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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
11
William B. Ross of Cheyenne announces his Democratic bid for Wyoming governor in 1918, arguing the campaign centers on prohibition, that the governor must support war measures, and that strong anti drinking laws require active enforcement to realize the new constitutional amendment.
Charles Nell of Elk to Victor Idaho walked 75 miles by foot and 16 extra miles to Menor's ferry due to a washed bridge, then rode 200 miles to Kemmerer to find jury service canceled before trials. He notes no mail had reached the valley for three days.
The government contract fixes the mail route along Jackson Victor road and Menor's ferry. the bridge washout and ferry crossing were noted but the law prevents changing the mail route before departure.
H W Foulks of Pine Bluffs Wyoming spent three years in the navy and six months aboard the destroyer Drayton in British and French waters. He visited Cheyenne to learn his status under the upcoming draft and will register on June 5. He was discharged last December after several submarine encounters.
Bidwell College announces opening next fall in Chico, California. Presbyterian church board executes the gift of Annie F. Bidwell’s property to establish a non sectarian classical arts and sciences college with Bible as a text. The institution will use the Bidwell mansion and 50 acres for the initial two years with a yet unnamed president and faculty.
A fragment from a Dublin piece contrasts a cheerful prosperous city with occasional undercurrents of apprehension. It notes Paris fashion influences, busy shops, affordable Irish goods, and a visible lack of rationing aside from sugar. The writer observes prices, tastes, and social scenes amid rising costs.
Camp Lewis Tacoma May 29 furloughs giving ten days or two weeks at home rarely meet the longing of officers and enlistees. Many yearn to rejoin there is regret over farewells to family and friends and reports of homesickness fade after short civilian life. Letters from discharged men reveal a strong urge to resume service.
Glenrock May 29 police raid at Bobb Mulvihill barber shop poker room led to arrests of Tex Lauderdale Jack Wyatt D R Casey Ed Elsie R C Dickey and a man called Big Joe. Lauderdale fined 100 in a prior raid Wyatt Elsie 25 each Casey and Dickey released as spectators Big Joe fled during transport.
Municipal board announces immediate construction in cooperation with the army of a 221 mile belt road around the island of Oahu to cost 500000. The road will be designed by city engineers in collaboration with army engineers.
The plan describes a road network to be built for defense of the island in case of invasion. Once completed, it would allow mobile defense by rail or tractor transport of heavy guns to strategic points across the island.
Princess Douglas Fairbanks stars in Mr. Fix It and Wm S Hart appears in The Dawnmaker with an added attraction Official French war film Clara Kimball Young headlines The Easiest Way June Elvidge in Oldest Law Pioneer Park hosts a baseball game Union Pacific Shop versus Ft Hassell Medical Corps plus music by the Union.
Lecture No Man s Land by Corporal Guy Smith and Private John Faderuck of Sth Field Artillery. Manonle Temple 6 30 p.m. Red Cross Dance by Lady Mac cabees Varish house in the evening.
A special religious prayer service is held at the Princess Theatre at 4 a.m. Memorial Day. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Lakeview Cemetery with exercises immediately after. Catholic Cemetery will also hold exercises following the parade.
Workers of the Cheyenne chapter urged to join the Memorial Day parade assembling at 9 54 at 11th Street and Capitol Avenue. Secretary Lahmse ss notes the call to participate.
Edith x. O. Clark named representative of the National Security League Receiving Director position. Governor Houx appoints Walter L. Diver as notary public. Dan Donahue a ranchman from the Little Horns Creek district visits the city with Mrs Donahue.
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