10 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
1
A speaker urges immediate large scale patch farming to combat high living costs and looming food shortages. He notes seed ground plowed and planted with potatoes could vastly boost supply while railroads face strain from disrupted production. Prices for livestock and wool are cited as evidence of scarcity.
The United States has seized fourteen Austrian merchant ships at Atlantic and Gulf ports totaling 76000 tons to protect them from further damage. Officials say the action is precautionary and not confiscation, with Bulgaria and Turkey possibly following suit as anti German maneuvers unfold. Telegrams direct consulars to wind down entente interests with Austria and its assets abroad.
President Wilson urged Congress to summon men by draft, naming Dent and Anthony as opponents to compulsory service. A Cleveland man, Frank A. Scott, was named head of a national munitions board to supply the army and navy and to balance military and industrial needs.
Federal officials warn German aliens that those not yet implicated in anti U S activities should fear no action as long as they obey the law and refrain from making statements against the president or government. The notice emphasizes compliance and loyalty amid wartime concerns.
Boston April 9 Richard Olney secretary of state under President Cleveland died last night his death not disclosed until today Olney also served as attorney general and later secretary of state during Cleveland's administration (Continued on Page Three).
The high court narrows federal power to prosecute fraud in state elections and senatorial primaries. Indictments citing conspiracies in West Virginia actions were dismissed, affirming that state rather than federal authority governs such acts.
The Supreme Court upheld Oregon's law limiting men’s work hours in manufacturing as the first general hour labor law tested. It also sustained Oregon’s wage act for women and similar compulsory minimum wage laws in Washington Colorado Wisconsin California Utah Minnesota and Ohio.
New York report states a federal grand jury indicted twenty one corporations and eighteen individuals for Sherman Act violations related to coal price fixing. The action marks a major criminal case targeting alleged collusion in the coal industry.
The General Federation of Woman's Clubs executive board announced plans to mobilize 2,400,000 club women into a trained force to assist the government in prosecuting the war, at the opening of its convention in New Orleans.
The Wyoming National Guard was authorized to begin recruiting to reach full peace strength, with 100 men and officers. Major General Barry, adjutant general at Chicago, ordered recruitment and many volunteers offered services from state leaders, university officials, and citizens.
Casper April 9 W W Atkinson well known oil operator dies from skull fracture after a heavy timber struck him in the derrick as the casing was being handled at the Atkinson lease on the Big Muddy field. He was about 60 years old and had supervised drilling toward the second sand after oil was not found in the first.
St Louis and nearby areas were shaken by a strong earthquake at 2 53 PM. The tremor lasted ten to fifteen seconds and was recorded by the St Louis University seismograph.
Bulgarian minister Stephan Panaratoff visited the State Department and reports say Bulgaria has decided to break diplomatic relations with the United States. The April disclosure follows the diplomat’s visit and indicates a major shift in ties.
Wyoming towns report broad patriotic meetings to recruit men for the army and navy. Sheridan leads in enthusiasm with a large turnout, Green River held a rousing session with 15 recruits, and Rock Springs plans a similar mass gathering at an early date to spur enlistment.
Citizens aged 18 to 25 in Thermopolis and nearby towns are urged to enlist for merchant vessel service to the war zone with transportation and government support. Five men have already signed for the Navy, including Victor Luevano Frank Ivanovich Matt Sickich Tom Eluney and Lawrence Cobb. The report notes the distance to Europe and indicates continued coverage on Page Two.
Allied forces push the German lines in the Somme sector with Arras as the hinge. British assaults fracture a broad front, driving Germans from key positions and inflicting heavy casualties. Reports estimate over 5400 prisoners, with fighting centered southeast of Arras toward Lens and toward St Quentin near Vimy n ridge.
Laredo reports a wireless plant recently sent from Mexico and operated by Germans is used to link with Berlin. In Phoenix sixteen Mexicans in Villista uniform appeared at the Carother ranch near Gila Bend this afternoon, prompting a rancher couple to flee in a broken auto as a posse searches for the bandits.
Havana report states General Mario Menocal will stay president of Cuba for another four years after re elections confirmed his victory over Dr Zayas nearly five months after the election.
A report from Provost Howy states military training is now mandatory for all male students at the University of Wyoming and for those in the university training school. Senior and waivered students are largely included, with exemptions only for doctors certificates where required. Credit for drills will be given to those enlisting, and trustees are offering voluntary service to support postwar roles.
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