06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Belgian forces repulsed the German army of the Meuse around Liege after heavy fighting. German losses ran into thousands, while Belgium, under King Albert, defended independence. Reports from Brussels and London note consflicts, mobilization, and diplomatic moves as war spreads across Europe.
England mobilizes troops as naval fleets move toward the German coast amid a high tension North Sea skirmish. France fights near Paris while Mediterranean actions reach a German cruiser and dreadnought. Austria-Hungary faces Russian pressure and Serbian invasion, Belgium endures devastation near Liege. Japan aspires to react in the Far East with Dutch border tensions. The United States offers mediation through President Wilcox.
Mobs destroyed the Russian embassy in Berlin and the German embassy in St Petersburg with many injuries reported. Secretary Bryan relayed the news to the Russian attache based on official dispatches from the State Department.
Paris reports Jack Johnson the French citizen seeks army service like rival Georges Carpentier. Although not yet a full citizen he has filed for citizenship and is not required to answer the colors. Johnson also offered six automobiles to the government.
The United Mine Workers withdraw eight hour day demand from the proposed scale. Operators meet with Mine Workers committee this morning as nearly all provisions are agreed. The Mine Workers convention, two weeks in, likely adjourn soon. Old wage and mining price agreements stand for two years. few rules for individual properties remain disputed. Harmony between delegates and operators is noted.
Direct cable between New York and Emden via the Azores was cut around 10:30 a.m. east of the Azores, likely by British warships. The Commercial Cable company said Germany could not receive messages on the direct line, while England and other routes remained open. Communication with the United States via the direct German cable is severed.
In Sunlight Wyoming on August 6 four prominent businessmen were convicted and fined 50 dollars plus costs for dynamiting trout at the Paint er ranch. They were caught red handed and pleaded guilty. Names include P. A. Stevens of Butte Montana O C Thielen and A H Fanger of Sheridan and N H Gramling of Fromburg Montana.
Rankin Johnson, a pitcher, has been signed by the Chicago Federal League club. He jumped from the Cleveland American after starting the year with the Red Box.
Belgrade’s military club, once the Bergian officers and Turkish veterans headquarters, is now deserted after Austrian gunboats shelled the city. As Austria prepared to attack Serbia the capital ordered evacuation with the army moving south. Belgrade lay exposed on the Danube opposite Austrian lands.
County officials and millers predict a record grain harvest this year with doubled acreage and favorable rains. Expecting about 0.5 million bushels each of winter and spring wheat, 1 million oats, and substantial flax. Cheyenne Milling reports increasing arrivals of winter wheat. A farmer near Cheyenne claims 15 bushels per acre, with total over 1500 bushels, while deeper plowing preserves soil moisture for strong yields as wheat trades at 70 cents a bushel.
Provisional President Carbajal and General Carranza, leaders of the constitutionalists, announced a full agreement on handing over power to the constitutionalists. Hostilities are to be suspended today and no general amnesty is expected soon. Velasco said the president’s guarantee was granted.
Paris Aug 5 The crown prince will use a horse from Paris for the current campaign. The French steeplechaser named Jiu Jitsu was bought two years ago through an intermediary and has won several races on French courses.
London faces possible siege and suspension of commerce as newspapers urge strict economy in food and fuel use. Citizens told to save vegetable salts, use potato skins, and make brown flour from wheat chaff while meat dishes tighten. Prices rise. sugar bacon dairy imports curtailed. cheese and nuts substitute for butter.
Weather bulletin notes generally late Thursday into Friday with possible changing conditions across Washington and Wyoming. Forecasters expect variable cloud cover and light to moderate winds, with limited precipitation potential in most areas.
Washington August 5 Mrs Woodrow Wilson wife of the president is reported near death after four months of illness. Doctors say hope of recovery has nearly vanished as she remains conscious only at intervals and her daughters and relatives are at her bedside. The president continues official duties while tending his wife and directing relief for Americans stranded abroad.
A northbound Kansas City Southern Missouri passenger train collides with a North Arkansas gas oil motor car south of Joplin. Thirty-eight people died and 26 were injured, officials say mistaken orders caused the fatal accident.
Col Bulger, slayer of Lloyd F Nicodemus a Savoy hotel proprietor, was found guilty of first degree murder by the jury. They recommended the death penalty and Bulger is expected to be sentenced tomorrow.
President Wilson formally offered U S mediation to end the European war sending a message to the empires and presidents involved and transferring the appeal through the State Department. The move, once deemed unlikely, aims to ease the crisis even as the war continues.
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