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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1910
Page
6
Massive Florida hurricane devastates citrus belt
A powerful hurricane sweeps across the Florida peninsula causing millions in damage. Communications fail south of Jacksonville, with orange crops ruined and widespread property loss. Along the coast winds intensify near Mayport and St. Augustine as the storm moves offshore toward Savannah. Meanwhile Walter Wellman and crew, after failing to cross the Atlantic in an airship, are rescued by the steamship Trent and brought to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Savannah
Mayport
St. John
St. Augustine
Masons to Meet in Oakland California 1911 Convention
The supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Freemasonry southern jurisdiction reelects most officers for the new year. W. M H. Hawley Jr of Kansas City is grand commander. K. W. Lampton is noted as deceased. J C Bailey of Washington elected grand almoner. Oakland, California chosen as 1911 convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aupreme Council
United States
W. M H. Hawley, Jr
Kansas City
K. W. Lampton
C. Bailey
Oakland
Calif
Washington watching Wellman rescue effort
Navy department and the revenue cutter service prepared to dispatch three warships within an hour to search for the Wellman party as news of the America dirigible crew rescue reached Washington around the Taft administration's Instancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Navy Department
Revenue Cutter Service
Taft
Wellman
Germania in the Lead For Lake Balloon Route
German air story follows Capt. Von Aberarm and the balloon Germania as it heads toward Ontario and the Great Lakes region along a balloon route. The report notes the craft is believed to be landing on an international stage amid wartime or exploratory activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie
Ontario
Great Lakes
America
von Aberarm
Germania
Interna Onal Sace
James Cordon
October Strawberries Picked in Fort Collins Garden
J A illite gathered two crate of strawberries from his Fort Collins garden on Tuesday. The berries were of good size and excellent flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Fort Collins
J. A. Illite
Paria Sirika Ore Manifesto Sparks Political Debate
A fragmentary text presents Paria Sirika Ore and Parie-A manifesto of a nationalist group railing against government action. It argues against submission to authority and promotes individual liberty, highlighting dissatisfaction with current leaders and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parie
Ballresdere
Fender
Record of the Week's Notable Events and Disasters
The past week brought sensational items including a 500 pound dynamite find near San Francisco, a violent Hogowoy eruption in the Aleutians, and rental rules in Omaha barring flats with children. Arizona’s convention proposes curbs on wildcat corporations. San Francisco courts award 64,677 in insurance payouts from 1906 quake. A Milwaukee convention advances regional expansion toward Denver and Colorado towns. Tacoma census disputes trigger calls for new canvass. The fifth international balloon race from St. Louis features ten entrants from four countries, all under ideal conditions with minor incidents and near-collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay 'N San Francine
Aleutian Islands
U. S. Revenue
Tahoma
Omaha
Jawa of Arizona
Phoenix
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court
Milwaukee
Missouri River
Chambers of Commerce
Denver
Colordo Springs
Pueblo
Trinidad
Cheyenne
Tacoma
Durand
Hueara
St. Louis
Hamburg US
Germany
Scheut
Vogt
Million Population Club
Lote von Phol
Storm devastates Cayman Salanda. unusual angle on Caribbean impact
A weather event revealed by foreign reports notes the storm system over the Wet Indies with reports of widespread damage. The Clem ent-Bayard dirigible completed a rapid 196 mile journey from Compiegne to London in six hours. King Manuel of Portugal plans rest while allies mobilize a strong political campaign, fielding many chief candidates for the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite
Cayman Salanda
Indies
Clement-Bayard
Compelgne
London
Manuel
Portugal
Federal rail rate case heard by Supreme Court in Missouri dispute
The Supreme Court hears a challenge by Missouri and railroads to passenger and freight rate laws, questioning federal versus state jurisdiction and the base of railroad remuneration under the Constitution. A U.S. Circuit Court previously barred enforcement as unremunerative amid broader rail policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistouri
