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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1910
Page
9
Count Zeppelin's passenger airship Deutschland was wrecked at Duseldorf on June 28 after a propeller failure and tornado forced an emergency ascent to four thousand feet then a crash into Tutoburgian forest. All passengers escaped injury though the craft suffered extensive damage and the new airship valued at 137000.
The International Asbestos Company completes its Casper Wyoming plant costing $50,000. Chief stockholder A. B. Mirium of Denver and superintendent Leslie Parker of Thetford Canada travel from Cheyenne to Casper to supervise a first test and acceptance by company agents. The facility will produce merchantable asbestos fiber from local deposits.
In Galt Lake City on June 28 authorities say fourteen suspects are under arrest in Ogden and Vietnity but none are believed to be members of the gang that robbed Oregon Short Line train No 1 between Ogden and Harrigburg. The bandits are thought to be hiding in caves of Little Mountain near Great Salt Lake. A large posse was sent to the scene.
Lieut W E B Persons led a detachment to Pole Mountain to prepare the Eleventh Infantry camp. The regiment will march 200 miles through Northern Colorado, reaching the maneuver camp July 14 for July and August evolutions. Fort Russell artillery already departed and Ninth Cavalry will follow. Captain Carnahan will command the post during the maneuver period. Cheyenne school and city expect a warm welcome on return.
At 8 20 tomorrow morning weather permitting Brig Gen Ralph Hoyt will muster and review the entire garrison on the parade ground at the east end of the fort. Cheyenne citizens may witness this notable event, considered one of the fort's most interesting affairs.
Ibrahim Wardani a Nationalist student was hanged in Cairo for the assassination of Premier Boutros Pasha. The secret execution drew no large crowds as troops surrounded the prison and Nationalists held meetings in the city. Wardani proclaimed himself a martyr and said he died for Egyptian liberty.
American Consul Moffatt in Bluefields telegraphed Washington that a petition with 500 signatures was presented to General Estrada requesting U S intervention. The action signals pressure on the U S government amid unrest in Nicaragua.
Cheyenne became a captive city as Denver motorists began arriving for the 700 mile Reliabilty Run from Denver via Fort Collins. The event featured pace makers, observers, and a 90 horsepower Apperson Jack Rabbit driven by Harry Ball. Officials and visitors, including George Nagel of the Cheyenne Motor club, toured the city after arrivals and overnight stops on Capitol Avenue near the Inter Ocean hotel.
Reno reports say Governor Dickerson will not interfere with the boxing match. Jeffries, avoiding work under Corbett’s pleas, and Johnson train amid heavy betting in Reno with thousands in wagers and a restless crowd watching camp routines.
Chicago June 28 The jury in the Low O'Neill Brown bribery trial over the William Lorimer election has been out since 10 o'clock tonight without agreement. One man is believed to be firm for a verdict while others waver.
Vasili Ivankowski known as Bill Kovansky, one of three bandits who attacked in Lynn Massachusetts, faces murder charges. A dying letter found in his cell asks his mother for forgiveness as authorities move him toward Salem jail. Andy Alison remains hospitalized in Lynn and is in critical condition.
Saida Inamoto a Japanese and Miss Mable Hawkins a white girl of Eaton Cole were married in Cheyenne after violent town events. Inamoto faced assault charges from Lopez a Mexican who allegedly pursued Hawkins. Hawkins charged Lopez later and both couples went to Cheyenne for the wedding. The bride’s father attended and consented to the marriage. Inamoto to appear in Eaton court to press charges against Lopez.
Omaha Neb June 28 last night's statement from San Francisco that EB Lomax for two years general passenger agent of the Union Pacific railway had arranged to leave that service to become passenger and traffic manager of the Western Pacific with offices at San Francisco was verified today by a telegram from Mr Lomax now in San Francisco to his office here There is no intimation of who will be his successor.
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