21 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports the United States has requisitioned Dutch ships in American waters after Holland refused to follow a voluntary agreement amid German threats. Britain also seized Dutch vessels in British ports, adding about 77 ships totaling near 100000 tons to the U S merchant fleet for food supply.
Early today a fire of suspected incendiary origin gutted the Colorado & Southern round house northwest of the city at 1 50 am. Loss estimated about 125000 with three engines trapped inside and records and tools destroyed. Firemen, hampered by low water pressure, could not reach the blaze. only two engines escaped. Shields built to confine the flames protected adjacent cars and buildings. The old frame structure burned completely and an oil tank nearby sparked fears of wider damage. The cause remains unknown.
Moscow dispatch reports War Minister Trotzky arrival from Petrograd to bolster defense amid German advances. Bolsheviks weigh moving government from Moscow as Teutons threaten isolation. Trotzky urges faster defense and stronger Soviet mobilization.
London report shows total allied and neutral tonnage losses to Dec 31 1917 at about 6,000,000 tons. Sir Eric Geddes asserts world tonnage excluding enemy vessels fell 2,500,000 tons since war start and promises forthcoming submarine loss figures. He notes last quarter 1917 shipping output rose to 942,000 tons while losses reached 1,200,000 tons. He cites British losses at 20 percent of prewar tonnage and calls for renewed shipbuilding efforts with January and February tonnage low.
In Altus and Jackson County two German-descended men were dragged from bed by Knights of Liberty, forced to kiss the American flag, whipped, tarred and feathered, then told to leave. Across the county road intersections urged all pro Germans and slackers to depart the country or face similar punishment as reports say the group has grown to over 500 members.
Cheyenne Wyoming church service flag will bear General John J Pershing’s star after Bishop N S Thomas requested placement on the St Marks Episcopal honor roll Pershing replied that he gratefully approves the honor and regrets the delayed correspondence The exchange reflects local wartime patriotism and civic faith in 1917.
Secretary of War Baker defended military secrecy in France during a visit to the Rainbow division. He warned that disclosing unit identities would aid German intelligence and reveal training levels and possible sector assignments. American artillery on the Toul front used gas shells in several attacks, with German silence suggesting success.
H. F. Durham, agent for the United States employment service, reports Union Pacific Railroad requests 600 to 760 laborers for the track department. Officials cite chronic labor shortages, blaming many track workers who are foreigners and many who have departed for Europe since the war began.
General Pershing sends best wishes in a letter marked France Soldier’s Letter. The envelope and letter are framed and to be hung in the church vestry per Bishop Thomas. The envelope bears the France address and Soldier’s Letter notice.
Lar amie County bar association met at the Plaing hotel to launch a county wide sale drive for war savings stamps. Wyoming lags in per capita sales and will be urged into action as part of a nine state district campaign led by state director W. Ir vine. A thousand dollar limit club formed with W. C. Irvine and W. F E. Mullen as first pledges.
James A. Levine reports a food commission talk by Mrs. Clark and Dr. Culbertson who warn Americans to conserve supplies. They describe German cruelties in occupied France and Belgium to illustrate wartime hardship and urge duty to preserve food.
Lenroot maintains a lead in the Wisconsin Senate race as returns trickle in from Milwaukee and across counties. The Associated Press reports late tallies show Lenroot ahead of James Thompson and other candidates, with Thorn planned and McCarthy voting figures noted while final results remain pending.
A Reuters dispatch from The Hague reports that the Dutch foreign minister’s terms for the takeover of Dutch shipping are unlikely to be accepted by the associated governments. The cable adds a possible concession allowing arming of Dutch vessels to be tolerated, if not opposed.
Final articles of agreement for the world championship fight between Willard and Fulton will be signed here Tuesday, according to a local source. The contract coverage notes focus on the bout and the terms expected to tie up the event.
In Washington on March 20 Hoover argues against any price increase above the president's $2.20 for wheat saying it would hurt consumers. He cites anticipated ample supply and a record crop, with food administration figures showing no shortage in the near term. The dispute features friction with some Senate clerical committee members as hearings approach.
A scrambled report cites attorney Martinets 0 Lives representing a federal utility commission in Omaha Nebraska. It claims a city’s survival depends on a decision by the Packers and references a letter from Armour to Armour dated 1016. The text mentions plant comparisons, port Worth, and plant opinions about methane and logistics amid consolidation talks.
Pocatello March 20. George Sihwarte pled guilty to dodging draft regulations and was sentenced to one year in the county jail. Herman Schopete was acquitted. three defendants are native born Germans.
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