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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1918
Page
1
United Press reports the start of government seizure of hoarded wheat as state food administrators, empowered by Hoover, compel farmers to release grain. Officials say less than 60 million bushels remained for seed and feed on May 1, with seizures beginning in Kansas and Indiana and pressure mounting nationwide.
MAGDALENA New Mexico May 11 Two ranchmen are dead and three wounded after a pistol duel eighty miles west of here. Deputized forest rangers went to arrest Bruce Cooper who resisted and wounded Ranger Simmons. Marshal Carago shot and killed both Bruce and C. C. Cooper. Homer Cooper was wounded by an officer.
Exterminator the W. H. Kilmer colt ridden by W Knapp captured the forty fourth Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs beating Mutoba by one length with Vive America third. The winning time was 2 10 4-5.
Washington May 11 The war department shifted focus to its main accuser Gutzon Borglum amid new evidence from the Army Intelligence service. Unconfirmed reports in official channels suggest German influence may surface in the forthcoming full account.
The federal reserve report shows six neutral European nations Norway Sweden Spain Holland Denmark and Switzerland amassed larger bank deposits and wealth from wartime profits. From mid 1944 to early 1945 reserves rose sharply while domestic debt remained modest, with notable bond sales and gold imports amid expected shifts in 1945 trade.
A chaotic report from Los Angeles describes a murder case in which Mrs Annia Hollwkl, an Austrian, is accused of shooting Mrs Milieh'a back yard in Belviders near His fooling. The sheriff's office ties the fatal incident to a dispute between two women, with Mestloliski, a mother of five, involved as a central figure.
Chicago may 11 report shows IWW members urged war readiness after U S entry. Prosecutor Frank K Nebeker cites statements attacking federal conscription and capitalism. Anti war pieces blame despotism and the capitalists, citing Philadelphia streetcar strike as context.
Two members of the army signal corps may be lost after a balloon broke free and disappeared while ascending toward the clouds around San Antonio Texas. The observers’ homes are not released by authorities.
A May report lists Lt Maj Gen Cur tin J Mackensie and Brig Gen Lesley J Po Butler C M O D O wounded in London. It notes former Chief of the General Staff MacKeanie of the Cenudian military coup.
London May 11 The army council after reviewing General Maurice explanations for breach of regulations by writing and publishing a letter in the press has ordered his retirement and placement on retired pay.
Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson, a harbor blockade pioneer, urges a special type of submarine built solely for blockading harbors. He says drill ships were effective and advocates a cheaply built blockading submarine filled with concrete to enter harbors and sink targets away from surface gunfire.
Washington May Nine Wen, who displayed notable bravery rescuing survivors from the Glenack Centre wreck, was commended today by Secretary of the Interior Merl Voorn Leb for acts during the Pal 26 disaster.
Allied reports note no renewed German offensive since March 21 and growing Allied numbers. French advances near Mont Rouge in the Loore area and near Orvillers Sorel southeast of Montdidier secure positions. British operations profitable along the Lys salient in Flanders as raids and shelling continue.
London reports dissension within the powerful Reichstag centrist party may threaten Chancellor von Herling. An anti-settling faction led by Mathias Kroberger could trigger the chancellor’s fall over eastern policy disputes.
Paris reports Thomas Helms of New York and Leonard Stone of Mayville missing from the IPhone Escadrille. Stone likely a prisoner in Germany as his plane was seen falling behind German lines after a clash in which nine French planes and thirteen German machines fought.
London report says on May 11 Allied air forces claimed 27 German planes shot down and 12 forced down out of control in clear weather. The statement attributes the success to United air units and notes overall air activity for the day.
German claims report heavy losses for American troops southwest of Apremont and north of Parroy from a strong mine bombardment, per the official German communiqué issued today.
The War Department announced sufficient artillery including French 15 and 155 millimeter and heavy railway pieces are in France to meet American army needs. Machine guns are ready for immediate use as overseas shipments of troops proceed. The militia bureau resumes organization and plans twenty five battalions totaling about 15 000 men.
A wartime report notes American aviators cited by Associated Press for bravery. It highlights Captain Paul Frank Bhor and others praised for leadership and courage during a mission over Lafayette, with remarks on their composure under fire and decisive actions in a chaotic air engagement.
German officers and soldiers searched and arrested members of the Chratnian ra n and cabinet ministers April 25, according to information received by the State Department. German policy aims to control Ukraine as a food supply and bind it to Germany, while Ukrainians resist militaristic German rule and seek independence.
May 11 dispatches report German detachments of cavalry moving from Platders toward the Ukraine to quell unrest. Moscow reports indicate Allied front actions and a German advance with forces advancing into Ukrainian territory.
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