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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
12
The piece urges unity among city officials the Anti Saloon League and civic groups to improve conditions and prevent wrongful charges against the city. It notes cooperation is essential and discusses avoiding an election by using existing powers to restrict saloons with a possible compromise on closing hours.
A Washington correspondent argues for universal training as the nation girds for war. He notes Allied manpower advantages but warns Britain’s lack of universal service delays mobilization and calls for a lasting military policy with universal service legislation to field an effective postwar army.
Fragmentary text notes the new King of Greece and his mother linked to events that hastened the downfall of her husband. Mentions German activities and a sister of the Kaiser, with unclear details about their roles and the broader situation.
United Press correspondent William Philip Semms surveys World War I slang used by British troops with terms for weapons, wounds, daily cycles, and ranks. He lists nicknames like Archibald and Fritz, Blighty and resurrection ward, and describes a traveling circus of batteries and showlike operations.
The Wyoming National Guard shows strong recruiting with 139 new members in four days. About 40 more recruits are needed to form a full Wyoming regiment, with Captain Max Garber visiting Denver to study Colorado guard efforts. Harry Rine of Cheyenne is named a second lieutenant, bringing prior Navy and New York guard experience. Reports claim draft-based expansion may occur June 26, but no order is confirmed locally.
Governor Houx reports three more contributions for Red Cross drive bringing total to 35 400 from state business. Illinois Pipe Line pledges 2500 Ohio Oil plans to give a substantial sum Miners union Sunrise contributes 1500 triggering equal support from Colorado Fuel and Iron. Additional gifts from Bell Telephone Midwest Refining Merritt Oil Grass Creek Pet and others follow in the list.
Complete figures on the total subscription of the Liberty loan were nearly ready late today. Eleven of the twelve reserve banks had telegraphed final returns and officials were finishing tabulations when the department closed. Some revised figures awaited, but the final totals likely to be announced before noon tomorrow. State Leader classified ads bring results.
Mrs. David Roberts wife of former State Veterinarian Roberts was shot and killed by Miss Grace Lusk a school teacher in WAUKEE Wis. Lusk barricaded herself in the house firing on officers for about thirty minutes then shot herself seriously. The victim had accused Lusk of entertaining close friendship with her husband.
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