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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
8
Cheyenne moves to close the redlight district by July 1 and require all women to leave. Mayor LaFontaine and police chief face a council demand from women led by Bishop N B Thomas. Telegrams from reformers argue segregation fails and vice persists nationwide.
Wyoming officials announce statewide male registration for the draft under the compulsory service act. Governor Houx says the process will run smoothly with 700 volunteers recording eligibility across precincts. Officials expect over 20 000 names in Wyoming and aim for more than 10 percent of the male population registered statewide with absentees contributing from home precincts.
A dawn blast at a factory in Auberbillers suburb shook Paris at about 4 am. The explosion left part of the building ruined and wrecked nearby roofs. No casualties were reported.
Evidence suggests two complete high powered wireless installations built in New York were shipped piece by piece to Mexico for use by a German spy network in the United States. Three men were arrested on charges of conspiring to send military information through mail.
Four more working days remain to submit the extra vote offer. The notice promises a last chance to gain value from the offer with a stated threshold of 26 worth of business or savings for each participant.
Twenty five thousand dollars marks the start of liberty bond purchases by Union Pacific employees in Cheyenne. An open meeting at the Parish house drew over 200 workers from all departments including engineers, train crews, and U P shops. General Manager W M Jeffers outlined the plan and urged worker participation.
Washington June 4 Prohibition legislation approved by the senate finance committee adds a war tax feature curbing distillery whisky and other spirits for beverage use. Beer and wine taxes from the house remain unchanged but final approval not yet reached. The plan could suspend beverage production in distilleries and bonded warehouses to conserve food for spirits and reduce consumption during the war.
A rally of patriotic citizens is called for this evening at the Parish house at 8 o'clock to promote the establishment of an army Y M C A at Port D A Mussel. The committee has prepared a program of speeches and music for the entertainment and comfort of soldier boys. Hon A D Kelley will preside. speakers include Judge Mentzer Bishop Thomas Major Smoke Governor Hous Major Parker and others. Everyone is invited to attend.
Springfield reports a missing fourteen month old, Lloyd Keet, son of banker J Holland Keet. Citizens search remote Ozarks areas seeking abductors while authorities pursue leads. Rumors of lone intervention and possible rescues circulate as the case attracts ongoing public attention.
A cablegram from the Chinese World reports Vice President Keng Kuo Chang resigning to President bi Won Kwenang. The message says the president issues a proclamation urging opposing factions to unite and debate new orders as internal divisions threaten the republic.
In a contrast to city activity, the provost marshal general’s office announces readiness for war registration. Officials report preparations completed and surveys show states will send results to Washington within days. Interference penalties under federal law are emphasized as reports await refinement.
The Board of Trade fixed a corn price at 1.65 dollars for futures delivery in Chicago, noting less discrepancy than with wheat. Brokers reported the corn price rising 12 to the newsletter price, with a modest advance expected after the Board’s action.
The official report notes the capture of Pehrdin Olas and about 20 allied prisoners near Preneb line sections. English advances were repulsed in multiple sectors around Wintenberg and Cras onna, with limited gains on the opposing side.
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