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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
1
Representative Medill McCormick of Illinois spoke after a three month tour of battle fronts. He said the Allies need at least 25,000 heavy guns, more men, and broad American political unity to boost morale and hasten victory.
The U S Supreme Court unanimously affirms the constitutionality of the selective service act. The ruling supports Congress power to compel military service at home and abroad. The decision stems from 18 appealed cases including Louis Kramer Morris Becker Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and Meyer Graubard.
The comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks in the United States as of the close of business Monday December 1.
Mrs. Clara Axford, daughter of Dr. Asa W. Chamberlain, testified in Gouchland courthouse defending her father amid fratricide charges. She traveled from Wheatland Wyoming to Virginia, read letters from her father, and described family ties and past cooperation with his brother. The defense rested with questioning and further witnesses planned for tomorrow.
Chicago faces major disruption as 24 hours after the Sunday blizzard streets remain clogged by deep snow. Street cars carve narrow paths through drifts while 2,000 city workers struggle with piles. Milk trains halted and distributionImpossible amid severe weather across the region.
The Walsh-Pittman oil and coal land leasing bill passed the Senate 37 to 8 and heads to the House. It opens general leasing of coal phosphate oil gas and sodium lands with royalty payments to the government and sets prospecting permits at 440 acres with a one quarter patent upon discovery. Provisions limit leases to 2560 acres per person or group and bar control by any single entity.
The new Cheyenne city officials swiftly pass a four hour reduction in saloon hours. Saloons will open at 7 a m and close at 10 p m, replacing the prior 5 a m to midnight schedule. New appointments include A D Walton as city attorney and J J Showalter as city clerk. Mayor E W Stone and other commissioners take office. a second reading of the ordinance is set for Monday.
Reports from Berlin and London reveal hostile German press reactions to Lloyd George war aims speech. Berlin newspapers denounce the British peace offer as proof of England's weakness while London opinion acclaimed the premier for a broadly satisfactory statement.
Washington January 7 three million workers to be mobilized for agriculture shipbuilding and war contract plans were assigned to the United States employment service John B Densmore of Montana will head the service as national director by Secretary Wilsons appointment The move aims to organize labor for wartime production and mobilization efforts across agencies
Dan Pais of Athol Massachusetts reports American student John Stark died when his aircraft plunged during training in France at a height of 206 yards. The crash also claimed Lieutenants Willan and Fly and Sergeant George Hiowmlek.
Secret instructions banned to the German press reveal how the regime aimed to steer public opinion and pressure newspapers. Officials urged focus on enemy forces and restricted reports on labor unrest and shortages. A June memorandum warned against publishing pretended negotiations for a Russian front, affecting coverage of the war.
Amsterdam reports Captain Kophalmel earns the Pour le Merite on return from a Cape Verde Islands cruise. He claims his submarine sank an American destroyer and fourteen merchant ships during base patrol.
Reports say Aberdeen area telegraph and telephone service was severed when the exchange burned, hindering assessment of a blaze yesterday that threatened multiple buildings and disrupted town communication.
Sheriff guards the city hall as Miller takes the oath of office after noon. Former mayor Krueger challenges Miller claiming he is an alien enemy as crowds follow the procession. Sheriff stands by to avert trouble before Valparaiso weighs a temporary restraining motion.
The senate military committee investigating army war orders received a telegram from Frank F. Hagenborth of Salt Lake City, president of the National Wool Growers' Association, saying the wool shortage scare is caused by interests aiming to slow domestic wool production and keep prices down.
Fragmentary report from Associated Press notes a steamer near the Canadian coast encountered trouble. Officials in Atlanta and New York cite weather and rough seas as factors while awaiting fuller details from maritime authorities.
London reports Lord Reading will be appointed as high commissioner to the United States, taking over the Washington embassy duties and overseeing the New York and Washington establishments. Earl Reading’s task centers on financial and general business matters, while Northcliffe remains active in England directing the American mission.
The Associated Press reports ongoing heavy artillery duels in three main theaters. German efforts near Ypres falter under British fire while Verdun hill No 204 sees a costly German raid repulsed. British patrols cross the Piave. Bolshevik tensions still cloud Petrograd reports. Britain records 1917 losses and captures totaling 114,544 prisoners and 781 guns. 24,379 prisoners and 169 guns lost. A British torpedo boat destroyer was sunk in the Mediterranean with ten sailors lost. all officers saved.
Confusing dispatches report peace talks collapsing after failed mediation moves from Berlin to Stockholm. Officials say German and Bolshevik factions held meetings amid cautious statements as negotiations stall and public hope fades. International observers note contrasting stances on self determination and democratic principles influencing the crisis.
The report notes sharp emotions in society as the war progresses, with officials weighing the impact on policy. The article highlights a government panel's cautious stance, excluding the United Steam Varclery company from proposed forward motion and calling for careful consideration.
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