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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
16
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Sheriff Roach reports a front line letter from France about a Platte county jail escapee who later died from wounds, signed by Frank Sullivan. The escapees Henry Sweeney and Sullivan reportedly dug through a jail wall and fled the Guernsey burglary case, with charges to be wiped.
Prof. F. W. Lee superintendent of Schools at Green River has been visiting his daughter Mrs. C. Carlisle. He was taken to Springs, Colorado yesterday for a bath treatment. Miss Laura Lee, recently visiting Laramie, returned the same day her father departed.
Bert Elkington, arrested at Rock River as a deserter, was sent to Laramie for examination, found fit for military duty, and yesterday brought to Ft. Russell post to be inducted into army service.
Last night the Young Men's Literary club held a well attended session with an engaging program of talks and discussions. Attorney M A Kline delivered the principal address on The Pacifics to History, outlining historical perspectives and insights.
After his talk, a general discussion followed with nearly all members participating. The remark focused on pacifists' role in history, expressing concern that present day pacifists might have no place in history.
Survivors recount a German submarine sighting about 300 miles off Cape Race on July 6. The Norwegian bark Manx King was ordered to abandon ship with 19 crewmen taken to lifeboats. It is unclear whether the vessel was sunk or converted into a raider.
News from London's July 12 edition notes engagements in northern Italy where Austrian forces were repulsed with heavy losses. A revolt by Austrian troops was suppressed after hard fighting, while a Turkish garrison in Asia allegedly faced mutiny with reports of German officers murdered by Turkish soldiers.
Pueblo July 12 John Beard 40 a switchman for Colorado and Wyoming railroad was shot and killed by Frank Yeager 48 a switchman for the D R G railroad in a rooming house where Yeager went to warn Beard to stay away from his home. The shooting is said to stem from Beard's alleged familiarity with Yeager's wife.
Local draft boards in recent days denied requests from farmers and ranchers for deferments. Officials cited policy limits and the need to maintain manpower for national needs.
War dispatch recalls French forces breaking through on the Picardy front between Castel and Mailly-Rainval south of Amiens. The advance pushed back German positions along a three mile front, penetrating depths of over a mile and threatening Morisel and the Avre river zone as Allied attacks from Santigny to Hamel and Villers-Bretonneux continue.
Emmet Jordan and alien Clark were arrested by Cheyenne police after telegraphing from Laramie. They have been bound over to the district court of Albany County on a charge related to a crime at Rock River. It is believed they are also wanted in the city.
The text notes a general Crowder statement that all Clase 1 men must report for duty, including those abroad or not, with few applications noted.
The Miners Union No. 22 convention in Cheyenne ends a three day session with 76 delegates, a 450 member service flag, and 34 committees reporting prosperity and patriotism. Resolutions praise the city, union officers, the Wyoming Labor Journal Printing Co., and pledge to aid the war effort including working day and night if needed. Secretary James Morgan noted the smooth planning. Delegates travel to Sheridan for the State Federation of Labor meeting.
County Agent Reed warns poverty weed has appeared in fields in Laramie county. He advises cutting off sprouts as soon as they appear, preventing top growth, and continuing control every seven to ten days for multiple seasons to stop the weed from overrunning farms.
Military police rotate detail every two weeks. At Fort Russell officers maintain order with five to sixteen men on nightly duty downtown. They report little active work beyond routine patrols and deterrence.
Col Short at Fort Rus sells posts a bulletin with names of officers promoted and others transferred. The training school is active as many officers and privates study nightly to qualify for higher rank.
H A Lyon Wyoming farm labor director meets with the Chamber of Commerce and farmers to discuss the labor situation. He also established a branch of the state free employment bureau with offices in the mayor's office under the oversight of the mayor Judge Haynes and Marshal Frank Davidson.
The Senate confirmed George R. Clark to form the office of judge advocate general navy with the rank of rear admiral in Washington on July 11. Pro se Associated reports the action.
American League results show New York 6 Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2 Boston 6 Chicago 2 Washington 5 Detroit 4. National League games New York Pitt postponed Cincinnati Brooklyn postponed St Louis 2 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 8 Borton 4.
Heavy rains caused snow in the mountains with one or two inches reported. The snow did not linger as subsequent rains melted it quickly. Rivers and streams swelled and irrigation reservoirs reached capacity.
Fred Lebhardt formerly with the State Leader and recently with the State University at Leramie has joined the Roxana oil company and will depart soon for Thermopolis to begin his duties.
Acting on Dr. T A Desi s suggestion Casper city fathers decide to join the union and have committees present bills for over there when out on city business. Committees incur travel and out of pocket costs paid by councilmen and are reimbursed at the council salary of three dollars for regular meetings.
Richard Tunn, an Illinois Pipe Line Co. employee at Parkerton Ohio camp, refused to buy war savings stamps and Liberty bonds. A youth delegation painted him yellow and branded him a disloyalist, then he disappeared after being ordered to leave the camp.
The remains of Miss Margaret McDonald sister of Mrs L W Warlaumont and Mrs Peter Warlaumont of Cheyenne, died in Portland and were laid to rest at Mt Olivet in Cheyenne after services at St Marys Cathedral. Rev Panther Harriman officiated with Requiem hymns and Mrs T J Cahill played the organ. A sorrowful procession followed with a full floral tribute. Pallbearers included William Storey J Kerigan Fr B Henderson J Murray C H McCarvey and Frank Bou.
A government circular circulated nationwide seeks 1500 horseshoers fit for military service. Applicants must have experience in the trade and be prepared to enlist promptly.
No progress in the street car strike as workers and company officers remain at deadlock over a one day per week concession. The company refuses action without official orders while the men refuse to return to service until their demands are met. Strikers seek recognition by the State Federation of Labor after forming a temporary union.
Preparations are under way at Fort Russell for an officers pistol shooting contest to be held in a few days. Nearly all commissioned officers will shoot for records and many high scores are anticipated as regular target practice has been completed.
Cheyenne reports that Yellowstone will be under exclusive control of the National Park Service, ending its divided jurisdiction with the Interior Department. The service will oversee park roads and is expected to bring more improvements.
J. M. Carey of Cheyenne with extensive real estate interests has funded Casper by donating an entire city block for the new town hall. The gift ends a land shortage that previously hindered construction and supports the erection of the municipal building.
State Farm agent H A Lyons reports rumors of a labor shortage in North Park that could cause ranchers to lose crops this year unless relief is found. Laramie businessmen discussed taking action to help, with Lyons returning from the field to relay news and urge assistance.
W H Shelleenbarger reports a heavy wool sheep run from western ranges to Omaha stock yards this year. Yards ready to handle influx with cleaned and disinfected barns. Capacity cited at 60 000 sheep, noting past peak and current preparations to market within a month.
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