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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
15
The article discusses license refunds for liquor licenses issued prior to prohibition. It explains that due to prohibition, rebates are affected and a legislative bill sought to mandate half refunds. Attorney General Walls argues the word may shall be read as shall, ensuring rebates of $500 per license when warranted.
Washington reports War Department history reveals U S produced millions of machine guns and billions of rounds of ammunition and built thousands of tanks during World War I. Production peaked with 1794 guns in 24 hours, total machine guns 185039 by Nov 11 1918, and Allied tank programs largely canceled after armistice.
Washington May 13 Officials publicized in America's Munitions the wartime U S effort to arm the army with artillery on an unprecedented scale. By Oct 1918 nineteen factories produced 2091 forgings and 2406 mm howitzers. completed guns reached 4039 with 8430 forgings overall, including 75 mm and 155 mm pieces, illustrating industry government partnership.
Deputy State Veterinarian W. L. Haramon supervises dipping of live stock while B. F. Tavis completes official business in Douglas and returns to the capital.
President Wilson will stay in Paris until the peace treaty is signed, with a plan to hold German discussions no earlier than June 1900s. The note reflects ongoing diplomacy as Allied talks proceed toward a formal settlement.
The message to Congress will be brief and will not include the full peace treaty text or Franco American military engagement details. It notes national interests and army efficiency, with overseas authorities not to be embarrassed, as the war department seeks the return of troops.
Two men named John Christensen and H. Kyy were arrested after four cases of whiskey were stolen from a legal store. Police found one full case and one empty case hidden in a city park. two cases remain unrecovered.
In Vorarlberg Austria Hungary’s western district a plebiscite on uniting with Switzerland showed 45 500 votes for annexation and 41 000 against. Overtures to Switzerland will start while Swiss states face a plebiscite on taking in the crown lands. The article notes the tiger as a poor sea traveler and prone to seasickness.
The War Department replies Governor Carey that the 448th artillery, largely Wyoming National Guard, cannot be returned from Germany at this time. A May 7 letter from the Office of the Chief of Staff confirms receipt of April 29 correspondence and explains the unit’s status as part of a transport group, not yet feasible for early redeployment.
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