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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
16
Ford defends war as unavoidable and supports conscription as a means to raise an army. He dismisses traditional views as bunk and says soldiers are professionals, while calling history a jumble of ideas. He also disputes a Tribune editorial labeling him an anarchist.
A witness disputes common histories of the 1812 war and Civil War causes while a lawyers debate the meaning of humanity and flags. The courtroom scene shows tensions as a flag is pushed aside and references to a broader peace theme surface during two months of testimony.
Mineola July 16 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt running for the state assembly accepted the Republican nomination in a brief address to the North Hempstead and Oyster Bay Republican town committees. He did not announce his platform, reserving that for a forthcoming public appearance.
Calumet and Hecla and Mohawk Wolverine Mining companies announced restoration of wartime wages. The raise applies to about 12,500 workers across the operations in Calumet and surrounding areas.
The witness discussed a potential violation with the Kaiser seeking to loot another country’s resources. An army could be used for aggression beyond defense, prompting questions about opposition to the existing military force.
Senate debates the Versailles treaty with focus on Japan and Shantung. Senators Lodge and Johnson seek White House data on talks with Japan and Germany in 1918. Borah warns Japan’s Shantung possession risks Chinese dismemberment and global war if the US backs the treaty.
Secretary Lane signs order opening the Yuma Mesa auxiliary reclamation project for purchase and settlement. Forty four thousand acres, frostless, to be irrigated eventually to forty five thousand acres. Bids invited in November for the sale by the government. Arizona representatives in Congress attend the ceremonies.
Washington July 45. An investigation into alleged cruelties against American military personnel in France began before a special House committee. Chairman Royal Johnson accused the War Department of ignoring prisoner treatment requests since June 25.
After two hours of testimony the coroner's jury could not decide on responsibility in the death of Peter Jessen. Witnesses described the Union Pacific wreck near Granite Canyon, with foreman A L Gillespie and surgeons detailing crane operation and failure as the engine tender toppled. The panel planned a morning view of the wrecking crane to inform further deliberations.
Joseph M. Vondi Sf Laisk spent yesterday in town. Pence arrival noted in local notes with unclear phrasing.
President De Valera tours the United States seeking recognition for the Irish republic as a peaceful outcome of Irish majority will. He travels with Dr. Patrick McCartan and others, says England blocks Irish liberty, and plans to remain in the U.S. at least two more months while visiting New York Boston and Chicago.
The Black Tail-Wyoming Oil Co. informs stockholders of 2,120 acres near Lance Creek with 640 acres patented and preparations for a well at 2,000 to 2,500 feet. It owns 1,853 acres in Lance Creek with 120 deeded, has a drilling contract for Buck Creek Co. covering 53 1/2 acres, and L. G. Green oversees field work. The company is capitalized at 1,600,000 dollars, with 115,000 dollars in bank.
The Rose Leaf explosion near Cardiff today killed twenty six crew and passengers. The accident occurred on the Rose Leaf as it sailed from Cheyenne and Wyoming bound for an unknown port. President De Valera appears in the narrative as a young figure in Irish public life though not directly connected to the disaster.
Elks lodge announces a dance night on Thursday July 7 inviting all members to attend. event details are sparse but the notice emphasizes inclusive invitation and social gathering.
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