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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
8
Prisoner Escapes Platte County Jail Shifts Frontline Fate
Sheriff Roach receives a World War I era letter from France describing the death of a jailed prisoner who escaped after a safe blowing in Guernsey. The letter cites Frank Sullivan and Henry Sweeney as escapees later joining the front and dying of wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Roach
France
Platte County
Dent
Guernsey
Gray
Canada
Frank Sullivan
Sullivan
Henry Sweenay
Green River Superintendent's Family Visit Ends in Springs Bath
Prof. F. W. Lee superintendent of Schools at Green River has been at his daughter Mrs. C. C. Carlisle's home. He was taken to Colorado Springs yesterday for a bath. Miss Laura Lee, visiting from Laramie, returned the same day his father left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Lee
Green River
C. C. Carlisle
Colo
Laura Lee
Laramie
Deserter Bert Elkington Returns to Army Duty
Bert Elkington, arrested as a deserter at Rock River, was examined at Laramie and deemed fit for military service. He was brought to Ft. Russell yesterday and inducted into the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Elkington
Rock River
Laramie
Ft. Russell
Army Service
Young Men's Literary Club Meeting Highlights
Last night the Young Men's Literary club held an interesting well attended session with a program of talks and discussions. Attorney M A Kline delivered the principal address on The Pacifics to History and outlined key points from the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Literary Club
M. A. Kline
Pacifists in History Discussed After Talk
After his talk, a general discussion followed with nearly all members participating, reflecting his concern that present day pacifists might have no place in history.
Submarine Hits Again Off U S A
German submarine 300 miles off Cape Race on July 6 captured the Norwegian bark Manx King. Crew of 19 was ordered to abandon ship and taken to lifeboats. survivors report uncertainty whether the vessel was sunk or converted into a raider. Survivors were brought to port tonight by a British steamship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlantic
Cape Race
Austrian Turkish Troop Revolt Reported in Europe and Asia
Descriptions from London dated July 12 recount mountain battles in northern Italy where Austrian forces were repulsed with heavy losses. A Turkish garrison in Asia reportedly faced mutiny with German officers killed by Turkish soldiers amid heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Italy
Asia
Eternal Triangle Plus Inevitable Bullet Man Deal
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 was said to be over alleged familiarity of Beard with Yeager's wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
John Beard
Colorado & Wyoming Railroad
Frank Yeager
D. R. G. Railroad
Leto
Yeager
Beard
Yearger
Farmers Deferment Denials Hit Local Draft Boards
Local draft boards in recent days denied deferment requests from farmers and ranchers amid agricultural labor needs. Officials say the action reflects tightened policies and the ongoing priority of national defense over farming exemptions.
Castel is Prize for The Poilus
World War I briefing notes report French forces striking the quiet front between Castel and Mailly-Raineval in Picardy. They breached German positions near Castel and Anchin Farm, crossed toward Morisel, and pressed along the Avre. Further action was noted between the Marne and Aisne with village advances near Longpont and Corey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Castel
Mailly-Ralneval
Picardy
Amiens
Anchin Farm
Cantigny
Hamel
Villers-Brettonneux
Somme
Santigny
Avre
Morisel
Ull
Avré
Marne
Aigne
Longpont
Corey
Potain
Chavign
Fuverolles
Albert
Rheliaa
Suspect Bound Over On Rock River Charge
Emmet Jordan and alien Clark were arrested by Cheyenne police after a telegram from Laramie. They have been bound over to Albany County District Court on a charge related to a crime committed at Rock River. Authorities indicate Clark is also wanted in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Jordan
Alien Clark
Laramie
District Court
Albany County
Rock River
Army draft call notes on class one men reporting for duty
General Crowder indicates that all Class 1 men must report for duty, regardless of location. Few applications have been submitted, and the process continues with emphasis on immediate reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder
Clase 1
Miners Union No 22 Concludes Three Day Convention
Wyoming Miners Union No 22 ends a three day convention in Cheyenne with 76 delegates, a service flag listing 450 members in service and 150 more stars to be added. Resolutions thank Cheyenne, union officers, and the Wyoming Labor Journal Printing Co. for support and pledge continued patriotic effort to aid the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Y. M
Minere Union No
Wyoming
Union
Wyoming Union
Cheyenne
Wyoming Labor Journal Printing Co
Secial
National
James Morgan
Sheridan
Poverty weed invasion spotted in Laramie county fields
County Agent Reed warns that poverty weed has appeared in arable patches in Laramie county. He urges continuous control by cutting sprouts as soon as they appear and removing top growth every 7 to 10 days for several seasons to prevent spread beyond a small corner patch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Reed
Military Police Plan Improves Fort Russell Order
Fort Russell officers rotate the military police detail every two weeks to maintain discipline and peace downtown. A nightly force of five to sixteen guards is on duty, but so far they have had little actual trouble to quell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Russell
Promotions at Fort Rus Sell Officers Named for Rank and Transfer
Col Short announces promotions and transfers for Fort Rus Sell officers in a bulletin. The fort’s training school is active with many officers and privates studying nightly to qualify for higher rank positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Short
Fort Russell
Farm labor director returns after Wyoming conference
H A Lyon director of farm labor for Wyoming returns from Lar amie after discussing the farm labor situation with the Chamber of Commerce and farmers. He opened a branch of the state free employment bureau in the mayor's office under the oversight of the mayor Judge Haynes and Marshal Frank Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Lyon
Wyoming
Laramie
Chamber of Commerce
Furmera
State Free Employment Bureau
Judge Haynes
Marshal Frank Davidson
George R Clark Named Judge Advocate General Navy
The senate confirmed the appointment of George R Clark to the judge advocate general navy with the rank of rear admiral. The action was announced from Washington on July 11 by Associated Press reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pro Se
Washington
George BR. Clark
Judge Advocate General
Saeedeen
Senate
Baseball Scores From The Major Leagues
American League results show New York 6 Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 3 St Louis 5 Boston 6 Chicago 2 Washington 5 Detroit 4. National League games New York Pittston postponed Cincinnati Brooklyn postponed St Louis 2 Philadelphia 8 Chicago 4 Boston 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Pittsburg
Cincinnati-Brooklyn
Borton
L. Pet
Seanne
Oeene
Cincinnati
Neainge Ae
Brooklyn
St. Lowis
Snowfall Briefly Reaches Mountains Amid Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in the mountains and county areas produced one or two minor snow falls that soon melted. The precipitation swelled rivers and streams and filled irrigation reservoirs to capacity.
