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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1917
Page
9
Sept 27 German aviators bombed the barracks of American army engineers near the front in Darkiness France. The attack lasted minutes at night with machine gun fire but no American was harmed. Troops remained calm and returned to their duties, aided by dugouts and poker decks to pass the siege as officers planned for possible further raids.
Washington dispatch reports a final war tax bill agreement raising roughly 250 to 300 million dollars in additions to the prior 2.416 billion levy. The changes tighten war excess profits levies with a 7 percent minimum on corporate capital and adjust exemptions. Also boosts postage, transportation, amusement, autos, patent medicines and cosmetics levies, while movies and cheaper theaters gains are modified.
Washington announces details of the U S second liberty loan to be offered October 1 with a target of 3 billion dollars or more. Bonds mature in 25 years with ten year redemption option and pay four percent interest semi annually. Denominations begin at 50 dollars, with payments: 2 percent on application, 18 percent November 15, 40 percent December 14, and 40 percent January 15, 1918.
In Buenos Aires on September 25 a massive anti Kaiser protest drew about 200000 marchers led by Uruguayan lawmakers. Residents welcomed Uruguayan delegates and flowers and flags were tossed as crowds showed solidarity with Uruguay.
Sinn Fein expands locally in Ireland with clubs forming nationwide. Some speakers urge armed revolution while others press practical politics. Hopes rise for a workable self-government via the Irish convention. Military authorities assume extremists mean it, banning armed volunteer drilling.
At a Cheyenne city hall meeting saloon owners unanimously supported city and federal authorities in stamping out bootlegging and liquor sales to soldiers in uniform. The resolution obliges dealers to enforce laws, restrict sales by messengers and taxi drivers, bar soldiers in uniform from saloons, report violations, and allows license revocation for willful breaches.
A special labor commission appointed by President Wilson met in Washington to plan a broad nationwide survey of labor unrest and I W W activity as a war emergency policy. The two month trip will visit ten western states and possibly New Mexico, with hearings to reveal strikes and causes hampering the war effort. Coal miners and operators remain deadlocked over a 25 percent pay rise as Fuel Administrator Garfield considers price adjustments.
A house rules committee plan to probe German money influence on Congress is likely for a vote in a resolution sponsored by the rules committee and backed by Democratic leaders. Representative Heflin of Alabama urged thorough investigation noting he could name thirteen or fourteen members as suspicious, triggering the inquiry.
Police report two men held on bootlegging charges. Jack Burges, labeled a remittance man, allegedly supplied liquor for soldiers from Blats saloon run by Bo Shaw. Herbert Cameron, aka, accused of selling a pint to three soldiers at Astle's saloon on Sixteenth Street and Pioneer Avenue. Both await federal investigation.
Fragmentary item mentions Willard Muck and Pantline related to a salary picture, with unclear context and dates. Other readable words include Washington and rept 25, but details remain vague.
Assorted Press reports from COPENTAGES indicate Dr Mieluelis will not speak at the Reichstag session, aiming to avoid open debate on peace and the pope's proposal. Germany seeks to prevent government embarrassment and party clashes as coalition talks resume.
Troops on the Western Front battle near Verdun as winter approaches. German forces press positions while Allied line holds, with artillery and trench actions reported along multiple sectors.
A chaotic report notes 1,000,000 homeless amid Chinese floods with scattered details about cities, relief efforts, and unclear regional impacts. Names and places are mostly garbled, but the core claim highlights a vast displacement crisis across multiple provinces.
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