24 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1912
Page
1
London reports a cloud of war rumors as Russia and Austria allegedly gird for conflict. Berlin and Prague confirm 130000 German reservists mobilized. Turkish prospects in the Balkans loom, with Greek and Bulgarian forces active near the Dardanelles.
Fort Scott Kansas reports the federal indictment against Hugo V Debs Socialist presidential candidate Fred Od Warren editor of Appeal to Reason and J I Sheppard Warren's attorney arrested for obstructing justice by inducing witnesses to flee the country
Governor Carey will present a large solid silver service to the battleship Wyoming on December 2 at the New York Navy Yard. The gift, designed by Buechner Jewelry, features a punch bowl set with Wyoming scenes, the state seal, and images of the Wyoming woman and a squaw with papoose. The Wyoming legislature appropriated 7600 for the gift to honor the ship named for the state.
In Ban BWRDINO California on November 28 a cache of dynamite was found in a cliff where Carl Reidelbach led officers to the site. He claimed he stole the explosive about three months ago after terrorizing Los Angeles police earlier in the week.
The side wheel passenger steamer See-and-Dee for the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit launched from Wyandotte yard, Detroit Ship Building, in November. It claims the title of the largest side wheeler on the Great Lakes and in the world, with 500 feet overall length, 610 staterooms, 1 500 sleeping capacity, 6 000 passengers, 12 000 horsepower, wireless and storage battery, and fire safety compartments. It showcases Frank B. Kirby design and notable engineering scale.
Reports from southern South Dakota and northern Nebraska describe the most disastrous prairie fires known. One blaze from Plane Ridge Indian Reservation menaced Crookston and moved six miles into Nebraska. another fire reached Tripp County threatening Winner. Several people narrowly escaped.
Belgrade reports the body of General Fethi Pasha former Turkish minister and commander of the sixth army corps at Monastir was found among corpses on the field by Serglang. He likely took his own life and was buried without honors.
In Chicago on November 2 Luigi Nao rao, a young Italian woman, leaped before an auto to thwart the kidnapping of her sister who had been pelted near their home and placed in the car. The driver halted the vehicle, enabling police to seize the abductors, members of an Italian gang, and a revolver and chloroform-saturated handkerchief were found in the kidnappers' car.
Georgy Croghan sought custody of his daughter Nellie Dobbing at the Lue Mane police court. A man named Crowhan from Montana appeared intoxicated and was refused custody of the baby. The mother is believed to be in Dickinson, North Dakota.
A posse with bloodhounds searches for the killer of Mary Barnbay 17 whose mutilated body was found near Nerbdthe after she mounted a horse to ride to the post office. Her head and limbs appear brutally chopped in the grisly discovery.
Herbert H. Hookin secretary and treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers was jailed after failing to post a $20,000 bond amid the dynamite conspiracy trial. Witnesses say he was an employee of detectives, linked to union official J. Z. McNamee, and a key defendant. Mary Fields of New York drew sharp court rebukes for anarchist articles. The court delayed ruling on raising bonds as Saturday night neared. Senator John W. Kern defended the defense lawyers amid contempt accusations surrounding Fields. Lindsey I. Jewell testified again at Hookin’s hearing.
In Rochester on November 22 William D. Haywood of the IWW and J Matton Barnes head of the Socialist child care group argued over the merit of their organizations at the AFL convention. Samuel Gompers was reelected president and all other officers were returned to their posts. The convention then adjourned.
In Philadelphia on November 22 the Women’s National Suffrage Convention disputed a constitutional amendment allowing delegates to cast full votes with a fifth present. Western delegates prevailed in the first ballot after a day largely devoted to debating the amendment.
The army quartermaster announced the last free refugee transport from Mexico. Congress aided refugees guiding them to any U S point after leaving Mexico due to the rebellion. In Phoenix Judge Sloan issued a habeas corpus writ for General Champa jailed in Tucson as a fugitive from Mexican justice. returnable in twenty days.
RWEIMS Nov 28. Andre Frey, a well known French aviator, was killed while flying around the aero dome today. His aeroplane collapsed and fell 150 feet.
President-elect Wilson said he is not focused on cabinet jobs but on large aims. He is quietly outlining a plan to reform tariffs currency and other major issues and does not intend to rush into taking office.
In Etamps on November 23 Trent Laure nt and Sapper Cheny were flying at sixty miles an hour when a squall struck the craft. The pilot tried to turn but the plane plunged to the ground with terrifying force. Laurent was killed and Cheny injured.
Pueblo November 24 The Denver and Rio Grande and the Colorado and Southern railroads were indicted by a federal grand jury for granting rebates and other favors in violation of Colorado law.
The Weather Bureau in Washington reports unsettled conditions for Wyoming with fall temperatures continuing. Expect Sunday and Monday to bring variable skies and typical autumn precipitation patterns across the state.
Col C. Scott, Exposition Commissioner, and banker Beattle promote Wyoming presence at the 1915 San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition. They note six hundred twenty five acres, heavy state funding, and strong support from New York California and San Francisco leaders. They expect Wyoming to gain homeseekers and investment from the world fair. The drive highlights state building plans and broad national and international participation.
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