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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
5
The movement of National Guard troops to southern camps accelerates as the war department plans to field at least 500000 troops in France by mid October. Heavy winter training in the United States and a spring West Front drive are anticipated with many drafted men held in depot roles.
Mike Gibbons of St Paul won every round against Jack Dillon in a 10 round no decision bout in Terre Haute Indiana. Sports writers who witnessed the bout noted Gibbons controlled the action throughout the contest.
The State Department announced the August 23 sinking of the American schooner Carl PF Cressy of Bath Maine by a submarine. The crew of seven was saved.
Dispatches from the Italian embassy report Austrian casualties on the road to Trieste at 125000 soldiers and 2500 officers. Germany is said to be sending large forces to aid Austria, especially in the Carso region, which may be largely defended by German troops.
Secretary of War Baker will be asked to disclose all acts concerning shipment of faulty cartridges to Pershing's troops in France. Senator Chamberlain of the military affairs committee will call Baker to testify, initiating the first congressional probe into defective munitions.
Lishon September 5. A small flotilla of mine sweepers engaged in work when returning home. The patrol ship Pedro Nunes struck a mine and foundered within seconds, marking the Portuguese fleet’s first loss since the war.
Secretary McAdoo is considering a Liberty loan tour to the Pacific coast in October. He plans to visit chief cities along the route and address local audiences.
Cheyenne reports include Frontenac and J L Ward arriving on business. J C Thompson Jr camping with his sons at Arp ranch. Edward P Taylor returning from state labor bureau trip. Hobbs & Wmuckfeldt furniture ad cross Plains hotel. Seattle district judge Negerer's ruling says foreign teachers may be barred from U S as non members of learned profession, affecting immigration and hiring.
Washington, Sept. 4. Drafted men of the first hundred per cent contingent headed for mobilization camps are told to bring minimal civilian clothing and personal items. Toiletries towels and handkerchiefs are advised and two changes of underclothes may be taken but other articles are discouraged.
A divorce decree was granted to Lidda V. Gardner from Karl M. Gardner by Judge Mentyer after Gardner did not appear. Grounds cited were non-support. Meanwhile Charles Cole remains in critical condition after being run over by a wagon loaded with hay. A petition was filed to appoint an administrator for John McKeever’s ranch estate.
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