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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1916
Page
9
The trial over ballot fraud linked to Arthur Snook heads to a verdict as Orren C. Babbitt faces a potential acquittal or conviction. Judge Mentzer instructed jurors after closing testimony. defense opens today.
Miss Helen Katherine Abbott married Ray Carleton Sackett of Detroit Michigan in St Mark's Episcopal Church Cheyenne in a yellow decor wedding. Rev S A Huston officiated with music by Mrs Harold Vaughan and Mrs Donald Forsyth. The couple will reside at 171 Elmhurst Avenue Detroit after a Panama Cuba trip. groom works as Studebaker Wales agencies superintendent.
Private Iraq Stone of Company H writes from the Wyoming national guard unit stationed near the Mexico border. He praises hospitality from guardsmen, M M A arrangements, and the scenic journey via Fort Bliss to Deming and beyond, noting good rations and morale during the arduous march. The letter highlights patriotism and friendly reception along the route.
Chicago police raid the mayor's office amid a widening probe into vice and corruption. Officials say state and city authorities are examining possible gambling ties and illicit influence affecting city governance.
Brooklyn Nationals beat Boston Americans 4 to 0 at Ebbets Field in game three with Jack Coombs as hero. He allowed six hits and two runs through six before relief was asked as the crowd roared its praise. The celebration ranks among the era’s most extraordinary.
The Republican national committee and Senator Saulsbury were named to lead the national campaign and chair the senatorial committee. Members include Senator William J. Stone of Missouri and Senator T. J. Walsh of Montana. Governor Carey has entered the race to elect Kendrick and Clark.
Robert Lovett, head of the Union Pacific, declares support for President Wilson despite criticism of the eight hour day move. He praises Wilson's currency settlement and admirable handling of relations to the European war, calling it a brilliant diplomatic achievement.
Premier Count Seiki Terauchi told the Associated Press that Japan will not take aggressive steps toward the United States or any nation while its vital interests and dignity are preserved. He urged American understanding, denied plans for conquest, and said Japan aims to benefit China through shared progress, maintaining alliance commitments with Russia and Britain.
The Cheyenne Woodrow Wilson club holds a meeting in the district court room tonight to form a local organization. Citizens intending to support re election are urged to attend, with the aim to lead Woodrow Wilson day events on October 28. General John Charles Thompson is billed as a speaker.
French forces south of the Bomane pressed German lines along a two and a half mile front. They captured a village and several strongpoints. The Germans pushed retreating Rumanians toward Transylvania and took nearly 800 prisoners. Russians also fell back in the engagement.
The United States responds to the entente note on neutral ports and belligerent submarines. Washington says allies push a novel situation regarding the Newport submarine visit and reserves liberty to act as needed. If a neutral vessel sinks, strict responsibility would apply. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing discuss Sunday’s German submarine attacks off New England and may protest to Germany.
Reports from New York indicate rising independent support for Woodrow Wilson with progressives and former Republicans joining the Wilson independent league. California progressives condemn Charles B Hughes as bossed and pledged, while Delaware progressives back Henry A. du Pont, forming a third state ticket to defeat the regular Republican machine.
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