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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
4
A humorous critique blends WWI bravado with domestic matters. It mocks Kaiser's world power, praises Red Cross and Liberty loan efforts, and notes wage concerns and a typist awaiting voting and fair pay while hinting at car season and fashion. The piece uses period voice and sharp contrasts.
The Minnesota Public Safety commission, appointed by Governor Borhquist, bars new recognition of unions and demands open shop rules. National War Labor Board members Taft and Walsh promise investigation into the commission’s claimed war effort justifications. The governor faces pressure over the action seen as curbing constitutional rights and expanding the commission’s power.
A Minnesota dispute over a labor commission measure draws fierce criticism as un-American and autocratic. Advocates warn it could curb union organizing, harm war production and erode civil liberties while the National War Labor Board is urged to investigate and remedy the action.
A Guaranty Trust expert notes Canada has mobilized vast resources for the war effort. Despite a largely agricultural population, Canada lent over 760 million dollars to the government, won war orders near two billion dollars, and expanded foreign trade by over one billion, signaling a shift from agriculture toward nationalism and industrial strength.
Article describes the use of electric searchlights by Austrians and Allies in mountain warfare and at river crossings. It notes heavy illumination and exposure of enemy operations. Congress funded $1,000,000 for field and anti aircraft searchlights. Modern 34 inch lights provide about 1,000,000,000 candlepower and 10,000 yard range.
Column notes a surge of thefts in Hamburg with ads offering rewards for recovered gold and silver. The pieces portray a widespread burglary epidemic among rich and poor and urge readers to turn in valuables at the old collecting depot citing a wartime call to protect national property.
Washington reports that the shipment of American troops to France is guarded with utmost secrecy and precautions. Troops sail as a numbered unit with strict security, limited pier access, and preaddressed safe arrival messages to relatives.
Federal examiners report varied local practice on daylight saving with some towns already on belt times and others using railroad or town time. Hearings completed in El Paso on June 17 set the stage for final reports. the commission may standardize zones, though the law remains non compulsory except for government and railroads.
Special arrangements have been made by The Sie om al Bank to have all hours during the noon hour for cash pay at Growers Nations Bank.
Robert Emerson and Mrs. Emerson with their infant son return from Denver after weeks in hospital. Mrs Ed Garrely returns from Kansas visit. Cassie Cole back to work in Greeley after time with her parents. Cole and Johnson families depart for Nebraska. Carl L Cale Halts in Cheyenne. BS Lewis moves to Cheyenne with Leader staff. Peter McParland visits Denver. J M Downs visits Cheyenne from Edinburgh. Ruth Nash to attend summer grammar school in Laramie. Pred Queso Hes returns home to Berne. James Wheatsend among Sunday visitors in Cheyenne. Mary Brown visits California for several weeks and returns.
A brief notice advertises pour tellers and no waiting at Stockhowers National Bank, inviting customers to visit for faster service.
Buenos Aires reports a booming bilateral trade with South Africa since a Japanese run direct service began. Trade exceeds £500,000 with Argentina exporting steel rails, leather, shoes, bone meal and canned meats among others. South Africa imports ostrich feathers wine coal and textiles. Argentine leather and footwear trade expands as Argentine firms establish South Africa ties.
Tokyo reports intense speculation over the Terauchi cabinet’s future as Viscount Motono’s retirement shifts the foreign post to Baron Goto, dubbed the Roosevelt of Japan. Public opinion divides on whether the ministry will outlast the war or soon yield to a new administration under Marquis Saivall.
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