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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
9
El Paso reports border groups vow to cross into Mexico to avenge Santa Ynez killings, with Villa and Treviño directing pursuit. Provost guard patrols the Mexican quarter while U S cavalry standby. Reports say three Mexicans killed and Americans warned to leave Chihuahua and Durango.
United States and Mexican developments over a day include Senator Works proposing an immediate intervention in Mexico, Senator Stone opposing the plan after a White House conference, and Britain preparing to question Washington’s intentions. El Paso reports a night of terror with widespread attacks on Mexicans in the streets and deportations claimed as safety measures. Carranza says punitive expedition will exterminate those behind the Banta Yeabel massacre.
The Leader seeks reader input on preferred news types and features. It invites opinions to guide editorial balance across sections, aiming to satisfy diverse interests while maintaining page variety.
Dispatches from El Paso describe Villa and Carranza clashes in Lerdo Gomez Palacio and Torreon with brutal killings and bodies left in the streets under the sun. Reports note eight men killed at Madera and counter moves as Carranza forces push toward the region while Hol H. Therrick announces a U.S. Senate bid.
A voluntary raise of 25 cents per day was approved today for 26 000 mine and smelting workers in Rutie Avaconda and Great Valle. The increase, effective January 1, is funded by the American Copper Company and its affiliates including Batty Superior W A Clark and others, with copper price adjustments tied to 20 cents per pound.
Gustav C. Roeder, staff correspondent of the New York World, notes in the Leader tomorrow that German public bitterness stems from Allies securing war munitions in Germany while the country itself cannot. The sentiment is shaped by distribution of materials and wartime supply.
A blast at the Stewart-Warner Speedometer plant injures workers as panic spreads. In Clayton, the Bank of Clayton is robbed with 26 060 stolen and a bloodhound chase underway. The day also reports a not guilty verdict for Menace Publishing executives in Missouri and various international war updates.
A weather notice reports snow and colder conditions across Wyoming with biting wind chills and overnight lows dropping significantly. Residents urged to bundle up and prepare for travel disruptions as the cold settles in.
Austrian troops occupy the Montenegrin capital as armistice ends long resistance. The aged ruler weeps at the truce while military leaders urge continued defiance before tentative peace terms are set later this month. Montenegro’s centuries of mountain warfare yield to modern artillery.
A severe cold wave is forecast to strike Cheyenne with snow and strong winds today. Temperatures may rise briefly and then fall, bringing hazardous travel and power outages as crews brace for the storm. Hamburg reports high water and tidal flooding with ships and coastal traffic disrupted by the Elbe surge.
Senator Works of California introduces a resolution authorizing the president to intervene in Mexico to restore government and maintain order, arguing Congress should shoulder responsibility and not await the president alone to act. He cites past conditions and urges decisive action by Congress and the foreign affairs committee.
The piece discusses reactions to Woodrow Wilson's reentry into office and party praise from supporters. It notes criticism from opponents about serving a second term and questions whether his candidacy signals plans for a further nomination. It references public and political figures and outlines rival views on his leadership and policy direction.
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