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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
4
Front line in Alsace remains quiet yet perilous as French hold the summit for months. A French detachment slipped through to capture prisoners, returning fifteen captives uninjured in a bold raid. Front lines near contact zones show stone exchanges and short artillery duels.
Collier's readers ask whether war can coexist with Christmas joy. A symposium of responses reveals limited originality, except for George Bernard Shaw who lampoons the idea and imagines wartime changes: higher wages, wealth redistribution, and continued conflict versus Christian ideals as Christmas nears.
The editor's widow plans a January 6 lecture in New York on British atrocities in Ireland. She states she came to the United States to aid Ireland and believes Germany will win the war.
City leaders and citizens are urged to act now to fix fire hazards in Cheyenne. Emphasis is on strict fire protection laws including fire escapes on buildings, outward swinging doors in public buildings, and adherence to ordinances to prevent future disasters and loss of life.
A reader argues for clear wartime aims and a straightforward statement of ends by leaders. The piece notes that while criticisms from militaristic factions exist, Americans should not assume Europe is unready for peace. It stresses that people in all warring nations understand they defend homes and civilization.
The piece argues that Allied aims to curb German dominance and defend small nations. it questions Prussian militarism and evaluates each power's true motives. It contends only clear, universal aims of justice and freedom can yield lasting peace, urging nations to state their goals plainly as Wilson requests.
The 640 acre homestead bill, signed by President, becomes law after a short session fight. Republicans led by Mondell faced Democratic charges of insincerity as they predicted the bill would die. The new law marks a political setback for Mondell and allies in Wyoming.
Thermopolis reports Mr. Hood recently traveled to Cheyenne and Omaha seeking eye treatment. The wire states he has become totally blind, with one eye already lost earlier and the other failing. Fellow residents note Hood’s long standing ties to the central region and express sympathy for the illness.
Granite or Martie and R BecCafferty are listed with a phone number 510 for contact. Details appear in a brief classified style notice.
London dispatch reports T. P. O'Connor known as Yay Pay in America has been appointed chairman of the censor board there. The board, created by the movie trade, oversees cinema content and he invites cooperation from national leaders to improve film quality.
A reflective piece lauds Mark Topley for his perpetual cheer amidst wartime worries. It urges Americans to imitate his optimism while noting the United States still struggles to defend itself and must take preparatory steps soon.
The Wyoming State Journal notes the oil boom expanding beyond Casper to Test Soldier Basin Lander and Salt Creek with refineries and new markets. It describes oil wealth transforming the state from a mistaken belief in sheep and coyotes to a balanced boom benefiting cities, ranches, and ore farms.
Athens Greece Dec 26 AP Prof Spyridon P Lambros new premier struggles with long nights in cabinet councils since taking helm under King Constantine. Lambros a renowned historian born 1861 in Corfu with Epirote roots studied in Germany and worked on education reform. He has limited funds and a modest Athens home, with a life devoted to scholarship and public service.
Paris dispatch reports former minister Raoul Perret argues postwar France will raise funds by taxing productive occupations and applying reciprocity with the United States. He notes Ribot’s bond strategy secured wartime financing and predicts debt could reach around one hundred billion francs, with Germans' 46 year lead contrasted by France’s two year mobilization.
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