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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
9
Reports from Colorado, Ottawa, Butte, and Arizona describe mounting labor unrest. Colorado mines threaten a strike starting August 1 if negotiations fail. Canada warns of a general strike if conscription proceeds without a majority mandate. Butte and Leadville face widespread mining action, with mass meetings planned and foreign workers accused of draft evasion.
The U S district court trial of a dozen alleged high-graders has shifted from dramatic revelations to a slow parade of old checks. The pink stamped paid notes, often made out to William Green or James Wilson and transferring sums from 1 600 to 7 000, are the central focus as jurors struggle to stay awake amid routine testimony. The defendants used aliases such as George W. Fossinger, Daniel McFleod, and Charles Daniels in these transactions.
CHICAGO June 28 Government plans for food control call for absolute control of wheat trade in all commercial aspects. President Griffin of the board of trade says speculation will be barred and the government through the food administrator Hoover will dominate wheat distribution domestically and for export. Millers will come under control and wheat for future delivery will be restricted while commission merchants and others may handle sample wheat.
A force of 100 Mexicans were put to work on entrenchments and fortifications overlooking Juarez. The move followed reports that Francisco Villa and his command were near Villa Ahumada, eighty five miles south.
Campaign closes tomorrow night as candidates submit final Sakaelatans for Gold and Extra Vote offers. The deadline pressures rivals to finalize bids and secure any remaining incentives before the window shuts.
The State Leader promotes a closing date for its circulation campaign. Saturday, June 30 at 10 pm marks end of the 60,000 extra votes offer and the 1560 cash prize. all subscriptions turned in by then count for triple votes. Winners receive automobiles and eighteen other awards. candidates are urged to act now.
Reports from Haines describe Rock Creek destroyed after a fifty foot dam at Killamacue lake failed. Residents flee with belongings as floodwaters cut a 200 yard swath down the mountain. The dam supplied power to nearby towns and the flood threatens an area known for grain and hay production.
Miss Iria Calderhead of Wichita Kansas and Miss Elisabeth Bitlyveean of New York were arrested in Washington June 23 after an incident described as approaching too close to the president.
Washington D C June 23 The Senate finance committee nears approval of extra bonds after revising the war tag plan to 1 449 billion while the house set 1 8 billion in higher taxes Senator Stone proposes a 500 million bond issue and a 16 percent rate on excess profits The plan aims to raise 300 million from excess profits and an amendment exempts fixed salaries including commercial travelers from tax penalties as a measure to fund next year’s expenses
Athens reports the new Greek Ministry led by Venizelos taking the oath at the palace. An enthusiastic crowd hailed the event as the ministers returned to the government building where Venizelos spoke from the balcony thanking the people for their support. Military guards stood ready but faced no disorder.
New York on June 28 John Robinson Jack Bians, survivor of the Republic disaster, who aided hundreds to safety, enlisted today in the British Royal Flying Corps at a city recruiting station. He left immediately for training.
Special to the State Leader, Belle Fourche S. D. June 28 John Wakem 27 years old hanged himself Tuesday morning from a barn rafter at the Sam Pasco ranch fifteen miles southwest of Belle Fourche Sheriff Stevenson Acting Coroner Sheldon reported the body found by Mrs Pasco Wakem a native of England had shown odd behavior attributed to perspiration forces beyond his control prior to death
Washington D C June 28 steep reduction in the price of bituminous coal east of the Mississippi river ranging from 100 to 35060 a ton to the public with a further cut of sixty cents a ton agreed upon today at conferences between operators and government officials The new prices take effect July 1 Four hundred operators pledged to furnish coal at a reasonable price and to place price fixing under government control through the defense council and coal production committee The agreement also sets a twenty five cent a ton commission limit for jobbers brokers retailers and collectors and states consumers will pay mine price plus transportation and twenty five cents per ton
A Danish steamer of 416 tons named Mvigtaidt was sunk by a German submarine off the coast. The Danish commander reported the loss on arrival, detailing a chase by destroyer boats before the vessel went down.
In Washington on June 28 the food control measure teeters between broader supply needs and a prohibition fight. Senate debate centers on barring all intoxicating beverages while allowing presidential exemptions for wines. Senators Lodge Johnson Kellogg and Hardwick weigh legal grounds against prohibition while the chamber mulls next steps.
Senator Jos eum opened the debate on a prohibition bill amid war emphasis. DHS head Domperlain noted expected amendments and a Senate schedule to begin amid a tense line of argument.
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