09 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
1
Two masked men held up a Baltimore and Ohio mail train two miles west of Central Station Wheeling West Virginia. Engineer Grant Helms was forced to stop the engine as the robbers fled with a large quantity of mail and valuables.
Buenos Aires reports via La Nacion special correspondent on a Western Front offensive by Wrench and British lines up to October 4. The correspondent claims German trenches are strongly entrenched and that overwhelming them could require mass casualties beyond is thought. He details French efforts near Arras failing despite nine army corps.
The Wyoming Humane Society official told the State Federation gathering in Greybull that there is no real home without children. He outlined the organization’s work, noting 1,500+ children aided and 600 animal cases in two years, and reported significant taxpayer savings through guardianships and out-of-court settlements.
President Wilson and his fiancée, Mrs. Norman Galt, wowed New York crowds during a brief visit with Col. E. R. House. Thousands followed them as they toured parks, dined at the colonel’s home, and attended a theatre party. They plan to go to Philadelphia for the World Series game tomorrow with a late November wedding likely.
Six large steamships will load over 1,600,000 bushels of grain at Portland in six weeks for Europe. The Murcia is now loading 275,000 bushels for Avonmouth and will be the first ship on the fall and winter schedule per a Grand Trunk Railway official.
Indianapolis Indiana October mayoral trial continues as Joseph K E Bellhaa testifies for five hours denying any awareness of a scheme to corrupt the primary and 1914 election. The proceedings adjourned with his direct testimony completed.
Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched a standout win for Philadelphia as the Phillies defeated Boston 3 to 1 in Game One. A string of unusual hits and timely errors marked the contest, with Shore and the Red Sox faltering at key moments. Attendance was 19,845 with total receipts of 54,066 dollars.
Donal Hughes versus Reagan et al unfolds in district court with testimony about a baby abandoned among strangers and adopted by Mrs. Tile Hughes. The case seeks to direct an estate valued at 4510 to Hughes and others, based on long stated wishes of the deceased spouses.
Cloudy conditions expected across Wyoming this Saturday and Sunday with wet weather likely on Saturday. Cooler temperatures noted for Sunday, bringing a drop in highs and a chance of light precipitation.
The Cheyenne Leader announces a lunch event at its office tomorrow offering hot coffee from Old Master by Kelley Grocery and cream from Cheyenne Creamery with doughnuts, alongside up to the minute World Series bulletins. The offer, served by Cheyenne’s notable workers, combines lunch with sports news from the Cheyenne State Leader.
The US circuit court of appeals ruled tonight that officials who conspired to deprive Black voters of their rights and enforce the grandfather clause in Oklahoma's constitution could face conviction and imprisonment. Frankman and J. J. Teal, election officials in Kingfisher County, were convicted in Oklahoma and sentenced to federal prison. The decision notes Black voters barred by the clause and cites related constitutional questions.
London reports Avetro-Gengang advance along the Danube toward Belgrade. Some forces crossed the Servian border and suffered heavy losses. Austria and Germany push for a broader war effort to reach the Eastern front and align with the Turks, while the Serbs still hold the main army.
The Wyoming battleship hosts a tribute to science and printing on board as Linotype equipment is installed. The article notes the ship's power, armament, and the fusion of technology and warship design as the Atlantic Fleet vessel nears active duty and marks anniversaries of its commission.
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