Daring Robbers Loot Cheyenne Store From Sky
Cheyenne burglars raided the Bon Shoe & Clothing store on Carey Avenue Monday night using a rope dropped from the skylight. They carried off mackinaw coats, leather vests, silk mufflers and neckties, shirts, jewelry, undergarments, and shoes Estimating losses awaits inventory. Police and sheriff hunted a Mexican rope buyer and two possible suspects with no immediate results.
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Cheyenne
Bon Shoe & Clothing Company
Carey Avenue
Stephen Hon
Ben
Havas
Hopper & Bartley’s
Wilson's Message Explains U.S. War Aims in Germany
President Wilson delivers his congressional message from Washington outlining eight months since his last address and detailing the nation's aims in the war against Germany. He frames policy and mobilization steps as the United States remains committed to victory and democratic principles.
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Wilson
U.S
Germany
Washington, D. C
Congress
Bolsheviks Kill Ex-Russian Commander Dukhonin In Turmoil
An official Bolshevik announcement confirms the killing of General Dukhonin by Bolshevik members after his removal as commander in chief. He was thrown from a train following Bolshevik capture of Mohilev headquarters. General Kornilov fled Mohilev ahead of Bolshevik arrival. Berlin reports a Russian armistice delegation welcomed by Prince Leopold of Bavaria.
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Petrogral
Nev
Onsign Krylenko
Bolshevki
Dukhonin
Mohilevy
Korniloff
Kerensky
Mohlilev
Berlin
Wilson Urges War Declaration Against Austria-Hungary
President Wilson asks Congress for a declaration of war against Austria-Hungary as the chief ally and tool of Germany. He argues Turkey and Bulgaria need delay. He urges action to end the anomalous situation and calls for profiteering controls and reduced government spending.
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Wilson
Germany
Washington, T. C
America
Pog Flent Wilson
Congress
United States
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Cambrai Front Sees 800000 Men At Grips In Major Battle
British and German troops, supported by heavy artillery, hold an eighteen mile Cambrai front between Moeuvres and Vendhuile as heavy fighting continues. Prisoners report German youths conscripted for winter service while Allies reinforce to blunt renewed German attacks near Ta Vacquerie.
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London
Cambrai
Moeuvres
Vendhulle
Germany
Mutiny on German Submarine Ends in Surrender
An Atlantic Port story recounts a navy sailor from France detailing mutiny aboard a German submarine. The crew killed all officers after three months aboard instead of two, then surrendered to an American warship when a white flag appeared.
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Atlantic
United States Navy
France
Cormans
Allies to Pool Naval Policies
Paris reports a recent inter allied conference concluded agreements on complete understanding and close solidarity among allies for shared war concerns. A supreme inter allied naval committee was decided on and the inter allied general staff is advancing a definite military program to unify action.
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Paris
Foreign Office
United States
Inter-Allied
Inter-Allied General Staff
Scores Perish as Ship Sinks
The British steamer Apapa was torpedoed and sunk off London on December 4. Eighty passengers and crew perished while about 120 were saved. Reports say the submarine fired on women and children in open boats.
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London
Apapa
Teutons Bridge Piave in Efforts to Crush Romans
Italian dispatches describe repeated bridging attempts by Austro German forces along the Piave. Eleven bridges reach Grave de Papatopoli. lower Piave sees daily pontoon works shelled by Italian batteries. Rome reports heavy Austro German concentration and hints at a possible spring offensive in the mountains.
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Teutons
Piave
Piave Mne
Grave de~Papatopoli
Ine
Montenera-Montello
Grave de Papatopoli
Ishind
Benk
Plave
Washington, D. C
Rome
Vicenza
Verona
Bread Prices to Drop Across Country
The War Emergency Council of the Baking Industry recommends immediate bread price reductions nationwide. Bakers will operate under government license starting December 10 using a set formula to produce a standardized loaf prescribed by the Food Administration.
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Washington, D. C
War Emergency Council of the
Baking Industry
Pakers
Food Administration
Engineering costs for US forces in France rise to near one billion
In a decisive annual report Major General William Wheeler details engineering allocations for the expeditionary forces in France. He cites vast spending on equipment of roads railways and fortifications while warning of broader strategic implications for the war effort.
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Washington
France
William Mach
Many Arrests Expected After War Declaration
Washington dispatch says dozens of Austro Hungarians living in the United States will be arrested within hours of a war declaration against Austria. Many have been under Justice Department surveillance for months but lacked definite evidence. Autocratized subjects would become enemy aliens and face rapid arrest and detention upon Congress adopting the presidents war demand. About one million Austrians in the U S would be affected and barred from travel or access to ports and warehouses.
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Germany
Washington
P. C
Austria
Department of Justice
Congress
Wilson
Austral Gary
United States
U S Blacklists 1600 FirmsHelping Germany
The War Trade Board announced an enemy trading list naming 1600 firms in foreign countries and the United States accused of secretly aiding Germany. The record marks a broader effort to curb mercantile activity with Germany and its allies during wartime.
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Kaiser
World Freedom
Ity Associated Press
Wotan
Bel- Flum
Etrer C
Germainy
Grips
Martoing
von Hindenburg
Associated Press
U. S
Bownd
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