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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
16
The report describes generals Angeles and Villa breaking camp and moving forces as news arrived that American troops had crossed into Mexican territory. Angeles hoped to act as a peace between Carranza loyalists and revolutionary forces, but the situation remained unsettled.
Reports say American cavalry forces reached Mexico after midnight, then returned to El Paso with 100 Villa Cavalry captured and nine prisoners. Officers note followers were killed in the engagement and the pursuit concluded around 4 o clock.
An adobe shack contained five Carranza soldiers dead from wounds and eight soldiers wounded, according to the report.
Juarez reports refugees crossing back to the Mexican side and some businesses reopening after fear of renewed attacks subsides. American cavalry reportedly chased Villa forces far east along the river. General Gonzales' staff estimates casualties at 150.
The Associated Press reports that three air units of six planes each are to conduct border observation work. Director of Air Service Nenoher ordered the squadrons to depart Abilene and Ellington Fields in Texas immediately.
A House resolution introduced by Representative Reguard of New York praises Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown for their nonstop Atlantic flight and urges the president to confer the Congressional Medal of Honor. The measure expresses congressional admiration for the feat.
Robbers entered the M. M. Kennells store and post office at Campataol Wyoming on Sunday morning and stole merchandise. A Ford car loaded with goods was found near Campstool and three men identified themselves as F. Sovith A. Smith and D. Gooningway. The Ford belonged to David Drieth of Berthoud Colorado. several stolen items were recovered and the suspects held in the county jail.
The Cheyenne city commission approved a proposed 300000 storm and sanitary sewer improvement ordinance introduced by Parks Commissioner E J Storey. The measure goes to voters at a July 29 bond election to determine which projects will be funded.
Sheriff Crane of Wet Springs South Dakota arrived in Cheyenne with requisition papers for Earl Goddard arrested for stealing an automobile belonging to a prominent citizen of Ardemore Tennessee Goddard will be returned to Hot Springs for trial The city commission approved a 4000 bond for James Hosting and Plumbing company for work on the Valley Pacific project
Mrs. J. F. Carey, chairman, urges all persons who have not delivered Red Cross garments to do so immediately so the final shipment from the local chapter can be sent forward.
Fyrle Powell, publicity man with the Union Pacific Press Bureau, has arrived in Cheyenne and will be engaged in special work here over the next few weeks.
The Moetin bombing aeroplane, led by Captain Hoy Prancia, was due to pass near Gheyenne last Sunday but has not appeared. No reports confirm its departure or indicate whether it sailed westward or the dust flight has begun.
The Cheyenne unit reports a $1 500 goal and a $600 valuation achieved so far. The membership drive shows progress with 100 of 290 members secured.
Jacob Marschick son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Marschick drowned while bathing at Terry Lake north of the city on Sunday. The coroner ruled accidental death after a three and a half hour search. Funeral services were held in the orthodox Jewish faith and burial followed.
Captain Franklin O Leary, veteran of the war with Germany, rode through Cheyenne yesterday en route to Birmingham Alabama. He served four years and eight months with the Royal Flying Corps and defended his escape from a German prison after eight months internment. O Leary holds the D S K the American war cross and the French croix de guerres. He has friends in Cheyenne who welcomed his visit yesterday.
Pred Brewniliger and Marky Brewniliger, 24 and 42, were arrested in Canofl Ohty Colorado with a Ford theft linked to Avery Naeferd a Joods attorney. Deputy Low Lamon of the sheriff’s force left to return them to Chey ero for trial as the penalty for auto thefts ranges up to 44 years.
London dispatch reports Andrew Bonar Law in the house of commons opening the Victory law campaign at the Guildhall. He says the terms presented are the allies final reply and urges Germany to sign, insisting force may be used to secure justice and peace. The speech frames the postwar outcome in stark terms.
Brigadier General J P O Neill will arrive in Cheyenne next Thursday June 19 to assume command of Fort Russell. He replaces Brigadier General Thor as W who left Cheyenne for Wisconsin. Lieutenant Colonel Glass of the 21st will be in temporary command at Fort Bell following the change.
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