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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
1
The Wyoming State Federation of Labor holds its annual convention in Rock Springs with delegates arriving. Officials plan reports on progress, debated actions to improve labor conditions, and potential constructive measures to be considered after opening remarks by President W. W. Gildroy.
Reports say the Imperial government has not decided whether to answer the American note and awaits its text. A semi official statement notes the note’s text to be studied before any decision. The British note on the order in council and the Natchez case are reviewed at the state department.
New York reports indicate two thousand vessels are lost or sunk along the waterfront later this year. Coroner estimates compiled by city authorities show many casualties among boatmen and seamen, with a large share of victims unidentifiable.
In Seattle the Knights of Columbus supreme council received a report from its Commission on Religious Prejudices stating American fair play will prevail over religious bigotry. It praised media coverage, listed seven recommendations, and urged Catholics to articulate their stance while supporting public schools. The secretary reported 1,921,048.04 collected this year and total assets near 40,000,000 with about 540,000 members.
The American cargo steamer Leelanaw, sailing from Galveston on May 8 with cotton for Russia, was torpedoed near Scotland by a German submarine as it neared Archangel. The torpedoed vessel and its crew were ordered into boats before the ship sank. President Wilson defended the submarine’s actions were improper to sink neutral vessels.
Aug 2 Petrograd dispatch notes Russian forces making a stubborn rear-guard stand west of Warsaw as the main Russian army retreats east along the Narew and Vistula bends. Officials say Warsaw could not be taken by direct assault and German hopes hinge on Austro-German advances from the Lublin Chelm line despite setbacks.
A bill summarizing five months of war spending shows France facing $1.29 billion in war costs and a 1.4 billion bond issue by the chamber of deputies. The report notes allocations for population relief in districts invaded by German forces and a yearly exchange total of $44 million.
The tattic ship Nebraska collided with a bark off Cape Cod and is now headed there with the bark’s eve and the three reports no serious damage.
Public notice states that no person may sell on credit or be charged without a written order signed in person. The message asserts the writer’s sole authority and cautions against any assent or claim lacking direct credential.
Washington reports continued efforts by the State Department to secure exemptions for vast consignments of German Belgian and Austrian goods held in neutral ports by Britain's order in council. Officials note failed informal representations, with $167 million in Rotterdam shipments still detained as diplomats push for relief amid ongoing negotiations and a newly framed supplementary note.
Reports say Thowee Hyan of Milwaukee fell from the steamer Kapeas while alighting at a dock in Chicago early this morning and drowned in the Chicago River. The incident occurred as the vessel was tied up, with investigators reviewing the accident.
A Red Cross report from Mexico City describes thousands starving as grass and leaves become fodder. The U S state department is urged to act as food trains depart Vera Cruz for Mexico City. Reports note occupation moves by Obregon and Carranza and telegraph disruptions affecting communications.
New York reports five deaths in 24 hours from the heat and five more from drowning while escaping the heat. Fifty thousand people sleep on Coney Island beaches as families crowd tenement districts. Philadelphia records a 46 degree high for August with eight heat deaths, while rain arrives later.
Washington reports say the Wesleyan mission in Port au Prince was attacked Saturday night by a man seeking to free a prisoner killed in jail. French marines guard the French legation as turmoil continues and U S warnings are issued amid political stalemate in the capital.
The body of J O Donovan Hoes, an Irish patriot, arrived in New York and was later buried yesterday afternoon in a section of Clagievia cemetery known for patriots. The report notes the burial took place amid ceremonies by mourners and local figures.
The Grand Republic steaming from Rockaway to New York ran aground at Coney Island after a false alarm of fire caused a chaotic rush. Hundreds scrambled injuries reported as passengers fought for lifeboats before calm returned and the ship resumed its voyage to New York.
The fragmented OCR notes describe 154 workers on an interstate highway construction between Paducaly Ky and Nemphia Tenn. The text mentions shelf piles and delivery timing, a plan to complete tasks by a future conference or event, and references to officials and congressmen overseeing the project. The overall context is a large roadwork effort with various logistics and oversight elements.
Local readers report event on Tuesday detailing frustrations over wartime costs and loyalty pledges. Community voices push for policy review as tensions rise.
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