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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1918
Page
9
General Burches warns the front near Paris risks a German push if the northern and western salients link. He says the offensive may resume in the north and German divisions could move south to exploit gains. The battle could last weeks as manpower dictates ground trades.
Katherine Stinson completed a cross country flight from Camp Binghamton to New York landing at Sheepshead Bay before the Harness Handicap auto race. She witnessed the finish, was greeted by Mayor Hylan, and then began a separate endurance run of 783 miles before an early landing due to fuel issues.
Grover Alexander, famed Chicago pitcher and U S A soldier, wed Jane Funston and Milas Amy A of Omaha today in MANA Kansas. Probate Judge J B Morris performed the ceremony as the two brides were joined in marriage.
Governor Julius C. Gunter tells Lamar editor J. J. Lawless in a letter dated yesterday that he is willing to be presented to the Democratic assembly and primary for renomination. He states pride in continuing to serve if the people deem it wise for another term.
Five minutes suffice for epio marines of the latest type to submerge, officials report. The demonstration showcased rapid deployment from surface craft, highlighting new propulsion and maneuvering systems.
Warehouse No 23 at the United States arsenal in St. Louis burned late at night becoming a total loss with equipment valued over six million dollars. Colonel Clark sealed the grounds as flames spread and police barred information. A suspected Austrian enemy alien was arrested near the stockade.
J L K Ross's Cudgel ridden by Luke won the sixth Kentucky handicap at Douglas Park by a length. The race covered one and one fourth miles in 2 03 time and carried a $12000 first prize for the winner.
Agents of the military Intelligence service brought from Camp Croton New York a German named Hans Laats a former Standard Oil employee in whose possession were found copies of papers from the company including a list of all Standard Oil ships with those torpedoed marked off
County Agent Earl Reed announces headquarters will be in the office of the county surveyor and will meet anyone with agricultural questions to settle.
In a libel trial reopening, Lord Alfred Douglas condemned the prominence given to Oscar Wilde in Salome. Witnesses, including Maude Allan and George Keppel, faced restricted statements. Justice Darling limited admissible letters and remarks while drama critics defend Salome’s performance amid courtroom tensions.
Waukeslaw Wis June 1 Prosecutor consults Judge Lueck by phone on forming a lunacy commission before sentencing Grace Lusk convicted of murdering Mrs David Roberts. Defense and prosecutors discuss her mental state and possible commission. defense contends she appears sane.
In Huntsville Texas on June 1 six more African Americans were shot to death and their cabin burned near Dodge ten miles from the city. The victims, alleged to have plotted vengeance for a draft resister George Cabness who was killed two days earlier, were said to be killed by deputies or a mob at daybreak after threats against Sheriff T K King and his family. A seventh man reportedly exposed the conspiracy.
Ivan Moore was taken into custody by Cheyenne police Saturday night after attempting to pass forged checks at Cheyenne stores. Checks drawn on L. H. Miller and payable at Stock Growers Bank were used to buy radium dress goods, with Moore later cashing another check at a grocery. The grocery owner notified authorities, and Moore was jailed pending charges.
Federal revenue officials sent twenty five tax accountants under commissioner Roper to scrutinize the books of coal operators in West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania as a first step in a wide campaign against excess profits and tax evasion.
Neary Connecticut June 1 Harvard defeated Yale in a two mile varsity race. Harvard led throughout the race and earned a decisive win as Yale struggled to keep pace.
An American destroyer, part of a convoy off the French coast, destroyed two U boats within a half hour. The first submarine was depth charged and appears hit. after the convoy resumed, a second sub surfaced near a transport and was depth charged, with evidence of a hit.
Eleven defendants charged with the murder of Robert Pao Prager, labeled enemy alien, were acquitted after a forty five minute jury deliberation this afternoon.
The women of Wyoming sold about one third of the bonds in the recent drive, with Natrona county ranking foremost among all U S counties. Mrs Talliferro of Rock Springs, state Red Cross chair, was in Cheyenne and met by Mrs Quealy of Kemmerer, a western state worker.
Wyoming forecast calls for fair weather on Sunday and Monday with little temperature change. No significant storms or precipitation expected across the region.
Thomas Milton wins the 100 mile Martens handicap at Sheephead Bay speedway ahead of a 15-car field. He started 136 seconds ahead of Louis Chevrolet who faced handicaps from 61 to 300 seconds. Time 58 31, speed 63 miles per hour. Ralph DePalma finished fourth with a 61 second handicap.
Railroad carvings in April improved considerably, amounting to about 140,600,000, Interstate Commerce Commission reports today.
German forces push toward Paris as the Marne front tightens with northern thrusts around Chateau-Thierry and Neuilly St Front. French defenses report several hundred prisoners as crown prince troops back near the Crise river while reserves and American units prepare to intervene. The strategic rail hub near Chateau-Thierry remains pivotal as German efforts focus northward.
June 1.4 cor poral with a western Ontario battalion cut enemy wire and slipped to a German pill box. He killed a sentry, frightened another attacker, and captured a second German under heavy fire, then returned to his trench with the prisoner.
Louis Seeley was found guilty of second degree murder in Boulder Colorado for the killing of Fred C Bill postmaster at Greencēt on February 1. His counsel said no appeal would be taken and he was sentenced to 20 years to life. Prosecution argued robbery of the postoffice as motive.
World champion bronco buster Sam Brownell rode Boxer the outlaw horse from Calgary to win the event last night. A $1000 bet on Brownell’s ride drew carnival excitement as he is praised for a standout exhibition of back riding.
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