06 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
1
United Press reports the third Liberty loan offered nationwide on April during World War I. The $3.8 million issue carries 4 percent interest and is not convertible to subsequent bonds. Oversubscriptions may be allotted, with a sinking fund for redeeming bonds at par.
L. Al Broderick a former Union Pacific agent attempted to end his life by stabbing himself late Friday. He phoned a roommate asking her to leave the apartment as he planned the act, and was found bleeding in his bathrobe with a two inch chest wound. He was taken to the capital for care.
President Wilson, amid a Liberty Loan rally at Camp Meade, will denounce all peace negotiations, arguing the path to peace lies only in defeating Germany. The address follows speculation on Austrian and Swiss peace maneuvers and calls from Clemenceau denying a reported Austria France conversation.
Police discover two bodies in a four rooms dwelling on West Street. Cora Carpenter aged 60 and George Pewns aged 50 died of razor wounds in the apparent homicide suicide incident.
The indoor meet of the year for the United States opened in Chicago with a large crowd at Camp Dewey Great Lakes hosting the Central A A U meet for 1915. Charles Dean, president of the A A U, praised the event as one of the country’s best for the sport, while sailors from the training station contributed to construction efforts.
Chairman Will Hays of the Republican National Committee addresses a large Atlas theater audience. He contrasts American and Prussian governments, urges Liberty Bond purchases, and cites a wartime incident describing German actions and a French peasant woman. (Continued on Page Four).
Washington reports senators and representatives debating making April 6 a national holiday named Liberty Day to honor America's entry into World War I. Backers aim to unify celebrations with allied nations and mark the anniversary of the U.S. declaration of war on Germany.
A big patriotic parade in Cheyenne drew broad local participation. Liberty loan committees Red Cross workers and war effort groups joined in the event. About 1100 Union Pacific workers from shops and offices participated with shops closed for hours to allow involvement. Edward F. Storey J. J. Molherney Wilted O Leary and R. B. Davidson led the organizing committee and parade marshal duties.
American troops in France press forward as a major offensive unfolds. Reports caution that details are limited, with battle activity continuing and German opposition remaining subdued. casualties from night artillery fire at Toul are noted but specifics are scarce.
George LaPash, once of Cheyenne and resident of San Diego for seven years, says he has not seen snow until after leaving San Diego and returning toward Cheyenne, calling the recent snow a distinct novelty for him.
A memorial wilt to honor a fallen soldier is laid here today. The structure will serve as a home for the mother Mrs. Alice Credhman Dodd and will act as a symbol of the war effort against Germany.
Odd weather note reports very cold tonight and much colder tomorrow across Cheyenne and nearby areas. No specific temperatures or timing provided.
New York reports confirm a massacre of Turkestan Jewish communities as details emerge today amid wartime unrest. The item notes rising casualties and international attention as investigators assess the scope and implications of the violence.
Pittsburg plans a giant loyalty parade to mark one year since the war declaration. About 25,000 workers of foreign birth will march led by the German Soldiers' association amid a large crowd of marchers from nearby towns.
British dispatches describe heavy German bombardment north of the Somme around Amiens and Albert with desperate assaults near Corbie. fighting continues along the Somme valley as British forces counterattack and push to hold positions amid extensive artillery exchanges.
United Press reports a heavy artillery duel along the Somme front as German lines prepare for a larger drive toward Athens. After an early thrust, Germany added 150 millimeter guns and 210 millimeter pieces, with heavier cannons anticipated. French railways complete concentration logistics in a move reminiscent of 1914 mobilization.
In wartime anxiety political factors rise to prominence as discussions center on the 1908 Republican convention. Taft and Roosevelt are named as likely contenders with Taft’s quiet but active campaign noted and Roosevelt in the center of national attention. A report cites Taft’s war work and leadership role with a plan to prevent strikes and lockouts during the conflict.
Nine freight cars left the track into a ditch at Red Buttes on Friday due to a broken wheel. No injuries reported. Wrecking crews from Cheyenne and Laramie work to clear the scene. Cars carried general merchandise and iron materials.
General Foch told reporters at the front headquarters that the German offensive had been checked and that the Allies have reached a new peak of strength. He described fresh German advances since March 27 blocked by a breakwater of Allied resistance and noted joint Allied efforts to create unity of command among American British French and Italian forces on the rear line.
Field Marshal Von Hindenburg told the Essen Chamber of Commerce that recent entente actions prove Germany must endure a short period of anxiety to secure its political and economic future. The telegram, reported via Central News from Amsterdam, quotes him urging patience for eventual success.
James McMahon 30 nephew of Mrs. M P Maroney of 616 Ka seventeenth street died in her home Friday afternoon at 6 30 single he is survived by Mrs Maroney and the rest of her family Funeral services will be from St Marys at 9 am Monday.
The Valentine tract of 140 acres near Grany Creek was sold with an estimated oil content of 30 000 barrels per acre totaling about 4 400 000 barrels. At sale time oil priced at 1.70 per barrel would have valued the land around 7 480 000. current price adjustments place the overall land value near 4 040 000 dollars.
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