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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1918
Page
5
War Office reports Allied forces may renew counter efforts on two sectors as heavy fighting unfolds. British units report steady progress despite German resistance along arcs from Arleux to Boisleux with portions near the Somme said to be in friendly hands.
Washington dispatch reports an 800000 strong Allied force prepared to hit faltering German lines. An American officer cites possible deployment of U.S. troops to a maneuver aimed at decisive combat. British leaders expect a finish to the war, not a lull, signaling a climactic engagement ahead.
England expands suffrage with a sweeping reform that doubles the electorate from about 8 million to 16 million. Both men and women gain ballots, but men retain a clear majority and plural voting remains possible under various conditions.
A local column notes the Lions Club should drop efforts to rush a new court house project amid heavy taxes. Mayor Blone argues the timing is inappropriate and advises the club not to press the issue now.
British forces repelled German assaults along a 55 mile front from the Somme to Arras after heavy bombardment and smoke. Along the Scarpe south and north of Arras fierce fighting continued with repeated enemy attacks beaten off in several villages, while counterattacks drove the enemy from Bereunicourt and other positions.
Speakers argued for prohibition, outlining three regulation avenues and attacking saloon interests. Governor Houx cited revenue losses, crime data, and Wyoming as a dry cautionary example, while Mr. Finch contrasted Cheyenne’s murders with Denver’s dry record and urged voter support for the dry amendment and enforcement.
Dr. W. O. Thompson of Ohio State University spoke at the Parish house under the 100 Per cent club on wartime farming. He warned that wheat shortages threaten Allied victory and urged farmers to plant every available acre, amid a broader wartime summary and condemnation of Turkish actions against Armenians.
Isabel Tucker of Central School eighth grade earns two W C T U essay contest prizes this year. The wins mark a first for her grade and class, pleasing her fellow students and highlighting her journalism talent.
Dunkirk has endured heavy bombardment for several days with five reported victims and limited material damage. Located on the English Channel about twenty miles from the nearest German line advance, the city has faced previous bombardments.
The Rev. George A. Mayer, a YMCA worker, was held as a German sympathizer at Camp Logan, Houston, after breaking down in a closed session with Maj. B. M. Chipperfield. A formal charge is likely pending. Mayer faced questions about loyalty and wartime conduct amid calls to curb brewery grain use and conserve food supplies.
Strong pressure mounts in Washington to speed up overseas troop movements in support of the Allies. A message to the British ambassador and related communications push for increased mobilization with less training for new drafts. In Amsterdam a report notes Germany plans to conscript criminals of military age.
Vienna dispatch notes another advance on the west front by Austrian forces. In Venetia near the Italian front there was active local artillery fire despite the ongoing operations.
The Cheyenne W C T U supervised a countywide prize essay contest on prohibition. The sixth prize winners were James Rinports Converse school first and Claude Fredricson Churchill school second. Seventh grade winners Louise Frisby Churchill and Jack Astle. Eighth grade winners Lorene Hobbs Johnson school and Isabel Tucker Central school.
British forces reported heavy bombardment from Acheville to the Sauce river with no infantry action. German high command grew worried as British numbers held firm north of the Somme while fresh German troops and weapons were rushed to resume the assault.
The advance to the Oise valley continues as German and Austrian divisions shift sectors in quiet fronts while heavy artillery massing signals renewed effort. French hold the left bank between Terquiers and Noyon, with bridges secured and fierce spirit noted since the Marne. A visitor from Evanston, A. J. Whiteman, arrived in Cheyenne.
The jury in the district court last night rendered a verdict for Isa dora Davis in the case against the Galinsky Parsley company. Davis was represented by C E B Lane and Thomas Winter. the defendant by Albert Walton. Davis had bought a carload of peaches from the Parsley company last October and held a special sale. a Galinsky clerk assisted during the rush. Davis claims the entire proceeds were misappropriated and the jury allowed his share after an accounting.
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