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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
9
Hostile airship and airplane raids hit the southeast coast of England and London between 8 and 2 30 pm, lasting about 45 minutes. Six people were killed and twenty were injured as Zeppelins and planes crossed from Yorkshire to Lincolnshire, with star shells lighting the defense.
Will Hoover testified in the Oklahoma based trial of eleven alleged anti draft agitators. The plan involved the I W W and forty allied groups including the Working Class Union to ignite unrest on July 27. The scheme aimed to seize towns burn bridges cut telegraph lines and disrupt banks and government officers.
Backers of the Walsh oil leasing bill in the senate will not bring the measure this session. They plan to wait for the regular session in December before discussing the proposal. The bill would open Wyoming oil lands under government control to entry and production, postponing any opening indefinitely.
The House ordered the creation of a committee on woman's suffrage by 181 to 107. The way and means committee will select its personnel, with Baker of California or Taylor of Colorado likely candidates for chairman. Jeannette Hankin of Montana suggested, but unlikely due to party. The move guarantees a fight on the suffrage amendment in the next session.
The drive for lands to purchase works for the soldiers of the United States Army starts today with a goal of 1500 dollars in this city. A committee member, Mr. Philbrook, spoke in schools to enlist children, setting a 25 cent limit per child while adults may contribute larger amounts. The campaign aims to provide books for soldiers in trenches in Europe and camps in America.
Washington D C Sept 24 increased to almost 8 billion dollars the urgent deficiency bill said to be the largest appropriation measure ever presented in any nation was favorably reported to the senate today by the appropriations committee. The committee added 775.6 million to the bill as it was passed by the house last week.
Senator Lewis of Illinois, Democratic whip, attacked pacifist propaganda in a vigorous speech reacting to the German reply to the pope's peace proposal. He argued no peace is possible without full war aims and demanded loyalty, asserting free speech cannot protect those who would destroy America.
Governor Bickett by proclamation orders 6000 citizens aged 31 to 45 drafted into state military service to serve as home guards in North Carolina. The action aims to bolster local defense and security measures during the emergency period.
San Francisco unions of the Iron Trades council called special meetings to ratify a temporary wage schedule after a weeklong strike by 30 600 metal trades workers. The offer seeks a six dollar daily minimum and a 50 percent raise over the expired scale. federal conciliation will decide final terms. Government shipbuilding contracts valued at 150 million dollars were to resume by Thursday. In Norfolk, Virginia, about five thousand naval yard workers walked off seeking a new wage scale, with plant operations largely idle.
The treasury department offered a new series of short time certificates in anticipation of the second liberty loan. The $400,000,000 issue carries 4 percent interest, higher than previous issues, and is tax exempt except for surtax on incomes over $500,000.
The War Department will open a third series of officers training camps early in January. Adjutant General McCain announced that commissions will be offered to enlisted regulars or draftees, with no civilian applicants considered. Camps will likely be located in the south to avoid northern winter risks.
Secretary McAdoo likely to announce the second Liberty bond issue tomorrow with an offering near 3 billion dollars. The bond is expected to run about twenty five to thirty years and bear interest up to four percent as mandated by law.
In Kansas City Col Theodore Roosevelt denounced Senator La Follette as a disgrace to the Senate and urged impeachment or removal. He said Congress should have acted earlier on war, urged war against Austria and Turkey, and stressed America must be prepared and live up to Wilson’s world safe for democracy pledge.
Washburn Wisconsin Loyalists urge removal of Senator Follette from the Senate. A telegram is sent to President and a demand cites treasonable conduct and disloyalty to the government. The text outlines aggressive action by local groups amid national political tension.
Allied medical teams performed surgery at operating tables amid heavy shell fire in Belgium and France as the front line near Veuilmont and Verdun faced continued bombardment. Reports describe surgeons maintaining operations while artillery burst nearby and allied forces repelled several attacks along the line.
The State Leader lauds council action shortening liquor sales hours and urges stronger police staffing and stricter saloon regulations. The piece argues policing and law enforcement are essential beyond saloon controls and warns crowding saloons attracts crime. It cites proposed police funding and recalls past statements by local leaders.
City council orders saloons to close at midnight amid protests and debated amendments. The measure tacks on temporary restrictions while street commissioner MeLaughlin explains details and the mayor approves key provisions after a contentious session.
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