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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
9
Paris dispatches report France accepting General Pershing’s offer for American troops to join the major Western Front battle. Haig notes limited German progress in the Luce and Ayre valleys as Allied forces prepare for a sustained push toward Amiens. American forces reportedly moving into place under general command as they join French and British units.
United Press reports Hangard en Santero fully recaptured by French forces after heavy German assault on Grivennes near Montdidier. Allied lines hold as Germans bring up artillery. British forces repulse attacks west of Albert and at Arras Vimy. Casualties rise with officers killed and trenches filled by machine gun fire and long-range shelling.
Forecast indicates possible rain or snow this afternoon and tonight. Expect colder temperatures and cloudy skies with a northerly wind.
Japan signals readiness to intervene in the Far East as tensions rise between Tokyo and Washington. The government states it will act decisively if regional stability is threatened and Allied interests require it.
The government may operate the nation’s major meat plants to solve the meat shortage. President Wilson approves a commission to study the move at Herbert Hoover’s urging as of April 11 in Washington.
A cablegram to the White Star line says the 20000 ton liner Celtic is torpedoed but afloat. In Washington officials confirm the Celtic discharged troops and cargo before torpedoing. Separately Bakers strike leaves City of Manitbas City nearly breadless as leaders appeal to war labor board for aid.
The War Department reports eleven days of fighting yielding about 300000 Huns killed or wounded. General Pershing and General Bite’s summaries note heavy line fighting and continued progress. American troops are releasing veteran French to join the offensive, with trained units to share the burden with French and British armies.
Paris dispatch reports Hombard of Paris was remanded to awaiting further details as officials pursue a formal status in the case. No additional names or dates provided.
The French air service cites Aviator Madon as a worthy successor to the late Guynemer. Madon has downed 23 Hoche planes and earned the cross of war and other decorations, marking him as a leading figure among France's new aviators.
In Quebec today the government prepared martial law if needed as anti-draft riots intensified. Troops protected key targets while stores were looted and a hardware shop was set afire. About ten thousand rioters faced cavalry charges, with several injuries reported and guards fortifying the citadel.
St Mark's Episcopal church in Cheyenne will mark three anniversaries with a May celebration to be announced. The parish, the oldest in the state, began before the Union Pacific and built its present church between 1886 and 1888 under Dr. George C. Rafter. The jubilee will honor the church's 50th and the spring 30th service anniversary, plus debt payoff of the parish house.
Secretary of War Baker, returning from a recent inspection tour, plans to report to America on information gathered in the western war zone. He expressed optimism about the findings and noted interactions with American personnel during the trip.
Harry Walters a 26 year old nightman at the Bon Ton livery stable Cheyenne was found hanged in the hayloft by Charles Howell a milk driver. Walters had worked only four days at the stable and left no clear motive for the suicide. findings showed no notes or clues at the scene.
British forces report German occupation of Moreuil on the Avre river after a major clash. German troops entered the town at 4:20 p.m. Sunday and moved west along the Luce valley, approaching the Calais Paris railway south of Amiens. Canadian cavalry and British infantry reportedly recaptured Mereuil and nearby woods in a prior action.
In Chicago on April 1 Judge Landis ordered adjournment of the I W W trial to 11 a m tomorrow after pleas of not guilty were entered for all 108 defendants. A special venire will return tomorrow as jury selection begins, likely taking the week.
A quarter million dollar fire swept a casino block in Atlantic City early today. The blaze endangered the hotel district and forced thousands to flee in panic over the sudden alarm at the resort.
Washington April price plan to fix all farm machinery costs by the president following a bill introduced today by Representative Norton of North Dakota. The measure aims to regulate equipment pricing across the sector and seeks to expedite action via executive authority.
From Washington April 1 a U.S. army general said German forces were within 25 miles of their line near the Han. He added that enemy troops faced pressure as reinforcements moved in and that German advances were checked in Tart.
Indianapolis April le W. My. Hays republican national chairman leaves on first western tour with stops listed in early April Dover Cheyenne Hutwe Metena and other cities as part of party outreach before the national convention.
Recruiters found posters ripped from the Cheyenne recruiting station front after a Sunday night incident. Authorities suspect German sympathizers linked to the I. W. W. damaged both the Army and Marine displays, aiming to disrupt recruiting efforts. No wind caused the destruction, police report.
General headquarters buzzes with constant war mobilization as units move toward the front. Troop movements behind German lines increase with a division entering Tour front trenches briefly before retreating, signaling intensified operations.
In The Hague April a Dutch government statement denounces President Wilson's proclamation as contrary to facts and defends the Netherlands neutral mercantile fleet. It asserts the seizure policy is indefensible and urges a prompt agreement on Dutch tonnage and ship access during the war.
An Ottawa report from April 1 states that Al Re mune of Denver was gassed in the Catalan quality match today. The incident is noted as one of the key events in the city’s coverage.
London reports Premier Lloyd George prepared to announce drastic measures to strengthen the army. Likely provisions include conscription for men up to 40 years old or exemption rules, with broader mobilization and support from government allies.
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