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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1918
Page
1
The House Ways and Means Committee debates funding gaps for an 8 billion revenue bill. Ideas include a 1 percent gross sales tax, targeted excise taxes on liquor sugar tea and coffee, and tariff use, with whisky beer and soft drink taxes slated to raise substantial sums.
In El Paso Texas on August 10 the 89 year old Gen Luis Terrazas, longtime cattle baron and former Mexico state ruler, is seen daily with a bodyguard walking the plaza at sunset. Once controlling vast herds and estates from the Rio Grande to Chihuahua City, he lost wealth and holdings after the Madero Villa revolutions. Now living on the border, he dreams of returning to rebuild the Terrazas fortune.
The Chinese government refused to receive Monsignor Petrelli, recently named papal nuncio, in Peking. The appointment is linked to German influence, and officials indicated no audience would be granted to the envoy and his party amid diplomatic tensions.
On the Vesle August 10 the air battle saw 12 German aircraft oppose five American planes. Lieutenant Walter Avery of Columbus Ohio and Harold Buckley of Agawan Massachusetts each shot down a German. No American casualties were reported.
Riots erupted citywide as Detroit Railway seeks a 6 cent fare. Motormen were removed from cars, crowds attacked crews, and hundreds of factory workers overturned a car downtown. Police with drawn revolvers rushed in to avert violence.
The campaign to sell junk for war savings stamps began in Cheyenne on Saturday led by William Veta of the Hide and Fur Company of Douglas who pays for all junk offered. It runs until August 16 with junk collected at the Twentieth and Reed Wheels storehouse and paid for in war stamps for adults and children.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes German agency on August 10 saying Anglo French assault failed to meet major goals after first day. Fog aided troops, tanks moved, Haig aimed to restore prestige, with Canadians and Australians bearing the brunt of the battle.
American Red Cross operates over twenty departments in Britain with thousands of American women and many English partners. London chapter head Mrs. Reid becomes deputy commissioner for Great Britain while notable volunteers like Mrs. Astor and the Duchess of Marlborough assist. Hospitals include Mossley Hill in Liverpool led by Maj. Ade J. Wise and the large Sarisbury Court facility near Southampton for northern front wounded. A London deluxe hospital at Park Lane uses Aldford House, and a Lingfield convalescent home houses 100 officers. The Care Committee coordinates hospital visits, mail, and comforts for soldiers, with 600 volunteers and widespread camp support across camps, training sites, and aviation centers.
President Wilson declares that a Mississippi veteran’s re election to the U S Senate would condemn his administration. He says Vardaman has been conspicuous among Democrats in the Senate for opposing the administration and warns voters.
Weather note shows only minor temperature change with steady conditions. No significant events or extreme alerts reported.
A Cheyenne reader answers a Wyoming State Leader ad from Fort Russell soldier F C Schmidt seeking a wife. The 19 year old, 5 foot 6, 130 pound applicant offers details of appearance and character, expresses readiness for matrimony, and asks the paper to publish to pair them.
Ernest Free alias Earl Sparks alias Ben Allen, a long time horse thief, was shot in the breast by a sheep ranch foreman near Moorcroft after resisting arrest by a Montana officer. He was taken to Lewistown in custody. The man had a history of thefts across Montana Wyoming and Utah and had escaped multiple times before this final capture.
Twenty five Fort Russell officers have joined War Department instruction in artillery and ammunition train tactics in preparation for artillery service. This program aims to produce officers proficient in infantry cavalry and artillery, complementing prior training in two other services.
Allied advances east of Montdidier in Picardy drive Germans from the line. French first army takes Montdidier with 18,000 prisoners and 200 guns as front shifts six miles over about 20 miles. British and American units push north of the Ancre. Germans retreat from the Amiens pocket as Allies exceed aims. American and British troops suffer but press the advance amid ruined terrain and heavy artillery.
On the Vesle near Fismes and Fismette, German counterattacks pursued July into August, with French and American forces repulsing assaults. Germans reportedly used glass missiles and marble-like shrapnel. one unexploded shell was recovered. Montdidier fell to the French First Army, yielding prisoners and large war materiel.
Richard F. Outeault Jr the son of the famous Bum ter Brown cartoonist was reported injured in an airplane accident in France a few days ago. Letters cited by a local family friend describe the incident and his condition as of today.
Miss Clara Wallaby celebrated her tenth birthday with a Thursday party from 2 to 5 pm. Guests played games and a delay contest, won by Wina Sager and Ruby Smith. Ice cream and a decorated birthday cake with candles followed, with many presents listed for attendees.
A dispatch from London reports German papers claim Russia may see a government change, with signals of unrest and a message from the Bachange Telegraph Company referenced as context.
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