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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
9
National army mobilization by June 5 the year after registration will total 1 247 000 men as Provost Marshal Crowder announced. About 560 000 men, more than two thirds of the second draft call of 800 000, will be in camp by that time. The figure excludes volunteers.
Washington reports planned increases in freight and passenger rates by the railroad administration to cover a deficit. Officials expect a uniform 23 4 cent passenger rate and about a 7 percent freight increase. Fuel costs and payroll rises drive the need.
Amsterdam May 4 Premier Wekerle of Hungary has agreed to form a new cabinet. A royal rescript published in the Budapest official gazette confirms his post and directs him to propose cabinet recomposition and to press forward with the franchise reform program where possible.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with Thursday rain or snow and colder. Winds shift to fresh northerly. Sheepmen urged to note. Wyoming area expects similar, with rain or snow and cooler in north and west portions. Shippers forecast covers 86 hours with temperatures 8 to 40 degrees north and west and 40 to 45 south and east.
American aviators press the Luftwaffe over Toul sector as German pilots deploy deceptive tactics to misdirect and overwhelm the Allied fliers. One scheme sends a lone low aircraft to lure U S planes, followed by superior German numbers.
Governor Houx defends Americanization of aliens at a Washington conference. He cites 5 million aliens from 100 languages and says measures to promote English instruction in schools will be pursued, with federal funding considered.
Government information department and Federated churches plan two noted speakers to Cheyenne for patriotic meetings on May 27. The speakers include presidents editors and metropolitan pastors who will address the public free of charge to support national unity and public spirit.
Special dispatch from El Paso reports German agents fomenting disorder in Mexico to press for U.S. intervention. Warnings include border raids and attacks on Americans, with German-owned Mexico City papers urging war against the United States and alleging American plots. Local editor names are given for two German-backed publications.
Two men, Joe Tremin and Andrew Trentin from Rooke Springs, were arrested as alien enemies and sent under guard from Fort 1 to the meat camp at Port Douglas Utah. They were captured at Tok Springs and transported to Cheyenne for processing in the U S marshal's office where photos and records were made. They claimed Austrian nationality.
Copenhagen reports Finland refuses exit ports to Russians as war resumes with Russia. Zurich dispatches say General Skoropauski dissolves Ukrainian central authorities and pledges private property as basis for culture amid alliances.
Denver considers an ordinance to compel idle residents to work or leave the city. Officials argue nonproductive wealth holders and habitual labor dodgers must seek employment to bolster wartime industry and relieve national strain.
A cloudburst toppled homes along Big Isaac creek in West Virginia killing seven people. James Gardner his wife and their four children perished as floodwaters swept away their dwelling.
Hurley of the Shipping Board told the House Appropriations Committee the 1918 19 shipbuilding bill would total 2 223 895 000 dollars with all but 883 000 devoted to production of ships.
A United Press dispatch reports Germany massing over eighty new divisions for a major western front offensive. Haig notes increased artillery activity in the Meteren and Kemmel sectors as Australian troops advance north of the Somme and Ancre rivers. Paris says violent shelling north and south of the Avre with German attacks repulsed near Montdidier and Mangard-en-Sentre.
Cadet John Ervin of West Point Mississippi was instantly killed and two other aviators injured when two airplanes collided today at Hempstead Port.
At Carnegie Hall last night the American Defense Society and American Rights League denounced Prussian frightfulness and urged U S resolve to uphold international law. Speakers included Theodora Roosevelt and Senator Owen of Oklahoma, with Colonel Roosevelt applauded as the crowd pledged to continue the war effort until victory.
Saratoga and Encampment Railway asks the public service commission for about a 10 percent rise in tie classifica tion rates and several commodity rate changes in freight service. A hearing is set for Friday May 10 in the commission office with the applicant Wie Laiske Menville Telephone Co. for a separate increase to line items.
American artillery pounds German positions from Cantigny to MesmiM St Georges as front becomes a muddy sea. Premier Clemenceau visits American HQ and hails their work. Wilson declares May 20 27 as Red Cross War Week to raise funds for troops and home front aid.
Six more Americans are decorated with War Crosses. Capt. Sydney Groves and Lieutenants Dal, Soret, and Webb receive honors along with Private K. Mownet and J. A. Mendelhall. A motorcycle accident interrupted the ceremony as others were cited for yellow flags and official errors.
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