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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1918

Page

8

Put Fear of God in Germans by Air Fleets Urged

Hawley urges massive air power to deter Germany, calling for urgent congressional funding. Wilson says the balance of power lies with the United States, proposing at least 2 billion dollars for aeronautics to produce thousands of planes and crews for an emergency air fleet.

God Hawley Congress Wilson Hite United States Etrateutiets Aerolab of America Ihe Council of National Defense Secretary of War Novietsary

Fear in German heart with trans Atlantic air fleet plan

The author urges a large emergency air fleet to terrorize Kiel Wilhelmshaven and other German bases. Aiming to cripple military sources with thousand giant warplanes dropping heavy bombs, the strategy would force German withdrawals and shorten the war.

Kiel Bosen Wilhelmshaven Frankfort

Local Pierce News Briefs From Capitol Visitors And City Notes

Alston Here Felix Alston ward en of the state penitentiary visited the state house from Hawjine. Robert Hawley Converse county prosecuting attorney was a Capitol visitor. Floyd Retiens Allen Floyd state public service commission secretary returned after an absence. Lake Minnehaha lake open as winter melts remaining ice. Ed Taylor Labor Commissioner had a narrow escape when fire escape cables fell near him. D A Hrody Carpenter arrived from Carpenter. Ployd Bennett Glencreek visitor fromhlentéhh. Larry Thrown Pine Bluffs was in the city. Jane Weare Diamond was a visitor yesterday.

Alston Felix Alston State Penitentiary State House Hawjine Robert Hawley Converse County Capitol Building Floyd Allen Floyd State Public Service Commission Ed Taylor Sherman Taylor

Wyoming Livestock Free From Epidemics Says State Report

Wyoming reports a largely healthy livestock year with tuberculosis absent in cattle and rabies losses minimal. The 1916-17 disease list includes dourine decline, glanders, vesicular stomatitis and calf ailments, while 1917 shows progress toward eradication of dourine and low overall losses despite severe winter conditions.

Wyoming A. W. French F. L. Houx

Junk Pile Fire Endangers Valuable Timber

A junk pile at the east end of the Union Pacific yards caught fire shortly after 1 pm. Firefighters backed a freight train to reach the scene as cans and scrap iron scattered the oil soaked waste. Though hundreds of thousands of dollars in lumber were nearby, the flames were contained and fully extinguished in about 30 minutes with no damage.

Union Pacific Russell Street

Unnamed Man Detained After Train Ejection Near Overley

A man attempting to board the No. 2 passenger train at Wild SURE BRADROAD Overnley Wyoming was ejected by trainmen who cited intoxication. The claimant plans a suit against the railroad company. The report notes possible prior acts justifying denial, but the individual was not harmed.

Overnley Hin Wey

Mysterious Fires Endanger Military Installations Across U S

Fire of unknown origin swept several buildings near a garrison housing 15 000 soldiers on the outskirts of an unnamed city. Firefighters prevented spread to camp structures as the blaze was fought for two hours. In Portsmouth Virginia a blaze destroyed several houses injuring at least one person. Nearby Fairmont West Virginia reported a fatal crash at the Monongahela river plant.

Dist Boldivva Firmen Tce Portsmouth Portamouth Fe Elizabeth River Norfolk Shelbyville Ill Mattoon Pana

Two Die In Canadian Powder Plant Explosion

Two men were killed yesterday when a Giant Powder company unit at Nancore Hay, Nanaimo, B C, exploded. The blast damaged nearby buildings and caused substantial losses to the company.

Nanaimo B. C Giant Nancore

Scanlon Refuses to Wake Drunk Man in Park

Bill Scanlon depot master at Union Pacific refused to rouse a drunk man sleeping in the park on January’s cold day. He stated he would not bother a person able to sleep outdoors in January and walked away.

Scanlon Bill Scanlon Union Pacific Bil Bill Rim

Weather Summary for Cheyenne and Wyoming

Generally fair Thursday with little temperature change. The mean temperature today is 49 degrees with a high of 69 and a low of 39. Winds reach 24 mph from the northwest at 11:50 am. No precipitation in January so far. last 24 hours saw rain of 6 inches though the record seems inconsistent.

Cheyenne and Wyoming Temperaure Lowes

Breaks Ankle When Horse Is Frightened

Nopyald Spragg, son of Mr and Mrs W A Sprage, suffered a broken ankle when his horse shied at a passing car on the road west of Manville Wye. A car wheel passed over his foot. Dr Christensen dressed the injuries and the boy expects to be out again soon.

Manville Wye

Summer Way Yesterday Near The Season With Light Garb

A brief note observes nearly summer like weather with only a few overcoats seen, signaling warmth and mild conditions as the season arrives.

Pershing's Army Healthiest in the World

In France General Pershing's army is hailed as the healthiest in the world with fewer typhoid deaths than in past wars. A medical officer notes improvements from inoculations vaccines and outdoor living. Venereal disease rates are down and overall illness and wounds show stronger health than three years earlier.

Pershing General Pershing France Oliier

Assyrian Held On Theft Charge

George Nreviech an Assyrian is jailed after police and sheriff arrest him yesterday for assault and robbery of ranch hand James Watkins in Cheyenne. Watkins was severely cut and taken to St John’s Hospital. recovery regarded as certain.

George Nreviech James Watkins Cheyenne Watkins St. John's Hospital J. W. Conway Jle

Alleged Wife Deserter Will Contest Case

Cheyenne police arrest J. J. Towey on a train with a two year old boy as state efforts to extradite him from Cheyenne intensify. Towey fights extradition claiming reluctance to return to Chicago where he faces desertion and wire tapping charges. Maj. L Towey of Minnesota plans to assist his son as attorney Hugo Donselmini handles the case.

Cheyenne J. Towey Towey J. L. Mooney Chicago

Foley offers trial pack of medicines by mail

A mail order slip invites readers to send name and address to Foley & Co for a trial package. The package promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and sluggish bowels, sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley

Ice Shortage Looms for Cheyenne Refrigeration This Summer

Cheyenne ice dealers warn of a coming ice famine next summer as most ice remains liquid and lake freezes are unlikely before spring. Dealers rely on an old plant or winter cold to supply the shortage, while coal and fuel issues strain households amid a cold snap.

Cheyenne Upok Treeqers Fast Bethine

Enlist Now for Better Health with Shredded Wheat

An old advertisement urges healthier eating, touting Shredded Wheat Biscuit as 100 percent whole wheat with no additives. It promotes meatless meals via steam cooking and shredding, claiming high nutriment at low cost and mentions Osland, California.

Osland California

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