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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1918
Page
16
The report states Austrian forces took about 40 000 prisoners in the Montello offensive while Italian troops repelled attacks. Other fronts report enemy counterattacks repulsed, and waterlogged Plave crossings hindering further moves. Germany may aid in the anticipated next blow against Italy.
Soldiers at Fort Ruse staged a variety program headlined by moving pictures and a boxing bout between Fletcher and Harvardin and wrestling shows. The 315th cavalry band performed as the crowd enjoyed an evening of athletic events and demonstrations.
Cheyenne will host a new brokerage office for Thompson Dornelian and partners. The firm will operate from the Plaing hotel and use a direct wire from the New York Stock Exchange to relay reports from New York San Francisco New Orleans and other centers. John Powellan of New York City will run the office with B D Thompson in active management. Financial wire service completed yesterday and painters finish the back board as reports come in.
Forecaster reports likely rain with low temperatures and continued cloud cover around Mopflay and Perthy. Little temperature change expected.
Washington reports from Rome confirm the repulse of the Austrian push and Gen March says American troop movements to France have surpassed 900000, five months ahead of schedule. He notes France Italy fronts hold firm though further blows are expected and that about 200000 men have shipped in two weeks.
British foreign minister Balfour warns the United States to be prepared for a German peace offensive as Austrian officials Burian and various editorials in Austrian and German papers signal renewed diplomatic moves. Officials note the pattern of propaganda following failed offensives.
Chicago June 22 Lewis Chevrolet the French driver won the Automobile derby handicap prize of $20,000 at the speedway driving 100 miles non stop at 108 miles an hour. His time 65 minutes 25 seconds. Ralph Walford finished second 1 minute 42 seconds back and Ira Wall was third with 65 minutes 60 seconds.
C B Moree of the American Express company will become the new agent of Cheyenne as two express firms consolidate. The change will take effect about July 1 and is expected to avoid job losses while increasing depot staffing.
The Saturday Met notes from government dispatch include the name Claude Quinn of Sheridan Wyoming among those killed in action while serving in France.
The Sidona club may travel from Cheyenne to Ames monument and back along the new Lions trail to clear stones and shape the path for travel. If weather allows the group will work to place signs from Cheyenne to the trail’s full length afterward.
Dr. W. H. Andrews of Cheyenne was elected treasurer of the State Dental Society at its annual meeting in Thermopolis. The society plans to meet again next year in Thermopolis.
Members of the Eagles lodge of Cheyenne plan a Monday night dance at their hall to honor men entering the draft. The event follows an 8 p.m. parade downtown led by the U P bend and traverse the downtown area.
Cheyenne saw light rainfall on Saturday with about 0.02 inch recorded during the afternoon. A slow drizzle continued into the night, bringing a damp end to the period.
Washington reports indicate grave food scarcity in Austria with U S officials fearing famine as crops delay until August or September. Neutral-country intelligence notes no confirmed offensive but confirms shortages driving potential unrest and historic revolutions caused by hunger.
Baseball scores from both leagues show several results with postponements. Chicago 0 Cleve 4, New York 5 Washington 3, Detroit 2 6, St. Louis 1 3, Philadelphia 4 Hoeton Brooklyn, New York 2 St. Louis 5 7, Cincinnati 2 9, Pittsburg 2 Chicago 5.
London reports a Berlin lawyer proposes compulsory state disposal of clothing from deceased Germans. The plan would require heirs or estate administrators to turn over all clothing and related items to the state.
Italian and Austrian commanders clash as Piave river floods cut rail lines and disrupt relief efforts. Prisoners report repeated Allied advances halted by intense artillery and machine gun fire. The action centered on defenses near Trevis and Dona di Piave, with Italian forces fighting to maintain communications and supply.
Paris report quotes the French under-secretary of the navy stating two thirds of German submarines launched to date are sunk. He adds that Germany is being destroyed twice as fast as it builds. Separate dispatch from Rome notes fresh Austrian troops and German reinforcements on the Italian front.
Wyoming state board of optical examiners issues a public alert about two men posing as doctors names given as Dr S Whitaker and Dr J Bak er. They swindled W R Barton of 59 cash plus 100 check and another 50 from F Griffith Torrington for eyeglasses and supposed eye operations. County attorney seeks prosecution while warning residents to beware fraudulent practitioners posing as physicians.
Senator Kendrick appeals Wyoming residents to support the war savings drive and join the volunteer army of production and saving as the campaign ends June 28. He cites Wyoming’s record in war activity and urges households to participate.
Col Walter Short returns to Fort Russell from Washington where he had been on important business. Col Williams had commanded in his absence and now departs for Camp Funston. Short says Washington was too hot and he is glad to be back at Cheyenne. Government plans for Fort Russell were not disclosed.
Fort Rue sell hosted a baseball game Saturday with Troop K 316th versus the regimental team. The regimental side won 10 to 4 after a week of practice and improving team work.
Princess Russe Hayakawa presents Thy White Man's Law while Mary McAllister performs The Kill Joy and Louise Lovely stars in The Who Wouldn't Quit on the afternoon bill at PARK. Band Conca also appears as of afternoon spettacolo.
Cheyenne city officials have widened camping grounds at Bloun'r for tourists. The site is conveniently located at highway junctions into the city and offers fire, water and toilets free of charge for campers.
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