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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
4
The piece urges united effort among city officials the Anti-Saloon league and civic codes to improve conditions and avoid wrongful charges. It discusses allied forces possible election costs and a compromise on the closing hour if commissioners and Anti-Saloon forces agree.
An analysis argues the United States must adopt universal military training and a standing army. It critiques delayed mobilization, insufficient officers, and reliance on a dwindling regular force, urging Congress to pass universal service and train youths for national defense now.
The note references the new King of Greece and his mother whose German ties are described as hastening the downfall of her husband. It also mentions the Kaiser’s sister and her role, indicating a broader dynastic influence on the political crisis.
United Press correspondent William Philip Semms surveys British wartime slang terms. He explains labels for weapons, units, wounds, times of day, and personnel from Archibald anti aircrafts to Blighty and Jerrys, noting vivid nicknames used by Tommies and staff officers.
A Wyoming national guard recruitment surge reports 139 men joining in four days, with about 40 more needed to form a full regiment. Captain Max Garber notes Colorado units also push toward completion, while Harry Rine of Cheyenne is named second lieutenant. National guard drafts and upcoming enlistments are anticipated.
Governor Houx received notices that three more donations would follow, bringing the total to 35,400 as companies respond to state business leaders. Pledges include Illinois Pipe Line 2,500, Ohio Oil 2,000, and Miners Union Sunrise 1,500, triggering a matched gift from Colorado Fuel & Iron. Additional gifts come from Bell Telephone, Midwest Refining, Merritt Oil, Grass Creek Petroleum, Carney Coal, Sun Continental Oil, Verner Z Reed, George A. Keeline, O H Shoup, Bern Hopkins, Ohio Old Co, Hilinda Pipe Line, Elk Basin Petroleum, and Pacific Mutual Life.
Complete figures on the total subscription of the Liberty loan were in sight late today. Eleven of the twelve reserve banks had telegraphed final returns and officials were finishing tabulations before the department office closed. Some revised figures awaited, but indications pointed to public release before noon tomorrow. State Leader classified ads bring results.
A Wisconson woman, Mrs. David Roberts, wife of the former state veterinarian, was killed by Grace Lusk a local school teacher. Lusk then barricaded herself in the house and shot herself after a half hour standoff with police. The incident followed a claim that Mrs. Roberts accused Grace Leask of a close friendship with her husband.
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