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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
13
A Chinaman named Meek Lewis was found guilty of a statutory offense against a sixteen year old girl kept in seclusion in a Chinese den for five days. Sentencing will be by Judge Montrero soon.
Police and sheriff offices coordinated a rapid chase after two men allegedly stole a new five passenger touring Ford from J. O. Sutter in Cheyenne. The car was seen speeding through Pine Bluffs at 11 30 am and later recovered with occupants William Shaw of Chicago and Richard Proctor of Philadelphia after shots were fired. Deputy Sheriff Hd School brought the pair back, under Sheriff Pat Hayes’s command.
The article describes Germany imposing bans on coin reissues, melting down church bells for gun castings, forbidding soldiers homeward train rides, and embargos to ease rail burdens. Leather shortages hinder repairs, clothing controls tighten, and textile rationing targets the poor as civilian attire is restricted.
Federal authorities disclosed information about a Hindu German plotter marked for death in New York. The suspect, described as a Hindu seru, allegedly betrayed secrets and sent agents here for a ne Huettodian operation.
London reports a counter attack between the Ancre and Somme recapturing Morlancourt and Chilly while British air forces drop twenty two tons of bombs on Bapaume and Peronne. The Germans briefly advanced nine miles beyond the Hindenburg Line before retreating.
A Swiss observer, back in Zurich from Germany and cited by Temps, reports discreet talks in Berlin over violent clashes between Kaiser Wilhelm II and General Erich Ludendorff at the German headquarters. Ludendorff allegedly declared he was only a soldier while urging peace and insisting his offensive plans could succeed.
Ottawa dispatch reports British cavalry achieved a brilliant victory with details not yet released. London says the British front remains firm along the entire line, held in orderly array with strong forces and artillery, while enemy assaults showed no progress on the day.
In VALDEZ Alaska on March 2 natives describe Chirikof Island eighty miles southwest of Kodiak as a land of ghosts. The uninhabited isle is shrouded in fog and rarely visited by boats amid stormy shores. Legends say banished early Russians are chained souls lingering there and lamenting with chains clanking in the air.
Dry forces from across Wyoming gather for the statewide Anti Saloon League convention at Cantonal church and high school gym. Gov Frank L Moux and Gov Moses Alexander of Utah are guests as Kopald's band provides music and street concerts. County chairmen plan education and agitation to push prohibition, aiming to align Wyoming with other states in purging the liquor industry.
Special services led by Rev. Edwin E B Brace dedicated a fourteen star service flag for Cheyenne church members in the army. Mrs. Arthur Putnam presented the flag as J W Burkhart a Civil War veteran held it. F L Crabbe gave a patriotic address and the program included singing and readings honoring families of service members.
Boxing note argues Jess Willard seeks control to fight Fred Fulton on his terms. He demands choosing opponent purse venue officials and dates, while planning his own show. Also mentions war savings stamps drive and tomorrows Plains hotel meeting.
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