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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
9
In Joplin Missouri 500 miners labor for five hours to reach two men trapped seven days by a cave in. Tappings heard on a line indicate the trapped men are alive. Operators have pledged over a thousand dollars to fund rescue efforts. Four other miners were rescued Tuesday.
Washington officials insist no orders exist to land 200 marines or intervene in Mexico to rescue Americans or counter Yaqui raids. reports say Admiral Howard may land forces at Guaymas if needed while emphasizing hands off policy. Villista and Carranza maneuvers stir speculation of recognition.
From DERLIN June 17 a new agency report says a decisive battle with important expected results is underway along the Russian front with German forces advancing along the Rawicke river. The German lines in Poland Galicia and Hukow are reported as extending about 1,100 kilometers with German and Austrian forces attacking.
Historical Independence Hall hosts a gathering on the Bunker Hill anniversary forming the League to Enforce Peace. Former President William Howard Taft presided and was elected to lead an executive committee tasked with promoting advocacy and measures to prevent or reduce armed conflict.
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Cheyenne readers may witness an eight footed living replica of a Miocene era horse at Frontier Days next July. The feature notes Wyoming’s unique geology and fossil findings tracing horse evolution from four toes on front feet to the modern form, with plans to present the now extinct precursors in a special exhibit.
Sheridan, June 17. Governor John D. Kendrick says conditions are good across Wyoming with abundant rains aiding farmers and stockmen. He notes business revival, mentions utilities law barely in effect, workmen's compensation satisfactory, widows' pension needing abuses control, and plans five days in Sheridan before returning to Cheyenne.
London reports the British air fleet has grown to about 2500 biplanes and monoplanes plus fifty dirigibles. German aero dirgibles ad deficit. Kaiser’s forces struggle with under 2000 taubes. French raids target German ammo and chemical works as London braces for aerial defense.
Washington reports signs of European participation in U S German submarine warfare negotiations. Swedish Norwegian and Danish ministers met with Acting Secretary Lansing as talks hint at joint neutrals protest over German torpedoing of fishing vessels and merchant ships.
A Casper man named Gregg Johnson drowned in the Platte River, about a mile below Loveland, after entering the water while reportedly drinking. The incident occurred yesterday near Casper, Wyoming, with authorities noting the victim was last seen in the river before vanishing.
Wyoming contest pushes readers to boost candidates into the eight free trip group for the exposition. Subscribers urged to pay by Monday to count in Tuesday’s vote, with out-of-town letters arriving and strong support from backers. standings list includes Gladys Willer, Ida Crater, Olive Gross, Marie Lawler, Dolores Barber and others as of June 14.
Italian government buyers purchased 108 head of horses yesterday from Charlie Irwin at the stockyards. Heavy horses sold for 165 dollars each and lighter ones for 125. The event drew a crowd for the horse breaking contests. no injuries occurred though riders rode cautiously to stay in their seats.
London reports Austro German forces moving from the west toward Lemberg while Russian retreat appears toward Tarnograd. Observers say the shift may divert the German push from the Russian center near Turawana, potentially opening a Russian strategic window.
Paris reports a series of desperate encounters north of Arras including Aix Noulets Neuville and St Vast. French artillery pounded German positions as troops fought with haymakers grenades and trench weapons. Each side claims gains and heavy casualties.
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