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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
9
Paris dispatch reports an explosion at a munitions factory on Rue de Tol within the city ruins. Fifty-two workers were killed or injured as buildings collapsed. Authorities and President Potresre aided in relief and an investigation is underway into the cause and possible worker safety lapses.
Fragmentary OCR details a dynamite incident with casualties and injuries. Authorities investigate the blast with state and local officials reviewing the scene and pursuing leads. Names and precise figures are unclear due to damaged text.
Reported by Americans fleeing chaos in Mexico large estates are already being taken by peons. Wealthy owners like Manuel Figura flee as workers claim liberty to divide vast ranches. Villistas have confiscated lands of Generals Terrazus and Cree and portions of the Madero holdings are divided among native communities.
Madison Wis Oct 20 Senator La Follette denied that the Pacific trade being controlled by the Japanese or the Graham and Morton company failures on Lake Michigan were caused by the Seamen's law He said U S tonnage on the Pacific was limited and equipment changes by Hubert Dollar's company began before the law The law prescribes only reasonable regulations for the transport of persons and ships He argued opposition seeks to modify or repeal it and urged strengthening the measure rather than repeal Public sentiment he said favors retaining the act.
France reports a government program to rehabilitate maimed soldiers. About 8,235 men at Saint-Maurice and other institutions near Paris will receive retraining, physical therapy, and vocational education with a $200,000 budget.
In Los Angeles on October 20 a gang of automobile thieves opened fire on Officer W. D Christ after a sergeant who attempted to arrest them was killed. Christ returned fire and wounded ten of the gang members. an automobile load of stolen auto accessories was destroyed. The third assailant escaped.
London reports a wave of anger and horror in Britain over the execution in Belgium of Edith Cavell an English nurse daughter of Rev Frederick Cavell former vicar of Swardeston Norfolk. The case arouses parliamentary attention amid questions of leniency and unequal sentences for espionage.
New York NY Charles 5 Mellen former president of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad testified as a government witness against eleven former directors. He charged them with violating the Sherman anti trust law and reviewed the road's recent actions. His testimony will continue tomorrow.
First Chief Carranza completed the first leg of his tour with a stop at Gomen Palacio where military honors were given. In Torreon a large troop mobilization awaited as Carranza planned a three day stay and weighed U S ambassador options while a U S State Department notice was delivered to him.
Brownsville Texas reports a lull at the border after a raid and murders earlier in the week. Mexican forces and Carradea garrison in Matamoros cooperate to hunt the bandits as several companies patrol the frontier.
Fair Thursday followed by rosettied and colder Friday. Stable winds and seasonal temperatures expected with no precipitation projected.
A theft at the Goldy jewelry store in the Rue Hovelle near Maxim's involved two men disguised as women, totaling over 26 000 dollars. Police traced the mastermind to Reine Fontaine dubbed Queen of thieves, a former prisoner allied with a pair of young accomplices.
Mohonk Lake N Y October 26 The white third Lake Mohonk conference on the Indian and other dependent peoples opened today Samuel A Bitot of Boston member of the United States board of Indian commissioners presided C H Lipps superintendent of the Carlisle Indian school spoke of the difficulty in making the Indians adapt to their farm work Other speakers included Frederick A Cleveraunt R C G Valentine former Commissioner of Indian affairs and J C Martin supervisor of the United States Indian service In charge of the Mort Heligap agency at Harlem Mont
President Wilson, after recognizing General Carranza, issues a proclamation establishing an embargo on arms and ammunition to Mexico. The order stresses that no weapons may reach forces opposed to the recognized government, notably Villa. The Villa agency closes and consulates in New York and other offices halt operations.
German defenses along commerce routes report sighting a Zeppelin as a submarine threat near Stettin and the Baltic coast. A steamship from Sweden bound for Stettin with ore cargo was pursued by a submarine off Hohholm as Navy wireless alerts triggered patrol responses.
Washington records show approvers from major firms and corporations backing the plan to create a continental army for defense. A company offered to grant a man a full paid leave of absence for two months yearly under the program. Some backers described it as a patriotic duty and a sound business move.
Washington reports state department officials weighing a form of communication to Germany over the escape of 60 commissioned officers and all warrant officers. Acting Secretary Roosevelt has given Secretary Lansing a report, and it indicates a general parole covering the officers and crews was broken. Germany may be asked to hand over Lieutenant Kerk and De Kron rock as a measure while strict guards are placed on Prive Kite Produrkk and the Kron Prins Wilhelm.
New Jersey suffragists remain optimistic after yesterday’s defeat of the proposed state constitutional amendment. Despite a sizable majority against the measure, organizers believe the defeat is not fatal and vow to push the issue to Congress while continuing pressure in the state.
In Clifton Aria Get 20, two mine owners depart amid a large strike demonstration before the Morene motor site. Reported affidavits describe violent incidents during the parade as agents and miners clash, while leaders from the mine company announce departure from the scene.
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