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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
5
The American Defense Society urges vigilance toward German or Austrian Americans unless longtime loyal. Stay alert, trust no one, and report suspicious acts or disloyal words to police or the local DOJ office to help protect soldiers and national morale.
Reports from Washington say the fuel restriction order is speeding cargoes to Europe and easing coal congestion on the Atlantic coast. Officials acknowledge some industry disruption and losses but emphasize keeping the army in France supplied and aiding allied forces amid wartime strain.
A fragmented note references Anthony Sip and a drastic fuel restriction order amid war talk. It hints at possible action by an administrator, suggesting tense national debate and political maneuvering without clear details or outcomes.
In a bold move the United States drafts Alexander the Great as a lead figure. Preparations accelerate with Julius Caesar and Gig Man Kertes set to join for a forthcoming clash.
The piece argues against creating a three civilian war council and warns against decentralization. It contends decision power should rest with a small number of responsible leaders, citing Goethals and Denman, Baker, Daniels, and President Wilson as examples, and urges replacing inefficient administrators rather than adding councils.
A Western perspective argues the region offers space, reliable coal, and simpler living compared to eastern urban centers. It contrasts open skies with crowded cities, notes postwar homestead opportunities, and urges distributing eastern congestion westward while commenting on wartime politics and social fears.
Excerpts discuss German beliefs in their talks and the global rise of armaments. Russia and France increase military budgets, with France considering conscription for three years. Debates in the Reichstag warn that peace cannot satisfy expansionist urges, urging readiness to fight.
A historic address by General von Wrochem in the Wehrverein cited by the Hannovoracher Courier warns that Germany seeks land for settlement and that war remains a looming reality behind current conflicts. The piece includes a quote on Europe’s illusions about peace and tomorrow's war. Also noted is R. G. McGee leaving for Seattle as assistant ticket agent at the Union Pacific.
A mid war account recalling Lt. Trevor Ma Guire Distinguished Conduct Medal recipient from the 1st South Western Cavalry. He and comrades braved gas and German attacks at St Julian in April 1915. They carried wounded officers, endured 48 hours without food, and fought to rejoin the British line amid collapsing trenches.
Rawlins defeated Cheyenne 24 to 14 in the season opener as the Rawlins quintet took early control and held on despite Cheyenne’s second half rally. The alumnae edged the high school girls 17 to 6, making the evening a double defeat for Cheyenne.
Cheyenne coal dealers will not be called to testify on discrimination charges in their pricing. W. E. F. Dilek of the Federal Trade Commission says local dealers are selling coal within federal fuel administration margins and not charging above legally permitted prices.
The damaged page presents a long letter allegedly from John Sterling, found dead in Piney Woods. It speaks of failed love, regret, and warning to a unnamed recipient about grief, honesty, and a life wasted. The tale involves a police reporter, an Engogymous figure, and a scandal contemplated to end quietly.
ABE MARTIN notes men boast less about wives and political picketing in Washington, joking that even popular dead men are recognized. The quip reflects tongue in cheek social talk about public life and gender roles.
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