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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
8
Local citrus and melons advertised with sizes and prices. Cantaloupes large and cut portions, lemons Sunkist large or small, watermelons ripe, bananas stock, O¢-Bet grapefruit Floridas. Prices per item offered.
News notes that new railroad rates include higher switching charges at local and other stations. A washout near Thermopolis delayed a southbound C and NW traveler. Wyoming division employee inspections are ordered. Harry Gershon earns a promotion in Kansas City. A Wyoming prohibited sign is removed as uptown depot plans are postponed. Chief Engineer Rose and C S railroad crew visit Cheyenne.
A two year old boy the son of Henry Stanley fell from a footbridge with no railings while attempting to cross a creek at the family ranch in Gueridan Wryo. He drowned and his body was recovered shortly after.
American bombing squadron operated against German rail targets northwest of Briey, dropping many bombs around Barancourt and Domecy. German Albatros fighters attacked as bombers returned. American fighters repelled them and forced retreat to the line. Barancourt lies northeast of Verdun near Domremy, birthplace of Joan of Arc. The piece notes the historic site near the capture by the Burgundians and a medieval market mile marker.
The interior department issues a bulletin clarifying a rule for homesteaders seeking leave to work for others. Claimants must have permanent residence on their own claim and continue farming their land. Leave is for enabling work on others while maintaining own crops.
In Kemmerer Wyoming Green River rancher Baldwin faced perjury charges after stating he was twenty one to obtain a marriage license and earlier swearing he was not twenty one to avoid draft. He chose to confess and was inducted into the army to training camp. His bride will live with her parents during his service.
Natrona county commissioners discuss a moratorium to aid soldiers in the army who own property with delinquent taxes. The list of delinquent property owners may be released to identify those affected by the measure.
Partly cloudy conditions expected Saturday with cooler temperatures. In the eastern part of the state forecasts show a similar cooling trend and a light weekend pattern.
Cheyenne residents and lodge members held ceremonies across the city for Flag Day. A city park gathering led by the Elks featured an oration by Hon. T. J. Taliaferro Jr and a full patriotic program. The day included singing of America and reports of national songs across workplaces and banks.
In Saratoga Wyoming on June 14 a black bear drifted down the North Platte River on a raft of driftwood. Cowboys lassoed the bear a few miles from town, dragged it ashore, bound its feet, and placed it in an automobile to be brought into town. After a short air outglazing he appeared to enjoy the ride as a reluctant passenger.
Sir Arthur Bell spoke at a meeting about postwar plans for a Channel tunnel railway. He described a line from London to Constantinople with no train changes and suggested future extensions to Calcutta Capetown and Peking. The British Admiralty involvement was noted.
Cheyenne's Young Men's Literary club condemned using Sammie for American soldiers as distasteful and meaningless and proposed stronger nicknames like Bees or Tusky to reflect strength and resolve. The meeting covered public improvements and health concerns, with W E Mullen praising Laramie projects, Dr. Wyman noting sanitary issues, and W B Chaplin presenting "American Citizenship After the War" emphasizing thrift and civic duty for postwar society.
Results show American League contests with St. Louis 5 over Boston 4 Detroit 6 top Newark 11 Chicago 7 Washington 4 Cleveland 4 over Philadelphia 8 Philadelphia 2 over St Louis 1 Philadelphia 4 over St Louis 6 and Boston 7 over Pittsburgh. New York tied with Brooklyn 3 in a abbreviated listing.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy plans double tracking the line near Sheridan Wisconsin to control coal from the Diets mines. The project aims to improve coal handling and will cost about 940000 dollars.
Gov Houx asks Wyoming mayors to close all saloons for the day of draft mobilization. If adopted, county seats would close one of five days from June 24 to 28 as drafted men depart for camps and training stations. Provisions accompany a War Department request to protect morals and health of soldiers.
Ten volunteers from Laramie County plus two from other counties left Cheyenne for training at Utah Agricultural College for special army duty. They will receive technical mechanical instruction under expert staff, with a county quota of eight but 10 sent. Total statewide enlistment is expected to reach 285, with Capt. Ray K. Olds optimistic about meeting the target as counties show willingness.
Governor Prank L. Houx yesterday requisitioned the governor Tranke for Joseph Hoekpo who is wanted on a charge of stealing 400 dollars from John and Gualette of Rock Springs Wye and who is under arrest at Johnstos Peaneyvania.
Casper Wyoming June 15 Citizens oppose Allen as city marshal as Chief of Police Frank J Wolfe tensions rise Wolfe has offered his resignation to the mayor but it is not yet accepted and rumors say residents may seek quo warranto proceedings to remove him over alleged non residency in Wyoming.
London reports reveal German authorities parade Allied prisoners through Rhine valley towns to reinforce invincibility. Exhibits include troops, tanks, and weapons while crowds jeer. Separate note describes A Kinsell charged after a June 14 incident involving a car overloaded with alcohol and a curb collision.
City police report several minor offenses including vagrancy charges against women, and multiple drunkenness cases on Friday. Names listed include Pat Carey A J Wood J McCarty James Newall and O J Idgier Parform. additional notes reference podiatry work and a business ad for window screens at 16916 Capitol Ave.
Washington reports show 744000 Americans who came of age registered for military service on June 6. Officials estimate 208000 enlisted in army and navy, with total registrations and enlistments suggesting substantial recruitment, though figures vary by region and service.
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