03 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
1
A massive blast at the Semet Solvay plant in Stir Rock near Syracuse destroyed the east side facilities and caused 67 deaths and about 300 injuries as two TNT explosions followed a uncontrollable fire. Firefighters failed as water mains broke and workers fled amid collapsing buildings and drifting flames.
Washington July 2 Commander Wilson released a Baker letter detailing troop totals and progress. About 1,019,155 American troops abroad as of July 1 with 30 divisions in France and more than 900,000 departed since the March German push. Supplies and equipment deemed adequate with further ship tonnage to sustain momentum.
In France July 2 the American Army reports two raids in the Montdidier region. A daylight operation saw a corporal and three men seize an enemy post in a wheat field taking a prisoner and a machine gun.
American airmen patrolling near dawn attacked enemy aircraft and climbed above them to more than two miles. They drove the Germans down a mile and observed tracers during a combat that left two American planes missing on return.
Washington June ship production reached 238 400 dead weight tons, bringing 1918 total to 1 084 618 tons. Steel tonnage was 210 900 and wooden ships 17 500. last week alone delivered 129 970 tons, signaling rapid growth and an annualized rate near 7 000 000 tons.
Washington July 2 Associated Press reports Congress failed to set a recess this week for August 10. Leaders argued over postponing action on army supplies, wartime prohibition funds, and emergency appropriations. The House passed a blanket resolution continuing last year’s army and federal agency appropriations as an emergency measure.
A parade of troops moved through the streets last night as trains paused at the station. Enthusiasm rose as soldiers saluted with a hand at their head during a brief exercise break.
Cavalry regiments at Fort Rus Sell are nearly full as new recruits arrive daily. Some units reach 160 men while the full strength is 105. Plans aim to mount all regiments soon.
The article lists projected military mobilization and funding from 1917 to 1919, detailing a reserve force of 1,000,000, plans to raise millions, and pledges to supply 4,000,000 troops by 1919. It notes government actions to expand armed forces and potential mobilization of 7,000,000 if needed. It reflects wartime prognostications with dates and million‑strong figures.
General Pershing and Chairman Hurley hailed American shipyards for launching 100 merchant ships on July 4 to support troops in France. The plan aims to push 450000 tons of launches by Independence Day, signaling unity between homefront industry and the expeditionary forces. Barber shops in Cheyenne will close all day July 4 per city ordinance.
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