British Strike Big Blow At Foe's Line Of Communication
Washington reports an unconfirmed London claim that Cambrai has fallen to General Byng, expected for some time, potentially severing German communications on the western front. British forces also report gains around Bullecourt and Bourton village with continuous artillery and trench actions despite heavy rain.
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Washington
London
Cambrai
Byng
Wile
Teutons
France
Bullecourt
Bourton
Ct Sig
Sxs
Julian Ing
Arras
St. Quentin
Earl of Strafford
Kaiser Now Attempting to Win Russ to His Side
The Hague dispatch reports German agents seeking to make Russia an ally of the Central Powers and influence Bolshevik leaders in Petrograd with German gold. Lenine, long exiled, is cited as pro German, with earlier German help enabling his return after the coup.
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Kaiser
Russ
The
Hague
Russia
Petrograd
Lenine
Nicholas Lenine
Germany
Switzerland
Laramie County Ranks Second in Wyoming YMCA Drive
Laramie County placed second in the statewide YMCA fundraising drive with a late total of 4974.85 reported by P. J. Corbin. Sheridan County followed with 4200, while Wyoming’s state total nears 9526, far from the 40000 goal.
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Laramie County
P. J. Corbin
Sheridan County
Wyoming
Alcohol content of beer to be reduced under new order
Washington reports that the food administration, with President Wilson's approval, will issue orders to cut beer alcohol to 3 percent and reduce brewer grain use by about 40 percent. The move aims to limit whiskey consumption by preserving beer as a beverage option amid a whiskey surplus.
Madden Knocks Out Coffey in Seventh Round Bout
Providence reports Bartley Madden of New Jersey knocked out Jim Coffey of Dublin in the seventh round of a scheduled twelve round bout at Mareville Toulaht.
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Jim Coffey
Providence
Rt. L
Bartley Madden
New Jersey
Dublin
Mareville Toulaht
Cost of War Second Year Will Be Same
The Treasury estimates for the next fiscal year show expenditures at 12.701 billion dollars, nearly the same as the current year’s 12.316 billion. The figures exclude loans to allies and interest on bonds yet to be authorized.
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Associated Preps
Washington, D. C
Navy
United States
Treasury Department
Auto Factories to Keep Up Work
Drastic curtailment of passenger automobile production has been found unnecessary expert advice says facilities of plants are enough to handle government work and steel makers will supply needed metal.
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Associated Press
Washington, BD
National Council of Defense
U S Breaks Up Paper Combine
In New York on November 26 the News Print Manufacturers association representing about 85 percent of U S and Canadian print paper production was dissolved with government assent for violating the Sherman antitrust act. Pending the commission's decision the paper price is fixed at 3 cents a pound.
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Associated Press
New York
News Print Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Canada
Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Wyoming
Tuesday forecast calls for generally fair conditions across Cheyenne and surrounding areas in Wyoming. Gentle winds and mild temperatures likely with no precipitation expected.
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Cheyenne and Vicinity
Wyoming
Fifteen Americans Receive French War Cross in France
The French government awarded the War Cross to fifteen American officers and men cited with their company after the November 23 German raid. An American major general presented the decorations, with citations for the fallen given to the regimental colonel. Medals are to be kept but not worn until Congress authorizes.
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Associated Press
France
Congress
French general hails fallen in hand to hand combat
The order of the day honors Corporal James Gresham and Privates Merle Hay and Thomas Enright who died bravely in close fighting when enemy troops penetrated their line. Also cited are Lieutenant William McLaughlin, Lieutenant R O Patterson, Lieutenant E F Erickson, Sergeant John Arrowwood, Corporals David Knowles and Homer Givens, and Privates Chariel Massa, William Thomas, George Hurd, Boyd Wale, Robert Winkler and John Jarvis.
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James
Gresham
Merle D. Hay
Thomas F. Enright
Ling
William H. McLaughlin
R. O. Patterson
E. F Erickson
John Arrowwood
David M. Knowles
Homer Givens
Chariel Massa
William C. Thomas
George Hurd
Boyd Wale
Robert Winkler
John J. Jarvis
GIVES UP LIFE TO SAVE CREW INGRAM HEROISM ON DESTROYER
Osmund Kelly Ingram of Pratt City Alabama sacrificed his life to save fellow sailors when a German submarine torpedo struck the destroyer Cassin on Oct 6. Standing aft he threw overboard a high explosive to prevent a catastrophic detonation, becoming the sole loss.
