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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
9
A U S dispatch from Consul General Young at Halifax says Britain plans to requisition the American Trans Atlantic ship Hocking without prize court proceedings after appraisal and final adjudication. The State Department awaits confirmation before formal action.
Washington D C December 2 Democrats in the Senate failed to agree on the report to omit debate. They will resume discussion tomorrow as several senators indicate a future agreement at the conference. Rules to fight develop on the Senate floor when Congress opens Monday, risk delays and a possible impact on House actions.
A dispatch from Athens reports Italian troops landed at Aviena in Albania on Tuesday. The report cites reliable sources in Athens via the Tempe dispatch. Separately a German submarine sank a Dritieh coast defense gun boat in Egyptian waters near the coast.
Ottawa reports the 50 million Canadian domestic war loan closed yesterday but subscriptions remain with banks in distant parts of the country. More than 25 000 separate subscriptions were received.
New York December report from the central committee of the Jewish Relief society states that Jews in America contributed more than 1,200,000 dollars to relief of destitute members of the race in the war areas and elsewhere.
Washington dispatch reports several European nations asking about U S stance on the Henry Ford peace party sailing Saturday on Ford ships. Secretary Lansing says the American government has no connection or responsibility for negotiations. Passports were refused for various reasons and party members are treated as tourists. Britain indicates no landing without proper passports.
Washington Dec 2 General Goethals the Panama Canal governor said no prediction on when the waterway now closed by earth slides will be opened again He reported to Secretary of War Garrison that minor renewals and small new breaks occur indicating an accurate forecast is impossible and navigation unlikely soon.
Two armed men robbed Rh. B. West & Sons jewelry store in Seattle today taking two trays of diamonds and $600. The diamonds valued at $1,500 and the thieves fled toward the waterfront after threatening clerk H. B. Anderson.
A U S district court jury found four defendants from the Hamburg American line guilty of conspiracy to defraud the U S government by securing coal laden relief ship clearances for German cruisers. Each face up to two years imprisonment and ten thousand dollars in fines with sentencing to be set tomorrow. An appeal is anticipated in the federal courts if the verdict stands.
New Haven railroad history notes a $120000 expenditure for publicity to block a Grand Trunk line from Canada into New England. Charles Moles, former New Haven president, testified about a traffic deal reached in 1918 and government scrutiny that led to indictments later dropped. Also a brief note about the Greek steamship Zarifis being seized and crew landed at Malta.
Freddy eoo of England and Charlie White vena agreed to meet in a 20 round lightweight title bout in New York. The fight would take place within five weeks for a purse to be decided by December 4 with bids and a referee chosen from mutually agreeable lists.
An alleged confession to federal authorities links officials on the coast to a bomb plot aimed at sabotaging Allied munition shipments. Brother of Detroit man claims ties to C. C. Crowley of the German-American secret service, with additional arrests anticipated.
President Wilson greeted Mexican school teachers invited by General Carranes to study U S school systems. The group was introduced by Counselor Polk of the State Department.
Seth Low president of the Tuskegee Institute board calls a December meeting to decide on appointing a receiver for Booker T. Washington memorial fund. He invites subscriptions as memorial plans will be announced later.
The Daily News reports 1400 Glasgow women have begun a two week course in munition work and will take on weekend shifts upon completion. Hundreds of offers from other women were declined as the program fills.
The DuPont Powder Company released a long statement via former conductor Charles Bolandis denying foreign sources for the recent explosion. It claims no fire or caplowion occurred in any factory since the war began and labels the tragedy a mystery still under investigation.
Fourteen Americans arrived safely in Douglas, Arizona, after an attack on the American owned mining camp at El Tigre by Villa forces under General Lopes. The attackers were repulsed after hours of fighting, Villa troops retreating toward Nogales while burning bridges to delay pursuers.
Secretary Daniele reveals nearly 96 percent of naval enlistees are U S citizens. Filipinos make up 4.27 percent, with the remainder being non residents and resident aliens from various territories and nations.
London dateline reports Italy pledges aid to Serbia and adhesion to allied treaty. News notes Balkan moves as Serbia holds Monastir, Russian and Turkish forces shift, French and British artillery active, Joffre named commander in chief of most French armies.
Chicago delegates conclude the National Conferences on Marketing and Credit with resolutions to form a central committee uniting American farmers into a nationwide cooperative society. Frank L. McVay of North Dakota calls it the largest cooperative movement ever, with leaders like Clarence Ounley of Texas and G. H. Hitt contributing to planning and education. The plan aims at organized agriculture, production and distribution, and promotion of farm cooperation with government support.
A disputed December analysis argues Italy and Russia could influence the Balkan front by aiding Serbia without full occupation. It weighs a potential Italian or Russian landing, Bulgarian defenses, and the broader eastern front impact amid Turkish ships and Ottoman troops.
Willard signs to fight Fred Fulton in New Orleans March 4 for the world heavyweight title. Palten of Rochester, Minn., to meet Willard in twenty rounds as part of promoter plans. Moran of Pittsburgh reportedly refused an elimination match, Willard’s contract value set at 2500 dollars.
Forecast calls for unsettled and colder conditions Saturday with snow in the extreme west and parts of the state. This advisory notes party cool temperatures, with Wyoming and Patt expected to feel chillier air and variable precipitation.
Washington reports scattered passport issuances to Ford Peace Party members with several refusals due to faulty applications or non citizens of the United States. A telegram from Word’s camp confirms invitations and plans for a staged meeting later today.
Minneapolis report notes a man named Polew, charged with first degree murder for causing his wife Mary Frey Meath’s death. He inherits $23,000 from the wife’s death, with involvement from legal officials in Minnesota. The case parallels other homicide-related legal actions and civil suits connected to the party.
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