Personal Mention and France Relief Efforts Highlighted
Mrs. George Loula Hames visits Denver for Christmas with Judge and Mrs. N. Potter and their daughter before marriage. The text discusses late World War I era child relief for France, noting the Paris committee led by Marechal Joffre and national leadership under Seymour Cromwell, urging aid to shelter millions of French children and preserve France’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Loula Hames
Denver
City
N. Potter
W. B. Danton
Hames
Susie Love Moore
Cheyanne
Pen Caig
Paris
Marechal Joffre
The
Marne
France
Papa Joffre
Seymour Cromwell
Paxton Irvine and Bride in Town for Holiday Stop
Paxton Irvine and his bride were in town for two days and checked at the Plains hotel with Mr and Mrs William C Irvine, Paxton’s parents. They plan to go to Denver for Christmas and Diamond to settle. Irvine, previously stationed at Camp Lewis since December 10, 1917, has received an honorable army discharge and married Villa Moore on April 17 at Sydney Nebraska. The Irvine family, known in Cheyenne and across the state, expect to travel to Europe early next year to pursue inquiries about Van Rensselaer Irvine, reportedly a prisoner in German territory.
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Irvine
Plains Hotel
William C. Irvine
Denver
Camp Lewis
Wash
Aince
Paxton Irvine
Sydney
Neb
Villa Moore
Lee Moore
Diamond
Cheyenne
State
Europe
van Renssalear Irvine
Origin of Famous Society Fatherless Children of France
The article recounts the WWI story of Jacques Bonhomme dying in France after asking his nurse to ensure his children are cared for. It explains France’s response with ten cents a day for fatherless children since 1916 and notes the American-inspired L Or pchelmat Army aiding the cause through Florence Schoeld and Ellinor Fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Jacques Bonhomme
Florence Schoeld
Misa Ellinor Fell
America
En- So Ey
L'Orchelmat Army
Revolutionaries Face Confiscations and Finance Questions
Berlin reports reveal tensions within the soldiers and workers council as delegates accuse the executive committee of extravagance and inefficiency. The treasurer notes disputed funds with 600000 marks seized during early revolution yet only 450000 accounted for, raising questions about government delivery or private disposition.
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Berlin
Tagelische Runschau
McKay Demands Carlton Quit Dual Government Roles
Clarence M. McKay, president of Postal Telegraph, calls on Newton Carlton to relinquish his dual roles as government employee and president of Western Union Telegraph. McKay argues Carlton can no longer steer his competing firms while holding postmaster general oversight.
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Associated Press
New York
Clarence M. McKay
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Newton Carlton
Cable
Postmaster General
Western Union Telegraph Company
Garston
McKay
Theo N. Wall
Telephone
Teleanh Soma
Bariseon
British Fleet Ten Pay Visit Tour Reported
London December 20. The admiralty favors sending a large part of Admiral Beatty GHoulds squadron to visit the United States. No date is set, but the trip would follow peace signing. Subsequently the fleet will tour the British dominions.
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Associated Press
London
Admiralty
Admiral Beatty Ghould
United States
Huns Investigate Starting of World War
Vienna reports the national assembly of German- Austrians has adopted a bill ordering an inquiry into who was responsible for the war and detailing proceedings against the authors.
Casualty Totals Reported by AEF Commanding General
The Commanding General of the American Expeditionary Forces lists casualties by category: Killed in action 19, Died of Wounds 25, Died of Accidents and Other 7, Died of Disease 55,656, Wounded (undetermined) 765, Wounded slightly 92, Missing in action 92.
Protection for sailors from underworld theft during pageant
New York December 20. Plans were outlined to guard soldiers and sailors from a reception committee organized by the underworld to steal savings and wages. The conference included the provost marshal general's office, navy sanitary department, and district attorney's office. The program targets 50000 sailors of the fleet visiting the city during the military pageant and aims to prevent robberies through patrols and vigilance.
