Speedy Austrian surrender foreshadowed by Vienna dispatch
The Vienna dispatch to the Frankfort Gazette says the unconditional surrender of the Austrian monarchy is probable. London reports President Wilson's reply welcomed as likely to end the discussion, while observers doubt Germany will surrender, believing its leaders may continue fighting to divide the allies.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Vienna
Frankfort
Wilson
Germany
Influenza Epidemic Eases in 44 States Says Reports
Reports from 44 states indicate further subsidence of the influenza epidemic though conditions remain serious in many locales and large cities. Army camps show little change with 2722 new cases, 649 pneumonia cases, and 307 deaths. Camp McClellan leads with 123 new cases while Camp Dix and Grant report none.
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Associated Press
Washington
Camp Dix
Camp Grant
Camp Stevens
Mass
Camp McClellan
Ala
Oregon
California
Northwest
Minnesota
Mississippi
South
New York
San Francisco Masks Ordinance Fights Flu Spread
The San Francisco board of supervisors passed an ordinance requiring gauze neck masks for all residents to curb influenza spread at once. Violations carry fines from 100 to 500 dollars or up to ten days in jail, and masks may only be removed at home or during meals.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Board of Health
Willard Accepts War Work Boxing Match Invite
New York Oct 24 Jess Willard today accepted an invitation to participate in a patriotic boxing meet. The message states Willard will gladly box for war work, with the sports committee to choose his opponent and the date and place set soon, likely at a large cantonment.
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New York
Jesa Will M Dtoday
Willard
Boots Will Not Enjoy Polishing German Shoes For Many a Long Day
AMSTERDAM Oct 24 The European habit of leaving shoes by the bedroom door to be cleaned at night has faded in Germany. Boots and shoes are now items of value kept in hotel custody. A Cologne hotel guest sued to recover shoes stolen overnight but the judge scolded him for not safeguarding his property better amid wartime shortages and staff reductions.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Albania Latest Prat Amid World War News
Dispatch from Amsterdam dated October 24 reports Austrian army movements in Albania. It notes a general and a sealitt fled, with a claimed distance flown around eight hundred miles.
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Amsterdam
Albanity
Rom
Dea
Wartime Labor Board Grants Wages in Ten Street Railway Cases
Washington reports the War Labor Board announced wage increases in ten street railway company disputes. The actions cover about seven cases with wage raises approved for the employees.
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Washington, D. C
War Labor Board
Shipping board mulls readjustment of wooden ship program
Officials of the Shipping Board and Emergency Fleet Corporation weigh a general readjustment to limit wooden vessel production. Huciley says a final decision will be announced tomorrow in Philadelphia and that contracts will be withheld from several small steel yards unless they show progress and efficiency in building ships.
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Associated Press
Wasilington
PD. C
Ort
Shipping Board and
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Huciley
Philadelphia
Kremlin Bells Ring Internationale in Moscow
The famous bells of the Kremlin now toll the socialist hymn the Internationale both afternoon and night in Moscow. In the morning a Russian socialist hymn is played signaling a strong political tone from the city.
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Kremlin
Amsterdam
Moscow
Torrington Merchants Debate Full Store Closures
Due to influence restrictions merchants in Torrington consider shutting all shops. The move reflects pressure from local authorities and economic concerns affecting the town's commerce and daily life.
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Torrington
Thied Place
Allies Twist Germans From Best Position In Western Front
British advances widen pressure on German lines as French and British forces push along the Oise and Serre fronts. Observers see a likely retirement toward the Meuse with French American pounding and Pershing’s troops poised for renewed trials. President Wilson has urged peace terms tied to Allied superiority.
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London
Belgium
France
Oise
Serre
Serre- Olée
Argonne
Meuse
Valenciennes
Wilson
Pershing
Rock River Capitalists Plan Housing Boom
Capitalists along Rock River seek to finance and build new homes to meet rising demand. Local developers aim to attract investment, encourage construction, and boost employment in the region.
Sheepherder Returns Sugar Portion In Patriotism Act
Denver reports Joe Wileon a San Luis Valley sheepherder sent five pounds of sugar back to the federal Food Administration after his allotment was cut. He had bought fifteen pounds for the season and, while away on the range, chose to return one third of his supply, urging the sugar be sent to the boys in France.
