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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
10
An incomplete OCR fragment notes orange shirts and a fleeting effort to join iceboat competition, referencing Jandel and an eastern port. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear event, date, or organization.
Admiral William D Benson, chief of naval operations, directs the U S Navy and air forces in the campaign against German submarine activity in the Atlantic.
Vienna reports 39 000 Italian prisoners of war as additional fighting rages along the Plave river. Austrian offensive actions continue with three Austrian armies under Field Marshal Boroevic pressing forward despite heavy losses from Italian artillery, while Allied aviation and artillery support claim to dominate.
Italian infantry drive heavy casualties on Austrian forces as the Piave front sees fierce clashes in the Nervesa area and Fugare while Austrians flood in reserves seeking a decisive breakthrough. Prisoners report a morale-boosting speech by Emperor Charles and civilians continue life under fire.
Mrs. Ethel Wayne Kendall of Danville Ohio will take over her husband Reverend Percy M Kendall's duties at the Church of Christ Disciples Canton Bible school and junior church work. Kendall notes her prior Christian Endeavor and evangelistic roles and mission-related engagements.
A proposal to build a concrete dam across the Rio Grande above McAllen would divert floodwaters to thousands of acres along both banks. J Blanchard of the US Reclamation Service says a treaty with Mexico would be required before construction can begin.
Epiphany chapel and clergy house at Camp Meade Maryland were dedicated in June. Bishop Murray of the Episcopal diocese of Maryland presided. Clergy were from the Washington area. The chapel was a gift from two women members of the Epiphany Church in Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia reports to the emergency fleet corporation that at least sixty three Ohio ships will be launched on Independence Day. Director general Charles M Schwab urges a large fleet to reach the German emperor and make a historic waterborne display. Shipyards from Atlantic Pacific Gulf and Great Lakes compete to prep ships for debut.
Earl Covington aged 17 of Burns was killed by a lightning strike while plowing. His back of head was ripped, clothes torn, body burned, one shoe buried 35 feet away. Two mules also died. Coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary after investigation.
A Cheyenne club meeting urged spending 1 750 000 on U P workmen housing and moral surroundings for women workers as the road plans to expand from 1 750 to 2 500 government hires. Speakers highlighted housing scarcity and pledged club action with railroad officials to attract workers and support Cheyenne’s growth.
Debits and Monday notices list coal types and pricing details. Proprietors promote direct order lines and contact options for purchase inquiries.
Fragmented notices include piano tuner ads and beauty parlor services, a Red Cross benefit dance with Kopard's Orchestra, and department ads. Public notices report marriage license, smallpox quarantines, editor outreach, and war effort logistics. Minor crimes and local relocations are logged along with wartime morale efforts.
An article summarizes local figures seeking service in France, staffing changes at Burns plant, a theft confession in Denver, a restaurant fine for overwork, and delayed back pay from the government with expectations for July.
In California, the state forestry department pushes a plan to form volunteer fire departments across 27 counties with boards of supervisors adopting the program. Each organized unit will have a state appointed volunteer fire warden, with equipment trailers and extinguishers to be deployed to wildfires and grain ranges as needed.
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters has established a Chicago headquarters to back thrift stamp drives. Members pledge a per capita tax of 16,000 to support war efforts, following a convention led by high chief ranger Mrs Rose J. Rittmag.
American League results include Cleveland 2 Washington 4, St Louis 2 Detroit 6, St Lapola 1 Detroit 3. National League saw Philadelphia 1 Pittsburg 0, New York 7 Cincinnati 1, Brooklin 7 Chicago 4, Boston 4 St Louis 1.
For Wyoming, the forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. No significant rain expected and daytime highs remain mild, with cool nights ahead.
Acting Coroner W H Edwardes holds an inquest into the death of Emma C Cox of Omaha on Union Pacific No 1 near Corlett eight miles west of Cheyenne. Trainmen said she repeatedly tried to open the vestibule door and may have fallen or jumped from the moving coach. The body was shipped to Omaha for burial and the verdict will determine whether death was by accident or self harm.
Governor Houx sent a wire message to Wyoming senators Warren Kendrick and Congressman urging a vote against the war prohibition bid now under consideration. He said the move would protect coal mining and other Wyoming industries.
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