other benefits, while offering opportunities at Annapolis and other training centers.
In a local health update, doctors report improved care for kidney patients as new staff implement restress procedures. Officials cite better patient outcomes and streamlined treatment protocols across the facility.
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