This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1912
Page
9
Miners refuse proposed wage increase triggering a broad U S strike threat. Union leaders vow active picketing and mass walkouts across key mining regions, signaling potential widespread work stoppages if demands are not met.
Reported wage disputes spark a broad crisis as miners in Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois reject a ten percent pay rise and shorter hours. A sub committee of eight miners and eight operators will meet to decide next steps, risking a general mine shutdown on April first if no agreement is reached. In Britain, the wage bill crisis grows as Prime Minister Asquith faces delay and possible defeat, widening industrial distress with up to one million miners on strike and nearly two million more idle.
Indianapolis March 21 Indiana Democrats at a state convention unanimously pledged their delegates to Governor Marshall for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Hillsville Virginia March 21 governor Mann plans a coup against the Allen gang blamed for the Carroll County court killings. A militia detachment may guard Hillsville for Floyd and Victor Allen arraignment as prosecutors press for venue denial. Indictments name Floyd and Victor with more in secrecy.
The body of Edward Dumaccy, a former wealthy cattleman, was found in Belle Fourche on March 21. Authorities believe he died by his own action.
Federal grand jury indictment names Pearlstine secretary of the Cheyenne Industrial Club and George W. Bremer of Egbert in a two count case for subornation of perjury and conspiracy to defraud the government with fraudulent land entries. Additional indictments include Co W Barney George J Lewis James L D Stroud Sandy Rose Kearns and others for similar fraud schemes involving homestead desert timber and stone entries.
A large Cheyenne audience of clubwomen attended a tuberculosis exhibit and program led by Mrs. John W. White of Colorado Springs and others. Speakers discussed the link between alcohol and tuberculosis and the role of women in home health and welfare.
Rescue teams recovered twenty six survivors and fifty six bodies after an explosion at the San Hols mine near McCurtin Oklahoma. About forty three Americans were employed there with surveying party members among the missing amid unclear causation.
A Cheyenne farewell for A. M. Amalitor drew about seventy five attendees among railway workers and friends at the Plains hotel. Speakers praised his honesty and service, with toasts from Ed ward Kelley and others wishing him success in future endeavors.
Washington report details eleven fast train wrecks since January linked largely to broken or defective rails. Experts from the Interstate Commerce Commission say steel rails have deteriorated while railroads push harder, brittle rail used to last longer but fail more readily. The debate pits railroads against railmakers over rail quality and inspection priorities. Continued on page 5.9
In Santa Fe New Mexico on March 21 the deadlock over filling two U S Senate seats continued as the House bribery investigation proceeds. Five defendants waived examination and posted bonds while a witness described arrests at the Palace hotel.
The notice urges readers to work for a chance at special prizes during the period of the contest. It highlights Victor Vic trolan as a main prize, along with triple and double votes as incentives, and stresses subscribing to gain more voting power and chances. The message hints at continued coverage on page 5.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.