04 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
1
Paris announces the French auxiliary cruiser Provence was sunk in the Mediterranean on February 26 with about 4,000 aboard. Prior reports said 870 survived, indicating around 3,190 lives were lost. Washington hears Germany halted submarine warfare pending Congress action.
Paris reports renewed German attacks around Verdun and French experts say the current thrust is the real thing. German losses leave Verdun woods and fields gray with death. Paris critics fear a decisive move by the Kaiser, while French leaders await a costly clash and hope for German failure to end the war.
Paris March 3 The French occupied the highest part of the mountain on the northern slope near Fort Douaumont and regained ground in counter attacks. The bombardment continues violently along the entire front from the Meuse to Woevre.
Cheyenne Wyoming dated March 3 1916 reports Mayor N LaPontaine endorsing Baby Week committee aims to promote yearly focus on infant welfare. He argues society should nurture better babies to strengthen the United States and future generations.
Washington march 14 the senate voted 68 to 14 to table Senator Gore s resolution seeking to warn Americans off armed ships and backed the president s handling of foreign negotiations. Gore voted aye for reconsideration. The vote ended debate and affirmed executive foreign policy.
A city kicks off Baby Week a national education campaign urging every resident to view infants as the community's future. Leaders cite housing, water purity, milk safety, sanitation, drainage, air, and recreation as essential to child development and civic responsibility.
Partly cloudy conditions expected Saturday and Sunday in Wyoming. Forecast shows a likely cooler turn by Sunday, especially in the northwest region.
The Senate confronts a potential break with Germany as Gore's war claim seeks a congressional declaration while the White House endorses the administration plan. The House committee reported to table the McLemore ship warning and affirmed presidential power in diplomacy amid U boat threats.
A permanent organization of American mayors to promote national defense was created at a meeting in St. Louis attended by mayors and representatives from about 80 cities. Mayor Kiel of St. Louis named a resolutions committee to report on Saturday. The principal speakers included Mayor Mitch el of New York City, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Prof. Holand Usher of Washington University.
In Cheyenne Wyoming letters dated 1916 praise an organized Child Welfare Association drive to promote health morality and intellect of Nile children. Governor Kendrick expresses strong support noting benefits extend across a lifetime and urging continued cooperation among organizations. Signed by Joan Kendrick Governor and William Mentzer chairman in Cheyenne.
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