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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
1
Reports in Washington say Austria-Hungary will address the United States with a peace proposal soon. The move is said to come from the Austrian cabinet and follows unrest in Austria over socialist and labor strikes. State Department officials would not discuss the matter.
At the Santa Fe International bridge near El Paso the line of the Rio Grande saw exchange of about 500 shots between American and Mexican forces. Private Linn was wounded in the lip while a Mexican patrol leader was seen toppled from his horse. The clash began as smugglers tried to cross the river and escalated into a broader firefight on both banks.
In New York on January 25 United States Attorney Melville France urged the death penalty for Paul C. Hennig a naturalized American and foreman at Ek W Bliss Munitions Bay Ridge for tampering with gyroscope machinery intended for torpedoes to aid the United States government. The treason indictment notes Hennig born in Klipd Germany immigrated in 1966 and naturalized in 1916 amid a push that only American citizens should work on federal contracts.
Sydney reports a cyclone deluged Mackay Queensland causing tidal wave and flood conditions. Heavy property damage includes sugar stocks valued over 5 million dollars. Fourteen bodies recovered with fears of greater loss and a call for assistance.
Dispatches from Petrograd say a heavy battle between Bolshevik and Rumanian troops is ongoing near Landon. Communications between the Romanian front and Petrograd are cut off as fighting continues. The Cossack government allows General Alexieff to organize a volunteer army for the constituent government’s defense.
Severe rioting reported from Berlin on Wednesday and Thursday. Dispatches note mobs marching in the streets demanding peace. News of Berlin unrest regarded as significant with Thursday papers yet to arrive from the city.
Paris reports a fresh contingent of Portuguese troops has been landed in France as of January 25. The arrival signals ongoing Allied reinforcement during the European theater.
In Petrograd the Hird congress of soldiers and workers deputies met in Tauride Palace with M Iverdioff urging immediate decision on governance and war or peace. Leon Trotzky declared Austro German aims clear at the Trest-Litovsk talks, detailing territorial ambitions and continued military occupation after peace.
SEW YORK Jan 25 The most damning evidence yet presented against Fang von Rintelen and seven alleged co conspirators for ship bombings was introduced as trial resumed before United States Judge Howe Herman W Ebling an interned German officer testified he had been engaged by German agents to plant firebombs Pilby testified Carl Schimmel urged him to place the bombs and the plan was to attack munition ships
Confidential Senate testimony reveals allied concern over American war management coordination. Rep McCormick reports Liende George favoring Leonard Wood as military representative abroad, and officials urge changes at Pershing and Crozier levels. General Sharpe defends sending Pershing expedition earlier and increasing manpower despite shortages.
Thirty more negro soldiers will be tried for mutiny in San Antonio based on new testimony from the Houston riot inquiry. The Aug. 64 incident saw 160 men of the Twenty-fourth U.S. Infantry involved in a riot in Houston.
The article reports German Chancellor von Hertling and Austria Hungary’s Czernin reacting to Allied peace terms as outlined by President Wilson and Prime Minister Lloyd George. Both officials reject core concessions, with Czernin slightly more moderate, pledging no territorial gains or indemnities and stressing the need to consider Germany’s vital interests in France Belgium Poland and Turkey.
Vienna dispatch reports about 100000 workers striking in Prague with large processions filling the streets. No Austrian newspapers arrived in Zurich for days, while reports from Copenhagen note political unrest including the resignation of a Hungarian premier amid ongoing turmoil.
Edward Kt. Stettinius of New York has been appointed surveyor general of all army purchases, effectively directing munitions procurement for the war government. He will oversee allied purchases in the United States and coordinate production, ensuring resources support the army program.
Washington dispatch notes Cooney Pershing reports an American soldier killed. identity yet withheld amid unclear details. The casualty is listed as Private first name initial disallowed. event lacks full verification from the field.
Authorities and state troopers recovered the bodies of Mia and Royal Lunes and two of her children from the burned home in Paul Minn. A third child is believed to have escaped the blaze but remains missing.
London dispatch cites impressions of Count von Hertling and Count Czernin replies to President Wilson and Lloyd George. Observers say Austria-Hungary shows independence from Germany on Belgium and other points. Hertling’s speech is deemed warlike. US and European leaders will shape future peace negotiations.
The administration sets up twenty coal producing districts with a regional producer at each head. E R Clayton of Harlan Kentucky to lead Kentucky Tennessee Georgia district. J R Zerby of Cleveland Ohio to lead Ohio district. Operators meet in Chicago to discuss the zonal system for Illinois Indiana delivery and property insurance.
Report from Nottingham notes unionists call for abolition of Lords and end of second chamber as labor factions prepare for a major conference. The briefing mentions political debate and aims to remove the base of funds supporting the institution.
Washington January hearing granted to Secretary Baker after Senator Chamberlain asked for an opportunity to make statements before the Senate military committee. If Chamberlain consents, Baker hopes to present tapes and testimony to show wartime administration work on broad scale.
The United Mine Workers call for government seizure of coal mines with worker bargaining rights. They oppose forced conscription, back Wilson's world safety aim, and pledge to organize and collectively bargain with employers.
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