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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1918
Page
5
In a brief Rome cable, Austria closes the Swiss frontier as troops move toward Italy for a potential Teutonic offensive. Petrograd reports Germans advance with little resistance and gather stores, while Russian negotiations with Russia appear unlikely for the near term per Berlin papers.
The war office reports British forces entered Jericho with little resistance after Australian troops seized the city yesterday. They set lines along the Jordan and the Wadi Auja as weather remained poor and positions near Jerusalem were slightly extended.
Denver February 22 Governor Hunter ordered an investigation into Clyde B Pierson mental condition. Pierson is under sentence of death for the murder of Sheriff Frank Hoach of Cheyenne Hoach was killed in Larimer county Colorado in 1916 Three ailments are to be named by the governor to pass on Piersons mental state.
The United States and Norway announce a complete economic agreement expected to be in line with allied positions. The negotiations spanned several months between the War Trade Board and Dr. Nansen the Norwegian commissioner and details remain undisclosed.
Secretary Baker said 51 fatalities at army aviation camps is remarkably low after students logged over 100000 miles since June. The on-site death toll has prompted ongoing safety reviews and training improvements nationwide.
Washington Feb 22 The Senate approves an administration bill granting government control of railroads until eighteen months after the war with a $100,000,000 revolving fund for federal operation. The measure preserves key compromise provisions and includes a Cummins amendment to bring short line roads under federal control. Debate showed no sentiment record on final passage.
Cheyenne Aerie No. 128 of the Elks lodge conferred degrees on twenty six new members at the Ba Vos Home. Eagles from nearby gathered for the rituals. Vaudeville entertainment a supper and a dance followed as a large crowd attended the event.
Information reaching the Presbyterian board of foreign missions states 3,000,000 persons in Turkey Armenia Persia and Syria face death by starvation. A cable from U S Minister Caldwell at Teheran relays that regents multiply and hundreds swarm streets pleading for food and sometimes resorting to violence. Similar conditions are reported across provinces and cities in Persia.
Berlin reports the main Reichstag committee passed the Germany Ukraine peace treaty today. Copenhagen dispatch notes Count von Hertling the German chancellor will address foreign affairs in the Reichstag Monday.
Washington reports Director General McAdoo assured the public there is no imminent food shortage risk in the United States. Hoover warned grain and capital movement must increase, with stock movements to allies monitored and expedited if needed.
Turning from the third phase Governor Houx demands competent evidence in a proper tribunal to convict Schwars for disloyalty. Five Platte county residents Phifer Rowe Drury Mrs Phifer and Corbridge supplied the only recorded doubts. Evidence cited includes three letters and two state amounts, labeled charges, not affidavits. Bennett's testimony is deemed least important as the narrative continues on Page b.
Cheyenne High School basketball team suffered a defeat in a road game played in Wheatland. Report notes a tough matchup and the final score line not available in readable text.
Four national army soldiers are held in the guardhouse at Camp Lewis awaiting a Presidential warrant that would deem them enemy aliens. They allegedly plotted to shoot officers in France and to hand over American troops, with about 200 men discharged from the Nine first division as a broader cleanup by authorities continues. Names are withheld pending Washington advices.
A wartime report describes American troops fighting beside French forces in a famed sector with talks of a possible breakthrough. The War Department signals cautious advance as political considerations influence Allied actions and plans across the western front.
The readable text shows references to Hansen and Meo representing a state defense effort. Mentions Lewis, Utah men, and Liberty with scattered numbers and names. Content is fragmented, difficult to parse into a coherent report or outcome.
Sunday features spotlight a mix of profiles and opinion pieces from various state leaders and writers. It highlights cultural, political, and lifestyle topics with references to notable figures and speculative commentary.
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