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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
4
A call to action urges cooperation with adjacent cities to promote Cheyenne's semicentennial celebration. The aim is to mobilize citizens and local committees to seize outreach opportunities and spread the invitation through personal networks and word of mouth during the next ten weeks.
A New York World report outlines Germany’s economic strain as the Reichsbank moves to restore confidence by gold backing while gold reserves deplete. Observers note the mark’s depreciation and Austria’s limited gold, with broader fears of renewed conflict if neutral traders resist pressures.
A historic appeal urges citizens to curb preventable fires by careful use and maintenance. It cites 200 million dollars lost annually, with wasteful practices damaging grain, foodstuffs, and supplies. President Wilson calls for prudent action, home safety, and lower insurance costs.
In STOUR HOLM July report fromBelgians press public reaction condemnsTeuton Socialist stance and calls for renunciation of the Kaiser. Readers note dissent toward Austrian allied states and suspicion of German leadership amid events affecting regional power.
Fragmentary OCR text references a meeting or game recap with scattered names and places. The item mentions Amster Am duty, Aintree, Sam, Ohio, and police terms, but readable facts are limited. The passage lacks a clear event, date, or organizations to confirm.
Boris Okhroetty, newly named Russian ambassador, presented credentials to President Wilson and was formally received as the first representative of Moscow in the Washington postwar era. He affirmed steadfast adherence to the entente and expressed confidence in allied cooperation.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions locations in New York and Roche. references to people and a match or event with unclear details. Content is garbled with misread names and terms, offering no clear outcome or actions to report.
City and county officials invite bids for a new building featuring large modern vaults for county records. The plans include secure facilities and integrated storage to improve archival access and safety.
The article outlines a new county building housing court rooms, clerks offices, and facilities for jurists, district attorney, and counsel. It notes plans to finish the fourth floor, reserve space for future use, and the proposed county jail at the rear to replace the old structure, with occupancy aimed before demolition.
The article describes a continued survey of vocational training needs to offer practical classes for girls in dressmaking domestic arts and agriculture. Commissioner Creager notes the program aims to be practical and tailored to fit youths into specific trades rather than general manual training.
Washington dispatches report split North leaders on restoring the Manchu dynasty. South and part of the north oppose the imperial restoration while Changisun’s army looms as a major force. Speculation notes possible German financial influence amid the confusion.
F. F. Morrison of the Morrison Auto Co admitted he abducted his 4 year old daughter Adele from Loretto Heights academy yesterday. Mrs Morrison said the baby was stolen and she does not know where she is. Morrison said the child is safe and he has an attorney.
Reports spread that Denver boards have drawn names for the national army draft and will publish numbers next week. Washington officials deny the drawings, saying local boards nationwide have not completed numbering registrants, so the supposed list of numbers is inaccurate.
Wilbur Williams of Vilusta Ga a special volunteer was killed by a car driven by James in an automobile crash at Ruskin Park yesterday. The incident occurred during an event at Ruskin Park with Williams identified as a participant.
A prominent physician endorses a new freckles removal prescription sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. The ad promises a clear complexion and claims noticeable improvement after early applications with a double strength thankback gauge product.
Washington July 5 final disposition of the prohibition issue before adjournment tomorrow night and passage of the bill next week is deemed assured. Senator Chamberlain in charge said Saturday he would seek a final vote with out cloture and believes it will be obtained. Fifty plus senators backs the measure and debate limits apply to the Gore plan amendments and substitutes.
Black Billy Sunday delivered a forceful sermon titled The Gambler's Sermon urging against card parties in homes as feeders for gambling. He warned many youths start gambling at such gatherings and announced a final sermon titled Angels Inviting the Burghards to a Feast. A push to have McPherson preach in Cheyenne on Sunday aims to draw the city’s leading congregations.
Citizens in East St Louis initiate a cleanup campaign amid three new fires in the riot district as soldiers close in on Sink Hollow. The plan includes reorganizing city government while leaders criticize Mayor Mollman and call for resignations of Police Chief Rawson Mayne and Chief Detective Toney Stocher.
From Berne a report cites a Vienna conference with the Kaiser, Field Marshal von Hindenburg, Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and Austrian leaders discussing peace terms. An eastern front offensive was urged but met skepticism, with agreement to try again and concede on precedents if needed.
ST LOUIS Mo July 4 Police suspect a death by their own action pact in the deaths of Louis Bersmann and Miss Belle M Picard. The bodies were found in the woman's room with a shot through the right temple and forehead. A beer bottle lay half emptied nearby. The couple had dated for more than seven years, police say.
Harrisburg report notes goats horses and mules added to meat meets that may be sold for food in Pennsylvania. Governor Brumbaugh approved an act bringing them under state law as livestock.
Deputy Sheriff Ed Sechoel returns from Pine Bluff after the Fourth. Ed Daiber visits from Opal ranch with ties to George Daiber. E. M. Bailie from Rawlins stops in Cheyenne for several days on business. D. C. Ohren tor from Omaha visits Cheyenne for several days. Sam Soda of Denver spends a day in Cheyenne on business. L. A. Broderick leaves Cheyenne for Laramie to supervise the Fourth special train. E. E. Calvin, UP president, passes through Cheyenne with service car attached to a mail train. Dr B. F. Davis, Farm Loan bank inspector, heads to Pine Bluffs for ongoing work. Miss Edith K. C. Clark leaves Cheyenne for Portland to attend the National Education Association convention then California for vacation, about six weeks away.
Sherman Co. Mrs Irvine and Mrs W C Irvine visit Plains for services. One-One taxi promotes courteous drivers. F W Reid travels from Torrington to Cheyenne on business. Chicago dealer Monger in Cheyenne for several days.
Omaha visitor O L Dyer and M Higgins arrive in Cheyenne from Omaha and Yuma Colorado respectively. F Robinson from Perrs Iowa and A T Risely from St Louis plan a short stay. W Craft and W Bayard Missouri visit Cheyenne. S Reed from South Dakota and A Johnson from Aurora also noted. A new sulphur bath cabinet installed at Listers Newry parlors. phone number listed.
J. O. Creager newly appointed commissioner of education arrived in the city from Laramie with his family. He is seeking a house and plans to settle here permanently within a few days.
An advertisement offers phone number 8 for a messenger service with prompt delivery, reasonably priced rates, and hours extending until 11 p m.
C. D. Shaw, assistant state engineer, departs Cheyenne for Buffalo and Sheridan to inspect reservoir sites and irrigation works. A. B. Bartlett moves to Evanston to review new irrigation projects in the district. Miss Lily Cremden leaves on vacation visiting Green River Ogden and Salt Lake City, with Miss Ruth Hanesworth to fill in.
Washington July 3 1923 Capt Maine A Dison assigned active duty at West Point Maj Raymond K Stevens retired to Charleston Quartermaster Southeastern Department First Lieut Clifford King Fifth Cavalry ordered to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana Capt J J Allison Infantry detached to Signal Corps
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