This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
14
Two railroad gate tenders near Tokio died by their own action after a Japanese banker in a jinrikisha was run over by a freight train. The watchmen, asleep at the crossing, awakened after the accident and then threw themselves on the track.
After a funeral attended by several leading officials, gate-men were honored with ceremonial obsequies noting the solemn rites and respect accorded to local workers.
Honolulu reports Hawaii issued its first World War II draft call. About 4386 men of Class 1-A started moving to rendezvous on the islands awaiting transport to the Fort Armstrong mobilization camp in Honolulu. The first unit to depart will come from Oahu with 22300 men, examined at a rate of 500 daily, mainly Filipinos, with roughly 15 percent physical disqualifications.
A testimonial from Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morrell Maine praises Foley Kidney Pills for relief from rheumatic and kidney bladder symptoms including backache dizziness and puffiness around the eyes. Her husband also benefited, losing pain and stiffness after starting the pills.
The Edwin Markham Landmark association has acquired the poet's former California home in SAN JOE for preservation. The house, once neglected, is renovated as a Markham memorial and museum with a full-time caretaker.
Seals leave eighteen men on base in a Pacific Coast League game against the Salt Lakers in San Francisco. Few Seals doubled in runs as three times the bases were loaded with one out. Maggart stands out as clutch hitter, lifting a team with timely hits though overall average remains low.
San Diego cannot stage the annual Fourth of July regatta for the Pacific coast rowing championship. Local fans will watch races in San Francisco bay as San Diegans travel north to compete. All clubs except Alameda plan entries, with college crews removed and many varsity rowers likely to race for club shells. The South End club swept last year and the Dolphins of San Francisco placed second and third in the events.
A regional survey notes prep schools remain prosperous and unscathed by drafts. Scholastic sports thrive nationwide with Southern California and the Northwest reporting close inter-scholastic competition. Once schools close, youths help harvest fields to alleviate labor shortages.
The ad notes auto intoxication headaches irritability and sallow skin from constipation and warns of serious outcomes if untreated. It claims Foley Cathartic Tablets provide a gentle effective remedy while stressing stomach safety and widespread use.
The German government’s plan for a powerful wireless station near Plomer, 45 miles from Buenos Aires, to receive Nauen despatches and bolster propaganda, collapsed after Argentina dismantled the setup following Laxburg Luxburg’s departure. The station, on a wealthy Argentine’s estate, featured sixteen 70 foot posts and faced government secrecy and oversight.
Washington reports the American Corps of Engineers built Camp Humphreys at Belvoir Virginia in four months transforming a forest into a thriving camp housing about 17 000 men with plans to reach 30 000 by August. The camp named for the first Chief of Engineers lies near Mount Vernon and Gunston Hall and serves as an engineer training school and replacement center for overseas battles. Early in February troops were among the first to occupy the site and by June 2 500 men had trained in all branches.
Describes Camp Humphreys in Virginia where engineers train for combat railways and field construction. Details include a 60 centimeter gauge road, movable combat railways, and specialized schools for sapper gas defense and pontoon work. Observers note regiments marching past commandant and the presence of Negro troops in the service battalion.
Officers from Rock River detained J. W. Clark in town Sunday and escorted him back to Rock River to face forgery charges. Clark had been picked up by Cheyenne police Friday night with a stash of blank checks and Mexican money on his person.
Miss Adelia Bulls was released after Mrs. Bailey recovered the stolen clothing and declined to press the theft charge. The case centered on apparel taken from the Florence hotel and involved a Saturday police arrest.
A wartime public message urges total national effort to win the war. It states every man woman and child should contribute through bonds labor and support, notes that all in service or draft age must do their part, and emphasizes universal duty beyond military action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.