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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
1
City authorities warned Cheyenne residents of a three foot wall of water from Crow creek caused by heavy rainfall. Water cascaded over Granite Springs reservoir spillway reaching thirteen inches depth and was expected to arrive in Cheyenne by Thursday night. officials urged flats residents to move to safety if needed.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Baker pressing Crowder and Crowder on how the draft law applies to Americans abroad. Officials expect citizenship rights but duty of service may follow, with arrests made to curb draft evasion. Baker doubts many will flee the country.
Reports from New York and other cities describe secret anti conscription activity and surveillance by government agents. Emma Goldman and fellow anarchists organize lists of resisters. 10 000 New York youths reportedly refuse to register with a broader anticipated total of 50 000 in principal cities.
At the library meeting of the Women's Civic League Cheyenne leaders including Mayor LaFontaine and Commissioners Martin and Laughlin faced questions on closing the segregated district. Martin warned prostitution endures. Laughlin backed law, while LaFontaine pledged to present the matter at the next regular meeting. A Monday follow up is planned with endorsements from local groups and army morale concerns cited.
About six to seven hundred new recruits arrived at Fort D. A. Russell in the past week with a thousand more expected in ten days. The influx comes from across the United States, aiming to reach 4215 cavalrymen across three regiments within one to two weeks. Training will begin once full equipment is secured.
The State Leader’s campaign cites a final June 9 deadline for its Large Extra Vote Offer. The manager emphasizes the 75 000 to 76 000 extra votes possible, urging voters not to expect larger inducements later and promising no further opportunities to secure extras after Saturday June 9.
London reports a renewed artillery phase with Haig stating a hostile raiding party south of Armentieres was driven off. Paris notes German gas shells and a large counter offensive on the Champagne front with French forces asserting heavy German losses.
Reports detail multiple tornadoes from Piedmont to Marble Hill with confirmed deaths and injuries. Mineral Point suffered severe destruction, Palmer homeless, and towns like Selma and Zalma reported fatalities. Springfield and St Louis area tornadoes caused additional casualties and property damage across southern Missouri.
In Washington D C May work on the war tax bill advances with detailed drafting and a target of about 1.6 billion dollars. New revenue sources are proposed including a 1 cent parcel post tax and 6 percent tax on express shipments. Excise levies on sugar coffee tea and cocoa are planned with consumer payment later. A repeal of a 12½ percent munitions tax is considered due to war needs.
Special to The State from Washington. Wyoming nears its regular army quota with four enlistments to go after Wednesday counts. War department shift to focus on National Guard recruiting follows as the Wyoming target is expected to be met today.
The House voted 186 to 144 to strike out the censorship provision of the spy bill amid other changes. The action takes place in Washington with lawmakers debating the reform measure and its implications for intelligence practices.
Admiral Smith of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association announced this afternoon that the annual regatta scheduled for July 16 in Minneapolis has been canceled due to patriotic tea season.
Wyoming reports an increase in state guards from 240 to 850 since April 1. About 500 more men are still needed for full mobilization. Cody shows strong patriotism with Major Cavender enlisting 72 men in ten days. Cody’s population is 1500 with about 40 in federal service and Mary Ware among those enlisted in the national guard. About 150 more have signified intent to join.
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