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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1912

Page

2

Bitter House Fight Over Direct Senate Elections Adopted

A joint resolution for direct election of U S Senators by popular vote passed the House 237 0 39 after a bitter 1826 era contest. Southern members opposed federal supervision citing dangers of negro domination. The measure now goes to the states for approval and awaits presidential signature.

Washington United States House Ly Senate Bartlett Georgia Mieniselopi Loiuliana Barton House Congress

Orozco Admits Defeat in Mexican Conflict

The report notes Orozco conceding defeat to Conejo Gen Puecual Oroscore amid calls of revolution. He cites food and water shortages and strategic retreat, acknowledging heavy losses while vowing future overthrow of Madero.

Jimenes

Golden School of Miner Commencement List

May graduation announcements from Golden note 51 graduates led by Cole Fitton. The event marks completion of studies at the Golden Miner program with attendees and families in attendance.

Miner Golden Cole Fitton Wen Jis Golden School of Minow

Aviator and passenger killed in Brooklands crash

A World War II era crash near Brooklands kills aviator H.V. Pieler and amateur pilot Lewie Hay Wheeler along with companion Mele Glaser after a monoplane strikes a telegraph pole. The accident follows a plume into Kinloch Park. In legal news, Darrow faces jury tampering charges with indictments still pending in San Francisco as others are dismissed.

Miliod Lewie Hay Wheeler Mele Glaeser Kinloch Park San Francisco Abraham Ayot

Langford Defeats Barry in Melbourne Heavyweight Bout

Melbourne reports Sam Langford, famed heavyweight from Boston, defeated Jim Barry as refereeing decisions and late rounds led to a decisive victory. The bout showcased Langford’s power, with Barry sustaining as the referee stepped in during the final rounds.

Langford Barry Melbourne Australia Sam Langford Boston Jim Harry Barry Wee Eters

Adoption of form of government by vote 801 to 608

A long list of mixed local and national items notes political shifts and incidents. Notable items include a declaration of government form by vote 801 to 608, price changes in crude oil, injuries from a mining incident, a police injury in a San Francisco incident, a government suit against Colorado Fuel and Iron, and various regional developments from Montana to California.

Ilefene Rommimeion Prairie Off and Gas Company Indeopendence Kan Fie San Franccieoe California Sheate Salt Lake San Francisco Bay Verbanena Board of Mupervisors Federa Life Columbus Ohio AL J. Jennings Ie Oklahoma County Okla United States Steel Corporation Dulath, Minn San Francisco Eugene Prey Alameda Frey

Congressional Proceedings on Pension Legislation and Investigations

The report notes a 177 to 57 vote approving the conferees report on a general pension measure for Civil War veterans and discusses investigations into Judge Robert W. Archibald. It mentions plans for a special session, patent law reforms, and payroll and transportation movements related to the pensions debate. President Taft authorized actions and a 35 million dollar pension figure for the current year appears in discussion. A Colorado tax survey and Denver mining issues are briefly touched.

Robert W. Arcichbald Commerer Court Pudiciary Ico Aeene Tait Congress Mitehedek New York Washington Welloven House

British sloop Algerine to protect British interests abroad

The sloop of war Algerine under Commander Crocker will sail from Ba Auimantt to Mex ere porte to safeguard British interests following a gutbreaka report from Mazallon San Hise and other ports. Navratil of Nice plans to visit New York to claim her ship. Reports to the War Department suggest the American presence on Mexico’s west coast is exaggerated.

Crocker Mexere Porte Mazallon San Hise Navratil Nice France Tnee New York Americana Mexico War Department Rhy Buford

Featherweight bout headlines and results at Vernon Arena

Jock White of Chicago defeated Frankie Conley of Kenosha in a featherweight clash at the Vernon arena in Los Angeles. Faidie Johnson of Pueblo beat Phil Knight of Kansas City by decision in a ten round bout. Mayge Paul Koehler of Cleveland also earned a decision over Clarence Ferns of Kansas City after ten rounds at the Grand Avenue Athletic Chip in Kansas City.

