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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
16
Washington dispatch reports the War Department plans 2 million men in active service and training camps by June 94 with a further draft of 100,000 expected this winter. By Oct 10 about 500,000 under arms. decisions hinge on equipment and cantonment readiness.
Officials announce a taken step toward a formal policy implementation. Continued discussions and planning sessions are scheduled to define the program details and timeline.
An official statement says Russian ships and defenses are evacuating Riga before a potential German occupation. Submarines are reported in the Baltic Sea, and a civil commission is appointed to preserve order as wealthier residents seek to flee.
N E Stark a Cheyenne pioneer and former head of the Cheyenne schools died yesterday at his son's ranch near Douglas after paralytic strokes. Born in Vermont in 1892, he taught mathematics and led Cheyenne schools for years before moving to Laramie and later Colorado. Survived by wife Mary and son Thayer, funeral plans pending in Douglas.
J A Whitaker district federal highway engineer at Denver faces a charge for alleged refusal to assist Wyoming on highway matters during a meeting of the state highway commission. Representatives from several counties were present in the city for conferring on the issue.
Premier Lloyd George told the Royal National Eisteddfod that Germany has not yet felt the war’s final strain and that true freedom would emerge once it is endured. He argued unity of action in war stems from freedom, stressed Allied sea supremacy, and said submarine figures he cited are correct. He noted Russian turmoil could delay victory but hoped for early recovery.
Washington Sept 7 factory distilleries will stop whiskey production at 11 pm tomorrow as the food control act takes effect. About 116 million gallons of whiskey are produced annually, with 146 million gallons for nonbeverage alcohol. Revenue is expected to rise as whiskey stocks are withdrawn from bond, with taxes rising under a new bill.
A Wyoming delegation including A. H. Johnston from the Denver division office met with state highway and county commissioners to press for federal aid for highways. Eight months have passed since the promise of federal support with no funds received to date.
Classified ranch listing offers buying or selling options. Contact Davia at 1714 Carey Ave or by phone 1¢8W for details. Residence listed as 22 Bic.
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy holds a loyalty conference in Minneapolis. Samuel Gompers is named president as the group adopts principles urging suppression of disloyalty, conscription of wealth, government control of industries in disputes, high taxes on income and profits, workers’ voice in war and peace councils, and defense of democracy against autocracy.
English reprisals loom as German airmen target a marked hospital in an apparent deliberate strike. An American officer was killed and five staff wounded, with ten patients injured in the hospital raid conducted while British armies are in the field.
Chicago and national authorities anticipate wholesale antiwar conspiracy prosecutions tied to a large executive group directing numerous lieutenants. Tens of thousands of documents will be shown to grand juries as raids, indictments, and possible deportations of I W W members loom nationwide.
State Leader T. D. seeks a four to five room furnished house in an upscale residential area ready by October 1. Contact through State Leader office for arrangements.
Japanese troops could be sent to Europe if the Allies request their help, with concessions from Japan tied to aid and transportation. The issue centers on whether such involvement is desirable and how to arrange logistics and terms.
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