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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1909
Page
2
A chaotic jumble of quips on Prohibition frauds in liquor, grafters in Japan, American races and horses, inflation and crime, colonial campaigns, mongrel politics, and the fate of Turkish succession. The piece mocks public figures, countries, movies, and even hats while hinting at social misdeeds and economic worries.
Margaret Howell Davis Hayes widow of J Addison Hayes and only surviving child of Jefferson Davis died at 832 North Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs after a long illness. She was fifty four, longtime resident of Colorado Springs, survived by four children Jefferson Hayes Davis William Hayes Lucy Hayes and Varina Webb. Her son Jefferson Davis Hayes Davis had his name changed by statute to preserve the family name. Hayes was active in church and philanthropy and visited by family in Richmond and Louisiana.
At Heampstead plain Mineola a Curtiss demonstration for the New York Aeronautic Society ends in a wreck. Alexander Williams, 42, is injured with a broken arm and bruises, while the craft overturns after rising about thirty feet and pitching to the right.
Mary Baker G. Eddy founder and leader of the Christian Science movement marked her eighty eighth birthday Friday at Chestnut Hill residence with no special observance by church friends. Members of the church and followers paused to honor her in a low key manner.
Report from Rock Springs cites a blood trail from Jarvi ranch to a boat moored along the river bank. The boat was adrift with the chain broken, implying a body was moved from house to boat and taken toward Lahore canon. Two men in Rock Springs two days prior are under search. Also in Cheyenne Governor Brooks orders Dr Frank J. Smith delivered to Jackson Minn for embezzlement grand larceny and forgery.
The Wyoming Coal Operators Association rejects a two year wage pact citing coal market instability. Immense asphaltum finds draw stampedes on Shoshone lands as oil men strike leases. Sheriff escorts Peter Dickerson to prison for perjury and assault ties to a high court appeal. Colorado Railroad Co accepts a franchise linking Burlington with Colorado & Southern at Cheyenne with a two year completion deadline. Sheridan Brewing fights for county license in Sheridan’s tough district. Bucking horses thrill reporter William Curtis during irrigation and Carey Act coverage. A coal miner’s son, Andy Bolby, dies in a black powder accident at Cumberland. Injured soldiers from Fort Russell respond to an explosion with several expected to recover as authorities probe causes.
From every county in Wyoming the news says the 1909 assessment will triple 1908. Converse county may pass 11 million dollars. Counties compete for higher figures this year after a past push for the smallest showing. Assessors report humorous incidents as people seek overvalued listings. Most residents realize true valuation benefits all.
Sheridan report details Tom Williamson shot during a third escape attempt from a city chain gang and in critical condition at the state hospital. Other items note infant death after scalding near Afton, severe flooding on Green River and Powell's growth, plus Lake Hattle irrigation plans and Rhodes scholarship timing at the University of Laramie.
Washington witnesses a clash in the House as an amendment to cut further allowances for Francis J. Heney, the Department of Justice special counsel, fails amid claims he performed little active service since 1903. Lawmakers cite $69,000 total pay and ongoing prosecutions of trusts as factors.
A Geological Survey bulletin warns petroleum may last 25 to 30 years more, gas about 25 years, and coal could be gone by 2040 if current use continues. Water power expected to fill the gap, while iron ore may be exhausted within 30 years, raising prices without cheaper processes. Gold silver and tin are abundant for centuries. Copper remains plentiful but in high price regions.
Orville Wright showed growing confidence as he piloted the Wright aeroplane at Fort Myer. The first flight began shortly after 6 30 pm lasting twenty five minutes and eighteen seconds with the aviator circling the parade grounds.
In Chicago a beggar, familiar to the magistrate, is charged with begging in public streets yet carries over ten dollars in currency. He defends himself saying he is not an spendthrift and not as industrious as others, prompting the judge’s stern remarks.
The Los Angeles Express quotes a speaker who adores strawberry shortcake above all pastries. He savors a large platter section with crushed berries, declaring contentment despite ailments or sorrows.
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