Bangor Maine Used Dynamite in Attempted Destruction
A damaged Bangor Maine report notes dynamite was employed in a vain effort to check a threat or advance, with few readable specifics about the actors or outcomes remaining in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
2
A damaged Bangor Maine report notes dynamite was employed in a vain effort to check a threat or advance, with few readable specifics about the actors or outcomes remaining in the fragment.
A fire in Manger Me destroyed property valued over 1 000 000 and hit the business district. One unidentified man died when a wall fell. Mayor Mullen mobilized National Guard and declared martial law. Nearby cities sent assistance as dynamite was used to battle the flames.
Washington reports three weeks of extraordinary session pass with House rapid legislation and Senate organizing. The only major Democratic priority likely to move is Canadian reciprocity as hearings loom and prolonged deliberation is expected on the measure.
Dispatches from Canton describe a desperate situation with 26 000 soldiers within the walls facing rebels. The rebels are believed to be gaining ground through fanatical bravery, while many loyalists are suspected of disloyalty as the conflict escalates.
Police pursue an elderly woman who yesterday toured homes on East Twelfth Street attempting to sell a three month old baby boy. She offered remuneration and moved from door to door in a futile bid.
The case centers on a young woman connected to a large bonds theft worth 1,000,000 from Mire 6. Armour, widow of a packer, is believed likely to be arrested if she cooperates or if investigators pressure her to surrender the bonds.
Elmer Swope, claimant to the $600000 estate of Thomas H. Swope, alleged son and sole heir, has disappeared from his Martinsburg West Virginia home as lawyers arrived to take his deposition.
Eight persons burned to death and three fatally injured in a wreck of a teachers' special train from Utes to Washington on the Belvidere Delaware division of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Martin's Creek New Jersey. Scores were cut burned and bruised as responders worked at the scene and en route to hospitals.
Investigators reveal activities of groups seeking to manufacture and market unsafe foods. Authorities warn that unregulated products could be highly dangerous to consumers and pledge to continue scrutiny of these practices.
A fragment mentions a woman or figure named Queen Bare Hobbie Skirt and a reference to hobble birth or birth at court with a dated or coded phrase. The readable words suggest a courtly setting and a controversial social scene described using archaic grammar.
Francie Clarke former Spokane Portland & Seattle president dies in Portland at 73. Leadville tops postal savings banks list. Dr J L Wilson gravely wounded near El Paso. Opium found aboard steamship Minnesota. Modern Brotherhood of America to meet in Denver Aug 7 12. Fraternal insurance acts adopted in seven states. El Paso peace conference moves forward with Francisco Arbajal named government commissioner. McNamara brothers and McManigal linked to dynamite cases. Robbers loot Naponee bank of 2000. Elderly woman accused of baby sale in Des Moines.
President Taft calls for immediate reciprocity with Canada and says it must stand on its own terms. Samuel Adams will succeed Frank Pierce as assistant secretary of the interior, with duties to begin around June 1. The Supreme Court ends its weekly sessions without rulings in hand, and Congress debates enlarging the House from 301 to 433 members based on the latest census.
The report lists Voyerko defeating Gue Schoenlein in Baltimore in two straight, Frankie White and Mugmay Bohoel set for twenty rounds in Cheyenne, Mickey Sheridan of Chicago outboxing Frankie White in Gary, Ind, and Buck Crouse returning to a twelve round bout. Also mentions Taft challenging Chick Krane and Ted Nelson, the Australian champion, in scheduled bouts.
Unconfirmed reports from Howe describe a sudden redistribution of papal influence amid a Pacific wreck near Banghal. Crew of the Malleteamship Asta allegedly repelled pirate threats with revolvers as passengers were evacuated. The steamer Charles Potent, linking Manila and Corregidor, is cited in surviving chatter.
Reports from New York to Florida recount bond release for Dr Hyde in San City, a $21 book sale in Blowbrary, a Buffalo glass factory fire causing up to $250000 loss, a ship wreck near Galveston with three missing crew, and Estate of Thomas Swope tied to Elmer Swope. Rochester G A R encampment dates set, Arbuckle Sugar Refining fire inflicts $250000 loss, Iowa rifle team wins 1801 to 150, Kansas City Balloon Race planned, indictments issued over railroad rebates, Broadway Park Place plans for world's tallest building with 13 stories and tower, USDA issues head injury alert.
A state labor gathering in Cheyenne is noted with scant readable details. The fragment mentions July and a labor meeting routing through various WY locations.
Cheyenne seeks two or three playgrounds for city children as a playgrounds association forms for rapid crystallization before summer. The movement aims to establish dedicated play spaces and organize community support.
The local board of aldermen has declared the seat of Alderman C. A. Crippen vacant after Crippen was sent to the penitentiary for violating the state banking law, the action taken under a statute barring felons from public office.
Cheyenne and Wyoming crowds remember Mrs. Goldie St. Claire champion rider after her fatal accident in Philadelphia when crushed by an outlaw horse. Her death mourned by riders and supporters across the state.
J A Delfelder president of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association with officers captured four sheep thieves after years of thefts in the region. The four suspects are jailed at Lander following the winter losses of nearly 500 sheep.
Light showers occurred in the Cheyenne area but a soaking rain is needed across a fifty mile radius. The surrounding country remains dry and parched including irrigated districts where crops need a start from rainfall.
Mrs Mary Powell was acquitted by a jury on charges of stealing homes. The panel also freed her on a horse stealing caper and burning hay on a neighbor ranch. Her son William was recently acquitted of horse cheating.
A new Burlington rail regime started with the first train on the Scribner Fromberg cut off from Binge to Cody and other Wyoming points. Service between Tolica Montana and Scribner is discontinued.
Sheridan George Roy files a damage suit against Carney Coal Company seeking 10000 dollars claiming injury from coal falling due to defective timbering while employed by the defendant. A separate claim from Robert William seeks 91 dollars for property damage during county road construction.
Cheyenne residents fear drought will hurt livestock if snow or rain fails to come. Green grass appears in parts, but not enough to feed sheep cattle and horses. Animals fed on fresh growth avoid grazing the dried grasses of the ranges.
In Wheatland area, backers push to form Gosh en county from northern Laramie to gain a new seat. Opponents warn split would burden taxpayers and hamper regional administration.
Recap by Peet Howse Cheyenne notes three inmates from Camps south of Cerone were brought in with severe emallpos symptoms. Names Pitcher Contello and another inmate mentioned amid unclear details.
Peving Gengee Hheridan faces a large item for sale with a price tag and a likely auction or listing context. The readable text hints at a personal name, an action of buying or selling, and a reference to a month or date. The fragmentary source provides minimal additional context.
The brief item summary notes Penrose under quarantine for diphtheria and the State Board of Charities and Reform taking over the penitentiary. It also mentions Robert B. Mack’s pension increase, a plan to launch the battleship Wyoming, and various local items from Cody, Lander, and Park County including court-house funding, court actions, and municipal efforts.
A compact report on evolving views of motherhood and women’s roles amid new cosmetic and health ideas. The piece notes shifting expectations and the era’s influence on daily life and self care.
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