29 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
1
Chicago Board of Trade bars photographers from its wheat trading floor, prompting an artist to sketch the scene as prices surge to 145 3 8 a bushel. December exports show breadstuffs booming with wheat and flour shipments greatly rising versus 1913 and 1918 figures.
Basle dispatch reports Emperor Francis Joseph sending Austrian foreign minister Klaron Turlan von Rajecs to Germany to confer with Emperor Wilhelm in an effort to end the war. Meanwhile, German forces suffer heavy losses on the western front with contested claims from both sides amid ongoing fighting in late January.
State Land Commissioner Hopkins advocates a plant for asbestos products on a 640 acre Casper mountains tract ten miles west of Casper. Casper companies seek the land to develop mings, while the state weighs entry terms and the project’s potential impact on Wyoming industry.
Representative Burnett announces the immigration bill will be considered despite President Wilson veto. Wilson says the literacy test is a radical change and would close gates to asylum seekers without regard to character or capacity. He notes the public has not endorsed such tests or policy shift.
The house debates capital punishment repeal bills and a public utilities measure after committee action on the Workmen’s compensation draft. Other discussions cover county superintendent salaries, the common drinking cup, bread wrapping rules, and corporate law amendments tied to the Great Western Sugar company.
The New York board of education voted to reinstate teacher Bridget Peixotto after she left duty to become a mother. State courts upheld dismissal, but state education commissioner John H. Finley ordered reinstatement.
A German bluejacket survivor recalls the engagement with British forces near Scarborough and the sinking of the Bluecher. He describes how British ships pursued the German squadron, the loss of the Bluecher, and the chaotic aftermath as survivors were rescued.
Chicago January 28. May wheat futures rise to 1.5074 per bushel the highest since Civil War based on supply and demand. Compared prices in 61, 1904, 1876 and 1888 corners cited. Market boosted by foreign bids and shrinking exportable surplus with May futures around 1.49–1.50.
Denver June 28 Attorney General Fred Farrar drafts a law to loan state school funds to farmers with a tax backed guarantee. Foreclosure by nonpayment would transfer land to the state and proceeds would replenish the general fund. The bill requires approval by the land board and county commissioners.
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