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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
14
The Jewish New Year begins this season on September 16, observed both religiously and in civil matters. Observers mark two days for the renewal of creation, with rites including the ram horn blessing, extensive prayers, and readings.
Three bands of burglars raid Denver stores and homes stealing more than $8000 in jewelry from the Schwartz jewelry shop and other targets. A watchman is tied up during a separate plant robbery at the Texas Oil Company, with $600 in currency and checks taken from the vault. multiple residences reported thefts including rings bracelets pearls and heirlooms valued at substantial sums.
In Petrograd Professor P. J. Rosenbach, head of the Psychiatric Association, warns that the Russian upheaval has spawned mass psychosis. He notes many previously normal individuals show insanity after political and social upheaval, with symptoms including infatuation with committees and demonstrations. Similar patterns appeared after the 1870-71 French upheaval.
In Denver a French official notes American soldiers in France now face far fewer casualties than French troops in 1914 18 and 17. He credits better equipment tactics and training as well as more shells and stronger gas and liquid fire. He says allies learned costly lessons and that enlisted men now take better care of themselves reducing danger.
The war tax bill cleared the Senate 69 to 4 and moves to conference after House passage on May 1. Senate reductions and added taxes bring total to about 2.4 billion dollars with major shares from income, corporate, and war profits levies. Sugar and postage provisions were struck or retained in last-minute changes.
A lengthy packing house strike in South Omaha ends after government mediator Fred L. Feick helps reach a settlement. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow.
Dallas, Texas, September 11 19 000 of 28 000 registered voters cast ballots in the local option dry election. The notice also promotes the Giersdorf Musical Company performing Rowry at the Parish House at 8 15 p m with 50 cent admission.
Weather summary from the Department of Agriculture for Cheyenne Wyoming dated September 1 1907. Reports list normal and actual mean temperatures 61 and 64 degrees with a 6 degree rise in the last 24 hours. Highest 74 at 10 am and lowest 53 at 6 15 am plus wind 32 mph from the west at 1 38 pm and precipitation since January 1 totaling 12.01 inches with last 24 hours rain at .02 inch.
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