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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
8
Washington reports confirm President Wilson plans to extend parliament and possibly address Congress over the German submarine dispute. Democrats meet to discuss warnings to Americans aboard armed vessels as Senate debates press for action and a formal discussion on U.S. international role.
President Wilson told a Hungarian committee in Washington that he never doubted the loyalty of foreign-born Americans and welcomed their pledge of allegiance. Alexander Konta led a New York group presenting resolutions defending Hungarians against alleged slander and denial of their rights.
An aviation expert says a fleet of Zeppelins could fly to America to bring food back to Germany if the war lasts longer. Submarines from Wilhelmshaven to Constantinople and new air power are cited as factors shaping a drawn out conflict. Military critics note the possibility of neutral involvement and questions about German strategy.
A government notice offers a $400 reward for the arrest and delivery of fugitive Bob Meldrum. The alert is issued by authorities in Clark County and the governor as part of a fugitive from justice case. The description emphasizes locating Meldrum and securing his return for prosecution.
President Wilson informs Democratic leaders that the United States will not temporize further in the Germany crisis. He implies a prompt, satisfactory response is expected and notes diplomatic relations may be severed if Germany does not change course. The administration considers the present crisis potentially final in nature.
A New York delegation of motion picture firms headed to Albany to oppose a censorship bill. The industry, valued at about 500 million dollars and employing 100000, will be represented by J W Binder who will present arguments. A 175 member Exhibitors League will also attend for 1500 theaters statewide. The bill calls for a three member censorship board to ban sacrilegious obscene or immoral films.
Des Moines reports a local insurer issued a policy totaling 10.8 million dollars to protect the transport of 72 000 horses from Los Angeles to New York for the French government. The policy is described as the largest livestock policy to date with each horse insured for 150 dollars and veterinarians assigned to each train load.
London reports the crown prince’s forces have pushed two miles into the French line near Verdun and seized parts of the second and third trenches in a major German offensive. The invaders claim control of portions of the Verdun front while extending gains in Alsace and the Woervre region. Reinforcements are arriving as German command fears a wider advance toward Paris or Lille.
Washington reports that lawmakers will not finish the current session in time to attend party conventions. Officials and aides urged haste, but the general view is that the session will stretch to the period near the November election.
Hugh F. Fox secretary of the United States Brewers Association was jailed in Pittsburgh for failure to produce records before the federal grand jury investigating alleged critical contributions of the brewery interests. The grand jury also sought three other Brew ers officials to produce records or face contempt.
Milwaukee Wis Feb 23 Two men are seriously injured in an explosion at the Allis-Chalmers plant in West Allis makers of munitions for the Allies. Company officials deny outside influence blaming a four gun generator blast. Plant guarded heavily by officials and police.
War report describes seven German army corps under Crown Prince Frederick William pushing along a twenty five mile Verdun front in a bid to capture the great fort. Paris notes increasing intensity and substantial German advances while French heavy guns respond to bombardment. Battles also noted on Husulan fronts and a point where Italians claim Anetrians penetration. Cannastel front updates scarce.
Adele M Fielde a noted author lecturer missionary and scholar died in Seattle at age 77. A Rodman New York native she wrote a dictionary of the Fatwow dialect compiled Chinese fairy tales and a biography. She contributed to ant study glass case inventions and actively supported equal suffrage movements.
Washington reports predict President Wilson will declare the end of diplomatic relations with Germany after possible delays from Germany via Ambassador Hermstorf. Officials say he will refuse to temporize and may hand Berntfortt his passports once Congress is informed.
Washington Feb 33 The Navy General Board shifts toward a stronger fleet by 1925 amid debates on Pacific and Atlantic defense. Rear Admiral Chace Badger says a dominant Pacific coast requires a capable fleet and notes Panama Canal defenses delay progress. testimony hints at eventual expansion to protect world trade.
Theo dore Burton, a former United States senator from Ohio, has begun formal steps to seek the Republican presidential nomination. He wires his bid amid early signals in Columbus on February 23.
John M. Lowery a Union station conductor and his wife Jeanene Lowery and Mary Woolley were injured when their car overturned about ten miles south of Cheswire as they were en route to a ball. Mr Lowery and his wife were hospitalized while Mary Walker and Mrs Lowery were treated at home.
A chaotic dispatch describes British led forces advancing in Africa during wartime. The report mentions strategic moves and rising tensions as campaigns unfold, with unclear details about dates and exact locations. The piece reflects the era's wartime reporting and political interest.
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