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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
1
Washington announced the cancellation of contracts for $60,000,000 worth of troop ships to be built at Alameda California. Shipping officials said ships would not be delivered before 1920 and would have limited military use. Plans to repurpose large steel freighters as transports were noted.
War summary from the front reports Austro-Hungarian forces driven back by Italian, British, French, and American troops along a 60 mile front from the Brenta river to the Adriatic. Treviso plains see enemy retreat and captures rise. 33,004 prisoners taken. Allied aviation bombs depots and disperses retreating columns behind the front. In Belgium and France, reduced infantry activity but new French attack aims to sever enemy lines near St Quentin and Laon. Americans gain ground near Grandpre and the Meuse, with 21 German planes shot down and two American airmen missing.
The German people shall be freed, proclaimed by the emperor in a message to the new state secretary on October 21. A Ber Mo dispatch reprinted in the Rheinische Westphälische Zeitung of Essen confirms the declaration.
London Oct 30 quote from Emperor William I in Amsterdam dispatch says if Germany demands his abdication he would not hesitate but the moment has not come yet. The report notes Berlin believes abdication would favor Prince William, heir to the throne, and that the emperor did not wish to stay on the throne at all costs.
A German wire service dispatch from London reports the German National Party denounces Count Andrasay for seeking a peace proposal without consulting Germany or its representatives. The agitation sparks anger, arguing cooperation with Germany is essential and the move could be dangerous.
A dispatch notes a small Croatian troop presence in the town and reports the town council dissolved with authorities ceasing functions. The fate of Fiume is described as to be decided by the peace conference.
Advices from Cetinje via Vienna report the Montenegro insurgency widening as armed bands seize Niksic Berane Teojevica and Austrian forces retreat across the country. Routari and Rieks reportedly captured while local administrators friendly to Austrians face slaughter.
Homero S. Cummings of Connecticut acting chair of the Democratic National Committee denounces the Republican push to inflame sectionalism. He cites a New York Tribune story on casualty figures by states and accuses the GOP of exploiting north south divides for political gain. He argues there is no longer a north or south but a united country and condemns partisan motives.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels urged voters to back President Wilson’s fourteen war aims, rebuking Republican attacks as Lloyd George and allies see them as vital for world peace. He cited Lincoln to criticize partisan opposition and defended Democratic war measures against GOP claims of superiority.
Jos We Carry in 1912 quotes accuse Francis E Warren of criminal acts and bribery involving $20000 in government funds. The speaker says no honest Wyomingite would reelect him and praises a higher standard. He also attacks W C Deming as dishonorable in 1910 remarks at Capitol Avenue theater.
Washington reports a mixed day with overall declines in influenza and pneumonia in other areas while an outbreak at Camp Las Cabras in Porto Rico pushes the 24 hour total above yesterday. Surgeon general reports 1 054 new influenza cases for the period ending noon today.
Bristol and Kingsport reports note a blaze at the Chloride Distilling plant in Kingsport causing over 100000 dollars in damage. No deaths, earlier reports of injuries were denied, and the fire followed by minor explosions is under investigation with unconfirmed origin.
The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger reports former German foreign minister Richard von Kuehlmann will be a German representative at the peace conference. He previously served as ambassador to the Netherlands and Turkey and became foreign secretary in 1913, resigning in July this year amid pan German criticism of his moderate war views.
Report from London dated October 30 states during General Kratnff’s rule in the Don region, a large number of people were shot. The dispatch references Associated Press coverage of the events and notes the ongoing conflict and casualties in the area.
American troops under Major C. G. Treat cross the Piave river and the Third Army establishes three bridgeheads on the lower Piave, staging a significant advance in late October.
The article recalls McKinley Roosevelt Taft and Harrison appealing for sympathetic congresses and unity during wartime and domestic policy. It contrasts their pleas with criticism of Wilson while noting Wilson’s request for approval to sustain leadership, justified by precedent and opposition conduct.
An unnamed former Kerensky-era aide in the Don region is reported among those shot, with a dispatch from Ravelan wireless services noting about five thousand people perished or were wounded in the night.
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