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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1912
Page
9
In Paris today three more deaths marked the menace of the Phantom Bandits. They robbed the Bank of the Société Générale at Chantilly and murdered the chauffeur while wounding another, then fled in a high powered car. Police believe disguises aided the crimes as they vanished after each brutal act.
London reports the coal strike idle nearly three million workers and widespread suffering. A miners and mine owners conference adjourned with no settlement, and rail chiefs warn passenger trains may halt on all UK branch lines if no agreement by week’s end.
Roosevelt campaigned across Manhattan and the Bronx on the eve of primaries for Chicago convention delegates. He spoke at six meetings drawing waiting crowds while avoiding the Silk Stocking district. He aimed to win strongest backing from the East Side.
Flood warnings have been issued for the Ohio and Mississippi valleys. The Mississippi is expected to reach nine feet, six feet above flood stage, by Saturday with a slow rise expected in the following days. Levee strains are reported at Memphis and other areas.
In Boston on March 25, Dr Roller threw Samson, the German, in the opening bout. Samson dislocated a shoulder and could not continue. Roller secured the fall in thirty minutes using a hammerlock and reverse Nelson.
Major Herman W. Glafcke, one of Wyoming’s oldest residents, died at his home after several weeks of illness. Born June 1840 in Hamburg now part of the German Empire, he came to the United States in 1857 and settled in Conn. He later moved to Wyoming in 1870 and served as secretary and acting governor of the territory in 1860 Led. He edited the Cheyenne Leader from 1870 to 1887 and was a Mason, G A R, and Loyal Legion member.
Fifty railroads, mainly east of Chicago and north of Norfolk and Western, decline to grant a 19 percent yearly wage increase sought by locomotive engineers. Grand Chief Stone notes no compromise and an internal union meeting will precede a new joint talks session.
Cleveland March 25 union officials considered a compromise on wage demands in western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois coal fields but decided to stick to original demands for higher pay and shorter hours when talks resume with operators tomorrow The union represents about 175000 anthracite miners and 350000 bituminous miners across the three states.
In Hillewilie Virginia on March 25 the posse pursuing the Allen outlaws for courthouse murders complained they cannot sustain food for longer hunts. Sheriff Edwards reported the mountain expedition has lasted a week and nearly exhausted the posse.
Washington reports a major blow to Taft as Senator Penrose declines to place the president or Roosevelt on the Pennsylvania primary ballot. Taft must prove strength to win Penrose support while Penrose aims to remain in the Senate, affecting upcoming elections and party strategy.
Isaac Stephenson Wisconsin millionaire lumberman and banker was formally placed on trial over the validity of his seat in the United States Senate. Senator Reed of Missouri opposed his reception and occupied the entire session. A final vote was expected Wednesday as the trial proceeded and defenses challenged allegations of wrongdoing and Wisconsin statutes.
In Denver the Republican county convention defeated progressives 605 to 1 on a Roosevelt nomination substitute. The Denver delegation of 128 will vote as a unit for Taft at the state slate convention in Colorado Springs. Frank Goudy was elected temporary chairman and president. Sullivan of Cripple Creek urged Roosevelt or none.
A large strike in Lowell Massachusetts affects Appleton and Merrimack mills as 1200 workers quit and 5000 more are expected to stay from reporting for work. Leaders say the walkout targets wage gains and opposes a 4 to 10 percent raise with a demand for 15 to 20 percent increases.
Delegates to the Democratic City convention at Colorado Springs on April 29 were left uninstructed from Denver after a county gathering. Kate mhonkua and Maydt Spoor will lead the delegation.
One of ten Chicago packers charged under the Sherman anti trust act went to the jury in Chicago. At 4:40 the jury retired to consider the verdict in a trial ongoing since December 6, 1911. A verdict was expected tonight.
In Washington special correspondence notes that the Democratic House pushes a 1 percent tax on income over 5,000 while critics call it class legislation. The piece argues wealth bears too little tax compared with the masses and highlights shifts in tax burden and sugar tariffs amid national debate. It also reports a federal rout at Jiminez in Mexico with posts on General Salas suicide and movements toward Torreon as federal troops retreat.
In Cerralites the battle continues with federal deaths estimated at four hundred and rebel losses at one hundred. General Blanquet is reported wounded as rebels on the heights hold key positions. The government troops refuse to surrender amid heavy losses and bad news from Puebla and Mexico City amid government censorship.
State Leader contestants race in a lively pace as nine top contenders draw crowds to the main tent. After the show, entrants plan for the after party and the clip for the big prize in the famed Vietor Vietrola music line. Contest deadline is next Saturday at nine.
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