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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1914
Page
4
Prudence Standish argues Christmas should honor the true spirit beyond gifts and etiquette. She notes modern customs distract from the birth’s joy, urging heartfelt generosity to servants, friends, and especially children, while recalling the angels and shepherds and the message of peace and good will.
The London Scottish, famed for gallantry, faced German forces and became known nationwide for their bold charges. Volunteers flocked to join, hoping assignment to the regiment would bring glory or, in some cases, death. London’s response to their reputation was remarkable.
The Hague Nov 28. Correspondence of the Associated Press describes easing tension between French and German soldiers along the front near Nieuport Belfort. Soldiers exchange light banter and playful contests such as target spade shooting and hare hunts amid long stalemates.
Enginemen faced tough conditions as long shifts and rising costs affected workers. Descriptions note fatigue and pressure to keep operations running, with many voicing concerns over pay and housing. The article highlights collective strain across crews and management responses.
A 1914 contract reveals promoter Jack Curley and Jack Johnson agreeing to a Willard vs Johnson title bout in late March with rounds set by Curley. The deal includes venues possibly in Mexico or Cuba, medical exams, weekly checks, deposits, arbitration, and payments totaling substantial sums with film rights.
Raise your holiday prep with ingredient stock as Christmas week approaches. The note promotes preparing fruit cake and stocking citron lemon orange peels currants horisens er among other eats for a busy season.
The readable fragments mention Brady and a question like Have you but lack clear event or names. The text seems partial and inconclusive for a full summary card.
Secretary Daniels told the House Naval Committee that the Atlantic fleet could reach the Pacific in 18 days if needed, to confront any craft challenging the coast. He noted coast protection remains about adequate while omitting broader war preparedness remarks.
The Cheyenne wires report connects IAVEST telephone lines to the Lender Ad Department. The note highlights the facility’s communications link and ongoing correspondence with the lending office.
The president postponed declaring an immediate withdrawal of troops after rejecting Ay’s proposal. He scheduled new arbitration to settle district controversies with Seth Low Patrick Gilday Charles Mills and a White House reception for the commission. Mine workers are being transported to other fields as Colorado operators resist reemployment of former strikers.
Civilian and military dispatches describe wartime anxieties. A soldier asks his wife to recall promises as shelling increases and smoke rises. Petrograd notes claim Germans and Austrians aged 20 to 30 face military drafts. Paris reports an officer mismanaging German prisoners, moving some to first class, others to second class, with a pompous demeanor.
Katherine Spaleta was acquitted late last night in the slaying of her escort who was attacked on a street here last summer. The trial at Globe proceeded amid intense local interest and ended with the verdict in the defendant’s favor.
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