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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1918
Page
9
Ry and Randolph Leigh who in 1916 reevaluated Din M. A. degree in political science from Coldim ita University has had charge of the Sheridan Enterprises for the last 18 months and will continue to have general supervision of the Sheridan Enterprise with full charge of the project.
It became known here that a leading Mount Wilson Scientist will take the Wig telescope from the observatory to Green River Wyoming over 2000 miles away to attempt a 98 second solution to the mystery of the film's corona.
The United States court opened at the federal building this morning with the grand jury entering session to consider indictments. Among the cases is William Shamke of Sheridan arrested about six months ago on a sedition charge. he was brought to Cheyenne today by Deputy U S Marshal Seavey.
Conferees in Washington on May 13 reached terms for drafting all men who have turned 21 by June and later. The dispute centers on whether medical and divinity students enrolled before and after the date are exempt or subject to the draft, and how to treat those enrolled since the cutoff as if not students.
A German torpedo barely missed the Ved cell carrying the American labor mission and struck a naval vessel acting as a convoy near Milwaukee. The torpedo caused damage described as not severe, per a letter cited by Mr. Simmons from Henry Hyndman who witnessed the vessel at the scene.
Paris dispatch notes hunger riots of tremendous fury under way in Petrograd. The situation is grave and authorities are seemingly powerless. Many people have been plundered on the streets.
In Amsterdam May 12 and 13 United Press reports two allied accuses of German policy. Admiral Von Kappelle claims the naval offensive shows best results since unrestricted submarine warfare began. Socialist leader Vogbreich counters that after 15 months the policy has not brought peace and has failed to bend the enemy.
Three U.S. soldiers in Lorraine attacked a German trench solo without orders, killing an officer and five privates, securing papers, then facing a second assault as German troops reinforced. The outcome of the second invasion was not yet known.
Washington May 13 the war department asked congress for an additional appropriation of 6 billion dollars to secure an adequate supply of heavy ordnance this would be added to the 11 billion program presented last week by Secretary of War Baker before the house military affairs committee Brg Gen Barnett acting chief of the coast artillery told the committee the plea would form the basis of the fortification program.
Detroit authorities reveal an arson scheme to destroy over a million dollars in business property. County Prosecutor Janowski announces sixteen arrests with more to come as the plot's extensive network unravels thanks to a woman who could not stay silent.
Official report says Emperors William and Charles met at grand headquarters Amsterdam to discuss military social economic and political matters. The two rulers showed harmony and unity aiming to increase armament and strengthen public resolve.
Notice posted in Douglas Wye on May 14 warns that all vagrants and loafers arriving must show name address and occupation or travel. A committee from the 100 per Cent American club will act. uncooperative individuals will face action.
Lord Reading rebutted a wartime report that Britain planned to delay American troop use until fully reinforced. He warned the claim contradicts instructions he received and asserted no such policy existed. Separately, Marine Corps casualties and Baker's push for wartime decorations were reported.
The May 13 casualty list from the War Department includes Sol Schuster of Afton Wyoming among ninety six names. It notes ten killed in action nine died of wounds ten in other danger and twelve severely wounded with others listed as wounded. Henry Muck of Montague Colorado is killed accidentally.
Report covers a Nebraska farmer who paid $2200 to a clairvoyant in search of hidden treasure. Bates claimed supernatural power to locate wealth on Lowenstein's farm, fled to Wyoming, and was arrested after sheriff and requisition papers moved him toward trial. Authorities plan to jail, with proceedings continuing.
Report from May 13 states German lines opposite the American sector are thin and retreating to prepared shelters. Ancerville outpost deserted, Germans withdraw from shell holes, using gas shells to compensate. Storm troopers attacked near Toul but were repelled with heavy losses. American raids and air activity provoke German nervous defense.
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