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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1919
Page
8
Ford defends war as a necessary aim and calls conscription a serious method for building an army. He likens wars of aggression to mirror history and argues generals are murderers, while acknowledging ignorance on many subjects and rebuffing claims of anarchism.
A witness disputes standard history claiming slavery sparked the Civil War and the Spanish American War aimed at freeing Cuba. He dismisses the Maine sinking as pivotal, while a flag symbol is tossed aside during testimony and courtroom rhetoric centers on national unity and historical interpretation.
Mineola July 16 Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt candidate for the state assembly accepted the Republican nomination in a brief address to the North Hempstead and Oyster Bay Republican town committees.
Calumet and Hecla and Mohawk Wolverine Mining companies announced in Calumet that wartime wage scales will be restored, increasing pay by 15 percent for about 12,500 workers.
A witness discusses potential misuse of military power to burglarize Mexico for resources. The exchange questions whether even defensive forces could be used offensively and reflects doubts about an army’s purposes and restraint.
Senate debates Japan among treaty questions after Lodge demand for White House data on a 1918 secret accord Japan and Germany. Borah argues Shantung would let Tokyo control gateways to China triggering Chinese dismemberment and potential US entry to war. The reading of the postwar treaty resumes with limited session planning.
Secretary Lane signs order opening the Yuma Mesa reclamation project for purchase and settlement. The frostless 44 000 acres are made available with 45 000 acres to be irrigated later. Bids in November for the sale by the government. Arizona lawmakers attend the ceremonies.
Washington July 45 investigation into charges of cruelty to American prisoners in France began today before a special house committee. Chairman Royal Johnson of South Dakota declared that since June 25 requests about prisoner treatment have been ignored by the War Department.
A coroner’s jury failed to decide after two hours of testimony in the Peter Jessen death inquiry. They will reexamine the crane at 9 a m as coroner Clyde Early oversees and prosecutor Charles E. Lanes assists. Witnesses include A L Gillespie wrecking foreman and John Lundbell, with details on the crane’s boom swing and load release.
Oscar Pence arrived here, while Joseph M. Vondi Sf Laisk spent yesterday in the area. Details are unclear from the fragmentary text.
President De Valera described his trip to win recognition for the Irish Republic and argued that Britain has no right in Ireland. He spoke in Cheyenne with Dr Patrick McCartan and others, noting he plans to stay about two more months and will decide his return based on Ireland’s progress.
The Black Tail-Wyoming Oil Co reports 2 120 acres of land near Lance Creek with 640 acres patented and 1 480 remaining. A well is planned at 2000 to 2500 feet with drilling by Buck Creek Co. 1853 acres leased at Lance Creek, 120 deeded. L. G. Great directs field work as 1 600 000 capital and 115 000 in bank.
Cardiff reports twenty six dead after a blast on the British tank steamer Rose Leaf near Cheyenne and Wyoming. The rest of the text misleadingly mentions a speech and President De Valera amid tour remarks.
Elks invite all members to a dance on Thursday July 7. The notice lists no further details but confirms a social event hosted by the lodge.
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