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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
9
The American liner 81 Paul sank at her New York dock after leaving the Brooklyn drydock where repairs were made. No loss of life reported though seacocks are suspected open. Police and soldiers guard the vessel as federal authorities investigate.
Germany holds the mailed fists over Holland to force shipment transit into Belgium amid west front tensions. Officials warn war could be near as negotiations with the Netherlands stagnate. The Hague reports Dutch and German ministers depart for Berlin as talks falter over Dutch sand and gravel use.
President Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America says a nationwide strike may follow next Sunday's public announcement of union membership. Discharges rise, signaling potential general lockouts, and the union warns officials of a tense crisis.
Forty nine casualties listed by the war department today include two killed in action six died of wounds seven from disease and four from accidents. Five men were wounded severely twenty four wounded slightly and one died from a gunshot wound.
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Co announced that darkened nights will end today and normal lighting will resume until September 1. The plan aims to balance fuel shortages by extending daylight hours on Thursdays and Sundays, with reduced outages on other nights to avoid further hardship before cold weather returns.
Mrs. Emily Lugvei, 44, died at St John s Hospital after a long illness. She is survived by husband John Lugvei and six children Marence Myrtle Frits Marie Agnes and John Jr. Funeral services will be held at Early s chapel at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. She lived at 519 West Twenty fourth Street.
Three masked youths attempted a hold up at the Vernon saloon. William Griffin, the bartender, was killed when the safe refused to open. Chief Harris shot one robber and wounded another. a third fled by car after fatally wounding the saloon owner.
Thomas J. Mooney, awaiting execution for participation, issued a statement from the county jail declaring he would rather be hanged than have his sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
Zurich April 25 Count Joseph Seeremyi has been appointed Hungarian prime minister. The British airship board head has resigned his post and is identified as a brother of Lord Northcliffe.
John A. Lacey a dry farmer living ten miles south of Cheyenne died in St. John's hospital during the night Funeral services will be announced later The body is at Early's
Washington April 25 The army signals corps will be reorganized with John B. Ryan a New York copper magnate and financier named director overseeing aircraft production.
Cheyenne school officials announced the graduation exercises will be held in the school gymnasium on May 30. Olive Maxon earns the valedictory with Roth Heerington as salutatorian. J D Clark will deliver the chief address. music led by Mia Flandan. Officials will send diplomas to the graduates and reserve seats for families. attendance encouraged.
Weather bureau warns sheepmen across this section of the state of strong northwest winds likely bringing rain or snow and a sharp temperature drop tonight and Friday. The warning targets stockmen whose livelihoods depend on weather and aims to protect flocks during this critical season.
The Earl of Derby has been appointed to Paris to wage devise according to Matin. Viscount Milner, a Derby or British War Minister, is the paper’s addition.
Ridgely a former United States district attorney was chosen president of Cheyenne’s 100 Percent American society at a board meeting. Maurice Greatson remained as vice president after Wilfrid O’Leary resigned. The group outlined plans for a Liberty Ball to support War Savings efforts, with tickets at one dollar plus a War Savings stamp.
President Wilson dispatched to the senate a nomination for Charles F. Hudson of Cheyenne to be United States marshal for the district of Wyoming. The move comes amid federal appointments from Washington dated April 25. Hudson previously held the post and faces confirmation in the Senate chamber.
Paris reports a renewed lone range bombardment of the city as night falls. The clash follows heavy shelling patterns observed in prior episodes with unknown units and limited local damage noted.
Washington April 25 Congress nears independent action on army expansion after Secretary Baker failed to present a new plan. Lawmakers criticize the secretary for not outlining fresh ideas on the war strategy. Churchill in London announced Britain’s munitions output rising with more guns and machines available than at the start of the battle.
Three fires broke out simultaneously in the Lake Erie and West area, nearly wiping out a $100,000 plant. Water pressure was cut at a known poll, while federal agents report the blaze cut in two places with knife, a man being held.
French war office reports Hangard fell to German forces during heavy night fighting around the Amiens sector. American and French troops remained in positions south of the Somme as the drive continued along a wide front.
Desperate fighting on the Amiens heights continues at night. British and German tanks clash for the first time in history with tanks operating on both sides. A counterattack drives Germans from Agquenne woods west of Villers Bretonneux while the town’s fate remains uncertain.
Report from April 25 indicates increasing artillery strikes in the American sector near Loraine as fleeing German forces launch mobile probing actions. Allied intelligence notes enemy troops traveling with equipment and aviation support challenging American positions.
Fragmentary dispatch reports Irish marshal authorities pressing quiet resistance to a draft amid a national defense conference. Ulster Unionist leader Edward Carson advocates harmonizing machinery and warns of inevitable consequences if government acts against public will.
Plans outline a Friday send off for drafted men marching with the Cheyenne Winton Musicians band and the 100 Per Cent American club. Speakers at the industrial club or courthouse will address the depar tees before the march to the depot amid gratitude for the band’s free service.
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