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Washington, D. C
Osmund Kelly Ingram
Pratt City
Ala
Cassin
Sims
Ingram
War Declaration May Be Passed By Congress
As senators and representatives gather for the upcoming session, debate grows over a possible U S declaration of war on Austria Turkey and Bulgaria Some favor immediate action while others say the decision must follow President Wilson guidance The Paris allied conference and British views influence the deliberations Senator Stone says a war declaration against Austria might clarify the situation but the final choice rests with the president
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Austria
Turkey
Bulgaria
Wilson
Italy
FE. M. Louse
Stone
Missouri
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
U.S. Weighs Railway Run If Pooling Fails
Washington officials report a government operation of railways is being considered if pooling plans do not ease congestion. A committee of vice presidents and the railroad war board met to refine pooling of trackage and equipment on eastern lines and to discuss pooling revenues and equipment without government participation.
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Washington, D. C
Easternines
Railroad War Board
Schools to Aid Cheyenne Poor with Thanksgiving Food Drive
Cheyenne schools participate in the Associated Charities appeal by collecting canned fruits and vegetables. Students bring items to school on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, coordinated by teachers and Boy Scouts who collect and deliver the goods to the charity office for distribution to needy families.
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Associated Charities of
Cheyanne
Cheyenne
Boy Scouts
Office of
The
Associated Charities
Knights of Pychias Special Meeting Announced
Knights of Pychias call a special meeting for Wednesday evening with notification from Supreme Chancellor J. J. Brown and H. B. Heins. Attendees urged to view accounts and attend the session at the local lodge.
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Supreme Chancelor
J. J. Brown
H. B. Heins
C. HC. Vis. K
Water Rights Dispute Heard for Horse Creek Users
About fifty to sixty ranchmen and farmers met at the state house for a hearing before the state board of control on territorial water rights for Horse Creek and its tributaries in water division No 1. The stakes include priority rights dating to territorial dates and affect users of Horse Creek and Louise Creek. The session adjourned to resume at 6 this morning with a Crow Creek hearing likely to begin Friday morning.
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Horse Creek
State House
State Board of Control
tLoise Creek
James H. True
Crow Creek
Cheyenne
Teutons Halted by Roman Line in Italian Front
From Lake Garda to the Adriatic, German forces push to break the Italian line along the Piave and on the Asingo plateau near Monte Metella. Alpine attacks meet counterattacks as Italian artillery stops pontoon crossings while French British troops and Italian forces report heavy fighting and a major general commands the heavy thrust on the northern front.
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Itty Associated Press
Lake Garda
Adriatic
Throwan
Pinve River
Asingo
Monte Metella
Tintiane
Piave
Italy
Giorgio
Fourth
Joan Awyk Named as Nomination of Sal Liles
In Minro la on November 28 the figure of Joan Rawver, a noted professional dancer, rose during the trial of Mrs Fi gn en de Sauttes for the murder of her husband, Jack de Sauttes. The man swore on his honor that the woman alone had ever stayed in his apartment.
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JOAN =AWYK
Nooommatio
de Sal Liles
Minrola
Pie Nime
Jown Rawver
Atteyneua
Mre Fiignen de Sauttes
Jack de Sauttes
Explosives Inspectors Appointed by President Wilson
President Wilson named inspectors for forty one states and Alaska to enforce federal explosives law under the Bureau of Mines. Appointments include Colonel Thomas P. Price of Longmont and A A Berry of Daun with duties nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
Bureau of Mines
Wlisen
Thomas P. Price
Longmont
Wre
A A. Berry
Daun
Cavalry Charge Rescues Tanks in Cambrai Sector
Canadian horsemen from a British squadron rode from Masnieres to aid a battery under fire after the Hindenburg line breakthrough. They flanked the guns and struck the crew as Germans fled, then faced fresh machine gun fire, losing several horses before withdrawing.
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France
Cambra
Ania
Masnieres
Hindenburg
Rumilly
Germany
Mer
Tn Strafeget Anons
Germaane
Rumill Canadians
Wr Hon Agate
Troo
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Haparanda
Second Army
Council of National Commissioners
Kerensky
U.S
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Jerusalem
Wondon
Bint Station
Abn Karim
Bray OF Basen Samed Wyoming Explosives
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