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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1918
Page
13
Danish violinist Skovenard arrives in Cheyenne with his $13 000 violin and $50 000 insured left hand to perform at the Presbyterian church on Friday June 21. He brings a company of grand opera stars and musicians for a varied program aimed at both popular and classical tastes.
Cheyenne and Wyoming men are urged to volunteer for railroad construction work in France in support of military operations. A call seeks 50 000 more men to form five new ragl ota units and nineteen railway engineer detachments to augment existing regiments.
The director general of Military Railways Samuel Inconjw notes rapid growth in staff and tank theater as 650,000 Americans are set to serve in railroad construction and operation in France. About $160,000,000 has been spent on railway materials, with more supplies for the engineer corps. He traces the effort from the first railway regiment and stresses a critical manpower shortage despite strong American response since 1917.
MOBCOW Idaho June 15 The defeat of two girls who ran for positions on the athletic advisory board at the University of Idaho spurs women to greater efforts for representation. There will be no election for a year as they organize for a strong campaign when action resumes. Coach Emundson opposed feminine representation and aided the defeat of the candidates.
Afternoon and evening programs listed include Princess Maciste in The Warrior and Jack Gardner in Gift Of Gab. Atlas features Pantages Vaudeville. Cheyenne showcases Harry Carey in Thieves Gold. Chautauqua presents Songs of the Soldiers and Tales of the Trenches with Tur ley Millar and Dad Little. Buckley presents The Shep herd of the Hills and Laddie. Pioneer Park baseball at 3 p.m. UTP versus Milledale.
The Lyric presents Jack Gardner in Gift o Gab a new comedy drama about a clever college chaps tongue twister of trips and triumphs. Gardner showcases his comic talent with strong support making the film brisk humorous from start to finish.
A dramatic moment centers on a couple where affection builds in the plot. The narrative sustains tension as the romantic thread advances toward a high stakes climax, keeping readers engaged with careful pacing and emotional stakes.
Maciste stars in The Warrior at the Princess theater today and tomorrow, rivaling Douglas Fairbanks. New York critics crown Maciste, claiming he outshines Fairbanks with bold feats and a charming, sunny grin.
Al Nodan, a standout vaudeville feature, headlines a varied bill at Pantages opening yesterday. He dances sings performs imitations juggles whistles and jokes to great effect. The trio Three Musical Maids provide tuneful interludes with harp violin and graceful dancing. A musical comedy Wedding Shelig showcases a blase Englishman and a French general amid lively chorus numbers and acrobatics by Degnon and See.
June 16 report from Dawson Y T describes the Yukos Order of Pioneers cultivating win- Chewar gardens 160 miles south of the Arctic circle. The sour dough farmers aim to meet legal demands by producing sufficient crops for the territory’s needs.
The Worth Pacific reports a small commercial boat under construction near Prince Rupert in B C. The vessel is described as a single engine design, the first of its kind in Sorberg water, with builders aiming for demonstration use.
In Gillette Wyoming a white mob forced all Black residents to leave after the arrest of Will Jackson for alleged attempted assault on a girl. Jackson was moved to Sheridan county jail by Sheriff Thomas Tait amid threats of violence and a local demonstration.
Cloudy conditions with normal temperatures for the date. Means show 72 degrees actual versus 62 typical. Last 24 hours 2 degrees colder. Highest 86, lowest 58. Wind from the west up to 24 mph at 8:40 p.m. Total precipitation since January 1 8.29 inches, normal 7.21. Rainfall last 24 hours 0 inches.
London report states Captain Bruce Bairnsfather renowned comic war artist has begun a series of drawings for The Stars and Stripes in Paris. The first two works were sent to George T. Bye in England, with more in preparation as he pays tribute to American troops in Lorraine and Picardy. Kipling offers to contribute later.
A noisy testimonial ad touts Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatic, kidney, bladder, eye and nervous symptoms. The sponsor, Frank F. Wood of Morill Maine, claims quick relief and strong benefits, urging readers to try the remedy.
The Union Pacific baseball club of Cheyenne will play the Hillsdale aggregation of Hillsdale Wyoming Sunday at Pioneer park 3 p m. The UP downed Hillsdale in eleven innings 3 to 2 and plan a drubbing. The UP club will be backed by the UP band and many rooters and a good pool is expected. They added two new players to third base and test field. All loyal fans should come out and support the home club. The admission will be 30 cents.
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