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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1918
Page
9
This map shows American forces repelling German attempts to widen the St Mihiel salient near Toul. German attack with about 10,000 troops lasted two days, but Allied lines held with stout hand to hand fighting. Germans then pressed along the Meuse without success.
May day hike planned across Austro Hungary as Premier Von Seydier resigns again amid rumors of a convoked crown council. Berlin paper notes nobility forming anti Karl party over Zita’s attitude while papal nuncio in Vienna faces plenary inquiry on southern movement.
Senate and house conferences move to report a draft bill with a house amendment that credits states for volunteers and bases quotas on eligible men rather than total registration. Provost Marshal General Crowder notes California Nevada Rhode Island may not respond under the amendment while other states face large calls up to 76 percent.
Weather report outlines conditions across the Rocky Mountain and western regions. Forecast covers northward trends, temperature expectations, and possible precipitation patterns for the coming period.
United Press reports the French unit ordered to defend Mont Kemms held for over eight hours amid German assault. Surrounded, they fired on infantry waves, slaughtering enemy troops on the slopes before being overwhelmed. The regiment died defending their position without surrender.
Senator Lewis urged swift German relief measures and the empowerment bill as key to victory. He warned that delays in sending U S troops have drawn unfair criticism from allied nations and stressed that the United States must mobilize to reinforce naval power with allies.
John McDonald an 18 year old from Cheyenne and naval recruit acted as wireless operator aboard the steamer City of Wilmington which burned after a cargo of oil exploded. He recovered the ship's SOS signal, notified rescue stations, and encouraged the crew as they fought to save the vessel despite limited coal and distance from shore.
Proceedings outline government control for oil claimants amid wartime measures. The article details authorities' actions, board rulings, and proposed steps to settle production rights, with references to associated officials and industry officials.
Article by J W Mason discusses potential Allied strategy if the Netherlands enters the war. A Dutch alliance could enable a direct invasion of Germany from the Dutch border, changing the balance and possibly bringing American troops to the front. Transport across the North Sea would be challenging but solvable with destroyers and patrol boats.
London reports a British official tally for March showing 23 000 bombs dropped on enemy lines during the day and 18 080 at night, totaling 41 080. daytime and night totals for Allied air superiority are cited. Separately in Indiana, seven men indicted for murder over the Robert Prager lynching at Collinsville.
United Press reports on tensions among Allied powers as disputes over war spoils intensify. Describes strains between Germany’s back door, Turkey, Hungary, and Austria and neighboring states, with mentions of Czechs and others shaping the conflict in Europe.
LOWDEN April 27. The town is stirred by alleged pro German activity. Citizens threaten action unless the government acts. Last night a group painted Mayor W L Hoeltje’s business house yellow after he declined to preside at a patriotic meeting for drafted youths, saying he was ill.
Marie K de Victories, labeled one of Germany's most active agents in the United States over the past fifteen months, was arrested at a fashionable Long Island hotel and brought to New York City as a dangerous enemy alien.
American Marines in France suffer twelve casualties as announced by Major General Barnett. The breakdown shows two killed in action, one died of wounds, severely wounded, and eight slightly wounded.
Amsterdam reports that Prince Lichny of Prussia and Prince Zdehneowsky face punishment after the Prussian House of Lords approved a government decree. Berlin says the proceedings relate to alleged disclosures about war plots and enemy actions.
Allied forces in Flanders press to hold the line as German thrusts threaten Ypres and Kemmel. French and British efforts block Amiens advances with counterattacks while reporting 400 German prisoners near Mangard en Santerre and Villers-Bretonneux.
Detroit April 27 wives of Helmuth Schmidt also called Bluebird contend for a 24000 dollar estate he left after his death. The case ties to vanished women linked to Schmidt and to records of missing spouses amid a murder plot and a suicide confession.
Report from the front in France dated April 27 describes German forces preparing a renewed drive on the Kemmell Hill and adjacent sectors. Allied lines report heavy bombardment and consolidation by German command as they reorganize for a fresh assault against entrenched positions near Amiens and other targets.
United States Liberty Bond drive figures show the national quota advancing to 1 270 000 with official reports indicating progress into the latest phase. The Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes the total includes purchases recorded yesterday and part of today.
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