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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1918
Page
1
Captain Cannon now commands Squadron officers and his men at Fort Russell during Major Howard’s week absence. A 22 year regular Army veteran, Cannon rose from private to captain, famed for his leadership and the loyalty of his troops. He has never had a man in his command in the guardhouse.
Officials at Fort Russell discuss the 215th Cavalry potentially becoming an acting detachment and possibly serving in Mexico. They note the 315th could move to El Paso within 48 hours, while delays in transferring to artillery shape the readiness and timing of any cross border action.
Douglas Paller of Lenore drank strychnine thinking it was medicine. A Riverton doctor and carrier rushed to Lenore, arriving in time to stabilize him before fatal fits could claim his life.
Partly cloudy conditions expected in Wyoming with a chance of thunderstorms in the southeast portion Sunday and Monday. Temperature trends show a noticeable change across the period.
John C Thompson Jr asserts in Wyoming that Frank L Houx will win every county in Tuesday's Democratic primary and carry the state in November. He argues resident voters distrust political camouflage and have judged Houx by his record, praising his wartime leadership and alliance with the national administration.
The North Side Girls Canning club led by Mrs. C E Lane and Katherine Bennitt will demonstrate the cold pack method in Cheyenne at 2 PM Monday in the gym. Nancy Haggard Winifred Garlock and JoAnina Thompson will present with the county home demonstrator. Additional demos are set for Pine Bluffs Hillsdale and Burnk County Fair highlights include a Boys and Girls club day and a state championship competition.
In Caspar August 17 W P Lingle of Elk Horn Company and A W Cameron were injured when Elk Horn No 8 rig caught fire in the Big Muddy district. Lingle suffered burns to the face arms and chest and is hospitalized in serious condition with uncertain recovery. Cameron sustained minor burns and has returned to duty?
A Times dispatch from Santander says Spain has notified Germany of intent to compensate for outrages by confiscating an equal amount of German shipping in Spanish ports. About ninety German steamers are interned in Spain awaiting resolution.
A man using the alias B. H. Knapp passed bogus checks to steal a $225 diamond ring from Ralph Adamsky and $20 from Bob Myers. After banks closed he bought the ring with a fake check, then had Myers cash another bad check for $20 at a saloon. Police nabbed him within hours. he carried the ring and about $60. He was turned over to county authorities.
For the first time in years the Le Barron on Seventeenth Street shut at 9 PM Saturday, ending all night service. Management cites difficulty securing waltable night staff, including a cook, after searches citywide. The restaurant will remain on 9 PM close until a suitable cook and help are found.
Colonel Short of Fort Russell refused a ten day furlough for Private Bert E. Taylor of Troop I 316th a former Holiness preacher to return home to Page City Kansas for a Holiness camp meeting The commander commended Taylor’s zeal but marked the request disapproved upholding military discipline.
Prof Takashi, a jiu jitsu expert, calls out C B Hackenschmidt for a wrestling match with proceeds to support war efforts. He awaits Hackenschmidt’s date after August 24, offering any venue or date and promising the bout to be staged with Reynolds and two others as possible undercard.
Paris reports indicate French forces pushed north and south of the Avre taking about a thousand prisoners and multiple machine guns since yesterday. They seized Canny-Sur-Matzard and positions along a two mile front with over a mile depth near Auprechas in the Soissons area.
Fritz Stille and his wife, registered German enemies, left Lander Wyoming on Sunday without proper recognition. Federal authorities seek them. Stille had briefly faced charges in Denver, deemed unsubstantiated by locals though some criticized his flag demonstration as overly German biased.
The treasury outlines three large Liberty Loan campaigns within the next year aiming at 65 billion dollars. The first runs Sept 25 to Oct 19, with January or February and May or June for the next two. The plan seeks to cover 16 billion beyond the 8 billion from revenues as total expenses and allies' loans approach 24 billion.
Holiday crowd fills Frontier Park as eight races entertain with the Plains Hotel Handicap headline. Local riders Irwin brothers field Orange Blossom Art Kick and White Shield against strong foes like Harry Mason Felicidad Wand. Monday promises seven races including two features White Chief Thirty Seven War Shot and Senator Jawesr Felicidad Miss Wells Art Kick Kazan John Graham. Ladies free admission Tuesday.
The House Ways and Means Committee predicts a new revenue bill to raise about 3 billion dollars this fiscal year. The measure could be introduced next week and taken up by the House in a week. Provisions include a 10 percent levy on luxury goods with prices over 15 dollars, affecting items for women.
National League results show Chicago 1 Philadelphia 2 and Cincinnati 4 New York 3. Pittsburg 6 Brooklyn 2. St Louis 4 Boston 2. American League scores list Philadelphia 8 Detroit 2 and New York 4 Chicago 7. Washington 1 St Louis 3. Howton 4, Cleveland 2.
General March describes embarkation figures covering all theaters of the American expeditionary force. He says 1 450 000 men have embarked and future totals will include troops in Siberia Italy France and Russia in official counts. The report notes Second military brigade's role with the Second Division around Chateau Thierry and praise from front command.
Cheyenne residents fill Fort Russell Yards for Troop K cabaret given by Battery F Gist Field artillery. About three hundred civilians and soldiers attend a color rich event with ice cream and buffet, led by Captain Harry Coleman. Prize dances award deluxe candy to Sgt Atchison and Mrs Westbrook and Sgt Scott and Miss Scott.
In Lander Wyoming on August 17 a booze peddler and a conflicted Shoshoni Indian clashed with deputies. Johnnie Burns was shot in the stomach and is in critical condition at Bishop Randall hospital. Burns and others pursued the Indian after he resisted arrest and fled onto railroad tracks. The Indian fired at his captors before fleeing across a river bridge.
The scene centered on beautiful gowns worn by women from the past and Cheronne with a happy throng. A corps of Pantages vaudeville artists at Atlas Theater provided entertainment led by Herbert Lloyd. Bentley Walsh, Simpson & Dean, Denny & Dinogan performed acts as soldiers and wives planned departures to new posts. Over 180 cabaret dance cards issued as sentiment lingered behind the revelry.
American forces in Lorraine launch raids and heavy bombardment against German positions. They overran a village and pressed counterattacks with artillery support, suffering and inflicting casualties as troops consolidated along the Allied lines.
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