15 May 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports say the Allied leaders including Lloyd George and Clemenceau discussed reimposing a blockade on Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty. Marshal Foch was sent to the Rhine to enforce possible actions if no signature is obtained.
Associated Press reports Austrian delegates arrive at St Germain en Laye near Paris to await the peace conference. Germany raises no protest over reparations to Belgium and northern France, but argues against paying damages as the aggressor. British delegates push for pooling captured German merchant vessels on wartime tonnage and troops landings are described as forces move to fortified ridges and passes to the east.
Police chief Embery and officers Poland and Clarke raided a pool hall yesterday and arrested ten men on gambling charges. The list includes RR Hayes C Monard HJ Taylor W McGrue RA Wolf J Branafield Nick Vallos Thorag Poles Chips Smith John Digis Gus Vieras. Vallos the hall owner and Pheras a lookout were identified. Vallos Poles Ther as and Smith were released on bonds of 400 to 1500 for court today at 4 p.m.
President Wilson plans to sail from Antwerp to return home but the Antwerp voyage was abandoned. He will visit Brussels on the way, before beginning his homeward journey.
Forecast shows mainly dry Thursday with scattered showers along the coast. Temperature rising in the interior as fronts move east, with warmer conditions expected across inland areas. Local showers likely near coastal communities.
Henry J. Heinz, president of the H. J. Heinz Company, a leading pickling and preserving firm, died at his Pittsburgh home after a brief illness. Born in 1844, Heinz was noted as a philanthropist and Sunday school worker.
May 14 Washington Republicans settle on a plan to organize the next Senate with Cummins as president pro tempore and Wedge as floor leader. Warren and Penrose face a potential floor fight as progressives push against their Senate seats and committee positions.
New York May 14 Venustiano Carranza president of Mexico was charged with a colossal bank robbery in a suit for injunction filed in the supreme court today by Wil-
Secretary Baker denied any relation between attempts to support meat prices and a plan to dispose abroad of 250 million pounds of canned meals. The stock, from normal U.S. packing output, would be sold on the American market. The cans contain special prepared products not sold commercially, including beef in the Blates-roast and salted pork, not for ordinary trade.
El Paso reports Francisco Villa has set up headquarters at Parral after taking the town with a force of about 3000 men. He assigns mining claims near the captured district to accompanying troops and prepares strategic moves in the region.
Red Cross stamp campaign has left Wyoming Health Association with $20,000 for health work on deposit in Citizens' National Bank under BE. W. Stone, to be used this year or revert to the national Red Cross. Plans include visiting nurses in three counties and baby welfare for both American and foreign mothers, with village and school nurse coordination and services for families with low incomes.
A heated school meeting debated discipline and student penalties after a move to remove a senior emblem. Trustees stated the ruling would not bind faculty or trustees, while parents and students argued for leniency and shared authority. The dispute delayed decisions and drew strong voices from both sides.
The seaplanes NC 1 and NC 3 are expected to take off for a first Atlantic crossing from Trepassey Bay Newfoundland within 21 hours. The navy dirigible C-5 may attempt the voyage tomorrow or the next day, after passing Halifax en route to St. John’s. NG 4, delayed by engine issues, closed the gap and rested at Halifax tonight.
A wireless message from the steamer Lady Leaurice to the Canadian moving department reports the Virigible C-5 sighted abeam Liscomb on Nova Scotia s east coast at seven tonight.
Washington Speaker elect Gillette yesterday rehearsed calling the house into order using an ivory gavel given by friends. He spoke vigorously to an empty chamber, urging motion picture companies to act decisively.
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