27 Nov 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
1
London reports Allied forces recaptured Dixmude after weeks of heavy fighting. French marines led the assault and held the trenches against repeated German counterattacks. Casualties included hundreds of dead and wounded on the marine side.
A large Fort Russell audience watched two fast events. Watkins knocked Tilley in the fourth round of a four round bout. Paige defeated a quartermaster in the first round. Cheyenne champs Mumgsy Shoels and Malone mixed in the main pro card, with Percely as the opponent and Bhovls in the later bout.
A late November dispatch from Liptle Rook indicates a slow steady rise starting at noon today on the Arkansas River. Reports warn of severe smoke and fires affecting local forests as crews battle the blaze along the route.
Local authorities reported a lynching in Gykalla after an alleged burglary and assault. Deputies and a posse confronted the suspect near a plantain grove. the accused were hanged by an angry mob, with officers unable to prevent the mob action.
Secretary Garrison sent General Funston a letter of appreciation for his Vera Cruz occupation and the officers and men under his command. The note commended coolness judgment and discipline, noting no untoward incidents during seven months of occupation. Transports Christobal, Kansas, and Sumner with Funston and part of the Fifth brigade arrived off Galveston to dock by early afternoon.
Chinese across the country contribute to a fund to appeal the Liu Hong Tong and Liu Tong Kwong case after their conviction for opium manufacturing in the United States district court this week. Judge J. A. Riner deferred sentencing to December 1 to allow attorney H. B. Ridgely to pursue an appeal.
Practically the entire population turned out in Kemmerer Wyoming yesterday to find the two year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Osborne. After hours of searching the boy was found wandering some distance from home without a hat or coat.
A fierce prairie fire began yesterday morning on Happy Jack road about three miles from Fort Russell. Crews fought the blaze throughout the day and until late night but efforts were futile as the fire continued burning with no immediate containment.
San Francisco officials partially rescind last year’s ban on dancing along the Barbary Coast. A new order allows dancing in one cafe on the coast and one on its edge but bars entertainers from dancing, restoring some activity to the area once shut down by liquor sale restrictions.
A special train carried 125 recruits from Fort Logan Denver to the Presidio San Francisco passing Cheyenne. The soldiers will join the Philippines and Far East stations to raise unit readiness and standard.
Langford wins after a long seven round slugfest against Harry Wille, a giant from New Orleans, final blow in the fourteenth round. Wille was knocked down several times as Langford pressed the attack while the bout wore on afternoon proceedings.
Cheyenne High School fell 7 to 6 to the Fort Colina Agricultural School eleven in a hard fought Pioneer Park game. Weight and speed favored the visitors, but Cheyenne battled through three tight quarters with standout plays by Clowery and a strong Cheyenne defense.
Unclear OCR listing shows multiple college football scores including Pennsylvania State 31 over Jefferson 0, Notre Dame 20 over Syracuse 0, Colorado 29 over Utah 0, Texas A&M 14 over Minnesota 7, Baylor 14 over Holy Cross 7, Cincinnati 15, and other near unreadable line items.
The report notes cold air and wintry conditions for Friday and Saturday. Forecasters warn of strong chills and gusty winds impacting travel and outdoor plans in the Washington area.
President Wilson and family began Thanksgiving with a breakfast of duck, mashes, and sausage in Williamstown Massachusetts. After breakfast he attended a union service at St. John's Episcopal Church with a large crowd greeting him.
After Thanksgiving, local committee resumes drive to collect a car load of flour for Belgian relief. Dr L Btrader notes strong reception and pledges. campaign endorsed by the Industrial Club and the Cheyenne club with several members already contributing. Proclamation from Go y continues on page two.
New York, Nov 24. Andrew Carnegie, 79, reflected that earth grows dearer with age and he sees less need to change it. A bundle of telegrams lay on his desk including one from Thomas A. Edison congratulating him and urging more of his experiences for the U.S. audience.
In a plea to President Wilson on November 26 in Washington the United Gates reports that South American leaders ask cooperation with belligerents in Europe to exclude warships from the waters of the two Americas and to safeguard Pan American trade. The aims of the Uye movement seek to reduce friction over neutral questions and promote broader economic ties.
General Carransa arrived today from Coploba amid enthusiastic crowds in Mesican city streets. From a balcony he was greeted with cheers as he prepared to assume duties directing the reiga Beolnet Villa in Zapata.
Athavas Agency dispatch from Atheod says Nipglenes reports a Tir Wish milee layer was torpedoed and sunk. The terse bulletin provides no further details on casualties or exact location.
Nox 24 reports Bill Murray defeats Sailor Petrwrkay in the second round of a 2¢-pound bout this afternoon. The match, held in San Francisco, drew attention as Murray delivered a decisive knockout.
The piece describes Cheyenne celebrating Thanksgiving with a statewide spirit of prosperity and internal peace. Governor Carey’s proclamation highlights record state production and stable labor relations, while a First Congregational Church service features music and a sermon urging gratitude as a communal virtue and duty.
An ailing legible report notes a Norwegian steamship Orn sailed yesterday carrying a flour load to aid Belgian relief efforts via Ferd Lied Gattner and Rolten Dans. The request supported by Demntakian allies and Sun officials underscores neutral shipping amid wartime constraints.
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