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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1918
Page
9
Purman assesses the Yankees in spring training noting renewed energy and potential. If their pitchers perform as expected the club could contend for third place in the league.
News of Miller Huggins taking over the New York Yankees signals a push for first division status in 1918. Key arrivals Derrill Pratt Ping Bodie and ace Ray Caldwell headline a reshaped staff with Woodruff era optimism despite questions about hitting and field defense.
Felix Laskowski seaman in the fleet naval reserve died April 11 while trying to save two workmen overcome by gas. Navy reports say his mother, Mrs. Lenor Peters of Dallas, Texas, is his next of kin.
Lincoln April 13 The Nebraska prohibition law was upheld in a supreme court decision affirming the Douglas county district court conviction of Paul B Fitch an Omaha druggist charged with having intoxicating liquor in his store without a permit.
Reports from Federal Reserve banks and local committees show many workers stop early or slow effort after reaching quotas. Officials warn that only sustained push through the final day will meet McAdoo’s goal of large over subscription. National subscriptions for the first week total $572,451,600.
Great Lakes Illinois April 13 orders from Washington direct Capt. William A. Moffett commanding to enroll all available men into the United States naval reserve force immediately. All district commanders instructed to seek volunteers for the war period across all lines and specialties to keep lanes to France open for troop transports.
The Wyoming Stock Growers association adjourned in Kemmerer after a three day session hailed as among the state’s largest. Basin will host the 1919 meeting in April. J. C. Shaw of Orin elected president, J. C. Underwood vice president, W. C. Irvine reelected treasurer, and Miss Alice Smith reelected secretary.
MILTON BRONNER reports that beginning May 1 a revolution in American freight railroading will unfold with a universal interline waybill. The system standardizes one form for all roads under government control, reducing multiple waybills as cars travel from New York to San Francisco or Cleveland to New Orleans.
Advertisement notes the American War Atlas size 15 by 12 inches and invites readers to clip a coupon and mail 25 cents to secure the atlas as a ready reference. outside city price is 80 cents.
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