Lebhardt Accepts Roxana Post in Thermopolis
Fred Lebhardt formerly with the State Leader and recently at the State University at Leramie will leave Cheyenne to assume duties with the Roxana oil company in Thermopolis within a couple of days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebhardt
Thermopolis
Fred Lebhardt
State University At
Leramie
Cheyenne
Roxana Oil Company
Casper City Fathers Accept Union for Council Work
Acting on Dr. T. A. Desi’s suggestion the Casper city fathers voted to join the union. Councilmen will present bills for outside work when committees are out on city business and be paid three dollars per meeting. Committee travel time and expenses are covered by the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
T. A. Desi
Glenrock Man Painted Yellow in Camp Incident
In Parkerton Ohio camp an Illinois Pipe Line employee Richard Tunn refused to buy war stamps, was covered in yellow paint by youths branding him disloyal, and disappeared after being told to move out. Local search traced his belongings but no sign of him since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenrock
Richard Tunn
Illinois Pipe Line Company
Ohio
Parkerton
United States
Red Cross
Inska
Tung
Funeral services for Miss Margaret McDonald
The remains of Miss Margaret McDonald sister of Mrs L W Warlaumont and Mrs Peter Warlaumont of Cheyenne, who died in Portland Oregon, were buried at Mt Olivet after services at St Marys Cathedral. Rev Panther Harriman officiated. Requiem mass was sung with Mrs T J Cahill at the organ. A large group of relatives attended. Pallbearers were William Storey J Kerrigan Fr B Henderson J Murray C H McCarvey and Frank Bou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McDonald
Merdames L. W
Peter Warlaumont
Cheyenne
Portland
Oregon
Mt. Olivet
St Mary's Cathedral
Nine O'Clotky
Panther Harriman
Aung
T. J. Cahill
Mica McDo
William Storey
J. Kerrigan
B. Hendrson
J. Murray
C. Hb, McCarvey
Frank Bou
Government calls for horseshoers for military service
A government circular seeks 1500 horseshoers nationwide fit for military service with experience in the horseshoe trade. Copies circulated to enlist qualified applicants ready for immediate military work.
Oar Strike Still On In Deadlock Over Demands
The street car strike remains unresolved with both sides at deadlock over the 1 day a week off demand. The company will act only if official board orders, while the men refuse to work until their demands are met. Strikers seek recognition by the State Federation of Labor after forming a temporary union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meno
State Federation of Labor
Officers Pistol Shooting Contest Slated at Fort Russell
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 compete for records with top plate shots anticipated after regular target practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Russell
New Park Management Brings Yellowstone Under National Park Service
Cheyenne reports that Yellowstone Park will come under exclusive National Park Service control, ending the split jurisdiction with the Interior Department. The change gives service control of roads and is expected to lead to more park improvements for visitors and residents who spend time there annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Yellowstone Park
National Park Service
Interior Department
Carey Donates Land for Casper City Hall Site
J. M. Carey of Cheyenne with extensive real estate holdings donated an entire block of ground in Casper for a new city hall. The donation ended a land acquisition impasse and enables erection of the municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carey
Cheyenne
Casper
Labor fears crops in North Park loom for ranchers
State Farm Labor Agent H. A. Lyons reports rumors that North Park ranchers may lose some crops this year unless labor issues are eased. Local businessmen in Laramie echoed willingness to pitch in and help with harvest duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
H. A. Lyons
Laramie
Mafy
North Park
Lens
Sheep Run Expected as Omaha Yards Prep for Heavy Trade
W H Shelleenbarger of the Omaha yards predicts a very heavy wool sheep run from western ranges this year to be marketed within a month. Preparations include cleaning and disinfecting sheep pens and ensuring capacity to yard about 60 000 head, recalling yard capacity in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Western Ranges
W. H. Shelleenbarger
Wyoming
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. S. Johnston Grocery Co
U. S. Food Administration
China
Sunkist
Cheyenne Gardens
Fem
Tennessee
Cliquot Club Ginger Ale
White Rock
Welch Grape
Toidaho Springs
Young Men's Literary
U.S. A
Hans
Military Police
George R. Clark
Bie
Loganberries
Raspberries
Kelley Mercantile Company
Washington Market
Lincoln Highway
Casper City
DADS
Just Uke
Unions
Miss McDonald
Carey
Wilda
Wandle Sher
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