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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
8
Four people were killed by lightning as a severe electrical storm swept North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Crop damage was reported across several areas as floods and high winds followed the storm from Minnesota into nearby states.
Berlin reports the fall of Malicz and Austro Germans crossing the Dniester as Russians retire after five days of rear guard fighting. Russians pull back to the River Zlota Lipa. San becomes the next battleground near Warsaw. Western actions center on repulsed attacks near Metzeral. Turkish reports claim allied assault on right wing failed.
British authorities bar any traveler arriving without a passport from disembarking a steamer until they obtain special permission from the home office. The move follows efforts with Ambassador Page and the state department to stress the need for papers.
US officials move to curb Mexican revolutionary activity in border area as Gen Victoriano Huerta and Gen Pascual Orozco are arrested at Fort Bliss El Paso on neutrality violation warrants. They post bail later and are released to await preliminary hearings amid large crowds and military guard.
An American magazine cites J Herbert Duckworth claiming Britain's war army now numbers upward of four million, contradicting figures near one to two million. The article notes Duckworth’s background in New York and return to Britain at the outbreak of war.
Wyoming hogs shown by rancher W. J. Barker of Ranchester sold at top Nebraska prices, averaging 213 pounds. J. H. Wambhoff of Greybull recounts a 1 000 mile rail shipment with a 35 hour washout delay, yet 110 head fetched 7 80 per hundredweight as the high price of the day.
Two hundred American families face danger in the Pamueo district southwest of Tampico as fuel and food routes are disrupted. Boats on the Pamueo river are fired upon and the road west of the district is cut near San Luis Potosi, trapping residents and stranding several families listed by local representatives.
Weld County commissioners vow to end irrigation water flooding of public roads. Starting July 13, offenders may be arrested or fined under the new water-wasting law. Previously only civil damages actions were used, but enforcement will be strict.
Weather brief for Cheyenne and nearby areas calls for fair conditions on Tuesday with slight temperature changes. Clear skies and light winds expected with no significant precipitation anticipated.
June 28 Berlin optimistic mood as state department advices from Ambassador Gerard report a favorable potential response by Germany to the latest American note on submarine warfare. Details were withheld but the dispatch spurred hope at the summer White House in Cornish New Hampshire.
Ben Welch and son Wenley with Mr and Mrs Jacob Miller of Freedom returned from Grays River country after six weeks of bear hunting. They reported six bears killed during the trip and added another at a location six miles north of Freedom where bears have troubled stockmen. A heifer owned by W P Robinson was killed about three weeks earlier by bears in the same area.
June reports say a German submarine sank the British steamer Indrani off Tuskar Ireland and a schooner Dith off Youghal with crews saved. An Austrian official bulletin claims a submarine torpedoed and sank an Italian torpedo boat in the northern Adriatic on Saturday.
Up state and Cheyenne girls contend in a crowded field of seven candidates eyeing eight spots for the Panama Pacific exposition trip. Lusk supporters rally as local loyalty boosts chances, while merchants offer prizes to attract voters, with final results and Thursday tallies shaping the outcome.
The Industrial club hosted well attended luncheons led by President Hoyt and Mayor LaFontaine. Alex Hastle reported progress from meetings with the Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Highway Association in Denver, revealing plans to advertise the Lincoln Highway route from Big Springs to Cheyenne and linked segments.
Chicago July 27 United States remains the leading railway nation in a 1914 world compilation from the Imperial Prussian Public Works ministry. Total world mileage ended 1914 at about 640,149 miles, with the United States owning 256,824 miles, over 37 percent. Private US railways exceed government rails in ownership and capitalization.
A notice invites subscribers to vote for a winner for a free trip to the Pasama-Pariile exposition. It mentions eight young ladies attending with a state leader and the Wyoming state, and asks for selections of a winner on Saturday July 4 at 10 pm. It also references subscription payments and a three year advance option.
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