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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1911
Page
9
London reports Standard editorial cites an American correspondent claiming U S moves at the Mexican border are part of a warning to Japan. The piece argues Mexico’s pro Japanese sentiment could threaten U S Pacific interests and influence policy decisions.
German farmer John Ritzke traveled from Iowa to Cheyenne with cattle and family after paying 900 dollars and promising 500 more for a supposed 20 acre Wyoming ranch. He learned the papers were only a relinquishment not a deed, leaving him with no land and a costly misadventure as authorities investigate the claim near Cheyenne.
Denver March 17 Judge J B Dixon entered the Colorado senatorial race but received no votes today leaving the stalemate unchanged. The party leaders held firm and no shifting support was reported as the contest remained unresolved.
In Greeley Colorado on March 17 a mob attacked the home of George Ikeda a Japanese merchant smashing windows and disappearing before police arrival. Officials say the assault stemmed from idle talk about the Japanese American war.
Thirty five hundred workers from the United States and Wells Fargo express firms joined Adams Express drivers in a labor walkout today. American and National express company drivers remained at their wagons despite threats, and wagons moved under heavy police protection.
In Carson on March 17 the legislature approved a bill permitting convict labor on state roads with pay to convicts and ten days off per thirty days worked. A separate law sets six months residence as a basis for divorce.
Wheatland Wyoming March 17 three prisoners escaped from Wheatland jail after forced entry. A posse hunted the fugitives toward Hartville with Deputy Sheriff Frank Roach joining the pursuit. One suspect was reportedly recaptured near Hartville Junction along Cottonwood creek bottom.
Colonel Roosevelt and his party traveled to Grand Canyon and planned a speech at the Roosevelt dam opening on Monday. He is expected to attack Arizona’s constitution and oppose judiciary recall while en route to Phoenix tonight.
Count Charles di Peloggio of Genoa, 26, wealthy, arrived in Chicago seeking a wife. He favors a poor, blonde, good looking American girl and praises the American woman for her upright carriage and form, saying he does not think marriage should be for money.
A Chicago juvenile court judge sentences 16 year old Niewler Owsky to the United States Navy. Judge Pinckney says the navy will make a manly man of him and the boy should complete his service with pride as reform.
An unnamed Albany resident funds a large illuminated sign atop a main street office building to spoof the state's deadlock over Chauncey M. Depew's Senate successor. The message calls for volunteers for the United States senator and directs inquiries to the deadlock in the New York legislature.
Cincinnati reports Jacob Beschang deputy collector of Minoricenses and a political leader was found guilty after brief deliberation of soliciting and accepting bribes. This marks the first in a series of trials of prominent leaders charged with graft.
Elizabeth M Allen aged 10 died in a Long Island City public school after a period of intense rope jumping. Teacher Grace L Brodie noted a flushed face and head pain before the girl collapsed at her desk. An ambulance surgeon pronounced her dead, suspecting heart disease.
Washington reports February imports of farm products increased from a year earlier. Corn exports reached about 10,760,000 bushels, with wheat and flour values higher over eight months, while total corn export value surpassed wheat and flour combined.
The article reports a surge of detainees at a police station claiming sleeping space, with twenty four men applying and securing overnight beds. It notes a record breach for months, though the jail remains not fully filled.
El Paso March 17 The revolutionary junta says Madero massing forces 100 miles south of El Paso aiming to seize the town and set Casas Grandes as provisional capital. Madero insists on Diaz declaring his election and shows no intent to pursue peace talks. Reports from Chihuahua City put 3,000 troops there with strict curfew. few newspapers since February 22 amid isolated robberies. Palestine Texas March 17 Linan tour party passed through. they would not comment. Washington March 17 Acting on complaints relatives say Edwin Blat and Lawrence Converse held at Juarez remain prisoners. continued in custody.
Washington reports 8180 organized militia officers have accepted the War Department invitation to join southern state operations. Officers will be attached to regular army peers and may not assemble until April first. States including District of Columbia Kentucky Wyoming Pennsylvania Utah contributed officers.
Naftager, ex president of the Fourth National Bank, stood trial on charges of dealing in stolen postal stamps. Key witness Burt testified Naftager sold stamps on four occasions and bought at a discount. Callahan, on trial yesterday, was convicted for a similar offense. other gang members Templeton and Earl were convicted for robberies in Hope and Burdick post offices.
Chicago March 17 Western railroads express approval of federal Interstate Commerce Commission control of railroads and rates. They urge a practical railroad man on the commission, state legislatures to stay out, and shipper cooperation to aid regulation. William Ellis of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul speaking before the Chicago Traffic Club says regulation, once feared, is now necessary.
A late afternoon street brawl on Sixteenth Street between Carey Avenue and Eddy Street sparked by a dispute over money for a drink ended when a bottle was hurled near a woman in a buggy. Police detained Arthur Burgess, W H Riley, and Lee Bridger, workers on the Wellington-Cheyenne link of the Gulf to Pacific Coast Burlington railroad project, and they face arraignment before Judge Welnitz.
Governor Joseph M. Carey yesterday announced appointments to the Wyoming state board of accountancy. Named were John R. Watchinson of Laramie for a two year term, Waller D. Batchelor of Cheyenne for a one year term, and I. Nowlin of Newcastle for a one year term. The latter, Mr Newlin, is now state examiner.
A six-year-old girl, Fiorce Linn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Linn of 216 West Twenty first street, died yesterday after a week of bronchial pneumonia. Her remains will be transported to Humboldt Nebraska for interment. her father is manager at the Wyoming Lumber company in the city.
In Pubelo Colorado three men were killed and one severely injured when the boiler at the red mill of the Minnequa steel plant exploded today. The cause of the accident is unknown.
At Angelos on March 17, Wolgast Memsical? and promoter McCarty along with referee Eyton were arrested for violating the prize fighting statute. All posted $1,000 bond each and a preliminary hearing is set for tomorrow. The statute carries a maximum five year penalty.
Local inventor Guy Stoddard spent the day repairing his monoplane damaged by vandals at Frontier Park. He plans a careful, slow recheck before another test flight, maintaining confidence in the machine and belief Cheyenne will soon witness its flight.
Thomas Gorman aged 64 dies after prolonged illness from chronic rheumatism and complications at St John’s Hospital. He lived at Burns and was buried in Lakeview cemetery.
Fire at 2 a.m. in Hudson's business district destroyed the Union Hotel owned by James Hall Booth Harrie drug store and Bert Henolt Bitterbush saloon with losses around 12000 dollars. Wind aided spread before volunteers arrived to check the blaze.
Police arrested a man using the alias Richard Hale after two arson attempts at William Schroeder’s rooming house at 116 East Sixteenth Street. An oil waste bundle was set under a window and ignited but failed to cause damage. Detectives identify a second suspect and continue to investigate the case.
Twenty persons watched through a glass door as three men robbed Jariock the proprietor of $175 in the theatre district. The suspects fled after grabbing the day’s receipts near the porthway, and the crowd watched them escape.
Reports from Mexico City and Washington describe ongoing insurgent actions as Diaz signals reform possible only after rebels disarm. A provisional decree pledges protection for foreigners and plan to reimburse losses once recognition is secured. Rebel commander Louis Rodrigues killed in a dash, eight rebels dead, others escape or press forward.
Roy Anderson and Julius Hanson, Cheyenne youths, surrendered to Sheriff L. Hughes after a rumor linked them to a robbery of two men, William McKenzie and Raymond V. Shear, who claimed losses of 13 and 76 dollars. The victims stated the incident occurred Thursday night at the Delher store area, with investigators to review the evidence.
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