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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1915
Page
1
Pope Benedict XV urged the United States to use its best efforts to end the European war during a rare audience granted since Italy entered the conflict. He proposed a peace congress to seek an end to hostilities.
Rumors spread that a peace congress organized under Pope Benedict XVI will seek an early end to the war with neutral nations meditating. Reports cite visits by officials and ambassadors signaling optimism, while wheat prices fall signaling market reactions to peace talk. Wilson indicated the note to Germany would be revised and sent soon after cabinet review.
DETROIT Mich June 8 The Dwight steamer Chicago of the West Tressit Company Buffalo is in the harbor with a torn timber bow and store badly twisted while a freighter named James era bound down with ore was struck as the Chicago crashed into the stern of the Ends The Chicago is 324 feet long.
The Messaggero reports King Constantine of Greece is in suddenly grave condition after a news dispatch from Rome. The latest bulletin indicates a rapidly deteriorating health status prompting concern among officials and the public.
William Jennings Bryan resigns from President Wilson's cabinet over the German policy dispute tied to the Lusitania note. Acting Secretary Lansing to sign the document as Bryan returns to private life, intending to support Wilson politically.
Describes heavy fighting in the Baltic region with mass casualties and river crossings, noting Houstal and Russian forces clashing. Mentions French offensives near Arras, German defenses, and troops advancing along the front. Reports Romé and the start of the Battle of the Isonzo with Italian crossings and Austro-Hungarian bombardment.
Washington June 8 Secretary Daniels announced that three midshipmen were dishonorably discharged from the Naval Academy and a board of investigation was ordered to probe a larger affair involving over a hundred instances. Two midshipmen were found in a professor's room seeking exam reports, while the third tried to bribe a civilian employee for advance papers. Names were withheld. Seven more midshipmen faced possible dismissal for receiving advance questions, including Ralph Nelson of New York and others from Virginia Connecticut Michigan and North Carolina.
For Cheyenne and vicinity fair weather is expected Wednesday. Wyoming wide forecast indicates generally fair conditions across the state with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
In Rock Springs supporters protest what they call unfair tactics of the Wyoming Tribune. They argue Miss Paula Jorgensen earned the honor by hard work and should not share the accolades with Miss Pheades, whose Denver Post photo appeared as winner.
A Wyoming led campaign will send eight Wyoming ladies to the Panama Pacific exposition with paid travel from Cheyenne. Colorado towns Boulder and Fort Collins join with Frontier Day events on July 24, featuring a horse race for award prizes. Voters can cast ballots for their favorite candidate. a three year subscription earns 24,000 votes and a one year 6,000 votes.
June 8 report says the Belgian steamer Menapier was torpedoed by a German submarine off the North Foreland. Of 29 aboard only six survived. the captain wife daughter first mate pilot and 12 crew lost. Details list tonnage length and origins. Also notes Norwegian vessels Trudvang Superb and Glittertind sunk by submarines and the bark Ruperl sailing from Buenos Aires.
J. J. Crarron assistant passenger agent of Union Pacific arrived in Cheyenne to arrange tourist rates for Frontier Days. He leads a publicity campaign across the Middle West aiding the Prontier committee to boost this year's show.
Villa forces captured Tuxpan on Sunday. One British citizen killed and four wounded during fighting. Thomas Mallard and family among wounded as others sought cover. Consul reports Obregon victory over Villa at Leon and possible loss of Obregon’s arm. Aid efforts for Mexico to begin this week with Bufort transport carrying 10 000 rations. Destitute Americans may face repatriation. Red Cross shipments blocked. US officials watch Villa Carra nea talks as Wilson demand for settlement looms.
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