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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
4
The article questions who tampered with a railway water system valve causing low river water, arguing the fault lies with the railroad and local authorities rather than Cheyenne’s water system. It notes a night-time act on railroad property may have enabled the incident.
A reader notes German war verse praising Kaiser forces, praising cavalry, navy, and labor in the fields, with graphic lines of gore and sacrifice. The piece condemns Germany and portrays a German outlook as bloodthirsty, while touching on a single sentimental poem about a mother Marie and a soldier’s farewell.
The Kaiser and Count von Hertling urge blame on allies for prolonging the war. They accuse entente powers and America of avoiding peace talks after a failed Hres-Litovsk pressure. The Kaiser vows victory on Germany’s terms if talks fail, while critics cite repeated martyr poses since 1914 and dismiss perceived excuses as hypocritical.
A playful verse contrasts thorn and rose motif urging readers to forget the thorn and remember the rose. It weaves lines about a girl with a refined nose and a Congressman, then a milkman, all illustrating a refrain to focus on positive traits over sharp critique.
Investigators point to possible arson in the Colorado & Southern roundhouse fire in Cheyenne, noting tampered water main valve and low pressure hampering firefighting. Authorities consider a broader pattern of sabotage linked to wartime tensions, though no definitive proof yet ties the incident to specific groups.
The New York World argues Nicholas Longworth misstates the balance of war powers, contending Congress created and preserved the president’s wartime authority. It cites Madison, Hamilton, and Washington era practices, urging constitutional amendment to shift supreme executive power to Congress and militia chiefs.
A wartime critique recounts Earl Derr Biggers to condemn German hatred songs like Hymn of Hate by Lissauer. It notes English reactions, mockery in Britain, and dismisses further German verses while referencing Zeppelin raids and grim war imagery.
A long lost contact from Italy reunites with Margie as Mary and Max arrive at a hotel. The exchange explores love, devotion, and fantasy about Italian romance, with Jim probing relationships and vows of playful devotion among friends. The piece ends hinting at past loves and current happiness.
Rumors from the Blue Ridge region claim mountain moonshiners are debating days without a still to follow changing fashion. The note appears in a Richmond Times Dispatch item marking street chatter about liquor manufacture.
Analysis argues Russians will distinguish Bolshevik factions from government power. warns that Bolshevik actions may not reflect official governance. Editorial tone contrasts revolutionary rhetoric with state authority and policy outcomes.
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