29 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions a ruler named Goa reputed as great leader overseeing nations linked to ArcL Lbden. Limited readable details suggest a historical attribution without concrete dates or corroborating sources. Further context unclear from the text.
Italian Malian troops report breaking German first and second lines along the Piave within 24 hours, claiming heavy losses to the invaders. British and French aid nears the front as Rome hints at a decisive strategic development. British action near Fontaine Notre Dame yields numerous prisoners and shows heavy casualty conditions.
Willard J. Rockefeller testified in the Gaston B. Means murder trial that Maude A Havik’s sister Maude King was kept in a Chicago hotel from April to July under Means control. He said King feared speaking to anyone and that Means threatened to remove the entire party if contacted. Rockefeller added Means spoke of an impending will meant to surprise the country as guard Henry Deitch aided in confinement.
In London Lord Cecil signaled readiness to issue a joint statement with allies to steer Russians away from a separate peace. Czernin said Austria-Hungary would negotiate with Russia for an honorable peace. In Petrograd Bolshevik envoy Krylenko reported German consent to immediate negotiations or an armistice, setting December 2 for a conference. Washington says the United States and Entente will decide if Bolsheviks are enemies or allies upon official reports of talks.
Delegates from many nations welcome the American delegation as fresh perspectives assist talks at the inter allied conference in Paris. Russian envoy Mathieu Sevastopoulo to sit in sessions. Lloyd George and Admiral Sims among late arrivals. The talks aim at a united action basis against the central powers and potential postwar Russia policy.
Washington November 28. Government plans naval guard protection for every American merchant ship in transatlantic service to safeguard vessels in the submarine zone. The proposal has Baker and Daniels approval and will be adopted by the shipping board.
Army cooks in France begin preparing a grand Thanksgiving meal for American troops stationed in villages. Cranberry sauce, smoked turkey, sweet potatoes and all trimmings will be served, with most soldiers able to eat fully. Some arriving officers or those in remote hotels may miss portions.
President Wilson issued a proclamation extending government control to imports. It requires licensing for most chief import commodities, matching the wartime export controls in effect since early in the war.
Acting Gov Frank L Hous yesterday issued a proclamation establishing a strict quarantine in western Wyoming parallel to Teton county Idaho to prevent rabies spread. All towns Zenith Jackson Teton Weston Cheney are under absolute quarantine. dogs muzzled ninety days and deputies empowered to shoot unmuzzled dogs and destroy affected livestock.
The weekly admiralty statement reports fourteen British merchantmen of 1600 tons and more and seven under 100 tons sunk by submarines last week. It marks an increase of four larger ships from the prior week. Italian losses during the week ending Nov 25 include one steamship over 1600 tons one under that tonnage and one small sailing vessel.
Madison Wisconsin November 2. Congressman John M M Nekon and his son Byron were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to violate the draft registration law. Byron Nekon had earlier been charged with failure to register. Nelson, the elder Nekon, was accused of advising a public official to register. Young Nelson is reportedly on his father's ranch in Canada.
The Eastern district General Operating Committee ordered an immediate ban on all steel exports including billets bars wires scrap and pig iron except for U S government use abroad. They also suspended all fast freight lines within the district and halted through freight to relieve congestion at the Pittsburg gateway.
London reports General Maurice declares the Italian crisis is past and credits Italy Alone for success at Cambrai. He cites nearly 11 000 prisoners captured and territory gained while enemy divisions were drawn in. He warns Jerusalem will not fall without another blow and urges regrouping and supplies for a delayed advance.
Denver light welterweight Henry Leonard floored Frank Sailor Kirke in the opening round of their ten round bout tonight. Kirke landed the first punch but Leonard unleashed a right to the head and a hook to the body, dropping Kirke and ending the fight.
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