17 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
1
Tokyo May 17 Foreign Minister Goto released a formal statement to Chinese student representatives stating that Japan and China seek only protection against a German assault. The secret talks astonish and worry Chinese students, who fear a tightening Japanese grip on China despite the noncommittal tone.
The Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank marks its ninth anniversary today celebrating a decade since receiving its charter. Directors and officers, led by cashier H. B. Mr, boast a strong record as the institution enters its tenth year with a solid showing.
President Wilson prepares an address for a Red Cross drive in New York that will urge massive American forces to Europe in 1919 to foil Teuton schemes and press for a just victory. The plan includes faster ship production and a large French theater deployment. He also drafts a stance on a hard peace and dismisses rumors of opposition to a full inquiry into the akabip issue.
Special to the State Leader reports in Shtridan Wye that Frank Lombardo a Malian employed at Carneyville mine was shot and killed by Joe Varnoi another Malian miner in the same camp. Authorities say Varnoi, 25, is jailed awaiting extradition as Lombardo 21, both attached to a 12 year old girl. The motive cited involves the girl and a dispute over her. The camp was quiet afterward.
Professor Clark of Chicago University will speak on Red Cross at a relocated venue. The address moved from the high school auditorium to the Masonic Temple, altering the advertised location.
Reports from Cooper Union claim Kerensky, former Russian ruler, is en route to New York from Sweden aboard a Swedish vessel. Socialists say he will urge the United States not to aid the Bolsheviks. City men watch incoming ships. excitement grows over a possible discreet visit and disguise.
The Allen A M E Church launches a life spring drive with spiritual meetings nightly and has raised over 300 dollars toward a 9500 goal for furnace, sidewalk, and improvements on the west border. Services Sunday feature Rev J W Rodgers, a war dinner, and reports from soliciting committees at 2 30. Prizes awarded for top fundraisers and a Saturday appeal to business friends. school officials report over 2000 enrolled with actions to follow.
A fierce clash in Detroit today between 7 special detectives and a band of four to five automobile thieves left one detective dead and another severely wounded. Four others were lightly wounded as the gang escaped after opening fire during the pursuit. In Edwardsville, threats with a heart pierced by a dagger were sent to defense attorneys for lynching a pro German suspect, warning of harm to those opposing their view.
Secretary T. Jos Cahill reports sufficient responses from inquiries statewide to stage a first class replica of Cheyenne frontier sports for the Belgian regiment visit next Wednesday. Notables like Sam Brownell and Sam Garrett join Eddie McCarty and Kid Mex. McCarty and Irwin strings bring famous bronchos and ropers to Cheyenne. Proceeds from July 24 25 26 27 frontier sports go to Red Cross M C A and Knights of Columbus. Belgians to see wild life beyond trenches.
A Wyoming delegation attended the League to Enforce Peace gathering in Philadelphia. The report lists Wyo monarchs and delegates including W. WH and a coach from Sheridan among others, with several names presented as attendees.
An immense TNT blast at a Pittsburg plant released a devastating explosion. More than 600 workers were injured while at least 170 died and 540 more suffered severe injuries as debris, wreckage, and scattered belongings filled the area. Rescue efforts rush to recover the wounded and identify victims amid widespread destruction.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures. Wyoming outlook shows cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the northwest and warmer readings in the northeast. Shippers' Forecast advises protecting 46 hour shipments from 40 to 45 degrees north and west and 45 to 50 degrees south and east.
Russell Fish of Wheatland is listed among Colorado Agricultural College students appointed to the Officers Reserve Training Camp. He attended the first camp before turning twenty one, was honorably discharged when the act became known, and later reached the age of majority while serving as a cadet officer at the Mart College school.
May 17 report says large American forces arrive in a new western front sector under British control, with units placed near St Michiel Toul, between Hailles and Hlangard on Sant terre, near Amiens and Villiera Mrettygneux. Pershing notes patrols in Lorraine and artillery keeping the enemy engaged as calls for a broader allied naval offensive grow.
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