26 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
1
Russian headquarters claim a great victory in northern Poland with unconfirmed reports of a major German corps destruction. Budapest admits Russian advances into Ung and Zemplin while Verdun and Belgian coast fighting continue. Allied fleets press German positions along the Belgian coast as Balkan diplomacy and possible reintegration of the Balkans unfold.
In New York on November 20, scientists and museum officials discuss the American Museum of Natural History report that Crocker Land may have disappeared or never existed. The McMillan expedition, begun in 1913, sought unknown Arctic regions, while Peary’s and Ekblaw’s letters add cautious comment pending full review.
Minneapolis reports Johnny 11th Cam Maa and pce Lig Ng twel ge Soo win the division over Bleve Ketchel of Chicago after 10 rounds of card galling in a noted bout.
Incomplete item notes weather or local notices for Wyoming area with November reference and tentative forecast details. The readable text mentions November and a local event or ride but lacks clear entities or outcomes.
Ely Paso Nov 25 Zapata personally has entered Mexico City and denounced the Aguas Calientes convention according to an announcement at the Carranza agency. General Blanco and his troops are between Orizaba and the capital as Carranza partisans pursue Zapata and Villa, with Villa convention forces likely to be quelled by Carranza troops.
Waeh Kai Chang, a Chinese student at the University of Chicago, will run for a varsity football berth next fall. He earned his numerals on the Maroon freshman seven last season.
Col. Robert B. Betts former commander and grand chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died at his Philadelphia home aged 75. He had led veterans in years of service and was a respected figure in the organization. The death occurred at his residence on a November day in Philadelphia.
British warships inflict damage along the German coast while Indian troops seize key German trenches. Russian cavalry strike near Loda as reports claim German forces pushed back by heavy Russian pressure. German forces retreat on several fronts as Hindenburg’s army suffers setbacks. Westende artillery damages the Hrujah destroyer. Eastern theatre progress appears favorable to the war office. Vespers show Metz proximity as France shells Arnaville ten miles south of the fort. Austria reports 110000 prisoners held amid ongoing clashes in Russian Poland.
In New Haven Navy reports fifty candidates for the blue hockey team. Coach Geld, head of Vale branch sports, expresses confidence in building a winning squad. Field will begin regular practice Monday as teams prepare for the season.
Washington, Nov. 25. Secretary of State Bryan ordered a sweeping inquiry into charges that Turkey interferes with coded messages from Ambassador Morgenthau. If true, the United States will press the Porte for explanations as Turkey refuses to transact with uncoded communications amid the European war.
Washington dispatch reports the state department seeking a report from Comal Howteter at Haw mowitio Mexico on private advice that T W Carraway of Memphia faces execution. Carraway, with C Wilken and J B Moluery, arrived over four months ago charged with complicity by caust affecting Uridgos la Svare.
Cheyenne residents donate to the Tag Day fund for the American Red Cross, reaching $1500 with $1200 already raised and additional events planned at Atlas and Lyme theatres. Contributions from A M and local women plus a $25 pledge push total toward $1600 as the drive spans volunteers in city banks, schools, and hotels to aid wounded soldiers in wartime Europe.
Dr. Prederigh Aik accuses Commodore Pear Cook of misreporting Peary’s polar journey. He cites newspaper claims about a Crocker coast sighting and says no land was found within forty miles near the alleged route. The dispute centers on Peary’s supposed trips and the accuracy of those reports.
A man identified as Night Surehal Kreary Diekelman killed an unknown man after being wounded in the arm by the victim's revolver. Diekelman then fired from a window before fleeing. The incident occurred after midnight in a troubled St. Louis area.
At five minutes after five oclock Branch saloon was robbed. A man with a plastered face drew a pistol, grabbed a bank roll, and fled after tying the sack on the table. He spent money in the saloon earlier and fled toward a train. Loss this time was 140 dollars. a prior break in occurred months earlier with over 700 dollars taken.
Judge John W. Lacey presided over a suit where the city of Laramie condemned Soldier Creek water rights. The court awarded Klein and others $12,020 for spring possession added to the municipal supply. The Klein interest will seek continued control of Soldier Spring pending appeal.
Government analysis of October foreign trade from the Commerce Department shows the U S balance of trade favoring the United States by more than 57 million dollars.
Reuter dispatch notes heavy German losses with hundreds of judges officials and lawyers killed. London reports aging generals and war leaders, while Paris describes Allied troops enduring bombardment and occupation scenes with damaged lines and disrupted communications.
A damaged fragment from a wartime diary describes a six man unit facing a devastating explosion. The entry notes a total destruction with numerous casualties and a sense of relentless loss. Names and places are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR.
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