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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
9
The secretary of labor will lead a special commission appointed by President Wilson to study labor troubles on the Pacific coast and western mountains. The panel will tour the region to meet labor leaders I W W agents and governors to seek truth of charges and foster industrial harmony during the war.
The Cheyenne State Leader urges expansion of the police force after two murders within days, citing officer fatigue and inadequate equipment. It argues longer hours strain current staff and calls for emergency funding or reallocation to prevent rising crime in Cheyenne.
An American regiment of engineers seized an important French line on the railway near the Front, repelling German attempts to bomb the train while supplying Fremety units. British forces launched a heavy offensive at daybreak along the Ypres front, achieving initial success between the Tybres-Roulers and Holledeke sectors as shells pounded ahead.
Conferees in San Francisco continuing talks on the metal trades strike tied to government shipbuilding contracts expressed optimism a settlement is near. James L. Ackerson of the U S Shipping Board cited progress and proposed government aid, with plans for status quo wages at Mare Island during negotiations.
Beet sugar producers and the food administration reached a unanimous agreement to steady retail sugar at about eight cents per pound. An international five member committee was named to coordinate purchase and distribution for the United States and allies, with cane sugar representatives expected to act soon. The new price takes effect in the west on October 1 and in the east about two weeks later.
A frail girl and her weak brother persuaded their parents to improve health by time in open air. The tactic was a plea for a Shetland pony, suggested as a remedy in this newspaper item continued on page five.
This week reports show a spate of murders with authorities calling for a larger police force. Chief Embery and Night Sergeant MacFarland say more patrolmen are needed to cover residences and speed response times.
The National Baseball Commission announced the Chicago Americans win the toss and will host the first game. The series opens in Chicago with Game 2, then moves to New York for Games 3 and 4. Possible games in Chicago include October 5 and 12, with games in New York on October 7 8 10 and 15 if needed. A 1000 word cable story will follow after each game for the Sammon Ag exhibition.
Miss Emily Beatty daughter of Admiral Beatty of the British grand fleet is to wed Captain Charles Henry Drayton of the American navy.
Sept 20 Brig Gen George B. Donovan and Maj Campbell King become first American officers to receive France’s war cross for service as observation officers during the Verdun offensive. They joined forward artillery positions under heavy shellfire with one helmet struck by shrapnel but uninjured.
Washington dispatch reports an unarmed American schooner sunk by a submarine. The state department released a brief note confirming the loss and noting the incident occurred in early September with no immediate reports of casualties or survivors.
Warrants charging conspiracy in connection with the killing of several policemen by an alleged Jersey City gunman in a republican factional contest were sworn out. The mayor, Thoms J. Smith, was arrested amid the investigation as police work to identify other suspects and secure charges.
Berlin dispatch says the German reply to Pope Benedict's peace proposals will emphasize possible declarations on Heligtung and Meletritin while avoiding commitments. Officials foresee a cautious tone, with timing and content treated carefully ahead of parliamentary and press briefings.
An article reports the death of an inventor said to have defended the secret of a submarine engine. German agents are described as pursuing the plans, with authorities and witnesses cited across a wartime context.
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