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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
9
London reports twenty one British ships over 1600 tons and seven under 1600 tons were sunk by mines or submarines last week. No fishing vessels were lost. Losses match the prior week with thirty two ships total, including twenty seven large and five small.
The advance guard of American forces lands in France amid reports that Major General Selbert commands the first overseas crew under Pershing. Washington notes a new record for transporting troops, with U S forces prepared to feed arm, equip and support allied efforts as plans proceed clock like.
Courtroom scenes unfold as government efforts in the high-grade conspiracy case meet strong defense questions. Testimony from John Muelhausen links him to the stolen gold scheme while denying receipt of proceeds, and Carl Muelhausen faces cross examination amid questions of his involvement. Tony Cuas testifies about the ring’s operations and the flow of stolen gold, with others named in the case. The proceedings continue into the next page.
A garbled campaign notice promises 60 000 extra votes for every 26 dollars in subscriptions, urging rapid weekly effort to win cash prizes and cars. It stresses big subscriptions mean big votes, and asks workers to submit all subscriptions by next Saturday 10 p m to gain votes and prize chances.
Special to The State Leader describes Senator Kendrick's role in saving the house prohibition amendment in the senate agriculture committee. The vote turned 9 to 7 after a scheduling mishap paired Kendrick with a dry senator, while broader food control measures in Washington expanded to government takeover of key industries and a new bone-dry prohibition. The bill faces delays as supporters and opponents debate provisions.
Salt Lake City June 27 Meager reports say waters subsided after the Price River Irrigation break near Fairview. The Denver and Rio Grande Railway suffered about 20 miles of washouts and officials expect trains to run again in about fifteen days as men and machinery are moved to repairs. Miners from Carbon district offer labor after being displaced by the disaster.
Governor Houx calls for women across Wyoming to register in home precincts for war duties. The hand of registration lies with the women's war council though registration is voluntary with no penalties. The move aims to support mobilization as men are sent to the front and prices adjust with labor shifts.
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