Bewan
Commonwealth
Coun Vol
Losves
Federal Circuit Court
Barrow
Chlaude Grahame White
White House
Census figures show multiple city population increases
The data lists several cities including Portland Maine Brockton Lima and Weat Hokton with population counts and large percentage increases over 1900 figures. Notable jumps include Lima Ohio rising to 20,008 an increase of 8,786 or 40.4 percent and other cities showing double digit growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Brockton
Mans
Chienem
Pitchbing
Mare
Politicians and Sports Figures Dominate The News
Henry George Jr aims to win Democratic nomination in New York to oppose Wm. Taft, while Independence League backs another candidate. Taft’s summer vacation ends. three thousand Beverly children bid farewell as the President’s car departs for Boston. Mrs. Marilin Hicker blasts Roosevelt and Cannon and backs equal rights in New Hampshire. American speed records are set as Alfred LeMane, St. Laura, claims a 63 second mile. The AAA board disqualifies Harney Oldfield for plans to race Jack Johnson, but the event proceeds. Young Corbett seeks a comeback at Lone Acre Club vs Willie Beecher in a rematch bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
Democraia
Sorenteeuth
New York
Independence League
Taft
Washington
Honverty
Way
Beverly
Boston
Marilin Hicker
New Hampshire
Hoorsevelt
Tutt
Nolo Joe” Cannon
Basa
Alfred LeMane
St. Laura
American Automobile Association
Harney Oldfield
Jack Johnson
Pugiliat
Whsane
Sheephead Bay
Johnson
Oldfield
Young Corbett
The
Square Arena
Loneacre Club
Willie Beecher
Corbett
Various 1911 Events From The American Scene
Reports note Dr William Stillman of Albany named president of the American Humane Association with the 1911 convention planned in San Francisco. Julian Ward Howe has died after years of philanthropy. A hurricane threatens Florida Cuba and the Keys affecting crops and wildlife. Fifty thousand people parade against profanity in Pittsburgh. The US imported 86,097,000 pounds of raw cotton in the fiscal year, second largest on record. Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver dies in Fort Dodge after stomach trouble. Walter Wellman and crew depart for Europe in the airship America, pursuing a bid for Atlantic exploration. The airship’s voyage proceeds with uncertainty and imperial interest. Two New York brokerage houses fail amid losses. In Cincinnati a church name change debates the Episcopal convention and revision of the Book of Common Prayer is argued by deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stillman
Albany
American Humane Association
San Francisco
Julian Ward Howe
al Sen
Pittsburg
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Hie Phyalolons
Walter Wellman
Europe
Almerica
America
Atlantic Passage
Wellman
Nam Lucket
Wellman Brough
New York
Wyoming Fire Claims Three Young Lives in Green Home
A house fire in Rock Springs killed Mire Annie Hidle aged 6 and her two grandchildren Barney and Ollie Green aged 3 and 9 when the Green residence burned after a coal oil lamp exploded. Mrs Green and a fereteler sustained serious burns but are expected to recover. The Sunday school convention and Wyoming state affair were noted in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Rock Springs
Annie Hidle
Tren
Barney
Ollie Green
Green
Mire
Fereteler
Earthquakes Spark Rock Springs Tension Rumors
Widespread tremors unsettled Rock Springs for days with houses rocked and glass broken. Officials later attributed the quakes to mining activity at old No 1 shaft. Crews may shore up or collapse supporting structures to end the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Threely
Union Parific Coal Company
Forage for Winter Cattle Becomes Top Wyoming Topic
In Cheyenne a strong fall with warm days boosts range conditions. Two weeks ago rangeland improved and winter feed supplies for sheep and cattle look safe. Heavy shipments have ended as ranges recover and many shipments are halted. Ranchers stockpile hay and grain along trails for winter emergency while last winter’s severe losses are unlikely to repeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralon
Rich Gold Strike Near Savery District Found
J A Rhone and two partners M H Bowen and Charles Muir report a rich gold find near the divide between Biranberry and Dirty Man's creeks, mid way between Center Peak and Syndicate mine. They sunk on the vein after discovering float ore weeks ago, with ore from one to nine and a half feet at about 19.50 per ton, named "Yop Noteh."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Rhone
