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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
3
Quote from Woodrow Wilson on the absolute right to political liberty and free self government. It laments that these rights, once upheld, have begun to be forgotten as the race involved is referenced.
The State Leader urges patriotic citizens to donate to a fund for Company G to support its guard company. Sheridan and Douglas already contributed, and Cheyenne promises support as the capital city, with the State Leader coordinating collection and delivery to officers. Every donation helps keep the men comfortable and well cared for.
Judge Raymond of Newcastle delivered a swift and fair trial in Cheyenne this week. The distant district judge impressed Cheyenne’s bar with local knowledge and quick judgments, dispelling fears of a slow proceeding and reflecting credit on Wyoming’s judiciary.
An excerpt recalls Judge Raymond traveling from Newcastle to preside over a Cheyenne murder trial. The piece lauds his jurors and conduct, noting the trial was conducted with dignity and perceived lawful, balanced handling by both sides, amid tense sensational pressures.
Cheyenne prepares for Chaataugqua with a week of first class music lectures and entertainments. The Industrial Club urges citizens to buy souvenir tickets now to ensure success and cooperation from the public. Officials La wont and Allison are asked to secure support by ticket sales. A Wheatland Republican comment contrasts with Wilson and Lam for president. A Wheatland Times note praises Rev Schultz offering service to the U S marine corps and his engineering background.
The North Wyoming Herald at Cody shows confusion over football devotion calling pigskin lore odd and humorous. It criticizes the paper’s grasp of sports terms while noting that baseball fans and horsehide gods are part of the scene, with hints of upcoming play and past setbacks.
A clipped Pittsburgh Press comment questions bankers role in peace talk progress accusing them of slowing the end to keep funding a war. The writer argues the idea that bankers must consent to war has been challenged by events since Austria-Hungary and Persia.
Reports from Rochester suggest the Resolat army under Grand Duke Nicholas gained early renown, but subsequent panics or retreats have tempered that fame and prompted observers to question the general's lasting impact on the war.
The text discusses reflections on a czar and associates near the Cau casus and Mesopotamian plans, suggesting earlier inferences were corrected to aid a grand duke’s transfer. It notes Russian moves after Poland and hints at a notable Armenian campaign reducing Ottoman power and potentially allowing entry into Constantinople.
Notice calls all officers and members of Cheyenne Lodge No 1 and associated groups to assemble Friday June 24 at 7 pm. By order of Noble Grand L A Spencer this notice urges turnout for the lodge gathering.
An obituary note highlights a young man who enlisted at 16 during the Civil War and rose to Corporal in a company led by John F. Reynolda. The piece admires his patriotism and persistence despite a legal age barrier, noting he found a way to serve and urging today’s youths to follow his example.
Washington reports protests over the seizure of American property by de facto authorities in parts of Mexico. Special Agent Linn Rodgers notes thousands of dollars in gold and silver bullion, horses, cattle, automobiles, and other American-owned property have been taken.
In New York on June 20 Jack Dillon of Indianapolis outweighed Moran by 35 pounds and stood six inches taller yet outpointed Frank Moran in nine of ten rounds. Dillon attacked from the start and dominated with speed and clever footwork, Moran only finding success in the third round as the fight went the full ten rounds.
Private Sam Harris of Troop T, Tenth Cavalry, describes a June battle near Carnival where about 700 Mexican fighters used hidden machine guns. He recalls Captain Boyd and Captain Morey leading troopers at daybreak, heavy fire, horses bolting, and intense close combat as troopers sought cover and tried to reload amid dust and heat. Harris reports witnessing casualties and the gritty, brutal nature of the engagement.
A trooper recalls a brutal skirmish at Santo Domingo ranch where he fired a machine gun, witnessed a Mexican combatant fall, and helped retreat with Troop K and Troop C. He notes heavy enemy fire, a swollen tongue, and ruminations on the near wipeout as relief columns arrive.
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