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Newspaper

Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1918

Page

3

Former Editor Lester Osborne Dies in Denver of Influenza

Lester Osborne long noted as former editor of the State Leader and Associated Press staffer in Denver died at 2 45 pm Sunday after a bout with influenza. He had been ill since Monday at the AP office, with a brief improvement Saturday night, then a relapse. Survived by a widow and a 6 year old son, his body likely to be buried in Loveland after arrangements.

Lester Osborne State Leader Associated Preas Denver Associated Press Boulder Hillings Mont Billings Gazette The State University Edward D. Foster State Board of Immigration Fort Collins Review Osborne Fort Colling Express Cheyenne Fort Collins Long Beach Cal Loveland

French Commander in East Introduced at Constantinople

General Francia Keperey, commander in chief of allied forces in the Middle East, made a formal entry into Constantinople aboard the French cruiser Patria. He was greeted by Allied envoys and the Turkish army and navy chief of staff, with religious services held near the Dardanelles where the Koubret sank in 1915.

Associated Proes Constantinopes Francia Keperey Constantinople Salgniki Patria Ataff Dardanelles Koubret

Burleson Heats Senate Over Marine Cable Action

The Senate rebuked Postmaster General Burleson for taking charge of marine cables after armistice signing. He defended his authority and cited a November 4 law, while Senator Hitchcock argued the move edged beyond congressional grant. Burleson pressed for a formal government reply detailing legal justifications.

Associated Press Ashington Burleson Senate Hitchcock Nebraska Foreign Relations Committee Broghng Congress Law Department United States

France Shipment Claims Fast Delivery Within Thirty Days

The report notes deliveries in under thirty days from the date of postmarking, indicating rapid distribution to recipients in France and emphasizing efficient service.

France

Local Red Cross Suspends Knitting for Soldiers Winter Needs

Red Cross workers are told to stop knitting as inventory shows enough knitted items to cover soldiers and sailors for the winter. Supplies will be diverted to Foreign Relief. after yarn stocks run down, workers may switch to refugee garments for overseas need.

RED Cross Washington American Red Cross Department of Military Relief Army Navy Department of Foreign Relief

Mrs Furrys Mother Dies in Denver

Word reached today of the death in Denver of Mrs M M Mardis mother of Mrs F L Furry of this city. She was about 74 and had lived in Cheyenne years with her daughter. Mrs Furry will travel to Denver today for the funeral. Dr Purry will go Thursday for services.

Denver Oe M. A. Mardis F, Ll. Furry Mardis Cheyenne Furry Purry

Chinese factions seek unity amid proposed compromise plan

Leaders from Canton and Peking work toward a neutral meeting to discuss a national parliament election and a cabinet drawn from both factions. A southern vice president and a jointly composed cabinet are anticipated, with Haw Abth-ch'ang seen as acceptable and likely to take office.

Peking China Canton Haw Abth-ch'ang

Inauguration Notes on Wilson Haul China's Unity Effort

Review notes foreign intrigue in China as Japan-fueled dispatches influence the Lansing Ishii accord. It reprints Wilson and Hsu Shih-chang messages urging national unity and cooperation as China faces civil strife and foreign pressure.

Millard Nuiia Wilson Haushihehang China Min Shihch‘ang Peking Republic Councils of Nations Hsu Shanghai Dieputch Shanghai Times United States Reinsch N. 8 Liang Shih-yi America Great Britain France Japan Orient Wilron Haul Republic of China Ching Council of Nations Woodrow Wilson United States of America Washington Hsu Shet-Clang

President Wilson Tours Manchester and London Harbor Visit

President Wilson and party scanned the Manchester canal with ships in flags as a mysterious German vessel emerged as a warship. Luncheon, toasts, and a moral from the musket and yardstick marked the Manchester visit before the train to London. In London he is greeted by crowds then sails to Rome for a week’s stay.

Manchester England Manchester Canal Wilson

Panic in Dansig Over Polish Expeditionary Force Move

Berlin reports from Dansig say German residents live in fear after a secret meeting raid by Polish soldiers. A Polish expeditionary force is expected to land with joint support from Dansig, threatening occupation and a coup d etat for the German government. The Danig committee heads to Posen to meet a Swiss Polish delegation as plans redraw borders.

London Berlin Anzeiger Dansig Posen Switzerland Danaig East Prussia Silesia Pomarania Pough

Weather forecast shows mixed precipitation and mild relief

The forecast calls for fair conditions in the north with snow in the south. Tuesday should bring snow in southern areas, followed by a return to fair weather midweek and a gradual warming trend.

Influenza Cases Rise and Obituaries Reported

Six new influenza cases were reported to health authorities, one more than the previous day, with vaccine effects noted as over two hundred residents vaccinated. Three deaths followed: Ray Collins of Fort D. A. Russell, Marion Mankin of 317 East 18th, and Loren G. Clark, an railroad employee, all scheduled for burial in specified undertaker parlors and shipments to Minnesota, Blackwell, and Hartford.

Ray Collins Fort D. A Minnesota Marion Mankin 317 East Union Pacific Hospital Blackwell Tex Loren G. Clark Hartford Ark

VapoRub Promoted For Spanish Influenza Relief

A 1918 style notice urges use of VapoRub to aid breathing during Spanish influenza. It claims vapors stimulate air passages and that hot compresses and steam from VapoRub help relieve congestion. It warns to seek a physician and argues prevention through strong health and avoiding crowds.

Ace Wieck Benvain Vick North Carolina North Forth

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