Savery
M. H. Bowen
Charles Muir
Center Peak
Rhone
Rights to Laramie River Adjudication Before Judge Matson
The famous water case to determine who is entitled to the Laramie River flow is before Judge Matson. The adjudication began in 1898 with claims filed with the state board of control. In September 2000 the board issued a decree and twelve appeals followed in November. About 200 people are affected by the pending decision. The Wyoming Development Company leads the appellant group, opposing the Pioneer and Company, Riverside Livestock Company, Wyoming Central Land and Improvement Company, and Maley Livestock and Trading Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Laramie
Matson
State Board of Control
Aramie County
Wyoming Development Company
Pioneer Anal Company
Riverside Livestock Company
Wyoming Central Land and Improvement Company
Maley Livestock and Trading Company
Thermopolis Depot Under Construction In Model Design
Contractors begun work on Thermopolis passenger depot with completion expected shortly after the first of the year. The building will be 90 feet with baggage rooms offices and waiting rooms flanking the agent's quarters. A cement basement will house heating and toilets while the upper part uses pressed brick and aims for model architecture. The builders claim it will be the finest depot between Omaha and Thermopolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Omaha
Thermopolia
Manufacturing Enterprise Schedules Soda Supply Arrival
General teams have been out to the Downey soda works to bring a considerable quantity of soda for use in local manufacturing. Plans indicate an inauguration of a manufacturing enterprise, with operations to begin soon using nearly pure chemicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Geveral
Downey Soda
Grand lodge meeting picks Wheatland for annual gathering
Local news items report the Grand lodge of Odd Fellows at Laramie selecting Wheatland as the site for the next annual meeting. Other notes include formation of a Big Horn county fruit growers association, incorporation papers filed by Minerals Company of Wyoming, and various public health, transportation, and local development updates across Cheyenne, Sheridan, Hanna, and Parkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows
Laramie
Wheatland
Masin Progress Association
Big Horn
Minerals Company of Wyoming
Mort Ruesel
Cheyenne
Hoyt
J. ¥. Delaney
Medicine Bow
Sime & Dally
Ellie
Richards Brow
Sheridan High School
Camp Crier
Henry Fox
Hanna
Aasasein
Chicago & Northweeiuern Ral Rom
Chadron
Wyoming
Parkman
Herbert Graff
Mg Horn
Austin, Ney
Tolyabe
Laramie Poudre
Munmed
Tit for Tat in Griscom Interview on Party Dissent
Lloyd C Griscom in a New York interview says party dissensions show a nasty t for tat spirit that worsens. He likens it to an engaged seaside couple where the jealous groom quips about prior hearing in the conservatory prompting a coy reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd C. Griscom
New York
Visitors' Quandary Over Shakespeare Birth House Print
Two Englishmen at the Red Home inn in Stratford-on-Avon view a print showing a low tumbling building labeled The House in Which Shakespeare Was Born. They question its accuracy while a waiter confirms it, sparking the amused remark that Shakespeare was born in a manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
More to Be Pitied Tramp and Spinster Dialogue
A satirical exchange portrays a tramp and a spinster debating trousers and social propriety. The tramp asks Mingus for clothing while the spinster declines, remarking she never wears such items. The dialogue reflects urban humor and class tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingus
Love and Money Reflections in a Narrow Moment
A terse fragment ponders affection and desire against the backdrop of money. The narrator notes the ease with which wealth reshapes feeling and questions why more people do not become millionaires. The piece hints at social pressures and inner doubt without concrete events.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capper
Atlantic
Trent
North Carolina
Huntish Isles
SPORT
Wheatton
Wyoming State
Laramie River
Bate
Sheridan
United States Department of Agriculture
B. Verry
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Tregoning
Dale Creek
Union Pacific
Granite Springs Lake
Fort Mussel
Dod
Signal Corpa
Whee
Coln
Hoslel
Coffeen Avenue
Iicket
Thin Street
Netraho Wtreet
Main
Howland
Chicago
I Ovene OoLos
Post
Okie Leen
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