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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
7
The article discusses liquor license rebates amid prohibition. It explains that due to new laws, rebates may be owed for unearned license periods, with Attorney General Walls arguing that the word may should be read as shall, making rebates mandatory where applicable. It notes ongoing legislative and legal interpretation across jurisdictions.
Washington reports from the War Department's history of armament output shows US industry rapidly built machine gun factories and tank programs after entering WWI. By November 11, 1918, American gun and automatic rifle production reached 185 039, supporting millions of troops, with vast orders for tanks and related equipment largely canceled after the armistice.
Washington May 13 The United States forged weapons in wartime beyond 1920 goals. American industry and government partnered to build guns and munitions, with 19 factories by October 1918 producing 2 091 forgings and 24 000 annual rate, and total gun forgings 8 440 by December 1919.
State ag Return Today reports Deputy State Veterinarian W. L. Haramon supervising the dipping of live stock while B. F. Tavis returns from official business in Douglas to the capital.
President Wilson will stay in Paris until the peace treaty is signed with a firm plan that German discussions should not extend beyond June 46, outlining limits on negotiation timing.
A terse May cable from President Wilson to Congress will avoid full text of the peace treaty and Franco American military engagement, reserving these subjects for his return. War department aims to avoid overseas embarrassment while evaluating occupation force strength and service length.
Two men named John Christensen and H. Kyy were arrested after four cases of whiskey were stolen from a local store. Police recovered one full case and one empty case hidden in a city park. two cases remain missing.
Vorarlberg district of Austria Hungary held a plebiscite on uniting with Switzerland. Fifty five thousand voters favored annexation to forty one thousand opposing. Overtures to Switzerland will start while Swiss states prepare a plebiscite on crown land. The passage notes a separate aside about tigers and sea travel.
Gov Carey urged early return of the 448th artillery largely Wyoming National Guard from Germany. The War Department replies the regiment cannot be brought home now, citing its role in the transregional force and current strategic needs. A May 7 letter from the Office of the Chief of Staff confirms receipt and explains the decision.
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