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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
Washington reports broken peace talks with Mexico as General Huerta’s government rejects mediation. President Wilson recalls envoy Lind to discuss strategy while urging restraint and noninterference. News notes renewed fighting near Guaymas and plans for a speech to Congress outlining US policy.
Secretary of War Lindley Garrison addressed 400 Colorado National Guard members, business leaders and U S Army officers in Denver. He discussed fortifying Colorado with a large military presence and endorsed the Fort Logan establishment, departing for Port Riley after a warm Denver reception.
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garson spent part of the day inspecting Fort Mumwell and met with local officials. He and the party were entertained at the Frontier Day event and later drove through Cheyenne in automobiles.
The transfer of 48 million dollars in coins and bullion will start Monday in Denver, under new Democratic superintendent Thomas Annear who succeeded Frank Cowher. The process will involve weighing and counting to ensure accurate totals, marking a significant event in government finance procedures.
In Sherbrooke Quebec several men threaten to seize Warry K Thaw if the government fails to grant him a chance. Extraordinary efforts are reported to prevent his kidnapping from the jail as authorities tighten security amid the rising panic and uncertainty. A separate report notes a mysterious man found in a car in Glenwort Springs and a grim incident near Magi tou and Colorado City where a couple was fatally injured in a wreck.
Secretary of War L. M. tartiown announced upon arrival in Cheyenne that the power of the nathuna adiminketratinn Wee lu a meas ore cuiliad by the war department. The memo referenced the fate of BA Ray Frock and the events surrounding the wreeia in the region.
Maury Dieu, ex state architect of California, found guilty on six counts of violating the Mann act by transporting Marie Warrington from Sacramento to Reno for immoral purposes. Jury unanimously convicted on the first four counts. sentence set for September with two to five years in prison on each count. Defensa plans appeal to higher court as U.S. Attorney McNabb resigns publicly.
In San Francisco a statement from FL Drew Caminetti asserts no intent to deny Miss Norrie’s testimony as he faces trial in the United List(en) District Court on an indictment for violating the Mant white ave traffic act. His companion Maury J. Digge was previously convicted.
A garbled Frontier Day column lists Henry Webb of Wheatland as champion and names several event winners in roping, grading, and mock contests. It also mentions Mary Carwron winning steer roping and amateur events, plus awards for bulldogger and macking contests. The piece also notes officials visiting and a political item about Tammany selecting a mayoral candidate in New York.
Rice W. Means of Denver was elected commoand prime chief of the Army of the Philippines Porto Rico and Cuba. Other officers include Robert G. Woodside Pittsburg senior vice commander Culver Mantis first junior vice commander Major T Spear St Paul second junior vice commander Robert Contok Camden fourth junior vice commander John Fude Baltimore Thorpe Ki ey San Francisco A V Pray Des Moines master general Martin J O Donnell Kansas City judge advocate general Dr Frank D Humted Philadelphia surgeon general Chaplain J Smith United States army Warner Karling Kansas City executive committee member C J Barbour Pittsburg executive committee member for one year The executive committee will choose the next meeting place St Paul bids strong The group votes to meet in San Francisco in 1916 during the alpine exposition.
Sherbrooke Canada Aug 26 Harry K Thaw reconciled with Canadian lawyers over procedures for Wednesday arraignment in Superior Court on a writ of Dabone Corpue. He spent Sunday in Sherbrooke jail and vows not to fear the outcome despite events in New York politics.
The frontier park event crowned Hugh Stemler of LaGrange as steer roper of the world after a tight final with Bert Weir of New Mexico. Weir posted 216 seconds to Stemler’s 364, with Stemler lighting prelims at 9.44 and Weir at 1:6. The crowd included Secretary of War Garrison and Governors Ammons, McGovern, Stewart, and Carey.
A room in a Diamondville boarding house held a deadly explosion after a dynamite found by a boarder, with Selene Hig reportedly killed by severe burns and facial injuries. The blast tore her eyes and face, and left a probable fatal outcome for the woman.
Carlson died from a life ending injury after a horse bolted at an enraged bull and charged a barbed wire fence cutting the leg to the bone. Emergency tourniquet could not save him. The horse escaped uninjured. In another report, Tilwadle Gig-Inslah Poteet, a 77 year old prospector searching for gold in the district, is reported dead without finding wealth.
A report notes the death of Richard Moll from intestinal injuries following a jump from a swing in Oia. Investigators preliminary findings point to an accidental fall with no immediate signs of foul play.
A person believed killed in the Dewey hotel fire has been located alive in Hettinger B C. Authorities report the individual was arrested for a separate offense as investigators assess the case amid chaotic details from the Virginia inquiry and a distant rescue effort.
In a clash over leadership near Powder River George Jones, a man identified as 16 Conte Cheyenne was slain after an altercation with another peer. James White reportedly escaped amid the fight.
Evanston engineer Al Behotl and conductor Jack Gorman, both with the Volum Paciny, sustained injuries after an engine part exploded near Verne. Details on cause and extent of injuries pending official report.
A roundup of Wyoming items includes a Ninth Annual State Fair note, Cheyenne torchlight parade plans, a Powell postmaster nomination confirmed, a rail and refinery accident, a Wool clip shipment, a murder life term for Melville Davis, and various local updates from Laramie to Rawlins. The reel of governors, war secretary visits, and incidents across towns form a snapshot of state events and crimes.
A prominent physician serving laboring classes faces a moral test over medical charges. After treating a laborer’s daughter for illness, the doctor bills heavily for drugs and visits. The father, unable to pay, offers coins and promises to return visits, reflecting humble economy and tension in doctor patient relations.
Outside a country town studio a father asks for retouching to make his son Joseph look trustworthy in a photograph. The photographer replies that Joseph lacks such alteration, noting the image already reflects the boy as he is and that testimonials for work would speak for him.
A humorous tale features a sharp old lady who deflects a critic by noting an umbrella bearer proves a point. The piece then muses on Coca Cola’s caffeine claim, arguing caffeine is caffeine and its source matters little, while mixing in anecdotes about visitors and everyday wit.
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