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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
12
A nationwide round-up targets perceived war agitators and IWW members in a bid to suppress socialist and pacifist groups. Authorities moved to detain suspects, arguing vigilance protects the nation as editors warn against treachery by foreign and domestic agitators.
The piece describes unrest among miners and workers facing seditious agitation and threats. It notes recall actions, government intervention, and Attorney General Gregory’s plan to pursue perpetrators. It contrasts democratic ideals with harsh measures and references Kerensky and wartime policy.
The Chicago Tribune essay urges American churches to call a day of prayer for Germany to foster emancipation and peace. It notes President Whitton’s stance and argues prayer could prompt Germans to question prolonging the war. Also covered are Wyoming fair managers canceling the Liberty Bell replica display amid miscommunication and a mention of troop dispatches and a barber strike.
The American Bar Association denounced German war methods as illegal during a Brussels convention summary by Mr de Leval. He criticized punitive fines executions and deportations, praised Allied aid to Belgium, and lauded Brand Whitlock for his wartime service. He noted German manipulation of Flemish and Walloon tensions and urged adherence to rights over might.
A cheerful note notes Bert the famous cleaner cleaning walls this year. It invites readers to call Mert at 972M for service.
Pedro Casarez a Mexican rail road section hand at Marnington was hospitalized with a bullet wound to the leg after an automatic revolver he was cleaning discharged accidentally. He intended to remove cartridges when he pulled the trigger, the bullet piercing the hip and leg flesh but not the bone.
Douglas, Sept 6. In Douglas two tag days will raise warm clothing and knitted items for Wyoming battleship sailors. Tuesday is Douglas Day and Thursday Governor's Day. Tags cost ten cents each, sold by local young women led by Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. BE T. David. Citizens urged to support this patriotic effort.
The Y M C A invites soldiers and families to use Army Y M C A facilities including writing paper, reading matter, recreation, and welcome services. The movement aims to support men in khaki with a personal link to home and provide comfort and morale during war prep. F A McCarl of the national war work council issues the invitation for the western department.
A patriotic poem extols the flag as symbol of freedom and duty. It urges bearing the banner in battle and at home and vows to guard the starry emblem until war ends and peace returns. It emphasizes courage, sacrifice, and national pride across verses and chorus.
Mexico City officials report the department of war has ordered the organization and equipment of a corps of lancers. The unit is set to appear publicly for the first time in military parades during the September 16 independence day celebrations.
Mrs Brascus Jefferson of 703 Lyon Street Des Moines Iowa credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life after a serious female ailment doctors warned would end within a year Her husband opposed surgery and she recommends the remedy to other women as a health restorer.
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