19 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1915
Page
1
The London desk reports Germany's declaration on blocking British waters and neutral shipping facing new restrictions. British readings note no panic yet, with passenger traffic to Holland halted as responses unfold. A Zeppelin L-3 crash narrative follows, detailing rescue and internment plans by Denmark after a France island fire.
Washington reports no extra session will be called. White House favors sending the shipping bill to conference for about ten days to allow passage of appropriation bills. If filibuster persists, it may end the bill while blame is shifted to Republicans. Democrats press for another conference push to win skeptical members.
Lloyds dispatch from Fecamp says the British steamer Bulwich, Captain Dudley, en route from Hull to Rouen, was blown up yesterday evening 26 miles off Cape Antifer by two explosions.
John H. Burnham once operated the Inter Ocean hotel in Cheyenne Wyoming and owns hotels elsewhere. He faces a $50,000 alimony and security suit filed by Lettia M. Burnham in U.S. district court. She held a 1912 Chicago divorce decree and seeks protection of property assigned to her under that agreement.
In Washington the amended government ship purchase bill faced renewed opposition in the Senate as Democratic leaders prepared new efforts to send the measure to conference. Republicans pledged to block progress unless related supply and appropriation measures were considered. A Senate committee continued its inquiry into lobbying ties with Hamburg America Line official W J Siekel set to testify, tied to allegations from Bernard N. Kane about German orders not to sell ships to the United States.
A weather bulletin from Washington reports a fall front affecting Wyoming with predicted conditions for Friday and Saturday. Officials urge travelers to monitor updates and drivers to exercise caution as precipitation potential rises.
Sir Edward Grey sends Great Britain’s considered and complete reply to the December 28 note protesting American ship defense and neutral trade rights. The British government contends that civil populations may not be treated as contraband and warns neutrals to avoid violations, while noting the challenge of enforcing rules amid wartime conditions. Robert Lansing, counselor of the state department, is identified as author of the notes to Germany and England on submarine and sea-use issues.
The article discusses the right of continuous voyage to detain contraband on neutral routes, citing Civil War precedents from Secretary Seward and later Spanish-American War practices. It notes tensions with U S government statements to Britain about search authority and emphasizes evolving responses to enemy commerce interceptions amid German U boats.
Washington reports Japan delivered a twenty one point memorandum to Great Britain France Russia and the United States in late January contrasting with an eleven point note of February first The U S government sent a note to Japan overnight on China demands while State Department circles hint at further dispatches and secrecy Bryan and other officials regard Japan efforts to gain influence in China with concern and possible challenge to the open door policy Peking reports further details Continued on Page Two
The legislature conducted business with quick committee work and rare rhetoric, adopting a practical, reform-minded tone. Key actions included a public utilities commission framework, while House Bill 176 on initiative and referendum faced changes to deter populist backers. debate highlighted independent members resisting special interests.
A. D. Oliver, famed as a quick riches banker with a controversial southwide reputation, was shot dead in Leesburg after leaving a bank and loan office. Three men were seen fleeing. Oliver suffered three fatal bullets in vital areas as he attempted to resume banking after a jail term.
A report notes a theft of jewelry valued at thousands in Philadelphia. A well-dressed young man allegedly struck after noon, stealing from a family friend and leaving no clear clues about the culprit or motive.
Powell is featured as a center of the Bhoshon project and agricultural expansion. Democratic leader Mr. Kindler, a former Twelfth Legislature figure, notes smoking growth from new land openings and settlement plans aimed to knit towns like Powell Garland and others into a compact regional empire.
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