11 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
1
Governor Houx called on Wyoming residents to expand agricultural production as the food situation grows critical. He urged all ages to plant extra patches and organize seed drives, stressing that even urban backyards should grow food for the war effort.
St Louis April 10 The immediate mobilisation of the nation's men who do not meet qualifications for active military service will be used in producing farm products as one measure to solve the food shortage in the country.
Delegates to the Wyoming Stockgrowers association will attend a Thursday night industrial club smoker in Cheyenne, followed by a Friday trip to the Hereford ranch for a noon meal and Wyoming hospitality. President Robert D. Carey of Careyhurst will preside at the district court chamber of the court house.
Maj. R. Andersen, adjutant general, says many requests to form a new infantry company have arrived across the state. A plan requires the first eligible town to petition the governor’s office to gain authority to organize a company. If a single town cannot support it, two communities may join. Towns named include Thermopolis Van Tassell Rawlins Rock Springs and Buffalo.
The Interstate Commerce Commission calls western states to prepare protests for a Livestock Shippers Protective League conference in Chicago at 10 a m Friday April 13. Wyoming and Colorado officials will attend alongside state auditors to decide joint actions against broad freight-rate hikes sought by carriers. Practically all stock-raising states west of the Mississippi plan to be represented to align with state commissions and protective bodies.
Washington April 10 Henry T Helgeson republican congressman from North Dakota s First district died in Garfield hospital this afternoon from blood poisoning following an operation for appendicitis He was 65 and had served in the house since 1910 A widow and seven children survive
Names of five battle cruisers being built for the navy were announced as Saratoga Constellation Constitution Ranger and Lexington honoring the first American frigates. The action preserves historic vessel names and links new ships to early naval history.
Guatemala City April 10 reports martial law declared nationwide due to disturbances along the frontiers with Mexico and Honduras.
Official British dispatch reports progress on the Arras line with 11 080 prisoners taken by evening, including 285 officers and over 100 guns. The tally lists heavy artillery, 168 machine guns, and 60 trench motors amid the Vimy ridge advance near Menghy Le Preu.
A series of massive explosions at the Eddystone Ammunition Corporation building near Chester claims 100 lives and injures many others. Fire and extreme heat charred most victims, with officials assessing the blast as accidental after investigators cite shrapnel near a radiator as a possible cause.
Brazil decided to sever relations with Germany at a cabinet council, signaling a shift in Latin American stance. Chile and Mexico move to neutrality, while Brazil Guatemala and Peru appear to join Cuba and Panama with the United States, affecting regional alignments amid the U S wartime context.
The American liner New York from New York struck a mine near Liverpool on the port bow. Nearby vessels rescued passengers and the ship continued to port under its own steam with no serious damage. Also, the Joyeuse launch was held by a coast guard cutter in Fernandina and released after investigation finding nothing irregular aboard.
Washington report notes two visiting groups during the opening of the special session of the war congress. Pacifists with armbands clash with a suffragist faction waving yellow, white and purple banners for votes for women. Jeanette Rankin’s presence gives the suffragists a dramatic moment as pickets surround the White House and Capitol.
A munitions laden schooner bound for the Mexican west coast was captured by a United States torpedo boat destroyer near Cuba. Five shots were exchanged as it tried to flee, and several thousand rounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition were seized. President Wilson outlined war logistics including boosting food, ships, and funds to aid allies.
New York April 10. National and American league executives present ante season views to the Associated Press. President John K Tener predicts a prosperous 1917 season despite the looming war.
The article lists opening games by league and city pairings for the National and American Leagues. It names team managers including Wilbur Robinson Pat Moran George Stallings John McGraw Fred Mitchell James Callahan Louis Miller Huggins Christy Mathewson Connie Mack and others, predicting a highly competitive season.
American press predicts a hard fought season with a close pennant race. The New York Giants are viewed as favorites by many, but managers, fans, and other clubs expect strong competition from St Louis and others as the schedule unfolds.
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