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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1915
Page
9
Two masked men held up and robbed a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train from New York to St. Louis two miles west of Central Station Wheeling West Virginia. Engineer Grant Helms was forced from the engine as the bandits commandeered the locomotive and fled with the loot spread across all cars.
Buenos Aires reports via La Nacion special correspondent on a western front offensive by the Wrench and Pritish lines up to October 4. The German lines are said to be strongly entrenched and capable of withstanding a major assault without enormous British and French casualties. The report notes French attempts near Arras failed despite nine army corps involved. Continued on page 3.
The Wyoming humane agent urged the State Federation to prioritize children in welfare policy. She detailed office procedures, 1500 child cases and 600 animal cases handled in two years, and cited savings of over 196000 dollars from state care and out-of-court resolutions. She stressed publicity limits to protect families and urged continued humane efforts.
President Wilson and his fiancée Mrs. Norman Galt visit New York with Col. E.R. House as thousands chase the pair through public view. The pair attend a dinner, theatre, and park ride before a Philadelphia trip for a World Series game. the wedding date is likely in late November.
Portland reports six large steamers will load over 1.6 million bushels of grain for Europe in six weeks. The Murcia is now loading 275,000 bushels for Avonmouth and will sail first on the fall and winter schedule, per a Grand Trunk Railway official.
In Indianapolis, Mayor Joseph K. Bellhaa completed direct testimony in a criminal trial about alleged corruption in the 1914 primary and election. He testified five hours denying any knowledge of a conspiracy as court adjourned last night.
Grover Cleveland Alexander beat the Boston Red Sox 3 to 1 in the opening World Series game in Philadelphia. The Phillies benefited from key breaks and a Texas leaguer for their first run, while Shore pitched well for Boston amid miscues and shaky defense. Attendance was 19 845 with receipts around 54 066.
Testimony concluded in a district court trial of Donal Hughes versus Reagan et al over an abandoned infant adopted by Mrs. Tile Hughes. The case centers on an estate valued at 4510 and whether it should pass to Donal Hughes, with若 relatives claiming moral rights and several letters cited as proof of intent. The appeal moves to equity court to honor the Hughes wishes as heirs contend for inheritance.
The forecast shows cloudy skies in Wyoming Saturday and Sunday with rain likely on Saturday and colder temperatures Sunday. Storm systems may bring wetter conditions Saturday into Sunday with cooling wind shifts.
The Cheyenne State Leader announces a lunch event at its office offering hot coffee from Old Master by Kelley Grocery and cream from Cheyenne Creamery, served in Woolworth cups with doughnuts. Readers may also receive up to date World Series bulletins and lunch served by Cheyenne’s progressive businesses.
A U S Court of Appeals ruled that officials involved in denying Black voters their rights and enforcing the grandfather clause in Oklahoma’s constitution could face conviction and imprisonment. Frankman and J. J. Teal, Kingfisher county election officials, were convicted in state court and later sent to federal prison. the appeal noted others eligible to vote under the clause were barred, even a college graduate.
London reports Austro German forces have gained a foothold in Serbia near Belgrade with units crossing the border and suffering heavy losses. Allied and Turkish efforts intensify as Austria and Germany push toward a wider war in the Balkans. no contact yet with the main Serbian army.
A long, admiring piece by Julian Muller celebrates the USS Wyoming, noting the installation of a Linotype on the battleship and the fleet’s linkage of science, engineering, and naval power. The article depicts the Wyoming as an armored titan moving the sea, with artillery, machinery, and a magazine culture shaping its martial identity.
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