Jock White Chicago Omy Wieler Frankie Conley Kenosha Vernon Arena Los Angeles Faidie Johnson Pueblo Phil Knight Kansas City Mayge Paul Koehler Cleveland Clarence Wildemt) Ferns Farcous Grand Avenue

Winter crop conditions and weather take heavy toll across states

Reports show varied grain conditions with wheat at 79.7 and rye 87.5 amid price surges in Chicago. Severe storms kill two in Chicago and Talladega and injure many while tornadoes devastate Talladega causing $75,000 in damages. Multiple violent incidents and a harsh spell of rainfall affect the nation with ongoing labor tensions and political developments noted in several cities.

Talladega Ala Kanwae City Duluth, Mine Chicago Jelling Socialist National Convention Indianapolis United States Peace Societies National Council of Peace and Arbitration Washington Exchange Place New York James Dowl Wall Street Pudeyation of Federations New Orlvane Inet Waeter Haremio & North Side Aswletant Schuettler Preate Aves Eledges Crow Bane Secretary of the Interior Fisher Baw Eobteetie Wetthere Elaine Wetil Hepreaentative Trany Holdings Iit Colorado Andy Thie Ordwe Port Seaith Ark Bee Agaloel Lewisworth bin of Mala Etree Montgomery

Cattle and Livestock Prices and Feedstuffs Ledger

Denver jobbers report cattle and feeder prices with hay and grain rates. Includes hogs sheep lambs and poultry values with Colorado and Nebraska upland grain per ton figures and various feed mixtures.

Denver Jobbers F. O. UH Denver Colorado Upland Nebraska Upland Colorado Nebraska South Park Choice San Luie Valley Gonnteon Valley

Miscellaneous Markets Pian Linseed Prices Noted

Pian in Duluth-Chowe market reports linseed in store with aid to arrive priced at 2.19 dollars per unit for May, on track for delivery. O20 to bid and July price listed at 4 dollars asked.

Duluth

Unclear medical trade terms force fine in unnamed case

Fragmentary OCR reads as a mix of names, clothing terms, and scattered numbers. No clear event or outcome is identifiable beyond a mention of a fine and measurements.

Unclear OCR fragment notes mixed produce and poultry terms

Fragmentary OCR text lists items like turkeys chickens dairy terms and place names such as Michigan and Chicago with odd numbers and percentages, offering no coherent event or narrative to summarize into a proper news item.

Live Stock Market Summary From Omaha-Castle Market

The report notes slow but steady activity in live stock with mixed cattle pricing. Cows and heifers range from low to mid values, calves and bulls show modest gains, while sheep and lambs show slight increases.

Omaha Castle Wwethers Lambabs

Metals Prices in New York and Copper Markets Noted

The report lists spot and futures prices for copper and other metals in New York. Prices shown include May June and July futures with varying values and occasional formatting errors in the OCR.

Price of Metals New York Walet Spot Aweet

Wyoming News Briefs Highlight Tragedies and Infrastructure Plans

Reports from Wyoming describe several incidents and projects. A Union Pacific train fatally strikes Weetum Nowe T Kite near Como. A Lutheran church fire damages Trie ity Lutheran property in Laramie. Private Williame of Powethar artillery drowns in Lake Aberka near Port Raswell. County coffers fund school bonds in Be dan, and county officials plan new telephone lines from Cheyenne to Nebraska. Construction for bridge work, double tracking, and a Cheyenne to Orin Junction rail link proceeds with startup slated July 1. The 1910 census notes dairy cows and cattle totals, while lawmakers push Owls use of public space. A Wyoming party arrives in Hamburg after shipboard rescues, and survey crews map Laramie county highway corridors amid broader regional development efforts.

T. Kite Union Pacific Como Trie Ity Laramie Williame Powethartillery Lake Aberka Port Raswell Shoehowe Reservaton Cork County Imore Converse County

State party conventions held in Cheyenne with 150 delegates

Republican and Democratic state conventions met in Cheyenne on May 12 with over 150 delegates. Military maneuvers at Fort Mussell were moved to Pole Mountain from August to July 8 to 27, spanning thirty five miles east of here.

