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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
6
Storm halts major fighting on the western front as both sides endure heavy snow and bombardments. German and Allied forces remain entrenched along the Yser canal and around Dixmude with limited advances reported, while weather hampers movement and morale.
Night Riders or Pow cum hunters invaded Molean county on Sunday harming property. The Apple was destroyed. Loss totals about $31,000. Garman Dyestuffs Resch America of New York cited. More than a million worth of dye products from Germany damaged.
Western part of Broughton Strait near Vancouver Island is closed to navigation for defense. Shipping must use Waynton passage and Blackfish wound routes via Johnston Strait and Queen Charlotte Sound. Patrols guard coastal areas as fears rise of a German attack. nearby Fuca Strait has been mined and defenses set around Vancouver.
Great Britain and France warned Ecuador and Colombia they would not tolerate neutrality violations amid wartime aid to Germany. Notes claim the Galapagos Islands were used as a coal base and wireless stations shared German cruiser positions. US officials say the notes require no reply and no discussion with Bryan, while Ecuador and Colombia deny the charges.
Former French premier Joseph Caillaus was jailed for two weeks after addressing troops about British forces and German rule. The report notes Luxembourg’s Josmmburg Grand Duchy status and ongoing wartime occupation, with the small nation showing signs of unrest under German control.
Coma report describes another pomn out committed by Chianas at the residence of General Osi Kuans Luan, where in charge of the Cumion dle tries. The Dereon were killed.
East Lake City reports the National Woolgrowers Association united in a resolution opposing government moves to raise the Australia wool embargo. The measure warns of flooded American markets with Australian wool and was telegraphed to Secretary of State Bryan. Philadelphia notes $240,000,000 remaining to buy bonds and stocks amid market fears and a shakeup in the stock exchange.
Rough OCR reads of a World War I era note describe a British ship captured off Brazil on October 26 by the German cruiser Karlsruhe. The captive report lists names and figures, mentioning a New York arrival and details about weights and years, but the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
Secretary Bryan announced Monday November 23 as the evacuation date for American troops from Vera Cruz after assurances from General Carranza and the convention at Aguas Calientes. The U S forces will withdraw, with safety guarantees fulfilled, and residents protected during the transfer to Carranza allied authorities.
Sir Ernest Shackleton travels to Buenos Aires to organize support for Antarctic expeditions. He states aims to advance science and secure resources for exploration and potential breakthroughs in polar research.
A series of four explosions rocked a chemical works in New York injuring seven people. The blasts damaged a laboratory and surrounding facility as workers reported chaotic scenes and a costly disruption to operations. Authorities began investigations into the cause amid reports of scattered debris and broken equipment.
News from Ireland confirms the Audacious, Britain's third largest battleship, was torpedoed or mined on October 27 off Theland. The White Star liner Olympic rescued almost all of the 800 crew with help from Liverpool and others. By afternoon the Audacious was abandoned and sank stern first, leaving few survivors.
Salt Lake City hosts the National Woolgrowers association annual session. The convention unanimously elects Salt Lake City as permanent headquarters and convention seat. Officers are reelected and a lengthy resolutions committee report is adopted. Frank J. Gooding of Idaho calls it the first real convention.
Denver based Newman Erb who reorganized the Moffat road loses control and plans resignation as president. Efforts mount to form a syndicate to acquire Erbs stock and shield local capitalists from unfriendly interests.
General Obregon says he will fight both Carranza and Villa if necessary to restore peace. Carranza offers to hand over forces to Gutierres and seeks Villa to do the same, with a Havana meeting by November 25. If conditions fail, Obregon vows to resume power and drive out the rival leaders to save the republic.
Field Marshal Earl Roberts died Saturday night in France from pneumonitis after traveling to greet soldieres. He was colonel general in chief of Indian troops and had gone to France to greet them before falling seriously ill.
Lord Roberts, aged 82, suffers a severe chill followed by pneumonia. His advanced age reduces hope for recovery as the news of his death sends a surprise across England. The veteran commander was widely regarded as Britain’s most popular military figure for his wartime services and public impact.
Nevada Democrat Newlands narrowly wins reelection over Republican Pratt by 38 votes as canvass confirms results on November 14. Totals show Newlands 1075 for Democrats and 6496 for Republicans and other candidates across listed districts. The report notes wartime measures and civic turbulence touching relief efforts and martial law contexts.
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