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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1917
Page
8
Washington July 31 Wyoming has more than doubled its regular army quota the latest enlistments on July 30 bringing the state's total to seven while the nationwide target to reach full war strength was 200 only three states Wyoming Utah and Nevada have doubled their quotas confirming a wartime manpower push.
Colonel Cavender reports 1929 enlisted men and 47 officers in the Wyoming guard nearing full war strength. The regiment will encamp at a model camp on the northeast fort reserve near Cheyenne Country Club golf course, with fly proof kitchens and near ideal sanitation. The guard is expected to remain in training until Camp Fremont at Palo Alto is completed, with preparations already under way.
Spokane July 31 reports say clumbers and tomatoes in the Colville district about fifty miles from Spokane suffered considerable damage from frost early Sunday morning as weather officials relay the results.
Washington dispatches report progress toward a coalition national government of all parties in Russia. The government would keep the current program and give new members full discretion, while not being answerable to their parties.
The treasury opened the second installment by offering 300 million dollars in treasury certificates of indebtedness. It marks the largest block yet offered with interest set at a quarter percent higher than the prior issue.
Washington July 1 The regular army is about 1,000 men short of full war strength. Two thousand seven hundred five enlisted yesterday. There are now 171,000 volunteers in the regular service.
New Mexico coal camp McKinley county council of defense deported thirty two men described as Industrial Workers of the World. The action was announced at night in New Mexico.
A city streetcar strike involving about 16 000 employees and disrupting lines in Seattle was settled yesterday according to unofficial announcements. terms were not disclosed.
The Wyoming district exemption board formed at the statehouse with William Simpson of Cody as chairman and James Moreau of Cheyenne as secretary. Other members include M. R. Johnston Wheatland John W. Hay Rock Springs and Dr Co Beard. The group reviewed orders defining duties and awaits work as county boards complete organizations. A telegram from Provost Marshal General Crowder instructed local boards on service obligations and exemption classifications, guiding governor scrutiny of excuses and potential referrals to the federal justice department.
In Washington on July 4, officials emphasize the need for permanent local board members under section six of the selective service law. Ample time and opportunity are given for those designated to serve to present reasons if they cannot.
Local boards must balance drafts for military service with similar calls on all men. Docket sheets will be distributed soon, and entries must be noted for each case. Some draftees will be exempted or discharged on appeal or for industrial reasons, about ten percent overall, with additional calls to reach targets.
Reports say British and French forces breached the first German trench lines along a twenty mile front near Ypres and in Belgium. Early casualties among entente troops are high but morale remains strong as artillery barrages open the new offensive. Casualties and gains vary by sector with captures of German trenches reported between Dinminde and Roewnete and attempts to consolidate positions near Ypres.
British quarters report a successful capture of ten villages in France during an entente offensive. Berlin disputes the claim as German command counters that no such gains were made. The report mentions locations including Steomstrade and Presen with unclear details about dates.
The article notes a designation process under the Stock Raising Act for Wyoming land, with the plan to begin during the month and details about survey work, appropriation timing, and civil service involvement. It mentions officials including local authorities and the nation’s representatives coordinating, with emphasis on preparation and funding completion.
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