27 May 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
Within forty eight hours after Salandra’s resignation and Marcora’s selection to form a cabinet the people’s demonstrations forced a reversal. Salandra was recalled and the war situation grew graver with Italy expected to join the conflict.
The American steamer Nebraskan, captained by Green and sailing from Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater, was torpedoed about 40 miles west southwest of Fastnet. No lives were lost, and the crew abandoned briefly then reboarded to proceed. The ship carried no passengers.
The American steamer Nebraskan of 2824 tons net registers left New York on May 7 for Liverpool. Counselor Lansing said the state department has no confirmation that the Nebraskan was torpedoed or struck a mine. No minefield is known near the incident, though a drifting mine could have.
The Holland America Line steamer Ryndam bound from New York to Rotterdam collided with the freighter Joseph J. Cuneo off Nantucket Island. The Ryndam transferred passengers and part of her crew to the Cuneo. both ships damaged. The Texas battleship and other units headed to the scene as the Atlantic fleet maneuvers nearby.
Wyoming committee to decide the exhibit at the Tenth International Dry-Farming Congress in Denver. Governor Kendrick and state officials will lead the Wyoming display with a $500 appropriation enabling an early start. Congress runs October 4-7, with preparatory sessions September 26 to October 1.
London May 26 The British official report states an officer claimed dead and wounded could not be brought in and were set on fire by incendiary bullets fired from German lines.
A touring party in two high-powered cars divert from the Lincoln Highway near LaSalle to take the Julesburg Denver route, finding it "miserable" and almost impassable. They returned to Cheyenne and report the main highway remains in good condition after recent rains.
A joint Britain France and Russia statement charges Ottoman authorities with aiding Armenian massacres in mid April at Erzerum Dertshan Moush Zellun and Cilician villages near Van. It vows to hold the government and implicated agents personally responsible for each massacre.
Paris May 26. Military authorities require front line soldiers to be clean shaven as a hygienic measure. The ruling prompts a wave of protest from many bearded fighters along the firing line.
Italian troops drive along more than 300 miles of the Austro Italian frontier moving into Trentino and other border areas. Austrian forces withdraw to prepared positions while Italian aviators bomb Monfalcone and rail targets. Casualties reported include one Italian killed and several wounded with prisoners taken on both sides.
Rome reports that Germany and Austria prevented about 30 000 Italians from leaving their territory causing widespread fear. Arrests include Verona official Mario Weber of Trieste and Italian residents near Pola fortifications. 1 000 Italians at Cormons are confined. Trent citizens warned to prepare to leave. Trieste terrorized as civilians abandon homes and Basillica dome planted with Italian flag.
Two hundred large packing cases from Barcelona bound for Germany were unloaded at Genoa on May 26. Labels claimed food but many boxes opened under guard, revealing 0,000 revolvers. The Genoa consul helped move the cases though some were damaged during transfer.
Forecast calls for likely fall temp changes with light temperature shifts across Cheyenne and nearby areas. Expect gentle conditions with modest variation through the day.
London May 26 British battleship Triumph was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine while supporting Australian and New Zealand forces at Gallipoli. Most officers and crew including the captain reportedly saved. Triumph 11 055 tons displacement 12 500 horsepower with a crew of 700 and four casemates two torpedo tubes.
May 26 Thermopolis reports five foot high wall of water sweeping through town after a cloudburst. Damage estimated at 60000 dollars with no lives lost so far. Half the town flooded, basements full, gardens destroyed, court house offices under two feet water, Emery hotel grill room flooded. Local merchants and hotel suffer losses from 400 to 1500 dollars each. Big Horn river swelled downstream, bridges threatened though railroad embankment held and traffic continued.
Secretary Joe Cahill promotes a free trip plan for Colorado and Wyoming prize winners to join the Frontier show in Cheyenne. A stage coach parade with band and cowboys will escort the party to Frontier Park on July 23 where they will view the expo. No cost to attendees. gate proceeds fund the event. Continued in next page.
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