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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1912
Page
9
LinebIn Neb March 19 Charles Morley the convict who surrendered told how he escaped with two companions and a hostage. He described a running battle with a posse near Gretna where young Blunt died, Taylor was shot dead, and Dowd killed himself to avoid capture. Morley credited deputies with saving his life after being cornered.
Four masked men held up Mobile and Ohio train No Four south of Corinth Massachusetts early tonight. They forced the engineer to stop the train and blew open the express safe. They gagged the messenger and escaped into dense undergrowth. Bloodhounds were telegraphed and a posse organized to pursue. Amount stolen unknown.
Messengers report the Carrol County court assassins are five miles from Floyd Allen's home as posse forces hurry to surround the gang before dawn. Jack Allen said his brothers likely acted in self defense and would fight to the last ditch, while townspeople feared another raid.
Roosevelt commends Taft for favoring a presidential primary and says campaign managers should back him to push a preferential primary in Michigan Illinois Maryland the District of Columbia and New York. The remarks reference Taft's Boston speech and were issued from New York on March 19.
Reports from Mount Airy contend cordon of adaptable cavalry may be the only way to capture Floyd Allen and the Allen clan in Carroll and adjoining counties. Detectives search routes within fifteen miles and authorities plan extensive mountain operations near the Blue Ridge. Moonshine seizures accompany the roundup efforts as family statements reflect on the violence of the county court incident.
The Burlington tuberculosis exhibit in the city building drew about 75 sixth grade pupils for a talk by exhibit director Cospen. Night talks featured Dr. Desmond and Captain Snyder on early diagnosis, transmission from milk, and public education to prevent spread.
City council convened with all members present as Mayor Bresnahan pledged to veto the water meter bill if necessary. The State examiner’s report praised the city’s finances while bids for cemetery fencing and sewer work were opened and referred to committees.
Washington March 19 The Democratic excise tax bill passed the House this afternoon by 249 to 41 with many Republicans voting for the measure. The wool bill will be the next item on the Democratic program.
On March 1 the possibility of a coal strike affecting U S Navy operations is discussed. Secretary Meyer plans talks with representatives of the bituminous coal industry to address supply concerns and avert disruption.
Former Senator Beveridge spoke at a Roosevelt mass meeting in Chicago evaluating Taft as ineffective. He called the Sherman law obsolete and urged a strong government to curb big business, praising Roosevelt as an iron man who made powerful interests realize their place.
The Wyoming Republican state central committee fixed May 1 for the state convention in Cheyenne. Delegates total 133, apportioned by vote for F. W. Mendell, with notes on Harmony efforts among old machine faction and progressive interests.
March 19 item shows an odd ad snippet about a square doubling idea. Readable text mentions a square proposal and a vague ad suggestion. No clear names or places are evident.
Bloomington dispatch reports five glass workers killed as a Monon passenger train struck a survey wagon near Ellettsville Indiana early today. Victims named are Jensen Rogers Archie Farler Martin Warden Emmett Williams and Emmett Williams of Kansas City Missouri. The wagon was crushed and one body was carried a mile and a half before being found. The two horses were unharmed.
In Fargo on March 11 1930 nearly complete returns from eighteen of forty nine counties show Rene Mollette carrying the North Dakota presidential primaries while Roosevelt supporters dispute ten of those counts. Telegraphed messages to Senator Dixon from Talcott and John F Base note La Follette’s plurality uncertain amid late night updates.
Special correspondence from Washington reports Robert M. La Follette arguing that the core issue for Americans is freeing the farmer worker and consumer from tariff railroad money power and other special interests. He cites trust capitalization and price manipulation under past administrations and asks if the people can liberate themselves from this power.
The notice promises a major shift for contest workers with a new period and opportunities. It encourages those who have lagged to catch up, offering intensified office effort for the next two weeks and highlighting a valuable asset named Oneal while noting many votes saved up as preparation.
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