Jandel as an eastern port
A fragment hints at iceboat race prep with orange shirts worn by crew labeled Jandel, noting rapid entry time into the Iceboats.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
2
A fragment hints at iceboat race prep with orange shirts worn by crew labeled Jandel, noting rapid entry time into the Iceboats.
Admiral William S Benson, chief of naval operations, directs the United States navy and air forces in the battle against German submarine operations in the Atlantic.
Vienna reports 39000 Italian prisoners captured as Austrian forces push along the Plave river. Allied air and artillery efforts continue with heavy fighting across a broad front. The German and Hungarian regiments press forward under Field Marshal Boroevic as battles endure with both sides suffering losses.
Italian infantry inflict heavy casualties as the hunger offensive rages along the Piave front. Austrians plead to hold positions on the western bank while mountain actions continue. Prisoners report Emperor Charles urging sacrifice and loyalty as civilians maintain daily life amid shelling.
Mrs Ethel Wayne Kendall of Danville Ohio will take the place of her husband Reverend Percy M Kendall pastor of the Church of Christ Disciples as Red Cross chaplain. She has long engaged in religious executive work and Bible school duties and has directed junior church work in Canton Ohio.
An American Mexican plan to build a concrete dam across the Rio Grande above McAllister would divert floodwaters onto thousands of acres on both banks. J Blanchard of the US reclamation service cites need for a treaty with Mexico before construction.
Epiphany Chapel and the 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 Epiphany Church, Washington DC.
Philadelphia reports to the emergency fleet corporation that at least sixty three Ohio ships will be launched on the Fourth of July. Director general Schwab calls for a grand display to reach the German emperor and mark Independence with a vast sea effort. Shipyards across the Atlantic Pacific Gulf and Great Lakes race to prepare their first plunge.
Earl Covington a 17 year old resident of Burns was killed by a lightning strike while plowing in a field. His mules also died and his clothes were torn from his body with severe burns reported. The coroner ordered an inquest after an investigation.
Cheyenne leaders urge $1 750 000 be spent by U P to house new workers as 2 500 men will soon be in government service. Emphasis on moral conditions and suitable surroundings for women workers, with calls for affordable housing and equal pay. Club banquet highlights need for timely housing and cooperation between business, citizens, and railroad officials.
Coal and coal products advertised with contact details for orders and proprietors. The ad highlights various coal types and suggests immediate telephone ordering.
A collage of brief notices from Cheyenne Wyom various items include a piano tuner ad and beauty parlors with phone numbers, a Red Cross benefit dance announcement, anti alcohol efforts by the Wyoming WCTU, marriage license issued to Arthur Alloway and Violet Walters, editors urged to attend a state meeting in Laramie, smallpox quarantine placards, steamfitter recruitment for the war department, two slackers returned to Fort Russell, reform school sentence for a 14-year-old, a recovered stolen auto truck, praise for cavalrymen en route, and a look at the month’s marriage licenses and deaths in the area.
Reports from Cheyenne cover men volunteering for France service, Burns plant transfers, and local thefts. Ab Cher pays a fine for overworking a waitress after a plea of guilty, while back pay from the recent raise is delayed until July payroll.
Sacramento June 18 A state forestry program to form volunteer fire departments across California moves forward as 27 county boards adopt the plan. The state forester names a volunteer warden to lead each unit, with trailers and equipment to be deployed to race fires quickly.
The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters headquartered in Chicago leads a thrift stamp push across courts. Members pledge a per capita tax totaling 16,000 dollars to support war efforts, as urged by high chief ranger Mrs Rose J. Rittman during the recent convention.
American League games: Cleveland 2 Washington 4, St Louis 2 Detroit 6, St Lapola 1 Detroit 3. National League outcomes: Philadelphia 1 Pittsburg 0, New York 7 Cincinnati 1, Brooklin 7 Chicago 4, Boston 4 St Louis 1.
The forecast notes fair to cloudy conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Expected light winds and no precipitation.
Acting Coroner W H Edwardes will hold an inquest into the death of Mrs Emma C Cox of Omaha. She apparently fell or jumped from Union Pacific train No 1 near Corlett, eight miles west of Cheyenne, while riding west. Remains sent to Omaha for burial. jury verdict to determine exact cause.
Governor Houx sent a wire message to Wyoming's congressional delegation urging a vote against the war prohibition measure now before Congress. He cites protection of coal mining and other Wyoming industries as the key concern in the state’s stance.
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