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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

16

Prohibition Fight Narrowly Keeps Amendment Alive in Senate

In Washington July 10 supporters of national prohibition won a key vote as the senate overruled a ruling seeking to strike the prohibition amendment from the $11 million emergency agricultural bill. A final vote on the amendment is expected soon as prohibition backers forecast overwhelming support despite some abstentions. An announcement notes an upcoming meeting of the W. W. association Thursday evening July 11.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Senate Saulabury Delaware Phelan Caliornia Pentoss Prohibition

French Gain Near Soissons Advance to Longpont

The war office reports French forces in the Soissons sector have continued gains, occupying La Grile farm and moving to the outskirts of Longpont while penetrating the northern sector of Courcy. The action is noted as of tonight.

Associated Press Paris Soissons la Grile Farm Longpont Courcy War Office

Card of Thanks for Thomas Young’s Family

Acknowledges thanks to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of Thomas Young husband and son in law. Signed by Mrs Thomas Young and children and Mrs Mary Keelan and family.

Thomas Young Thos. Young Mary Keelan

Resignation of German Foreign Minister Accepted

London report says Emperor William accepted the resignation of Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann as foreign minister. Despite newspapers naming Admiral von Hentsen as successor, no formal announcement has been issued.

Associated Press London Richard von Kiuehlmann William Admiral von Helntsen

Allied Offensive from Saloniki to Grow Out Albania

Allied actions shift attention from France to Albania where French and Italian forces push Austrians, with hints of possible moves in Macedonia and Saloniki. Frontline activity includes British artillery duels near Amiens and progress against Austrians in the Brenta valley while Russian situation stays unclear.

Saloniki Albania France Lake Ochrida Pla Qadet Macedonia Merres Chateau Rusia Germany Brenta Valley Asiago

Jewelers Face Tax Proposals Amid House Hearing

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee studied luxury tax proposals from the treasury. Jewelry trade reps argued a 50 to 6 percent retail tax would close many shops, while a patent medicine tax was also urged. Fordney questioned whether 40 percent of expenses should be raised by taxation this year.

Washington Howee Ways and Means Treasury Department Meyer D. Rothschild Robert B. Steele New York William H. Hill Detroit Fordney

Fort band nears full strength after recruitment drive

Indications point to the fort band reaching its 60 member limit as efforts recruit among new volunteers. The roster has grown from 17 to 43 in weeks, with three new members from Cheyenne’s Municipal band: Chas Harrigan, Hugh B. Carroll, and James D. McCaferty.

Fort Municipal Band Cheyenne Chas, Harrigan Hugh B. Carroll James D. McCaferty

Success Czecho-Slovaks Changing Attitude Taken by Allied Government

The article notes a shift in the Czecho-Slovak stance toward neutrality in Siberia and the Siberian intervention, with the Allied powers reconsidering plans for an international army. It states the Czecho-Slovaks, neutral to Western or Eastern fronts, believe they must avoid internal squabbles of any country. It also cites their large, trained force, now over 100,000, formed from former prisoners and volunteers, under capable leaders.

Washington, D Chdbire Stavaxeit Siberia Prisbierd Haa Entente United States Russia France

Roosevelt Bags Third Hun and Escapes

Quentin Roosevelt, son of former President Roosevelt, shot down his third German airplane northwest of Chateau Thierry during a July 10 engagement with Allied forces on the Marne. After pursuing three enemy planes, he damaged one, which dived 2000 yards, then escaped a counterattack and returned with minor injuries.

Marne Ileat Quentin Rooevelt Roosevelt Begis

Belgians Suffer Silent Death Toll in Bomb Attacks

A German attack near La Panne killed over 60 Belgian girls at a hospital and its Ambulance area. Eighteen bombs fell near a villa used by workers tending the wounded. 30 died instantly, 40 were wounded, and 24 of those died later.

Associated Press London la Panne Yaer Hague

Decorators and Painters Gather for Tri State Convention

International board member Thomas H. Miller and delegate Arthur O Connell reported on the last grand convention. Oscar L. Woods and A H Mechthan spoke as papers were read, with welcome by E W Stone and Herbert Lacy. The event urged wartime economy in paint and lumber use and closed with a banquet at the Plainview hotel.

