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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
14
British forces move to France as Haig prepares a cautious counteroffensive. Reports say German units, estimated around 100000, press forward under heavy shelling while British rapid fire units inflict heavy losses.
Washington report states German daily losses reach 100000 as Allied forces press with 97 divisions totaling 1,164,000 men against 77 divisions and 492,000 German troops. British military observers assess strain on British strategy amid battles.
Cheyenne subscribers donate 3200 to Salvation Army fund oversubscribing Lar amie county 2500 quota. Albany Crook Hot Springs Natrona Uinta Weston Sweetwater Casper and others report varied totals with several counties still tallying. Officials expect further updates as drives continue.
Allied forces pressed a hard fight on the western canal bank with British French and American units repulsed in wooded terrain near La Neuville and Villequier Aumont. French infantry and tank divisions were sent to counterattack but were driven back with heavy losses as General von Conta and General von Gayle pursued the retreating enemy after 6 and Chauny fell.
Fair and cooler Tuesday across Cheyenne and Wyoming. Temperature readings show 62 degrees at 1 20 pm, 36 degrees early morning, with light winds and no precipitation in the last 24 hours. Total precipitation since January 1 is 1.54 inches, above normal for the period.
Paris reports French troops began aiding the British on March 23 and have entered the battle along the right bank of the Oise near Noyon. They relieved some Allied units and assumed combat, engaging heavy German forces and advancing on the region's heights.
German forces massed divisions along the British front south of St. Quentin aiming to seize Urvillers and Eseigny le Grand to pave a further advance. Friday morning renewed assaults intensified after hard fighting near La Fere as the German drive pressed toward the British line.
The notice page lists old papers for sale at 26c per bundle, arrivals in Cheyenne including Douglas residents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Saul, and George Raineford from Diamond. It notes Rock Springs business travel by Judge C. N. Potter, Morris Harness Shop repairs, and various arrivals from Orin Junction, Guernsey, Thermopolis. Also mentions new incorporations: Dubois State Bank, American Agate Cutting, Putnam Oil & Refining, Wyoming Queen Oil. and transit service via phone 4 for messenger.
The annual eastern Washington high school basketball meet at Pullman has been abandoned this season. Washington State College athletic director J Fred Bohier said railway fare and related expenses were too high, prompting the cancellation.
Weather brings wet feet and March sickness risk with coughs colds and croup. Mrs W H Thornton of Little Rock credits Foley s Honey and Tar with saving her boy during a severe croup attack and urges readiness for relief. Annual meeting notices: Wyoming Stock Growers Association to meet April 11 1918 in Kemmerer for officer elections and business.
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