Cheyenne Fort Museell Pole Mountain Here

Saratoga Gets Fish Hatchery

Saratoga named site for a government fish hatchery with ideal trout culture conditions. Construction on the buildings to start at once.

Saratoga

Troops Ready to Move from Fort Russell

Cheyenne dispatch reports all tracks near Fort Russell cleared for rapid troop movement. Cars continue arriving from Union Pacific and C and S roads as Col Williams confirms readiness though officials withhold details.

Cheyenne Fort Russell Col. Williams

Pershing Likely West Point Superintendent Post

Senator Warren of Wyoming secures his son in law Brigadier General John J Pershing for the superintendent position at West Point Military Academy. President Taft is said to have offered the post.

Washington Warren Wyoming John J. Pershing West Point Military Academy Taft Haw

Woman Slashes Husband in Fort Russell Incident

In Cheyenne a Fort Russell settler Samuel Walker was attacked at a hardware store. He was found with throat wounds from ear to ear and, despite severe injuries, lit a cigarette and awaited an ambulance. His condition was listed as not expected to improve.

Cheyenne Walker Samuel Walker Fort Russell

Prisoners Dig Out of Pen in Night Break

Ten men in solitary confinement at the state penitentiary dug their way out in the night and reached the prison yard before discovery. Night guards raised the alarm and eight convicts were recaptured while two escaped.

Rawling

New Land Withdrawals Aimed at Public Use in Utah Wyoming

The President has withdrawn unappropriated public lands containing springs and streams in Utah and Wyoming from entry under the withdrawal law. The move protects water sources from private monopolies, preserves public grazing, and aligns with the 1910 act. The withdrawals cover about 0 square miles with 248 springs and streams identified by federal records, aiding stock and animal watering and public use.

Washington Utah Wyoming Countien United States Geological Survey General Land Office Rocky Mountain Pacific Aude

Dunsway Named President of Wyremining University

Dr Clyde Augustus Dunsway of Missoula has been elected president of Wyremining University and will assume the post on August 1. The campus project notes a push to expand orchards as experts claim favorable conditions for agile culture.

Newey Laramie Clyde Augustus Dunsway Missoula University of Montana University of Wyre Ming

Priest Pleads for Clemency in Beng Case

Rawline cleric Pether Conred appeals Governor Carey for a pardon for Joseph Beng who faces execution May 24 for the August murder of William Lloyd in Bregeton. Beng’s mother, twelve siblings, and an aged father suffer shock and await word on clemency.

Cheyenne Pether Conred Rawline Joseph M. Carey Joseph Beng William Lloyd Bregeton Conrad Woes Benes

New York Journalista Discusses Bird Interviewed by Editor

In a snappy exchange the editor contemplates featuring a man who claims to understand birds. The editor suggests sending him to interview the first robin and to play up the story if done properly.

New York Journalista New York

A Lady Humorist Delivers Quick Wit at Reading

A noted female humorist quips about women writers and words with playful bravado. She compares her typewriter skill to famed satirist John Billings, delivering sharp humor in a lively salon setting.

Apelle John Billings

A Kind-Hearted Man Refuses Window Patrol Interference

A man known for kindness tells a constable not to stop suffragettes throwing stones at his window. He says the women have been at it for hours, and he believes they won’t actually hit the window, noting the act amuses them.

Mr. Wombat

Mary’s ring sparks a chorus among twenty three girls

A girl named Mary carries a ring gifted by her beau. At tea with twenty three friends, the ring draws a loud reaction as the crowd exclaims in unison that the hash is now hers.

Mary

Doctor Fooled by His Own Coffee Case Reveals Tea Truth

A physician recounts his experience with coffee and tea harming his heart. He quits both and switches to Postum, noting heart palpitations lessen and only rare irritation returns when misusing brewing directions. He emphasizes proper preparation for the beverage to achieve the right color and strength.

Thad

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