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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
15
British and American correspondents report Ostend's Crown hotel serving pancakes after four years, amid wartime destruction. The hotel shows German looting, with walls torn, wine stolen, and copper stripped while officers used the dining rooms for celebrations.
The Spanish flu epidemic has reached Japan with many schools closed in major cities and multiple deaths reported as the illness spreads across the empire by mail from Tokyo in December.
Zara, Rome, is restored to Italy after Austro Hungarian occupation. Austro Croats tried to install Jugoslav authorities and fly Jugoslav flags amid German backed rule. Italian crowds celebrate under Mayor Zilotte as Italians reclaim the city and march through Zanich, while remaining Slavs join Pola in honoring Italy.
General headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces is revealed to be in Chaumont Haute Marne France with censorship eased for the armistice. The ancient city sits on a plateau amid agricultural districts and historic streets where staff cars struggle on narrow thoroughfares.
In Chaumont an American staffed military post features three large barracks forming a parade ground with Pershing’s office on the second floor. Avenue des Etats Unis hosts headquarters as Pershing speaks on Independence Day, while the general’s home shifts to a nearby chateau in the Marne valley.
Rome reports Italy seeks two concessions for emigrant workers as it copes with wartime losses and a surplus of labor. Italians who fought and returned may reenter the United States without discrimination, and US acceptance of contract labor via the American Federation of Labor is sought.
Rome reports a new chamber of deputies frieze showing Trentino and Trieste in mourning, relics of an older aspiration now replaced by Italy’s victory. The sculpted figures shift from sorrow to joy as the chamber reconvenes after the war success.
Notice seeks a rental for four light housekeeping rooms within blocks of Senate Bar. Contact C. A. Tinsley via Senate Bar.
Italian corn plays a key role in the crop rotation, with 4 year cycles beginning and ending with wheat or other crops. Planting is close, hand harvesting remains common, and cooperative dryers improve sanitation. The climate aids natural drying, while hospitality and polenta illustrate local rural life.
Honor roll includes Charlies Becker D M Meloughiin O Conwell Pris Veronia A Waller David Neuman A D Johnston 3 M Carey Mre J M A Chas W Jobe L Charles Jankovaky BR Co Mise Marto K Sendtt. Names suggest local society group recognition with multiple members listed.
Market will be closed until noon today due to the funeral of Clarence Bell. Washington Market announces temporary closure as of today.
A $1000 reward is posted for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a local fooss case. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward with any evidence or details about the incident.
Wyoming State Tribune notes Unde wood Livestock Company announces new officers including Howard D. Melina James Frank Seaden John D. Obhark and Albert R. Jones with Albert Chapinar K C Jones linked in leadership.
Short classifieds list multiple offers and losses including 15 White Leghorn chickens for sale, two tall bookkeeper desks at Cheyenne Stamp and Novelty Works, a lost key ring with several keys belonging to T Nagate, and a lost gold wrist watch between St. John's Hospital and 518 EF 19th with rewards offered.
Classified rent notices list steam heated rooms at 110 W 26th and 418 W 19th street near the post office plus 24 hour housing options. The article also notes political candidates Miss Sylva Pankhurst in Halifax Sheffield, Miss Marjory Fry a Quaker, and Mrs. Howe Martin backed by actress Elien Terry in Hendon division.
London December 5. News from the Mail reports15 women candidates for the British House of Commons under the new law allowing female representation. Prominent figures include Cristobel Pankhurst and Miss Violet Markham, with platforms ranging from anti German boycott to labor reform and childcare welfare.
AP reports Captain Larcombe and his team cleared unexploded German bombs after air raids in London. For four years they found, transported, and destroyed duds, risking danger to extract the devices and render the city safe.
One year ago today Austro German invaders were repelled at Aslago. Allied retaliation began with a ton of bombs on Mannheim Rhine bridges and grand ducal palace.
Cheyenne Wyoming December 20 1918 notice states annual meeting of stockholders for Federal Land Company at 350 Citizens Bank Building Cheyenne January 7 1919 at 10 o clock a m to elect directors and transact other business C EB Myatt secretary 3-23-18
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