Tri- State International Board Thos. H. Miller Arthur O'Conner Oscar L. Woods International Union A. H. Mechthan E. W. Stone Herbert Lacy Houatia Prealdan S. M. Dener Colorado Springs J. D. Marshal Colorado State Agricultural Coffeg

Miners Conventions Session Advances Patriotism and Plans

Miners' union delegates gathered for a two day session with reports from officers and committees discussed. Patriotism dominated talks as Indianapolis secretary Greene urged loyalty to the United States. About 60 delegates attended as plans proceeded to close Friday and attend the Sheridan state federation of labor meeting.

Miners’ Union Miners International Mr. Greene Indianapolis United States State Federation of Labor Sheridan

Court Martial Proceedings At Fort Russell

A court martial at Fort Russell considers offenses not handled by civil authorities. Several cases are before it for disposal with a range from minor to grave offenses. Some prisoners remain at the fort while others are sent to federal prisons for serious crimes.

Fort Russell

Large Farmers Roundup Draws Big Crowd Today

A large attendance of farmers is expected at the Archer roundup today. Red Cross ladies auxiliary plans to serve the crowd. Governix will report and deliver remarks. Hinman, an expert, discusses value of all age dairying. Miss Kolahorn from the university speaks on home dairying. An army training talk and farm management talk by Port Runsell officer and Prof. Vass follow. The Golden Prairie Warriors close the program.

Archer Red Cross Ladies’ Auxiliary University Golden Prairice Warriors

Soldiers in Town Stir Cheyenne With Fort Russell Visit

Soldiers from Fort Russell arrived in Cheyenne despite a streetcar strike. They traveled by automobile and used ambulances and supply cars to transport men who preferred not to walk, drawing a large crowd to the streets and a nighttime plot-show ending.

Fort Russell Cheyenne

Two Soldiers Admitted To Fort Russell Insane Ward

Two soldiers at Fort Russell are in the Insane ward after mental trouble led to rule violations. Medical experts report they are of unsound minds and likely to recover with proper treatment.

Fort Russell

American aviators penetrate deep behind German lines

American warplanes penetrated 60 miles behind enemy lines near Chateau Thierry today. They gathered information and observed enemy preparations. The flight covered newly constructed German airfields including one to be used by the Richtofen flying circuit. The planes flew at about 5000 yards altitude for most of the mission and all crew returned safely.

Ayn Hie Sasa Polis Saly Warner Chateau Thierry Richtofen

Narrow escape as torpedoes miss passenger ship off U S coast

An American passenger ship laden with nitrates for munitions was torpedoed twice near Cape Hatteras to Cape Henry on Monday night. One torpedo passed a few feet astern and the other missed by about six inches, as Benito Alvarez of Eastman Kodak described. The vessel carried eighty five passengers and was traveling about sixteen knots when a whizzing sound announced the strike.

Associated Preer South America Cape Hatteras Cape Henry Benito Alvarez Eastman Kodak Company Alverez

Children honor Dr Arnold with school penny tribute

In Colorado Springs Colorado on July 10 children collected a purse of 66 pennies from every pupil in city schools. The gift honors Dr W W Arnold for his lifelong work to protect birds and teach children to love them. The act reflects the widespread affection and regard he has earned from the city's youth.

Colorado Springes Colo Colorado W. W. Arnold Arnold

Santa Fe County Shows Strong 4 H Club Growth

Santa Fe County New Mexico reports 195 members enrolled in the Boys and Girls club with groups already sowing cooking poultry and crop growing. Hog registrations distributed among interested youths. early results being observed.

Santa FE N. M

Attention W by Committee Thursday item

Fragments show a committee related item with a Thursday reference and names obscured.

Trader Office TA for Bape Dian Gre Age

A trader office note references Bape Dian Gre age details. The fragment mentions a transaction context and a time/place marker, but readable specifics are limited. Further text would be needed to identify persons, organizations, or concrete actions.

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