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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
1
An American detachment in France repelled a German raid on a frontline trench. Three Americans were killed and four wounded, with ten taken prisoner. two French soldiers also died. Despite heavy shelling and close combat, the Americans held their ground, earning praise from their French commander as they returned wounded and dead for burial.
Colorado Wyoming and Utah coal operators urged the War Industries Board to supply more railroad cars to meet urgent fuel needs for industry and households in the Intermountain region. A 10 percent output requisition possible, with distribution by the government, to curb shortages across the western states.
German soldiers appeal to Ambassador Gerard as Christians and demand action against massacres of Russian prisoners. Witness accounts describe bayonet killings and mass shootings ordered by officers on the east front, while others condemn English and French treatment of captured troops.
DL Catro November 5 John Aisthorpe president of First Bank & Trust and former Illinois State Bankers Association leader shot himself at his home after months of poor health.
Citizens' ticket led by Stone Storey and Nimmo is seen as the favorite in Cheyenne's municipal election. The committee suggested Nimmo face Martin, with Nimmo favored in primaries by 96 votes over Martin. Analysts expect Stone to win mayor, aided by Woolston votes unlikely to split evenly among rivals.
The State Leader endorses Stone Storey and Nimmo for Cheyenne’s three commissioner seats to ensure harmonious, efficient city government during wartime. It argues a third ally who cooperates with the majority is essential, and that all three are honorable, capable, and committed to progress.
Washington reports officials fear pro German agencies are disrupting airplane production. The suspected sabotage includes accidents at mills cutting spruce wood for aircraft and incidents in mills that hamper government efforts.
In San Francisco a federal court decision denies the Western Federation of Miners rights to lands and holdings valued around 100 thousand dollars. The ruling, issued by the United States District Court in Denver, upholds a failed claim by the Botte miners’ union.
Baron Hayashi informed China that Viscount Ishii and Secretary Lansing signed a November 2 agreement in which the United States recognizes Japan’s special interest in China. The pact reaffirms the Open Door policy in China as pursued by both nations.
Grinnell Iowa and New York reports note a patriotic vigil for Sammy, one of six Grinnell youths listed as missing or captured after the first clash with German forces in France. His mother expresses pride in her son’s sacrifice for the American cause.
President Wilson approved maximum prices for steel products based on a war industries board arrangement with producers. The set figures establish base prices for steel iron and related materials entering into production.
An article reveals letters and telegrams showing Queen Sophie of Greece, mother to the Greek king, acting as a conduit for German plans. The documents claim she urged Germany to attack on the Macedonian front and offered to destroy Greek artillery if they fell into Entente hands. The communications also show the queen informing Emperor Wilhelm II of food and ammunition shortages and keeping her brother updated on Entente movements.
Allied and German Austro Hungarian forces clash on the western front with heavy bombardment and river crossings along the Tagliamento. Official statements report 8,000 prisoners taken and several guns captured as Austro Hungarian and German divisions advance westward toward the plain of Fruili. Italian headquarters report German patrols crossing the Tagliamento and attempting to push into the western Friulian plain.
British forces rushing to the Italian front to aid General Cadorna were given a tremendous ovation by the papal audience, according to dispatches received today. Berlin reports claim German and Austro Hungarian divisions crossed the middle Tanlia front and are advancing eastward.
U S lawmakers report destroyers have sunk ten U boats as the fleet completes a tour of British yards. The crew says the United States and England are turning out destroyers at a rapid pace to bolster naval strength.
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