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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1918
Page
16
President urges definitive war tax plan for 1918 and beyond. He warns rushed regulations will harm credit and industry, stresses fair taxation on war profits, and calls Congress to act with clear figures before bonds and debt rise. He ties tax decisions to winning the war and electoral accountability.
The speaker urges unity and willingness to sacrifice for victory in war. He celebrates American pride and duty, calling for burdens to be shared justly and courageously, and for freedom and justice to prevail. He asks if the nation will weary as citizens answer the call to duty this defining era.
Weather summary for Clay shows mean temperature 44 degrees on the date, with 14 degrees colder than 48 hours ago. Readings include highest wind 25 mph from the east, precipitation totals 6.54 inches since January 1, and 0.5 inches rain and 0 inches snow melted in the last 48 hours. Read by GEO W Pitman.
Judge Mentzer ruled yesterday that the board of control and the district superintendent of Water District No. 1 lacked jurisdiction in two water redistribution cases on Crowing Horne Creek. The disputes involved Hugh McGee, Wyoming Hereford Corp, Iowa Live Stock Co, Mary Glibriat, and the Warren Live Stock Co. A divorce claim was dismissed for insufficient grounds.
Two Pershing soldiers Corporal Smith of the 164th Infantry and Private Faderweh of the 1st US Field Artillery will address Cheyenne audiences at eight o clock on May 46th. They will discuss experiences in France and report on conditions at the front to inform the American people.
A wartime report recounts a bishop’s address on the Red Cross, M. A. relief, and religious workers aiding front-line troops. He warned against eroding ideals under hardship and noted letters to soldiers must recount key incidents to ensure messages reach men in France. The piece also notes local draft details and Portland shipyard calls, with Wyoming selections and state labor bureau efforts.
County offices will move in days to clear the ground for a new structure. The district Judge and district court clerk shift to rooms near the state house. The county court room will be used for the county court session. County clerk and sheriff move to the new jail. superintendent, treasurer, assessor, and surveyor moved to other buildings.
State councils in Nebraska and Wyoming draft similar laws to the Loafer ban, sending copies to all incorporated towns for immediate adoption. Franklin notes the March 29 law requires scrutiny of workers in federal employment and urges action to prevent noncompliance.
Paris reports the second great German offensive in the west under way with strikes from Voormeesse to Lorre near Ypres and a 35 mile arc toward Rheims. Berlin claims the crown prince’s forces advance on the Aisne while American troops are massed with French and British near Rheims.
F C Blume once a captain in the New Mexico National Guard and connected to the Apremont forest area was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth by Federal Judge Novintt. The report mixes with World War I battlefield dispatches from Paris noting extreme violence near Rheims and Meuse as French and British forces counterattacked.
Steve Philipophce, named as principal in a knifing affray in Rock Springs last week, was arrested on an eastbound train yesterday afternoon by Sheriff George Carroll and confined in the county jail pending Rock Springs authorities’ arrival.
The article recalls Mrs Gordon’s visit to a May 20 reception hosted by Mia Houx the governor’s wife. A large group of women and some visitors attended with a strong musical program led by Mrs Vaughan Mrs Trumbull and Mrs Evans. Miss Gordon’s address provided the highlight and inspiration. Mr Crabb spoke briefly afterward as the only man present.
Forecast calls for showers on Tuesday and likely Wednesday with variable temperatures. Historic note recalls pre modern Japanese theater where actors were attended by a boy offering candies during performances.
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