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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
8
A fatal explosion at the Douglas Starch Works in Cedar Rapids Iowa causes widespread destruction. The blast, felt for miles, leaves many dead and about 100 injured as workers on the night shift are struck and a large fire engulfs the plant. The total loss is estimated at 3 million dollars.
Joseph Mellar stands trial today in United States district court Hellar for the murder of John M Lynn of Fort Nussell. Mellar pleaded not guilty after arraignment last week. The killing followed a card game, a quarrel, and a rifle shot that killed Lynn instantly.
Washington May 22 Debate on the peace treaty and league covenant is expected to begin tomorrow as Senator Sherman of Illinois Republican addresses his resolution to separate the treaty from the league covenant. Senator Reed of Missouri, a Democrat and league opponent, may delay his address to another date.
The fourth day of the Omaha trade excursion from MMIGLAS Wyoming reports last night in Casper, where a crowd employed by the organizer held back crowds to ransom. Several autos were taken and later recovered as the group toured Lander Riverton Shoshoni and Glenrock shops.
Washington May 22 Plans for the 1920 presidential campaign were outlined by Republican men and women as a two day conference opened with Will Fries, national committee chair. Leaders focused on unified fundraising and avoiding separate party groups to win the election.
The tenth Moscow regiment of the Bolshevik army surrendered its arms to the Kolchak government. Sent to the front under protest, the soldiers killed their officers at the firing line and joined the Siberian army.
New York May 22 Sergeant Alvin C York of the 328th Infantry arrives on transport Chican after leading seven men to kill 20 Germans and take 132 prisoners in a single action. He wears the congressional medal of honor and the Croix de Guerre and plans for possible ministry work, saying the fight was for democracy and humanity. He spoke from a hotel with his mother and siblings nearby.
Berdie Alga Dussair died at 3 p.m. at her Cheyenne residence from diabetes after about three years of illness. She leaves two daughters, Founds and Gracie, and four sons including Lloyd Flint of Torrington and David Swendt, a navy member, plus James of Torrington and Mrs. Momans of Kersey, Colo. A nine year resident, she belonged to the Rebekah lodge. funeral arrangements were to be announced.
Prosecuting Attorney C F Lane filed an information charging Earl Hastings with grand larceny for stealing Liberty bonds from Frank Moloska. Hastings was arrested, turned over to the sheriff, and expected to plead guilty but changed course upon reaching the detention room.
Dispatches describe Bolshevik excesses in Russia including executions of officers and civilians around Omsk and Moscow. In Budapest Hungary, counter revolutionary trials reportedly execute suspected anti-government figures, with victims shot near parliament and in other locations. Western reports note allied forces driving Bolsheviks from positions on the port front with towns such as Medvyelyagora and others captured.
Wire control board urges private ownership for telephone and telegraph networks with coordinated cooperation among systems. It recommends ICC rules, creation of an employee tribunal, and wage schedule changes pending ICC review.
Mangus Gurmensen pleaded guilty to burglary for breaking into Sam Stark's cellar and stealing two cases and a whiskey-filled suit cane valued at 8105. Judge Megleer sentenced him to prison for two years after arraignment yesterday afternoon.
The House approved a large deficiency bill totaling 845,044,500 for war risk allowances to soldiers families and Civil War pensioners and 39 million for May and June payments. The vote paused after partisan debate between Republicans and Democrats. Leaders Mondell Clark Mann Byrnes charged delays tied to Senate actions and last March measures.
Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness with possible showers Friday afternoon or night and Saturday. Cooler conditions expected Saturday, especially in the west and north areas Friday night.
Reports from Bern Mannheim and Paris indicate Allies seek a severer blockade on Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty. Swiss authorities react with concern over independence and press freedom as German cities show unrest and protests unfold.
Winnipeg civic leaders including Mayor Gray warned that radical aliens in unions must be ousted or law and order will be used to remove them. A mayor led meeting at city hall planned with dominion provincial and municipal officials to address the strike and radical propaganda concerns.
The state canvassing board reports $2,800,000 in highway bonds approved by 46,744 votes to 17,483 in favor. in Washable county all votes were for the bonds, while Hot a Mount recorded nine votes against. The April 22 election results show an approximate 10 to 1 ratio in favor of the bonds.
Acting Warden W A Bring of the Wyoming penitentiary at Towlins notified the board that two of the four convicts who escaped last week have been captured near Mon yesterday. The men are Ridward Moklen and Merry Bperks, sentenced for robbery. Albert J. Barrett and Lloyd Cox remain at large.
Reports from the peace conference outline heavy negotiations as German plenipotentiaries prepare an answer to Allied demands. The Four Power Council meets daily on notes about Saar Valley, reparations, and the return of German prisoners. Turkish Bulgarian delegates arrive in Switzerland awaiting the council's plan. Opposition grows in various regions to signing, with occupation forces ready if necessary.
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