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Associated Press
New York
Provost Marshal General's Office
Navy Sanitary Department
District Attorney's Office
Alfred J. Talley
Neot
City News in Brief from Cheyenne
Local items and brief notices from Cheyenne include visitors at the Plains hotel such as Mrs. G R Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. C H Diasler, plus shipments and business visits by H L Eby, J Leader, and others. State officials and leaders like H A Ployd and Oscar Beck appear in transit or on official duties, with mentions of Meredith Davis returning for family funerals and prairie business across Wyoming cities.
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C. H. Diasler
Thermopolis
Cheyenne
Plains Hotel
City
Wyoming Man Dies in California Plane Crash
Robert Hoffman Durkley a noted Wyoming figure in Look and oil fields died December 1 near Merced California when his plane crashed. He was buried in Carlyle Illinois escorted by Lieut Arthur Frandsen and Mr Mrs M L Milton of Cheyenne. Durkley aged about 24 had lived in Lusk and Cheyenne and served in the aviation section. He was a member of Warmony lodge No 24 in Lawk and Constatry No 1 in Cheyenne and Korein Temple. He is survived by parents and several siblings.
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Robert Hoffman Durkley
Wyoming
Look
Merced
Calif
Carlyle
Wan
Arthur Frandsen
Mather Aviation
M. LL. Milton
Cheyenne
Barkley
M. L. Milian
Lusk
Wyo
Warmony Lodge No
Lawk
Korein
Russian Volunteer Forges Victorious Over Bolshevik
Paris reports that Russian volunteer forces drove Bolshevik troops from the Injma region east of Archangel. Regional peasants aged 18 to 46 have organized and fight valiantly, with an appeal sent to mobilize all available forces in Portherm Ruwa.
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Associated Press
Paris
Bolshevski
Injma
Archangel
Bolshevki
Peachants
Portherm Rua Wa
Bolsheviki
Wanted two rooms for light housekeeping
Reliable people sought for light housekeeping duties with references. Call B. M. Cometock at Ganitary Laundry for details.
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B. M. Cometock
Ganitary Laundry
Fourteen Reconstructive Demands for America by Emerson Hough
A 1920s polemic argues for strict immigration limits, anti German influence, federal land schemes for soldiers, continued military readiness, aggressive nationalism, and a preference for native born Americans. It calls for ending the hyphenated American identity and prioritizing American workers, food price controls, and a stern peace with Germany.
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Republic
Germany
America
Emerson Hough
Receipts Of State Treasurer Report Strong Investment Gains
The State Treasurer reports nearly six million receipts and higher interest income from bonds $1 608 007 06 on Sept 30 1918 with a surplus over 1916. Interest deposits total $100 418 12 for two years, and the state adds banks from 69 to 40 percent. Revenues total $1 859 480 52 with game licenses yielding $61 242 92 and overall receipts $5 962 067 25.
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Gates
State Treasier
Aramila County
Sweetwater County
Sheridan County
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Mets
Aghom
Carlton
Phi Ory
Wasserman’s
British Fleet
City News
Apitat
Coal OF All Kinim
Cahill & Holliday
Hols, Huckfeldt & Finkbiner
Adt
Olin
Piaima Auto Company
Oldit
Dumphey Auto Expreax
Phono
Plains Auto Co
Olitt
G. R. Bailey
Gooding, Idaho
Harry van Neft
Grand Rapids, Mich
Cty
James B. Barner, Jr
Casper
Harry Holdredge
Thermopol's
Guy Craig
P. A. Larson
Grover, Colo
Mrs. F. R. Richards
Medicine Bow
E. A. McDowd
Kearney
J. H. Grundish
Carper
W. L. Roadcap
Sidney, Neb
H. L. Eby of
Laramie
Mrs. C. N. N
Jerome, Idaho
J. Leader
Tulsa
Okla
Oscar Beck
Big Piney
Pia’ns
Meredith Davis
Leader
Denver Post
Pottsville Poon
H. A. Ployd
Publi Utilities Commission
Douglas
Leandem
Martin L. Pratt
Wyomng
Tate
Katherine and
Mariel Cleons
Hoyt Hall
Laramie University
Pannelly Cafe
Hi. V. Hemalnger
Sheridan
State Food Administration
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Canada
Washington
Connelly
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