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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
9
The biennial report of Dr. A. W. French states Wyoming’s livestock value at about 90 million dollars. It notes a large livestock industry, migration increasing rural population, and a surge in cattle imports, especially dairy stock, over the last two years.
Berlin reports heavy fighting on the Romanian front with Romanians retreating toward Bucharest and Buszeau as German and Hungarian forces advance. Several thousand more Romanians are said to have been captured while the Russians suffer defeats along the Carpathian Moldavian front. The Greek situation remains tense with a revolution in the Cyclades and Greece declaring armed neutrality. The British foreign office released a statement but details are sparse.
Federal Judge John A. Riner enjoined H. M. Nantz from paying out 920,000 held by Nantz in trust after Judge Metz rulings, amid a string of adverse decisions affecting the Mexico Wyoming and Valentine Interests in Grass Creek oil holdings. Mexico Wyoming filed for bankruptcy as creditors sought access to the deposited funds.
Washington December 11 The President expects to keep all cabinet members in place after March 4 with possible change only for Attorney General Gregory If Gregory quits Baker would likely succeed him and Vance McCormick would take the War Department post McAdoo and Baker were among those facing resignation rumors Houston has a leave of absence as chancellor of Washington University in St Louis.
The biennial report shows more improvements in Wyoming institutions over two years than previously. It notes increased board activity with audits totaling $817,148.19 and urges a full time secretary to handle growing clerical work, detailing progress at the Industry Institute Worland and Big Horn Hot Springs reserve improvements.
Washington December 11 congressional focus turns to defense with calls for tougher measures. Secretary Daniels urged legislation forcing steal companies and private firms to give government preference. Baker noted only about half of national guardsmen entered federal service by August 31 without prior training. Officers studying the European war say British crisis stemmed from volunteer enlistment. universal military training is likely.
Washington Dec. 11 The Supreme Court affirmed the murder conviction of Benito Lovato of Taos New Mexico for killing Juan Trujillo in 1909. Lovato received a sentence of seven to ten years and had claimed trial irregularities.
In Miami Florida on December 11 British cruisers in West Indian waters warn allied merchantmen to watch for an armed German steamer believed active in the South Atlantic. Wireless messages describe the enemy craft as having two funnels and a straight stern.
Two masked men robbed the Varmers State Bank in Veinita Oklahoma stealing about 10000 dollars during the afternoon. They escaped in an automobile after tying up cashier J B Martin in the vault. A second attempt to pursue was reported with limited chance of recovery as authorities trailed the robbers two hours later.
Unexpected opposition blocks progress on the immigration bill in the U S Senate. Senator Works of California reserves the right to separate vote on excluding Hindus and other Asiatics, citing treaty rights and fear of Japanese dictation. The session extends without action while President veto hangs over the measure.
Reports from Washington claim General Joffre and General Castelnau will be removed as World War I strain grows. Petain, Verdun hero, may replace Joffre. Briand’s position as premier remains unresolved, delaying government change.
President Wilson authorizes the department of justice to investigate the high cost of living. The aim is to simplify food transportation and boost production rather than prosecute. A Chicago grand jury probe targets food price conspiracies with subpoenas already issued to leaders.
The Supreme Court schedule shows hearings on January 8 for Adamson case arguments about supplementary legislation by Congress. The ruling impact touches wage protections for railroad employees and ongoing interests prior to final decision.
Amsterdam appeals to the American people urging collective action by neutral nations to press Germany to end the enslavement of Belgians and curb the war’s reach into northern France and western Russia. Germany’s reply to American protest over Belgian deportations was handed to Charge Creig and cabled to Washington.
France shifts from long established infantry methods to self-contained offensive and defensive formations. A demonstration at a training school showcased units that rely on integrated weapons, trenching tools, and independent squads, reducing artillery dependence and enabling rapid action without support. The move follows lessons from the Marne and recent battlefield experience.
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