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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
4
A Nebraska newspaper remarks on states surpassing draft quotas with voluntary enlistment. It lauds Wyoming for exceeding its quota and places Montana, Wyoming, and the Northwest in notable distinction, noting shifts in the selective draft system and public sentiment.
A fragment from the New York World notes Aleane, a prominent Republican leader in the House of Representatives, facing a pivotal moment as the tour nears completion. The text hints at a renewed push or appearance by Mr. Mann amid ongoing political maneuvering.
In a Tuesday address Mann touts a risk to Hoover’s agenda, favors a congressional panel on war conduct, and hints at a protracted postwar fight. He criticizes the president’s sea policies and rails at opposition while Emma Coldmean’s troubles surface in Jefferson City. Germany’s new chancellor and iron crosses are noted. Colorado weather is cited as milder amid national heat.
An American war correspondent dies in France and is honored with a martial funeral near a village church. The service features a field gun hearse, a guard of honor, and volleys as shells light the sky. The procession and crowd witness a stark contrast of glamour and the toll of war.
A new firm in Cheyenne will occupy the former Conneily's shoe store room once it vacates. The Move-The Capitol Fruit and Produce company plans to move in shortly after the space is available.
Washington August 2. A bill agreed by the House immigration committee seeks drastic action against alien slackers. It would deport aliens who refuse military service and bar entry of others. Exemption claims would prevent naturalization. Aliens could be drafted for farm or industrial labor and home duties.
Wellington Kansas August 2 Mrs W C Dale of six miles southwest of Wellington has slept since last Thursday morning She has had water but no nourishment Her sister from Larned met her and they headed for town but Mrs Dale did not wake up or recognize her sister or being placed on a train She is 45 and mother of five children
Senator Weeks proposed a congressional committee to supervise war expenditures, mirroring a food control provision struck down by President Wilson. The rules committee reports it adversely. administration leaders doubt the majority needed for Senate consideration can be obtained.
Four prominent German citizens from London near Cedar Rapids were arrested by federal agents on treasonable utterances. The detain ees are Albert Schaffer 65 retired farmer William Kreichman 65 furniture dealer Ernest Meier 65 retired farmer and Carl Gerhl 36 farmer.
The American schooner John Twohy of 1019 tons gross was torpedoed on July 27. her crew included fifteen men with three Americans aboard. The vessel was reported lost today at St John New Brunswick.
Davenport Illinois August 2 D H Wallace of Chicago organizer of the League of Humanity and five others were indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and espionage act violations. Attorneys Fred Vollmer Eric Willis Charles Wiese A I Miller named with Wallace face one count. A Davenport man named later is charged but not arrested. They pleaded not guilty and are held on bonds of 10000 for Wallace and 2066 for others.
Sheriff W Y Simpson seeks help from Grant county and other officers as I W W members deported from Bisbee on July 12 and held at a camp in Luna county drift away daily. Eleven men are missing at roll call and authorities expect more departures, with no military effort to detain them.
McCook Nebraska resident W Baumbash will travel to Cheyenne for several days and stay at an unspecified location. He is listed as visiting from McCook and will be away for an extended period.
London July 15 Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, first sea lord, said Germany’s sea warfare showed absolute despair. He praised allied efforts including the American navy and King George’s fund for sailors. He cited mercantile sailors facing peril and heroic acts aboard the Anglo-Californian, Palm Branch, and drifters like Gowanlee in Adriatic engagements.
J. H. Hanlon of Mt. Tonia arrived in Cheyenne yesterday and may remain several days, with plans to visit St. Louis next.
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