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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
8
Report describes General Angeles breaking camp as Villa forces withdraw from Juarez. Generals Angeles and Francisco Villa shift positions after news that American troops crossed the border, hindering any limited peace move between Carranza loyalists and revolutionaries.
American cavalry units returned from pursuit of Villa forces to El Paso on the Mexican border. The report notes 100 Villa Cavalry captured and nine prisoners, with several followers killed during the pursuit ending shortly after 4 o clock.
An adobe shack contained five Carranza soldiers dead from wounds and eight soldiers wounded, indicating a violent incident linked to the ongoing conflict.
Juarez reports refugees crossing back to safety on the American side. Some businesses reopen as fear subsides after a cavalry pursuit drove Villa forces far east along the river. General Gonzales' staff fix casualties around 150.
The Air Service orders three aviation groups of six planes each to leave Ellington Field Texas and Ebily to conduct border observation work along the Mexican border under Director Nenoher’s directive.
A congressional resolution was introduced by Representative R. Guard of New to authorize the president to confer the congressional Medal of Honor on Captain Alcock and Lieutenant Brown for their non stop flight across the Atlantic. The measure expresses congressional admiration for their feat and was introduced in Washington.
Robbers entered M. M. Kennells store and post office at Campataol Wyoming Sunday morning, taking merchandise. A Ford car loaded with goods was found near Campstool. three men identified as F. Sovith A. Smith and D. Gooningway were detained. Debris links the Ford to David Drieth of Harthoud Colorado. suspects held in county jail.
Cheyenne voters will decide July 29 on a new storm and sanitary sewer program proposed by Parks Commissioner E. J. Storey. The city commission unanimously passed the ordinance at its weekly meeting, funding up to 300000 for improvements. The bond election next month will determine which work is completed.
Sheriff Crane of Wet Springs South Dakota arrived in Cheyenne with requisition papers for Earl Goddard who was arrested for stealing an automobile belonging to a prominent citizen of Ardmore 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 Valencia Pacific taste
Mrs. J. F. Carey, chairman of the Red Cross, asks all persons who have not yet delivered garments to do so at once so the local chapter can complete its final shipment.
Fyrle Powell a publicity man formerly with the Union Pacific Press bureau arrived in Cheyenne last night to undertake special work in the city for the coming weeks.
The Moetin bombing aeroplane pre led by Captain Hoy Prancia was due to pass over Gheyenne last Sunday but has not appeared. No reports have been received on its whereabouts or whether it departed westward or began its dust flight.
The Cheyenne chapter reports a sluggish fund drive with $1,500 expected and $600 raised to date. Despite this, 100 of 290 possible members have joined, indicating mixed progress and a late-start campaign.
Jacob Marschick 17 son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Marschick drowned while bathing at Terry Lake north of the city. Body recovered after about three and a half hours. Coroner's jury rules accidental death. Orthodox Jewish funeral held with burial in local cemetery.
Captain Franklin O'Leary, veteran of the war with Germany, passes through Cheyenne en route to Birmingham Alabama. An Royal Flying Corps member he spent four years eight months in service and was once prisoner for eight months in Germany. He earned the D S K American War Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.
Pred and Marky Brewniliger, 24, were arrested in Canofl Ohty Colorado after stealing a Ford from Avery Naeferd. Deputy Low Lamon will return them to Chey ero for trial where automobile theft carries a penalty of one to 44 years in prison.
London June 16 allies present the final terms to Germany in a Victory law campaign. Andrew Bonar Law, government spokesman in the house of commons, urged Britain to seek peace through German acceptance and urged hope that the Germans would sign the terms.
Brigadier General J. P. O'Neill will arrive in Cheyenne next Thursday June 19 to take command of Fort Russell. He replaces Brigadier General Thor as acting commander who left Cheyenne for Wisconsin last week. Lieutenant Colonel Glass of the 21st Infantry holds temporary command at Fort Bell.
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