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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
1
The War Department staff plan faces congressional scrutiny as committees review a $3.06 billion budget and the draft class rules. The Saar conference focuses on the manpower limits, with discussions on mobilizing sufficient force while awaiting postwar arrangements to resolve arming needs.
Washington reports a swift push toward hostilities with Germany. The cabinet ordered immediate naval mobilization, with the naval militia and reserve totaling about 15,000 joining within days. Private crafts, coast patrols, and mobilization plans proceed as officials prepare a million-man army pending congressional action.
Mina McPhee of Laramie writes Governor Houx seeking Red Cross membership. She states she is the youngest volunteer in Wyoming and expresses a desire to serve as an email correspondent and volunteer, highlighting her intent to join and help.
Rockafield, a Civil War veteran, was struck by an automobile while returning from work. He was transported to his home at 683 West Twenty-first Street in considerable pain but expected to resume duties by the first of next week.
Brownsweal Texas April 6. Consul dispatch cites statements from the consular agent naming Gipaces of this era. He was sentenced to fifteen months to two years in the state penitentiary at Rawlins.
The document argues for a unified army structure with regulars, national guard, and additional forces totaling three components. Immediate 600,000 extra members and later increments, with equal enlistment terms for all. Volunteering continues until a selective draft is deemed needed, then the draft targets ages 18 to 26 for the additional forces.
Soldiers of Company G Cheyenne stationed at Hermosa tunnel express happiness but request reading matter to pass time. Capt B A Turmer recruiting officer at the state capitol will forward papers. Capt Jack Meyers reports comfort but needs books for the men.
President Wilson formally proclaimed a state of war with Germany after Congress declared war and authorized full mobilization. The ceremony was private with family present as Wilson addressed citizens and pledged loyalty, while allies plans and seizure of German ships in U.S. harbors drew comment.
President Wilson proclaims a state of war with the German government and outlines alien enemy regulations. He directs enforcement actions, loyalty appeals, and restrictions on German nationals within the United States, including penalties for noncompliance and measures for public safety.
Dr. French notes Wyoming can supply high quality cavalry horses raised on the range. He claims 23 percent more lung capacity in some stock and says Wyoming horses perform well when moved to lower regions. Veterinarians estimate 12,000 horses per county, with total state demand potentially high despite European war effects on feed.
The State Leader will publish every morning the closing oil quotations from the Casper oil exchange. The Wyoming-Montana Public Oil Exchange telegraphs the up to date market condition to the paper each night, reaching Cheyenne around 10 o’clock. Readers may call after 10 pm to obtain the latest figures.
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