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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
2
Mexican forces shoot at American men as authorities keep tight watch along Texas Arizona and California amid border tensions and patrol actions involving clashes and security responses.
Washington reports unusual border tensions as Mexican revolutions threaten Americans. Troops move in nearby areas, with Capt. Malin Craig sent to assess conditions along the California and Arizona borders. Senate debates authorize potential cross border action while diplomacy to Mexico continues.
The Hour records support for an eight hour work day for all government jobs. A provision for labor limits was added to the army armament appropriations bill. In Texas a ranch headquarters near Bierta Hianod faced a twelve hour siege by gentry and Mexican forces. American cowboys, marching south, seek to relieve the besieged.
Portland reports fire at Gilman hotel leaves two dead and three missing as authorities continue search and rescue efforts. In Spokane municipal government and labor unions plan a national municipal bank to streamline public works financing. Preference Primaries Not Popular in Change city hovers with limited turnout and unclear support.
A blaze destroyed fifty residences in Houston affecting laboring families, while a snowstorm blanketed Somar Colo with fierce winds and heavy drifts. In Oakland, Tom Gun, a San Francisco aviator, escaped death when his biplane plummeted from a tall height and trapped him beneath wreckage. Rebels battled by Denglaw Arizona as Mexican federal troops under Commissario Callen engaged the raiders, leaving two dead. Governor West of Oregon reports a confession in the Humboldt steamer robbery and recovery of gold. In Lehigh, a mine fire at Western Coal claims several lives with seven bodies found and others entombed near the mouth.
Thirty thousand bales of cotton burned in Bombay chaos. Costa Rica reports earthquake felt across Sigh plateau with no major damage yet. Rome chamber approves annexation of Tripoli by 421 to 38 amid cheers as Washington receives cables. Washington honors Washington's memory as China sends greetings to State Department. Julie Vedrines of Paw France sets speed record for monoplanes at 62 miles in 37 minutes 14 seconds. Boxing notes: Ed Petrowkey battered by Frank Klaus in San Francisco. Klaus wins decision. Joe Ketobol collapses after bout with Hilly Walters near Waukegan. Mike Gibbons knocks out Wille Jewis in San Francisco. Klaus matched to box in ten rounds next month. Jim Pipes set to battle Jack Jobber. Kilbane fights in Cleveland. several bouts and matchups listed.
President Taft and Count von Bernstorff favor early arbitration treaty with Germany. Navy plans changes to national ensign and union jack, while options on telegraph subsidies and troops for Mexico are debated. Weather and crime news follow, including a deadly tornado in Arkansas and a mystery surrounding eight deaths in a Brooklyn hospital.
Prices paid by Denver jobbers cover cattle hogs and sheep with detailed quotes for steers heifers cows and calves. Notes include feeders yearlings wethers ewes and lambs, plus regional hay grain and miscellaneous market figures for Colorado and Nebraska per ton or hundredweight.
Copper and tin show steady or mixed prices with various monthly and daily figures. Listings include electrolytic copper, lake copper, tin, lead, antimony, and related alloys with spot and future values, from New York and Saint Louis markets.
Cattle market strong with varied prices for steers cows and heifers. Quotes include steers 6.25 to 1.18, cows and heifers around 5.00 to 5.25, range and stacker categories around 3.00 to 4.60, bulls and heavy stockers showing general movement. overall activity appears robust despite scattered OCR noise.
In Ot. Lowe listings show broadcloth and bradve items with prices. Beaty fe Le ile tub washing goods list applies. Poultry in New York and Western fowls priced. Carters and Plax products noted with February and May price points. Prices include 92.00 to 92.08 ranges.
A cornet band forms in Cokeville while a Methodist Episcopal church is planned in Montpelier. Sheridan solicits bids for a 1000 building project. Cheyenne plans Frontier Days larger than ever. Lander, Cody, and Buffalo projects advance including waterworks, creameries, and oil finds. Roads expand from Lander to South Pass. rail speed limits updated. hay and cattle moves affect Gillette Moorcraft stock.
Breele, president of Sona of Colorado, spoke to the ciden! describing a happy early Colorado spirit. He said, Heck im the early deye, signaling optimism from the era.
Representatives from several southern Wyoming towns attended a ceremonial decision of Korein temple of the Mystic Shrine in Rawlins. The gathering occurred sixty miles south of the Tiedale rated area, as locals discussed the mystic order and community activities amid a murky well incident in the region.
Union Pacific strikes eased as fifteen workers including car inspectors boilermakers and machinists sought readjustment in the Green River shops. The first break in the stoppage occurred as the labor action began to wind down.
Cheyenne reports that the sale of the Sampa Coal Company's square miles of coal lands in Carbon county to Hendrie and Bolthoft of Denver for 71000 dollars has been approved by Referee in Bankruptcy Kennedy.
Cheyenne debates spending 10 000 from the water fund for a new city hall. Taxpayers contend transfers from the water works fund to the city hall fund may be illegal, risking potential legal proceedings.
Police detain William Perry aged seventeen and Leo Powers fourteen in Republic Michigan amid a theft accusation. The pair allegedly stole 1600 dollars from Powers’ brother in law, prompting the officer to take custody for investigation.
County Clerk Barnett was knocked down by Prosecuting Attorney Walls in the Irma hotel in Cody after Barnett called Walls a liar and used a foul epithet. The conflict centered on money Barnett had failed to account for as a cashier and had been ordered by the court to produce.
B S Welch of Shenandoah Iowa files suit to bar the State Board of Horticulture from enforcing tax laws on nurserymen before selling nursery stock in Wyoming. Carey is named as a defendant alongside others in the action. The case seeks to halt collection of taxes by the board pending legal resolution.
In Wyoming near Cokeville trapping partners William Moody and William Frasier recount a dramatic escape after seventeen wolves freed them and held them for thirty six hours. The pair nearly perished from cold and exhaustion before being rescued.
Reports say the Cody branch will be shortened by several miles and Burlington will remove Frannie Junction. A new junction will lie five miles west of Cowley near the Howell ranch, where land is being purchased and town growth is not expected to occur.
Two youths Edgar Edwards and John Scot picked up Wyoming's first home made wireless message from a ship at sea. They deciphered with the Navy code book to read the message WI reach Honolulu tomorrow, marking a historic local wireless milestone.
Senator Warren introduces a resolution to authorize the Interior Secretary to issue a coal land lease near Gebo in the Lander district to Owl Creek Coal Company Wyoming. The entries were held for cancellation over alleged illegal assignment by original entrymen to Owl Creek.
Judge CEE of the Second Judicial District and plaintiff seek equity to restrain J. W. Stryker from erecting a mortuary near a residence district in Laramie. The case cites concerns about an unwanted facility and its impact on the neighborhood.
The report describes Wyoming's first automobile show planned in Cheyenne, highlighting local interest and anticipated attendance. The fragmentary text notes family involvement and the notion of installment plans, with a tense exchange hinting at curiosity and financial questions surrounding the exhibit.
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