21 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
1
Paris reports a deadly explosion at a munitions factory on Rue de Tol where 52 workers, mostly men, were killed. Buildings collapsed into ruins within the blast radius as President Poincaré aided in relief and authorities opened investigations into the cause and safety lapses.
A Montana blast left seventeen injured and two killed last night. Authorities investigate the wreckage while fundraising reaches 15,000 dollars for surviving relatives and victims’ kin. Investigators state the motive remains under study. Local officials coordinate relief under state supervision.
News from Eagle Pass reports widespread takeovers of large estates in Mexico by peons and laborers. Accounts describe owners fleeing under threat, uprisings led by workers, and property divided among natives, with extensive parcels in Durango, Chihuahua, and holdings linked to the Madero family.
Madison Oct 20 Senator La Follette denied that the Seamen's law caused a shipping ban or hurt American trade. He said Pacific trade was not mainlined by the law and cited changes by Hubert Dollar's company to cut costs before the law. He argued the law sets only reasonable regulations for the carriage of persons by ships and urged strengthening it rather than repeal.
In France the government funds rehabilitation for maimed soldiers. At Saint-Maurice near Paris and other convalescent hospitals 8235 men are housed, with about 185 already cured and learning new trades. Programs include readoption, professional reeducation, and physical training using machines to restore mobility.
After a police sergeant was killed while pursuing a gang of automobile thieves the gang opened fire on Officer W. D Christ in Los Angeles. Christ returned fire wounding ten bystanders and an automobile full of stolen auto accessories. A third assailant escaped.
President Wilson shakes hands with the Masons at the Beol Temple in Washington. The event marks a notable public greeting as the only president in many years to visit the capital.
London reports a tidal wave of anger and horror after the execution of Edith Cavell, English nurse and aid to Allied soldiers in Belgium. Parliament is expected to debate the case as Germany faces accusations of harsh justice and unequal sentences.
Charles Mellen, former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford, testifies as a government witness against eleven former directors. He accuses them of violating Sherman antitrust law and reviews the railroad’s recent actions. Testimony to continue tomorrow.
Carranza arrives in Torreon after brief stop at Gomen Palacio with military honors. In Torreon he prepares to spend three days as troops mobilize for actions in Villa territory and discusses a preferred U S ambassador candidate familiar with Mexico. The State Department notice was delivered in Torreon.
A Brownsville report notes border area calm returns after prior rain damage robberies and murders by Mexican bandits. Cooperation with the Carradea garrison at Matamoros helps pursue the gang. several companies of cavalry patrol the border.
Fair Thursday followed by rosettied and colder conditions on Friday as the outlook shifts. Details are sparse with limited readable text from the page segment.
Paris police chase a new wave of thefts tied to wartime unrest. Two men robbed Goldy jewelry in the Rue Hopital area between noon and 2 pm, stealing valuables valued at over $26,000. Investigators link a trio of women led by Reine Fontaine, dubbed Queen of Thieves, to prior burglaries and say she recruits two young daughters to steal and pass items to accomplices.
The Mohonk Lake conference on the Indian and dependent peoples opened with Samuel A. Bitot presiding. Speakers included C H Lipps Carlisle Indian School, Frederick A Cleve raunt, R C G Valentine, and J C Martin. The event addresses Indian work and farm integration efforts.
President Wilson, under recognition of General Carranza, issues a proclamation enforcing an arms and munitions embargo on Mexico. The order targets the Villa faction and closes the Villa embassy, with consulates in New York and other offices ordered to discontinue operations.
Ambeterdam October 24 German sources report Zeppelins aiding coastal defense against Roeelan submarines. A Zeppelin reportedly appeared near Hocuholm while a vessel bound for Stettin from Sweden with ore cargo was pursued by a submarine.
Washington on October 20 reports show em borsements of the proposed continental army for defense arriving from major firms and corporations. Several approvals note benefits such as full pay leaves during service and two months annual enlistment in the first year, with one firm calling the plan a good business proposition.
Washington reports state department officials weigh a formal communication to Germany over the escape of 60 commissioned officers and crews from Norwegian shipyards. Acting Navy Secretary Roosevelt submits a report to Secretary Lansing. evidence suggests a general parole was broken. Germany may be asked to extradite Lieutent Kerk and De Kronrock as a strict guard is kept over the Prive Kite Produrkk and the Kron Prins Wilhelm vessels.
New Jersey suffragists express cautious optimism after defeat of the proposed constitutional amendment. They note the margin of loss was smaller than anticipated and vow to push the fight to congress. Organizers say the effort will continue across districts with renewed energy.
In Clayton, a large demonstration by striking miners halted traffic as two mine owners left the scene amid tensions. Police reported a tense atmosphere as activists confronted management, while union leaders called for calm and pledged further action if demands were not met.
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