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Sheepherder
Denver
Colo
Federal Food Administration
Joe Wileon
San Luis Valley
Wileon
Wilson
Food Administration
The
France
United States May Face Butter Rationing
United States may be placed on butter rations as dairy producers sell herds for beef amid high costs. Canada allows two pounds per person monthly, England one and a half pounds plus oleomargarine. Government prioritizes soldiers, possibly extending to civilians if shortages continue.
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United States
States Food Administration
Canada
England
Army
Navy
Local War Time Reports Spark Shortages and Aid Drives
Lovell reports sugar factor short handed due to sickness as many women work. Manville oil field activity surges with 20 auto tracks and 18 string teams delivering supplies. Powell county potato dealers expect 150 carloads. 96 already shipped with 160 sacks per acre. Sheridan Red Cross calls for more nurse bedding and night clothes for influenza patients. Gillette Red Cross chapter sends various clothing and supplies to Denver. Lusk residents protest land withdrawals from entry to Washington. Casper area influenza restrictions appear to ease with hope for lifting.
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Manville
Sundange town launches municipal coal yard plan
Sundance Wyoming opens a municipal coal yard with a contract to Boelsche mine at 6.75 per ton delivered, selling to residents for 10 per ton with surplus to be returned pro rata after the season. Town residents cannot buy mine coal directly and must use the city contractor. The scheme aims to profit residents and is described as a unique Wyoming experiment.
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Sundance
Wyo
Boelsche
City
Wyoming
Land boom predicts vast farming future in Colorado and Wyoming
J. K Freeman of the Sundance land office forecasts northern Colorado and Wyoming will become a leading agricultural belt within years. He cites wheat yields of up to forty bushels per acre and potatoes weighing about a pound and a half, praising climate and land for grain and fruit production.
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Ohe
United States
Colorado
Wyoming
J. K Freeman
Federal Land Office
Sundance
Wyo
Mc Freeman
Oklahoma
Mr. Preeman
Railroad Ticket and Clothes Lost by Gambler
Sheridan Wyoming October 24 Frank Washington a young Black man working on the Burlington section is not en route to Tennessee as planned. Instead he spends about ten days in jail on a gambling charge after buying a new ticket and clothes for travel.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Frank Washington
Burlington
Tennessee
Suspected Robbery Gambit Ends With Clothing Loss
A man known as Washington joined a craps game in the railroad district with Cal Williams. After losing his money, Washington wagered his suit of clothes valued at 15 dollars and lost that as well. His remaining possessions were put into the pot, totaling eight dollars, before Williams won them. Washington then appeared before police in a suit of overalls seeking assistance.
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Cal Williams
Williams
Washington
Wheatland Hospital Sees Flood of Influenza Patients
In Wheatland the hospital rapidly fills as influenza patients arrive. A special ward has been set aside to care for these cases, signaling a surge in illness and urgent medical response.
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Wheatland
Late Governor Candidate Carey Faces New Questions
Robert D. Carey, seeking Wyoming governorship, is linked to a disputed letter declining the lieutenant colonelcy in the Wyoming National Guard over pay and Roosevelt’s chosen army. He now faces further questions about his claim that he would accept the appointment after informing Governor Houx, with his version unsupported beyond his own statements.
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Robert D. Carey
National Guard
Roosevelt
Houx
Unsu
The
Tribune
Question by Leader prompts Tribune to defend Carey
The Tribune is challenged to justify Carey’s defense as governor and his war leadership stance. Questions focus on who would lead Carey’s ranch, why Carey avoided Montana style sacrifice, and whether his proposed pay and exemption from the draft meet wartime duties. The piece contrasts Carey’s reluctance with Wyoming’s volunteer service and Roosevelt’s army plan.
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Tribune
Carey
The
Mr. Cares
Wyoming
Leth
Roosevelt
Mr. Carey
Roceevell
Governor Kendrick’s Wyoming Montana outreach noted
The tribute notes his independent effort to contact constituencies, likening his method to Governor Kendrick’s approach in Wyoming and Montana. It praises his recruitment of top aides and frequent personal ranch visits every few weeks.
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John T. Kendrick
Wyoming
Montana
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