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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
16
Local fruit sale lists cantaloupes large ripe watermelons and bananas in stock. Sunkist lemons and Florida grape fruit offered in various sizes. Purchases available by the piece with flexible cutting options.
Railroads announce rate changes with increases in switching fees at local and interline stations. A washout near Thermopolia delayed a C and S southbound Cheyenne departure. Wyoming division uniform inspections are ordered as U P staff moves to new roles in Kansas City.
A two year old boy, son of Henry Stanley, fell from a railingless foot bridge at a ranch near Gueridan Wryo while attempting to cross a creek. He drowned. the body was recovered shortly afterward.
American bombing squadron in France struck German rail targets northwest of Briey and bombed Barancourt and Domecy. German Albatros intercepted the bombers but were repulsed as American fighters pursued them to the battle line. Baroncourt lies northeast of Verdun near Domremy, Joan of Arc’s birthplace.
Wyoming homesteaders struggle with a new lane office rule on leaves of absence for working another’s land. The department of interior clarifies that a requester must have permanent residence on their own claim and continue cultivation there. The leave is to enable farmers to do more agricultural work, not extend time to farm their own land.
Cross Baldwin, a Green River valley rancher, admitted he lied about his age to obtain a marriage license and to avoid draft. Facing perjury and slacker charges, he chose to confess and was inducted into the army, sent to a training camp where his bride will live with her parents during his service.
Natrona county commissioners discuss a temporary tax relief plan for soldiers in the army who own delinquent properties. The move aims to aid homeowners facing tax delinquencies, with the list of affected owners to be compiled by county officials.
Partly cloudy conditions expected Saturday and Sunday. Cooler temperatures prevail Saturday, especially in the eastern part of the state.
Cheyenne celebrated Flag Day with lodge and business groups taking part in ceremonies. City park hosted an Elks led public program featuring Jas T Speer and Hon T Taliaferro Jr. addressing the crowd, with community singing of America and Star Spangled Banner by various groups.
A black bear, riding a raft of driftwood, drifted along the North Platte river near Saratoga Wyoming. Cowboys seized the animal a few miles from town, dragged it ashore, bound its feet, and transported it by automobile to the town. After a brief air and gusts, the bear seemed to enjoy the ride as an unwilling passenger.
Sir Arthur Bell outlined a plan discussed by British Admiralty workers for a tunnel under the English Channel. He said a line could connect London to Constantinople without change, with potential future extension to Calcutta Capetown and Peking after normal conditions return.
Cheyenne's Young Men's Literary club protested against calling American soldiers Sammie saying it is distasteful and meaningless. Members suggested nicknames like Bees or Tuskies to convey strength and duty. The meeting also discussed public improvements and health concerns raised by Dr. Wyman.
American League games included St. Louis 5 over Boston 4 Detroit 6 over Newark 11 Chicago 7 over Washington 4 and Cleveland 4 over Philadelphia 8 National League actions saw Philadelphia 2 over St Louis 1 Philadelphia 4 over St Louis 6 and Boston 7 over Pittsburg New York T over Brooklyn 3.
Sheridan Wisconsin June 14 The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad will double track its main line to win coal traffic from the Diets mines a major state supplier. The project will cost about 940000 dollars.
Governor Houx asks mayors to close saloons for a mobilization day as Wyoming drafts mobilize on June 24 and the following four days. If adopted, county seats would close one of five days between June 24 and 28 to protect soldiers morals and health per war department directive.
Ten volunteers from Laramie county and two from other counties left Cheyenne for training at Utah Agricultural College for U S Army duty. They will receive technical mechanical instruction from expert instructors. County quota rose from eight to ten as total expected statewide nears 285 with high enlistment willingness reported. Names include Bernard Idelman, Ward Hudson, Julius Gnam, Raymond LeRoy Brownlee, Hillis H Larr, Rimer Johnson, Gilbert B Scheel, Albert Leslie, George L Schoel, Stanley A Gill. Two from outside boards accompanied local group.
Governor Prank L. Houx requested a requisition for Joseph Hoekpo, wanted on a $400 theft charge in Rock Springs, and held at Johnstos, Pennsylvania. The case involves John and Gualette as the victims.
Casper Wyoming June 15 Chief of Police Frank J Wolfe has tendered his resignation to the mayor but it has not been accepted. Citizens who oppose Wolfe threaten to seek ouster by quo warranto alleging he is not a Wyoming resident and thus disqualified from public office.
Reported acts depict Allied prisoners displayed by German authorities in Rhine valley towns. Witnesses say crowds jeered as crowds of troops and heavy equipment were shown to emphasize German invincibility amid wartime propaganda.
Minor offenses drew attention Friday as city police filed vagrancy charges against several women, with three cases of intoxication and an investigation into another. Individuals named Pat Carey A J Wood and J Mc Carty faced drunkenness charges while James Newall and O J Idgier Parform were linked to chiropody work and related matters.
Washington reports nearly complete returns from the draft registration showing 744 000 men of age registered on June 6. The tally falls short of wartime estimates by about 264 000, with 208 000 enlisted by Army and Navy projections. the overall figure suggests significant shortfall relative to projections.
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