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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
8
Cheyenne enjoyed a soaking rainfall between 6 and 7 PM with about an inch measured unofficially. Thunder accompanied the downpour, gutters overflowed, streets flooded briefly between Nineteenth and Eighteenth, but no damage was reported.
A citywide campaign promotes a sewer bond issue with window cards and voter pins. Rotary Club and Industrial Club plan mass meetings and a judging committee to manage polling places at no city cost, stressing sanitation and public welfare.
A train carrying about 250 farmers from Great Falls heads to Sidney Nebraska to secure harvest work. They are promised at least 30 days pay at 50 cents an hour with hail damage relief arranged. H. G. Gould oversees the group with support from Shinty officials.
Five ships were destroyed or blown ashore by a severe hurricane that hit Valparaiso on a weekend. The German steamer Gain lost most of its crew with drownings. The Pelikan and several other vessels suffered catastrophic damage, while repair ships and a government steamer were reduced to wreckage.
Washington July 44 Ignacid Bonillas Mexican ambassador says murderers of American citizens in Mexico have been captured and executed. He reports pacification efforts cost two thirds of public revenues and order is returning as rebels lay down arms and return home to farm. Government distributes agricultural implements to aid this movement.
By Associated Press MARPA Texas July 44 The population of San Antonio Mexico was held prisoner by a band of armed Mexicans since 6 oclock last night Carranza soldiers allegedly occupied the town about 60 miles southeast of Presidio Texas 5 miles south of the border More than 70 men surrendered last night residents were gathered in the center of town and stock was confiscated The armed group segregated all male inhabitants and withdrew with the captives and the stock The bandits destination was not known by tonight
American officials have known of a Villa band in the district between Rosk Bonito and San Antonio Hipolito Villa Francisco Villa's brother is said to be in the group It is possible the band conscripted male inhabitants of San Antonio and influenced the area authorities
The scene on the floor grew disorderly as Rep Branton urged a second speak against an amendment to define intoxicants while Rep Gallivan urged printing members liquor holdings in the record. The key clash centered on defining a non intoxicant as a beverage with 2.75 percent alcohol, tied to war time prohibition and Wilson’s recommendations to allow light wines and beers.
An Austrian report says Hungarian motorists long without tires obtained tires by smuggling two carloads of French tires into Hungary. The tires allegedly sold for about 250 dollars each, amid shortages and rising costs.
Berlin dispatch reports Venizelos of Greece initiating a plan for a new Balkan league. The Tageblatt says the move aims to organize regional cooperation, though details and membership remain unclear.
Under Wyoming prohibition, Graham and May in Glenrook faced loss of gallons of whiskey cached since the state went dry. Blackie, a known local, took forty five to fifty gallons, then fought Graham when confronted. Blackie admits taking it claiming liquor ownership shifted July 1. both men could face charges if liquor is found.
Cheyenne commissioners discussed license fees for near beer and soft drink outlets. Proposals ranged with a standard around 300 dollars, while soft drink fountains might pay 150 dollars. Debate covered impact on drug stores and the timing before ordinance passage. Some sellers claimed soft drinks and ice cream yield more profit than near beer.
About one million people attended the Methodist centenary exposition in Columbus as it closed on Sunday. The church now launches a drive to add one million new members.
Globe Arizona endures one of the worst floods in 85 years with widespread inundation at 1 oclock causing property losses around 100000 dollars. Water covered the main street to a deep level and danger of further damage looms with no confirmed reports of loss of life.
The city council granted permission to close the alley running parallel to Lincoln Highway and Seventeenth Street from O'Neil to Bent. Arp & Hamman Hardware requested access restrictions for the site, where the Informational Warvester company will occupy a new building. A large platform will be erected in the alley for the project.
In Tez July 14, forty four white men were arrested on warrants for assault with intent to murder tied to a Friday clash between white men and negroes. They posted $1,000 bonds and face grand jury action. Captain Hanson said more white men would be arrested for arson after six negro residences burned following the fight.
