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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
8
General Weaver urges Cheyenne residents to display flags for the anniversary of U S entry into World War I. He notes many flags are torn or faded and suggests temporary repairs and proper display to keep the red white and blue from becoming a disgrace.
Montagu Love stars in The Dram Bearer at Atlas as Liane de Merode and Maurice Lambeaux amid Belgium’s invasion. Liane, raised in a convent under Cardinal Mercier, falls for Maurice. The Cardinal restrains German destruction in the cathedral while war and intrigue push the lovers to seek safety as the nation crumbles.
A message urges all loyal citizens to join a nationwide poll on April 6 to demonstrate support for the war effort. Citizens are asked to participate individually or through organizations and to carry the patriotic flag in public spaces.
Local merchants report growing agitation over employing draft-age men as waiters. Proponents say men should perform heavier wartime labor in shipyards, munitions plants, or military service while women can serve patrons. No formal action yet in Cheyenne, though sentiment rises in other cities.
Douglas Fairbanks Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin rode the Los Angeles Limited through Cheyenne early Wednesday on the way to Washington for the third Liberty loan drive starting Monday. At North Platte they alighted briefly for exercise and drew a crowd to see Chaplin’s famous walk, Pickford's curls, and Fairbanks perform stunts.
Snow slows trains arriving from the west with Cheyenne services delayed while eastbound trains run better. Heavy snowfall between Green River and Rawlins contributes to minor delays. The storm blankets the Union Pacific line, and railroad officials say the moisture will benefit farmers by protecting winter wheat and improving spring soil conditions.
Wilfrid OLeary resigns as president of the 100 Per Cent American club due to moving to Casper. He will join C W Burydick in law practice and must relocate Cheyenne to Casper. Maurice Groshon, former dairy food commissioner, becomes president by virtue of the vice presidency.
Classified fragment shows multiple job ads including light housekeeping and cooking for a private ranch family. Apply 215 B and 17th Street. another request to Mrs John Whitaker. later entry to The Washington at 310 W 17th.
The Post Office Department in Washington asks business houses to stop the practice of sending outgoing mail after closing hours. Delays from 0 to 80 percent of mail are blamed on late dropping. Citizens are urged to mail earlier or more often to relieve congestion and support war-time efficiency.
Twenty towns in the state formed 100 Per Cent American clubs in two weeks, per BL Emervy secretary of the Cheyenne club. Clubs independent of Cheyenne requested participation and a propaganda booklet outlining aims has been printed and distributed to involved towns and Cheyenne members.
Cheyenne Industrial club plans to carry members called to war in good standing without dues. Members called to the colors retain their club standing as if in Cheyenne. An honor roll at the club house lists those who went to war, with a silver star for each who answered the call.
The American Association calls loyal citizens to assemble at City Hall on Saturday at 1 16 p m to join a Patriotic parade marking one year since the United States entered the European war. Wear the flag colors and demonstrate national unity by taking part in the event.
Notice from State Labor Commissioner Edward Taylor states 14000 railroad workers are needed at once for service with the army in France. Positions include mechanics clerks train men and enginemen. Enlistment period opens March 30 and lasts two to three weeks. Local representative J B Durham heads the effort for the United Working Reserve.
A truncated wartime notice calls for members of a group to assemble at KO Hall at 7 p.m. on Saturday April to participate in a Liberty Loan parade. The fragmented text confirms a local organizational gathering and a civic event.
French troops at a rest camp near the front lavish praise on Theatre Aux Armees troupes. In a crowded town hall they watch Paris operas, conjuring, and songs, performed free for soldiers. Military leaders credit the army theater with lifting spirits and warding off homesickness.
April 4. General strikes by laundry workers in Kansas City ended when laundries rehired strikers with higher wages. No union recognition was given.
London reports indicate British military authorities have taken over Jerusalem’s two leading theaters. A Divisional concert party schedules a week of entertainment at the Palestine pavilion, with a vaudeville bill and a new play Cinderella or the Army Boot. The Barnstormers play to packed houses at the Jerusalem Empire theater.
Readers are invited to participate in a patriotic parade Saturday afternoon showing community pride. The article urges local residents to join, celebrate, and display colors in support of national unity.
The murder of James King, a night watchman at the government commerce bureau, sparked an early citywide security scare. Initial theory blamed a spy for stolen valuables, but suspicion later centered on a Black janitor who quarreled with King and is now being sought after his absence from work today.
Since the declaration of war with Germany 1591 employes of the department of commerce have entered military and naval service. The Bureau of Lighthouses leads with 1224 followed by the Coast and Geodetic Survey with 175 and others totaling 1691, plus twelve clerks now serving. The note emphasizes all department services contribute vitally while maintaining common patriotic effort.
The War Department cabled General Pershing asking if he can absorb several thousand highly trained marines into his army. The Marine Corps urges including more marines in American forces as the nation prepares for upcoming large battles.
W F Priebe head of the poultry division urges farmers to hold hens until after the spring laying season to boost meat and egg output. High city prices and depleted eastern flocks contrast with midwest holdings as market forecasts remain uncertain.
Relatives of B. H. Gordon the brakeman killed on the road have not yet arrived to claim the body. The Union Pacific located relatives from Beaumont, Kut. and the body is held at Harry's awaiting arrival for funeral arrangements.
Shipping board chairman Hurley orders managers to report progress and curb delays in shipbuilding. The March output reached 166,700 tons, below the 197,075 ton minimum estimate, signaling a shift from hopeful forecasts to actual results.
London reports Charlie Mitchell former English middleweight champion is dead in Brighton. His famed bout was with John L Sullivan at Chantilly France on March 10 1888. Mitchell twice faced James J Corbett later losing in three rounds.
The United States government has seized the Bull Durham tobacco plant’s entire output for War Department needs and will ship the tobacco to France for soldiers. Cheyenne dealers report a month of supply left then no civilian stock until after the war.
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