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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1918
Page
4
A reflective piece on entering a new year amid World War I, praising American entry and resolve. It argues the conflict will be judged by historians, notes lessons from 1918 and 1917, and credits the United States for opposing autocratic power while anticipating future turning points in world history.
The piece argues it will take more than a year for Germans to regain trust and be accepted as equal in humanity after the war. It condemns Prussian warlords and the Kaiser, calls for a moral rebirth, and contemplates whether 1918 will usher peace or merely open a path to it. It also notes Wilson and McAdoo, and questions whether the Kaiser will accept Allied peace terms.
A British House of Lords ruling finds tips received by a railway porter may be included in ordinary earnings for workers compensation. The decision questions whether earnings include tips beyond direct wages, noting the statute uses earnings not wages. The article also mentions wartime headlines and humorous asides about public figures.
A 1901 and 1916 memorandum outlines German aims to force Belgian integration and control of Dutch ports, with proposals to create Walloon and Flemish territories under German rule, linking Belgium’s railways and waterways to Berlin. It notes Dutch neutrality is incompatible with German war aims and cites memorials by multiple German industrial associations.
Fragmentary 1917 discussion on German aggression, pan-German views, and the danger to Belgium, Holland, and small states. Cites Kellogg and Frymann quotations about Prussian aims, German canal policy, and the risk of Holland aligning with Germany or facing imperial pressure.
Washington reports America's balance of trade stood at about 3 billion dollars at the end of November. The figure shows an increase of 141 million dollars from the same period last year, according to the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.
Weather outline notes warmer trends tonight and Tuesday. High near 53 F, low around 37 F. humidity around 68 percent. northwest wind up to 24 mph. Precipitation this year totals 14.07 inches, near normal levels.
General Pershing issues general orders permitting only light wines and beers for American expeditionary forces in France. Measures are being taken to ensure sobriety and high moral standards, with officers held strictly accountable for full compliance.
Contractor John E. Howard announced the new city and county jail should be completed and ready for occupancy by March 1 if good weather holds. He estimates mortar and concrete work will finish in ten days, with remaining carpentry to follow by the target date.
Archie Skillings and Alva Smith have become owners of the Manville garage in Keeline Wyoming from James Kennedy. Kennedy has joined the navy and expects to be aboard by the end of January. The buyers are described as two of the finest young men in the country and plan to invoice today and assume possession at once.
Chicago December 31 United States authorities arrest and arraign Paul H Bilbuber a young man of German descent found with blueprints of airplanes believed stolen from the Dayton Wright Aeroplane company. Officials say they have uncovered a spy system targeting United States aircraft plants with Bilbuber charged as a German spy providing progress information on American aviation efforts.
Five room bungalow with a garage and a south facing front on East 21st Street invites offers. The property lists a simple sale stance with caller seeking bids.
Margie and Dick discuss Mollie and Chad while Ellene denounces gendered courage. Eliene condemns anonymous letters as cowardly and vows to expose the writer, asserting honest confrontation over backstabbing. To Be Continued.
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