13 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1915
Page
1
London reports Serbia under heavy attack from the north and east as Austro German forces push south while Halparans try to disrupt lines around Nish. Serbian losses mount though they continue fighting. Greece commits to neutrality.
State Examiner Newlin and Assistant Examiner Fair report Wyoming has 198,220 in A-1 bonds and 788,220 invested in good city county and school district bonds. The state owes only 111,000 on outstanding debt and plans to keep paying interest to holders, reflecting a solid fund balance for the common school, soldiers and sailors, and agricultural college funds.
In Clifton Arizona October 12 miners meet Governor Hunt to settle a copper mine dispute. A new five member committee is named to confer with managers who reject the prior committee as improper. The district plans to quiet tensions tonight.
Disjointed notes discuss malt matter usage and sympathies toward European events. The text references actions by the Postmaster General Burleson and directives under certain postal code provisions about handling materials and messages.
Frances A. Clark reports the Wyoming State Federation of Women's Clubs pushed for 1915 laws. Bills on preventing spousal disinheritance, increasing childless widow inheritance, workmen compensation, and supervising matron for women and children institutions advanced. supervising matron failed in the senate. The piece notes the Board of Charities and Reform, appointment limits, and praise for an industrial school aiding juvenile delinquents.
Mrs. George D Widener, famed Titanic widow, marries Dr Axelander Hamilton Rice of Boston. The surgeon explorer listed ages forty seven and forty on license. Mrs Rice is daughter of Philadelphia traction magnate William I Elking, who left a large fortune.
Washington reports Secretary Lanalog said the representations to Great Britain about confiscation without notice of U.S. commercial telegrams sent to foreign countries via Hogland have met no success. Individual protests have also accomplished little.
Washington reports that Hee Lanaiog met Elisee Arrendo, a Carranza representative, for the first talks since the United States decided to recognize the Carranza government. A formal decision on recognition is expected in about a week.
Forecasters call for evolving conditions with a cold snap by Thursday. Expect lower temperatures and potential flurries as a frontal boundary moves through the area. Local schools and travelers should prepare for chilly winds and frost overnight.
Private Frazier was accidentally shot by friend H Meredith at Fort D. A. Russell. Frazier exonerated Meredith, who then sank into insanity from brooding over the tragedy. Fort physicians could not determine if the condition is permanent or temporary.
The New Mexico Wool Growers Association passed a sharp resolution here criticizing the state sheep sanitary board for urging raisers to back the legislature to appoint practical sheep men as members of the board.
Washington reports outline a heavier tax on large incomes as a relief from the burden on the poor caused by indirect taxation. The brief in the income tax cases cites government reasoning and notes expected annual revenue around 245,000,000.
Washington report notes an official congratulation to Mrs. Wilward T. David and the Rev. W. K. Weaver for leading Wyoming Navy League activities. A successful Wyoming State Fair Navy League Day at Thorough was highlighted with speeches by Gov. Kendrick and others. New Wyoming members include J B Kendrick, Joseph Carey, Grace Hebard, C A Mhineway, and Bryant Brooks among many others. The Navy League promotes a strong navy and nonpartisan civic effort with state and national headquarters in Douglas and Washington.
Japanese Premier Count Okuma tells the International Peace congress that arms cannot secure peace. He decries war and urges restraint while warning no power should claim superior force. He expresses hope for lasting justice and a peaceful order based on law and rights.
Acknowledged by local officials the Hinaton Special will visit Saturday October 16 bringing experts from the International Harvester Company and others to lecture on oil, crop production, ground preparation, and stock-raising. Notable participants include Prof H A Smith, Judge Chamberlain, J J Haney, and university figures. The event aims at a lively afternoon and evening program with notable attendees.
Reports say Villa confiscated foreign owned mines and cattle. Consuls work with the State Department as Villa troops mobilize in Northern Mexico. U S consul Letcher urged evacuation of Americans from Chihuahua amid government orders to sow oxyves.
The English loan bill advanced through all stages in the Commons and received royal assent. The measure increases the loan to the government and faces criticism over terms and profits. A large majority supported the bill, approved unanimously in the end.
Boston wins again 1 0? and heads to Philadelphia for game to decide. Pitcher Chalmers allows eight hits as Phillies struggle in eighth inning. Speakers mishaps and Sun glare hindered plays. crowd reacted to shines and late scoring by Lewis.
The town makes history with a woman elected to the school committee for the first time. The race names Mee, Piatey, and the winning coalition links a Republican label to a Democratic ticket. The result marks a milestone in local politics and party alignment.
Article reports a bank robbery at Cedar Haphte National Bank involving Porin Low Porrin and a group including Deltine Low Porrin. About 320,068 Aonnett was stolen. Police actions followed as authorities investigated the federal war era era context.
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