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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1918
Page
6
A German agents dispatch claims no black votes could be bought in Texas or other states. The official document credits African Americans with unwavering loyalty to the government, steadfast at home and on the front.
Atlanta war camp community service highlights Joel Chandler Harris house known as the Wren's Nest. The anecdote recalls Harris preventing mail from being placed in his box preserving a home for a wren. The piece links Harris to American folklore alongside Washington Irving.
The 1916 annual report by Commissioner Clay Tallman shows over nine million barrels of oil produced by Salt Creek and Grass Creek fields up to June 30. Escrow funds total 2 828 073 58 dollars from sales, with one eighth of operating profits due for distribution after title settlement.
War department asks senators and congressmen to stop forwarding discharge requests as clerks are overwhelmed. Applicants must file petitions with commanding officers. Camp commanders decide home discharges for family or industrial reasons, while Pershing alone handles overseas decisions.
The article notes public expectation that President Wilson and wife will stay at the Quirinal during their Rome visit. It describes the palace’s plain exterior, sparsely furnished state rooms, and private apartments, including the former papal chapel now a memorial room. The view from the king’s private rooms overlooks a garden and St. Peter’s dome in the distance.
General Pershing commends the American Red Cross for relief and comfort to the American expeditionary force in France. He notes the organization as essential for soldiers and lauds contributions from women men and schoolchildren nationwide. Signed by James W. McAndres Chief of Staff.
Daily Market Report from Denver on December 17 notes very good cattle offerings yet a quiet overall market. Demand remains strong for good beef steers and cows, with brisk activity and steady prices. Feeder and stocker markets show strong demand and good supply for the balance of the week.
Hogs show active trade with prices steady to a little lower. Tops at 16.00 and most cattle from 16.60 to 16.75. hog train of about two dozen loads not arrived by noon. Sheep demand good with prices near steady. feeder lambs 14.75 to 15.00 and choice lambs up to 15.25. Feeding ewes 6.25 to 7.25. Market sound and feeding lamb demand remains stronger than supply.
Ady 13 year old joins the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call campaign encouraging donations and participation from local youths. Aiming to bolster community support and volunteer numbers during the holiday season.
Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions with a mean temperature of 23 degrees, a 9 degree drop from the prior 24 hours, and a 15 mph northeast wind. Snow on the ground totals 1.2 inches unmelted, with precipitation since January 1 at 18.93 inches versus 13.46 inches normal.
London reports three main revolutionary forces in Germany the socialist democrats the independent socialists and the Spartacus Bolsheviki group. The social democrats align with the middle coalition while the independents push constitutional process and direct vote. The Spartacus faction forms from 1916 and remains the extreme left in the shifting scene.
In Philadelphia delegates representing over 3 million American Jews adopted a resolution declaring for a Jewish colony in Palestine under British protection. The emotional gathering of 400 delegates cheered, sang the Jewish anthem, then the Star Spangled Banner, while flags waved.
The Russian problem has been raised by President Wilson with French statesmen. A definite allied policy is to be settled at the upcoming preliminary conferences. Unresolved questions center on who can speak for the Russian people and the status of the Omsk government.
Senate moves rapidly on the War revenue bill with leaders aiming for passage before holidays. Key provisions include 1919 excess profits 30 to 80 percent, individual income 1 to 65 percent, distillery taxes 6.40 and 2.20 per gallon, and taxes on transport. July repeal of first class mail rate and restoration of prewar rates discussed amid broader resistance.
The White Star liner Celtic arrived off the Statue of Liberty with 2 277 American soldiers, including 1 259 wounded men and a large group of negro troops. It is the fourth returning troop ship to reach New York, boosting the total nearly 5 000. Earlier, the Maul docked with 2 161 men and 64 officers, while the Cunard Miner Corona and Holland liner Juliana also arrived, the latter with mostly civilians.
About 40 000 American troops have arrived at Coblenz since the advance guard reached the city a week ago. American planes circled the Rhine for the first time as the third army set up headquarters in Coblenz hotels and government buildings. German officers fled across the Rhine as officers completed material handovers and joined retreating forces.
Two of three De Haviland airplanes en route from Houston to Detroit landed at Scott Field Berffville Ml after the third craft stopped at Dexter Mo. All three planes were forced to land, and the two awaiting the third plane will remain at Scott Field until its arrival.
An Associated Press report notes that German clocks were not set back in several cities including Koblenz and Trier after occupation authorities issued orders. The change was intended to align time with the Allied occupying force.
German forces surrender 1650 motor trucks with 500 assembled at Coblenz. Americans drive the rest to haul supplies as bridgehead and river Rhine districts align with French time. Soldiers move through Coblenz streets with steel tires on cobblestones.
A London vignette reports American troops stationed in England discovering British paper money resembles tissue. One private laments losing his pay after sharing cigarettes with mates at Eagle Hut, joking he burned his money and noting the notes were light ten shilling bills.
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