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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1918
Page
1
In Nock Springs Wyoming crowds cheered a display after Bulgaria's surrender was celebrated by a mile long parade. A sailor and a soldier boy led the procession as bands, mine whistles, and fire bells filled the street with sound. Women and children joined the jubilee.
Berlin reports indicate escalating air and ground clashes with casualties. German troops reach Sofia amid Austrian forces, while British and Belgian fronts see gains near Ypres and Cambrai with suburbs captured and canal crossings secured.
Report urges residents to visit Plains hotel or post office booths to pledge voluntary subscriptions for the fourth liberty loan. Women organizers led by Mrs. Abbott and others aim to surpass previous totals with substantial county support and a drive starting Thursday and continuing through Monday.
In Columbus Ohio on September 30 Former President Theodore Roosevelt opened a Liberty loan drive and dedication ceremony honoring local soldiers. He urged universal service military training and deportation of conscientious objectors while warning that the nation pays for unpreparedness and that only those ready to die for country deserve the right to live here.
On September 40, American artillery fire increased over the night and day as German counterattacks surged at Nantillais. Tanks appeared at two points but were limited by terrain. A former New York barkeeper was captured by American forces. German gas was used along the line and five miles behind the center. A captured order indicates a stricter policy toward aviators delivering propaganda henceforth.
Washington Sept 26 The drawing of all numbers for the 13 000 000 men registered Sept 12 began today with Vice President Marshall drawing the second number. One man Jove Flora of Cheyenne is number one on the list and will respond when called. The process will take about 36 hours to complete.
Chicago and parts of surrounding territory will be declared a vice zone after Wednesday to enforce state and federal laws protecting soldiers and sailors. Director of Health Drake announced the action under a law requiring arrest of persons suffering from social diseases.
The National Industries Board bans platinum use in jewelry or non essential products after tomorrow and restricts purchases to licensed persons. No one may hold more than one ounce of platinum iridium or palladium or compounds for more than 96 days after October 1. Dentistry and scientific work require individual licenses.
Conferees sent the emergency agriculture appropriation bill back to the house and senate over a rent in DC while approving most points. Other items include 21 to 31 as first draft age for hires and loans to farmers on favorable terms, with beef production and cottage cheese teaching funded. Gashed with coal drive to 12,232,000 tons by April 1 under Fuel Administrator Garfield.
A local man is described as endlessly thrifty and shrewd in handling liberty bonds. He continually purchases bonds during sales, saves until funds return, then buys more, embodying frugal persistence.
Washington reports 26 000 influenza cases in the 24 hours to noon with 713 pneumonia and 277 deaths. Total camp cases reach 72 327 and deaths 1 577. Camps Pike Sherman Jackson logged high new cases as 2 006 nurses are deployed and hospitals expanded.
Allied forces press from Verdun to the sea as Bulgaria quits war and Turkey is splintered. The push threatens Austria-Hungary, with Belgian and British gains near Cambrai and St Quentin. American troops face hand to hand combat on the Meuse front as Haig congratulates Belgium.
Associate Press reports Franklin Carringer of Edgewater will be the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. The state central committee selected him in Denver after the withdrawal of Harry B. Churchill of Greeley, who had won the primary. Carringer has long service as a state senator.
Chicago reports show Iowa surpassed its quota in the fourth Liberty Loan drive with 148.92 million pledged against 147.90 million. Washington dispatch notes American troops held a newly taken position amid counterattacks and heavy bombardment as General Pershing relayed the update.
The forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for warmer weather with fair skies. R A Stevenson, longtime business manager of the Tribune for forty months, leaves for Pocatello Idaho where he has purchased a business.
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