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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
2
The piece notes Jeannette Rankin is likely to seek a Senate seat as candidates mount campaigns ahead of primaries. It lists other possible contenders, including Nelson and several named figures, with discussion of endorsements and party dynamics shaping the race.
Miss Victoria Moseley heads meals for convalescent hospitals in Canada, coordinating about 35 000 daily meals. Miss Raley handles 5 000 meals daily as recuperating soldiers at a depot and hospitals rely on this kitchen network. The article lists sample menus and large food quantities, including eggs, butter, cake, and bread, consumed each day.
A Casper incident escalates as a youth accuses a local instructor of striking and injuring him, including a fractured collarbone. A warrant for the instructor's arrest was issued but not yet served, with a hearing date to be set once service occurs.
The readable lines describe a disputed episode with two versions. One variant is accused of misrepresenting the instructor and tracing the incident differently. Cadet proceedings are mentioned as the context for the replay.
New York reports that war lowers suicide rates as public attention turns to larger aims. Census figures show the 1916 suicide rate at 10.162 per 160,000, the lowest in a decade, with experts attributing the drop to wartime upheaval and heightened concern with broader concerns beyond personal troubles.
Glenrock prepares for a high class grocery as the former bank building at Third and Center is remodeled. Barber A. Barber, with Lee Spencer in charge, will run the store. A brick addition is nearly finished and opening is expected in a few days with improved shelves counters and modern features.
News from Washington reports the conviction of five soldiers in a San Antonio case involving participation in a coupon scheme. Three were from the Thirteenth Army, and the others received long terms at Leavenworth.
The article argues the Bolshevik collapse is imminent but Russia must not accept a separate peace with Germany. It urges continued Allied support for a democratic Russia, warning a German victory would extend Prussian rule and weaken allied aims. The piece highlights Russia's immense sacrifice, the need for local self government, and a united front against Bolshevik and German pressure.
A rhetorical appeal attributed to George Ade urges Americans to resist a "W kultur" ethics in the war effort. It mocks antiwar propagandist slogans while preserving old proverbs and warns that abandoning moral codes would ruin society.
Members of the Cheyenne Garagemen and Accessory Association met at the Anderson garage for a gathering in LATA MIE Wyre. They approved switching to cash basis starting February 1 and discussed issuing universal coupons valid at any city garage.
The Union Pacific has not secured a half block on First Street for a depot and may move south to block 225 between First Street and Custer and Kearney. A representative said options are being secured for a site of at least a half block. Freight depot likely near the old rolling mills. passenger station to be elsewhere. Work to start in spring with winter title acquisitions.
In Sheridan Wyoming on January 3 a Christmas feast surprised inmates of the county jail. Fifteen prisoners lacked nothing as Mrs Mossberg oversaw roast chicken and dressing with potatoes gravy vegetables candy nuts coffee and cigars. Each inmate received a present after dinner at 5 pm with Santa Claus noted.
Two freight trains collided head on near Croton about 30 miles from Gillette in Sheridan Wyoming. Engineer K W Hamilton of 70 West Alger Avenue died after being injured and his fireman J K Cobb of 520 North Main Street was killed outright. The crew on the extra west were uninjured. Details were scarce and officials had not determined responsibility.
Sheridon Wisconsin reports Pete McDonnell arrested in Hardin Montana on burglary charges linked to a August robbery at Lloyd Eller’s Nine Mile home. Officers say loot including clothes bedding and silverware was recovered from a tent where McDonnell and his family were living. Ellers’ missing provisions were found.
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