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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
4
A Cheyenne column urges city commissioners to pass an ordinance eliminating saloons to free the city from social evil. It notes federal law makes selling liquor to soldiers a felony and argues abolishing saloons is essential to reduce liquor access near army posts and protect national vitality.
The article emphasizes a nationwide Red Cross fundraising drive led by a key figure, stressing its essential role in war efforts and urging every reader to give full attention and support next week.
A speaker urges every man to contribute according to ability as the Red Cross expands wartime wound care. He cites 2 percent foe survival under old methods versus 60 percent died before modern care and praises Governor Lions for mobilizing volunteers to organize fundraising statewide.
The article notes the United States near production of war with Pershing in London, the navy already at war and expanding operations, and the upcoming arrival of American troops in France. It stresses steady American involvement, patience with government timing, and the need to accept a quieter, routine war effort as the path to victory.
At a Portland conference John Miller outlined urgency and speed of Red Cross action, arguing neutrality and immunity from combatant restraints. He promoted a hundred million fund raised by Red Cross to support soldiers' families, with committee members Lawrence Phipps Sr Charles Peabody Henry Corbett W J Crocker and Mont Harvey joining in Denver and Wichita.
Fragment from a wartime poem urging Americans to rise for liberty and defend the nation. It extols Glory to the flag Old Glory and calls on citizens from sea to sea to support the war effort and uphold peace through strength.
A brief classified notice urges readers to purchase Liberty Bonds led by state leaders. It promotes patriotic investment and references ongoing government fundraising efforts during wartime. Public figures or agencies are not specified in readable text.
Walde mar von Nostity a 65 year old former editor of the German daily Waehter Und An niger in Cleveland was arrested by federal agents for being an alien enemy and interned for the remainder of the war. He admitted allegiance to the Kaiser and said he wrote editorials in Germany’s support.
Nex Shemwvell Frank Scott and John Adams were found guilty of robbing Thomas Lynch, a railroad employe, near Fifteenth Street on May 18. Lynch was relieved of a watch and valuables. The jury deliberated under five minutes before convicting all three. They claimed they intended to bed him in a box car, but were convicted of robbery for stealing his watch.
A blaze at a waterfront eleven story refinery building of the American Gas Refining company in Brooklyn started by an explosion in a condenser. Two persons are dead, two others dying, and fifteen hospitalized with serious injuries.
Washington June 13 The Senate Finance Committee spent another day revising the house war tax bill. Key issues unsettled include income taxation and excess profits. Final Senate debate is expected next week with major questions still to be resolved.
Mine managers said threats by leaders of the metal workers union and the I W W had not shut Butte mines. The Loavis Daly night shift returned to work, while I W W leaders claimed 5600 men had struck. The new union, not yet AF of L recognized, framed a constitution and wage scale of 1 a day. over 2000 men joined.
Joseph McVain, a colored man, was found guilty of petty larceny after jurors valued the stolen Packard car suit and cash at only five dollars. He had taken the car and a suit of clothes with $20, wrecked the vehicle on East eighteenth street, and was arrested in Sidney, Nebraska.
Reports describe a London air raid with nearly 100 casualties and widespread damage. Citizens evacuated schools, King George remained calm amid sirens, and telephone operators continued duties as investigations and legal proceedings continued during the blackout.
The article outlines petition thresholds and procedures to compel a public vote on a proposed saloon closing ordinance. It details that petitions signed by 26 percent of registered electors, with a request for a people’s vote if the council does not pass, trigger actions including a council decision within twenty days or a special election within a specified window.
The text outlines that within ninety days a general or special municipal election is held to decide proposed ordinances. Ballots must state For the ordinance and Against the ordinance. If a majority votes for the ordinance, it becomes valid and binding. ordinances adopted by petition or by popular vote cannot be repealed or amended except by another popular vote.
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