23 May 1919
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
1
An explosion at the Douglas Starch Works in Cedar Rapids Iowa kills a score and injures about 100. The plant burns out of control as rescuers pull victims from the rubble and windows shatter citywide. Fire, debris, and a chaotic aftermath follow the blast with extensive property loss and uncertain cause.
Joseph Mellar stands trial in the United States district court at Hellar for the murder of John M. Lynn of Fort Nussell. Arraigned last week Mellar pleaded not guilty. The killing occurred after a card game when a quarrel led to a rifle shot.
Washington May 22 The debate on the peace treaty and the league covenant is set to begin tomorrow with Senator Sherman of Illinois delivering a prepared address in support of separating the treaty from the covenant. Senator Reed of Missouri, a critic of the league, may delay his remarks to a later date.
The Omaha trade excursion spent the evening in Casper after an event that involved multiple auto thefts and a claimed kidnapping. The group toured shops in Lander Riverton Shoshoni and Glenrock during the day before the incident and release from custody.
Republicans plan the 1920 presidential bid as men and women from across the party gather in Washington for a daylong conference. The focus centers on unity and avoiding separate party organizations to improve chances in the election.
The tenth Moscow regiment of the Bolshevik army surrendered with arms to the Kolchak government in May. They had protested marching to the front, then killed their officers and joined the Siberian forces at the firing line.
Sergeant Alvin C. York arrives in New York aboard the Chican after leading seven men to kill 20 Germans, capture 132 prisoners, and disable 36 machine guns. He speaks of faith, democracy, and weighing a possible ministry as he discusses his conscientious objector status and the hand of God guiding him.
Mrs. Berdie Alga Dussair wife of A B Dussair of 306 East Twentieth Street died at 3 PM yesterday from diabetes after a three year illness. She leaves two daughters Founds and Gracie and three sons Lloyd Flint Torrington David Swendt in the Navy and James Torrington plus Mrs Momans of Kersey Colorado. She had lived in the city nine years and was a Rebekah lodge member. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Prosecuting Attorney C F Lane filed an information charging Earl Hastings with grand larceny for allegedly stealing Liberty bonds from Frank Moloska. Hastings was arrested and turned over to the sheriff. He reportedly planned to plead guilty but altered course after entering the dilatriation room.
A May dispatch details Bolshevik excesses in Russia including Moscow terror and executions in Budapest. It cites mass detentions, executions near the Hungarian parliament, Danube bodies, and fledgling counter-revolutionary movements. Allied forces meanwhile report a turning maneuver on the Ruslan front forcing Bolshevik retreat.
The wire control board recommended returning the telephone and telegraph system to private ownership with coordinated cooperation among systems. It urges an Interstate Commerce Commission rulemaking, creation of a tribunal to settle employee disputes, and wage schedule changes not to take effect until ICC approval to align with rates.
Magnus Gurmensen admitted burglary after entering Sam Stark residence cellar and stealing two cases and a whiskey filled cane valued at 8105. Judge Megleer ordered a prison term of two years to start immediately.
Washington May 22 The House approved a deficiency bill authorizing 845,044,500 in urgent war risk allowances for soldiers sailors and Marines families and Civil War pensioners. The action followed passage of a suffrage measure as partisan clashes erupted over the bill with leaders from both parties trading charges on funding delays and presidential timing.
Weather summary shows increasing cloudiness with possible showers Friday afternoon or night and again Saturday. Cooler conditions expected Saturday, especially in the western and northern portions Friday night.
Reports from Berne Mannheim and Paris on May 22 describe allied governments seeking a tighter blockade against Germany if it refuses the peace treaty. Civil unrest in Mannheim grows as residents fear occupation and protesters gather in the streets. In Paris the allied council issues a strict reply deeming German notes arrogant and urging accountability for the wartime devastations.
May 22 Winnipeg faces a general strike as Mayor Gray and city officials demand removal of radical aliens within unions or law enforcement action. A city hall meeting will convene to discuss the situation and restore industrial peace.
The state canvassing board reports 17 483 votes in favor and 46 744 against the $2 800 000 highway bond issue, a roughly 10 to 1 ratio. All counties approved with Washable county reporting no votes against, only nine votes tied elsewhere.
Acting Warden W. A. Bring of the Wyoming penitentiary at Torrington notified the board that two of four escapees have been captured near Laramie yesterday. The recaptured inmates are Ridward Moklen and Merry Bperks, both serving time for robbery. Albert J. Barrett and Lloyd Cox remain at large.
Amid the Versailles peace talks the Allies prepare for German replies to peace terms. The Four Power Council debates Saar Valley reparations and prisoner repatriation as Austria, Turkey, and Bulgaria peace moves loom. Political tensions rise with occupation forces in place and calls for strict actions if demands are unmet.
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