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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
8
The piece argues for a six month military school for ages 17 to 22 with full pay, to prepare youths for civil life and reduce need for a standing army. It proposes using Fort Joe Maines or Fort D. A. Russell as locations and cadet barracks for training.
President Wilson speaks to a diverse American public urging calm amid the European war. He notes migration from belligerent nations and calls for restraint in discussion while highlighting a forthcoming diplomatic path with Germany. He envisions U S aid to Mexico through food and shelter as a humane, peaceful intervention.
The piece urges passage of a ship purchase bill championed by President Wilson to counter foreign and mixed capital shipping trusts that have throttled American commerce. It notes wartime freight surges, blocked neutral trade, and a looming push by business leaders to restore national lines and deter monopolistic rates.
A columnist argues for a trained citizen soldiery and an ample submarine guard for ports. The piece lauds the navy and proposes a bill by Senator Albert B. Cummins to create a western military training school that trains officers and privates and retires them as reserves to civilian life.
A satirical note from the New York World targets Wyoming wool industry forecasts, disputing the State Board of Sheep Commissioners claim of a $10,000,000 season. It mocks free wool tariffs and references Senator Francis E. Warren while predicting a dramatic collapse of Wyoming sheep.
Henry Clews notes improving conditions in trade and finance with rising confidence and better industrial output. He cites crops delayed by a backward season, awaiting strong grain and cotton demand, and railroads needing heavy maintenance funded by improved rates. He highlights equipment contracts, high rail spending, and steel demand tied to war orders as key factors.
Watt hell Goldemoster, son and adviser to Queen Wilhelmina, in Washington after a Berlin conference with German officials, reports a strong peace party in Britain and Germany. He says neutrals must press for terms and fears Helland’s possible entry into war, yet hopes mediation could succeed.
Raphel's Georts Purnishings company of this city has purchased the clean and new stock of the Hub Clothing company for 50 cents on the dollar. The Hub stock, formerly owned by Frank Urban who died in an auto accident about six weeks ago, will be moved to Rapheel's store for disposal at great sacrifice for this class of goods.
City commissioners met in regular session and discussed a counter petition against a proposed sewer on Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth streets between OWell and Dillon. After debate the sewer plan was postponed for the time being with a decision to revisit later in the summer.
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Talk of an auto or motorcycle race meet at Frontier park the day before Frontier Days opens July 21 to 24. Tracks at Frontier park are in varying condition with speed possible on the half and one mile tracks, while the four mile course is partly unused. Sanction from the Frontier committee is required before any races can occur in 1915.
Fred Schultz was arrested by Officer Rodin after a pawn shop incident where Schultz and two companions J. W. Honey and M. F. Schwartz used a worthless check. The clerk notified police and the trio was caught entering a West Lincoln Way bar. all confessed the notes were worthless.
T Blake Kennedy, once very ill on the coast, was reported last night to be slightly improved.
The Baptist Brotherhood will hold their annual election in the first Baptist church on next Tuesday evening June 8. All members are earnestly requested to be present.
London reports continued German Austro German offensive in the east. Forces push toward Przemysl and near the Russian border while fighting at Libau and Mostzick. Western fronts see heavy losses north of Arran as Italy joins allied finances. French claim success southeast of Webutterte. Gallipoli assault repulsed while German moves hint at Lemberg advance.
The Industrial club held a well attended lunch Monday to discuss Frontier Days plans. Secretary Cahill outlined questions for member input while rail fare deals remained under negotiation and proposals for booths, lunch stands, and a carnival show were debated.
The event drew mixed views with some attendees urging more outdoor entertainments while others favored quieter activities. Community sentiment showed a division over how to balance recreation with preservation of local character.
W K Kellogg famed breakfast food maker visits Cheyenne en route to San Francisco by automobile. He traveled in a Franklin air cooled car which battered by rough Platte Valley roads led to shipping the vehicle ahead while Kellogg and his chauffeur proceed by rail awaiting its arrival. He plans to resume the overland journey today.
President B. K. Bushee of Kimball and the Western Nebraska Lincoln Highway association designates June 14 to host a conference with the Denver Chamber of Commerce committee. If approved, leaders from connected towns will be notified of the meeting intent.
A party driving from Denver to join the Lincoln Highway faced a nearly impassable route in the South Valley Denver Highway after heavy rains. The text notes cars attempting to reach the main line but cannot proceed due to washouts and poor road conditions.
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