Savannah Ga was chosen as the next convention city for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. After three ballots Savannah led 546 to 266 over San Francisco with Houston dropping out after the first ballot. The board of directors was re-elected and officers will be installed on the final day. The session began June 9.
Wm. A. Phelan, brother of W. Q. Phelan, served in the Battle of the Marne with the 427th Infantry, 32nd Division. He was wounded twice, spent time in front line trenches, and remained in hospital until February before returning home to visit Cheyenne relatives and depart for his Medicine Hat ranch in Alberta Canada.
New York July 14 The final contingent of American troops for convoy home will board ships on August 15 and 20, as announced by Major General G O Shanks in charge of Hoboken port debarkation. He explained that 58 cargo vessels were used to expedite movement of troops returning from France amid officer complaints about accommodations.
Mrs Vera Trepaginier, 60, a widow, was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Paul Frederick Ward during an altercation at Ward’s office. The state did not seek the death penalty.
Five and three women are reported injured as deputies patrol the Argo plant of the Gora Products Refining company following renewed rioting between strike organizers and union workers and guards. One woman and one man are expected to die, with several others wounded.
Wyoming reports from July 4 1919 show continued harsh drought and heat hurting crops even with irrigation. Field agent A D Godk notes overall conditions below last year, with hay and other crops worrisome though recent showers offer limited relief. Corn and potatoes face sizable acreage and production forecasts while flaxseed acreage rises and water scarcity impacts alfalfa and stock water in parched districts.
The national council of the socialist party met to decide against ratifying the peace treaty. The vote tally stood at 1,480 to 454 with 87 abstentions, reflecting a strong opposition within the party.
An emergency ordinance in Cheyenne prohibits discharged soldiers from wearing military uniforms while selling goods or soliciting business. Drafted on Lt. Robert Laughlin suggestion, it imposes a fine of 5 to 100 dollars and takes effect immediately next Monday.
About 1000 mutilated French veterans, many disabled, marched past the reviewing stand as President Poincare watched. They came from all provinces, wearing varied attire, not in strict formation, while Great crowds filled streets and balconies along the march route.
Washington July 14 Shipping board lowers coal rates by 2.50 a ton to Rio de Janeiro Santos and 178 ton to Buenos Aires Montevideo and La Plata with west coast delivery at 45 a ton if discharge rules are met. Cement rates on the east coast also reduced by 2.50 per ton to South America to spur exports.
Hibschwerlen suffered a right side paralysis stroke Sunday and is confined at his home 515 Wear Twentieth street. He is unable to speak and was reported in serious condition after a fall last night. He has a daughter in Los Angeles and no listed local family.
The Cheyenne Fort Fussell baseball league opens at Fort Russell with THO 2ter Infantry versus the 15th cavalry, 6 30 p m. General J P O Neill will pitch the first ball while the 15th cavalry band provides music. Soldiers exempt from the 25 cent admission. others pay. All games are on the old ball diamond behind the base hospital.
Five hundred notices were sent to property owners calling for raised assessments. County Assessor H. D. Andrews announced more will follow daily until 5,000 notices are issued. The new valuations are set at 75 percent of actual value per state board of equalization.
Deputy Sheriff Kilgore of Casper transported two prisoners from Chieveraal Sunday to Rawlins to begin serving penitentiary terms for robbery and rape.
Mr and Mrs Albert Hearst Manechia Russell and Mr Lisle Gray took an interesting motor trip to Estes Park Saturday evening returning Sunday They stopped partly at Ft Collins en route leading to a weekend excursion through the mountains and back home
Routine business dominated the first session of the Order of Railway Conductors in Cedar Rapids Iowa for the semi annual convention. Representatives from across the United States and Canada attended the opening meeting with new officers and first vice president Samuel B Berry of Toronto to be sealed Tuesday.
Thomas Page son of the United States ambassador to Italy arrived from Liverpool aboard the Garmenta and announced he returned to resign his post. He said he had not yet resigned but had written Washington months ago requesting permission to come home and tender his resignation in person.
Chicago July 14 The Millers export association formed to lower domestic flour prices at the expense of Europe. Six states' millers dissented as the group plans to influence a large share of the national flour market.
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