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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
American forces north of Toul conducted the first exclusively American raid without French participation. After 45 minutes of artillery prep the troops crossed No Man’s Land, penetrated German trenches, and returned with no prisoners reported as trenches and dugouts were demolished. French help noted in supporting actions.
Mass mills shut down as firemen strike over eight hour day. Officials and union leaders failed to reach a deal during a conference. A telegram from Secretary of Labor Wilson urged workers to return to their jobs while talks continued.
Witnesses before the senate committee testified about a German American alliance raising funds for German war relief and passing money to von Bernstorff and Dernberg. Indianapolis figures Halser Lauden Keller and Percy Andres appeared, with Keller denying textbook references cited by Senator King.
Former Governor Prank Bell McGovern ends bid for the Republican nomination for United States Senator and endorses Lenroot. He cites Berger indictment and Split in party as reasons to unify toward Lenroot. La Follette and Lenroot remain in the field to unite patriot voters.
The House Naval Committee began work on the annual naval appropriation bill, named by the Navy Department for the HOR fiscal year. The bill authorizes about 1.27 billion dollars with immediate availability to meet emergencies, and plans for increasing enlisted personnel from 350,000 to 387,000 and marine corps strength from 60,000 to 64,000 officers and men.
New York March 11. The fishing steamer N. J. R. III with fifty aboard is believed to have foundered after setting from Sheepshead Bay for fishing banks off Long Beach. She was due back yesterday. naval vessels and patrol boats search the area for the missing steamer.
Canada to ban sale of intoxicating liquor nationwide by 1919 except Quebec and Ontario where laws differ. Prohibition would extend to remaining provinces, with enforcement and timelines under discussion as Ottawa reports details.
Washington march 11 plans to enroll 250000 boys for farm work this summer were announced by the department of labor. The drive will be conducted by the public service reserve similarly to the shipbuilders enrollment in reserve as a prior effort.
Washington reports the wartime strain on Germany’s civilian households. The average family household income of 100 to 200 marks ran 222.05 marks, with living costs rising 42 percent while US costs rose 25 percent. Expenditures include food 41.51, fuel 1.85, clothing 4.02, laundry 1.24, books 0.06, taxes 0.95, insurance 1.12, and other items. the report cites official German documents noting that lower income groups may exceed earnings due to living costs.
War department released two casualty lists. first list names include Lieut John H. David and six others killed in action total. Second list reports one lieutenant and thirty-one men killed in action and eight wounded. overall figures show 685 men in Pearce and surrounding areas with several wounded.
Secretary of War Newton D Baker arrived in Paris for a military inspection and talks with French and American staff. He travels with Maj Gen William S Black and aides to review projects behind American lines and confer with Allied officers. Baker emphasized the trip is strictly military and left Washington quietly.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call detailing the condition of the Bank of the United States as of close of business yesterday. Officials note the action aims to review financial health and regulatory compliance.
Washington reports a detachment of the Russian Red Guard entered Tehran days ago, with claims of an advance on the city. A Stockholm dispatch notes German concerns over Allied aid to Finland and a Finnish evacuation. State Department officials doubt reports that Ambassador Francis and the Japanese ambassador are detained, though the latest Francis telegram is dated March.
The government introduced a bill authorizing mobilization and requisition of all war supply factories. It would place army and ammunition plants ship and aircraft construction fuel stores clothing and fodder under central control. Labor conscription to staff these facilities is proposed.
Mount Wilson Observatory teams dismantle snow gear and transport equipment to a southwest or Wyoming site for a total eclipse viewing. If clouds thwart observers, the expedition aims to salvage the effort. George Stlery Hall leads a diverse party from across the country, hoping for a landmark astronomical event.
The military announces a new national and state call to draft 90 000 men for service in the Army, intended to support agriculture during a labor shortage. The plan, described in a telegram, directs deferment for some, with quotas adjusted by state and county needs, and emphasizes emergency agricultural support over broader mobilization.
A prominent American poet, once known for Home Fires Burhing, was killed in an air raid last week. The writer, formerly based in Bi pice V, rose to fame as a leading figure in contemporary verse and was highly regarded for their popular poetry.
The message released by the State Department transmits President Woodrow Wilson's May 1 note to Soviet leaders. It expresses sympathy for Rus sian aspirations, urges defending Russia's sovereignty, and pledges U S willingness to use any opportunity to restore Russia as an independent European power amid German threat. The note marks U S stance after Bolshevik leadership.
Industry reports show miners pausing output as price reductions push profits below thresholds. Officials say export rebalancing and cost cuts keep operations steady, with more closures looming if demand remains soft.
Translation unclear OCR fragment mentions Abd ACT, Leavenworth, and penal themes. Readers see references to punishment and a federaiserlet comment.
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