Stage Hold-Up in Wyoming Sparks Search Across Three Counties
A lone highwayman robbed a Cody Meeteetse stage near the Big Horn county line, netting about 1500 dollars. Red Lodge Cody and Meeteetse posses hunt the bandit, feared to be the Yellowstone park suspect who also hit sixteen coaches yesterday. A total 10000 dollars in cash and jewelry was taken in the Yellowstone spree, with rewards totaling 1300 dollars and military patrols extending across Montana Idaho and Wyoming.
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Yellowstone Park
Park
Livingston
Mont
Beech Hargis Murder Trial Draws Kentucky Crowds
In Jackadn Kentucky the Breathitt circuit court packed for the murder case of Beech Hargis in the killing of his father Judge James Hargis. Judge Adams fines defense counsel and denies vacating the bench. A change of venue was requested and postponed to Thursday as the case proceeds.
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Jackadn
Breathitt
Crane
James Hargis
Beech Hargis
Judge Hargis
Adams
W. O O. Bradley
D. B. Redwine
J. J. Bach
Will A. Young
T. T. Coop
Commonwealth
Bradley
National Bar Association Meets in Seattle for 37th Convention
Jacob M. Dickinson convened the American Bar Association in New Washington hotel Seattle on August 25 in its thirty seventh annual session. Delegates from across the United States filled the large hall as United States District Judge C. H. Hanford and Mayor John F. Miller offered welcomes. Dickinson spoke on the legislative landscape and the push for new state laws.
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Seattle
Wash
Jacob M. Dickinson
American Bar Association
New Washington
United States
C. H. Hanford
John F. Miller
Dickinson
American Minister Run Down by Bicyclist in Center City
American ambassador to Mexico David B E Thompson was struck by a bicyclist in Center City Mexico City. He suffered a fracture to one arm and contusions on the face.
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Mexico City
Mex
David Be.thompson
Mexico
Center City
Weather Forecast for Wyoming and District Report
Weather report from Washington dated August 25 1908 notes a forecast for Wyoming with cooler conditions in the east and south portions on Wednesday and fair weather on Thursday. Local data shows 24 hour maximum 84 degrees minimum 62 degrees with a trace of precipitation reported.
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Washington
D. C
Wyoming
Enst
W. &. Palmer
French Ambassador Summoned Over Moroccan Crisis
Madrid reports French ambassador M. Revoll summoned to Paris to discuss the Moroccan situation. Tangier notes Mulai Hafid, victor over his brother near Morocco City, proclaimed sultan at Rabat and Casablanca. Diplomatic corps seek recognition from home governments.
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Madrid
M. Revoll
Spain
Paris
Tangier
Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Rabat
Casa Blanca
Mulat Hafid
IOwan well known here dies at Boone
Roy Sutton brother of Mrs L B Snow of Cheyenne died yesterday at Boone Indiana He visited his sister here two years ago and during his stay made many friends whose sorrow at his death is expressed He was a young man of lovable personality and was held in high esteem by those who knew him during his Cheyenne visit Our sincere sympathy goes to his sister and family.
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Roy Sutton
L. B. Snow
Cheyenne
Boone, In
Sutton
Chicago
Young Secret Service Agency
Boldenweck
Young
Fitzgerald
Mr. Young
Rogers Park
Wool Manufacturers Fear Poor Business Looms Over Market
Beaton Maas reports the local wool trade deteriorates with weak demand and cautious forecasts for the rest of the year. Some bright spots appear with Montana clothing sales reaching hundreds of thousands of pounds at 18 to 20 cents.
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Beaton
Maas
Montana
Kern's Speech Stirs Large Indiana Rally
An immense crowd gathered in Indianapolis at the Coliseum to hear John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, accept the nomination. Kern denounced Speaker Cannon and “gang rule” in the House, charging Republicans with dual campaign literature, as Theodore Bell introduced him and Bryan followed with an equally vigorous speech.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
State Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds
Bac
Ison
Bryan
Kern
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Mack
Theodore E. Bell
California
Cannon
House of Representatives
Taft
Roosevelt
Clue Describes Suspect In General Luard Murder Case
Seven Oaks England August 25 Police received a description of a man seen leaving the summer house where the wife of Major General Luard was killed. The surrounding woods have recently been infested with tramps, providing possible witness detail in the investigation.
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Seven Oaks
Eng
Luard
St Louis Banker J C Van Blarcom Dies At Adirondacks Home
J C Van Blarcom president of the National Bank of Commerce of St Louis and a leading financier of the Midwest died at his Adirondacks summer home near Old Forge New York from Brights disease.
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ST. Louis
J. C. van Blarcom
National Bank of Commerce of
West
Adirondacks
Old Forge N. Y
Belgian mine chief to study U S death trap mines
Victor W Watteyne chief of the Belgian department of mines arrives as a guest of the United States government to study American mining conditions. He notes 3200 mine deaths annually and will visit Pittsburg and Hanna Wyoming to assess a sealed mine where over 300 miners died in ten years. He will consult with the US Geological Survey and be joined later by Captain Desbrough and A Meismer.
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New York
Victor W. Watteyne
Department of Mines
Red Star
Kroonland
Watteyne
United States
Bureau of Geodetic Survey
Congress
Desbrough
England
A. Meismer
Germany
Wetteyne
Belgium
Europe
Pittsburg
Hanna
Wyo
Citizens Posses Seek Murderer of Policeman
Denver witnesses report residents of University Park scouring nearby countryside for a stranger who shot and killed Policeman William P. Stephens. Stephens had been investigating recent burglaries in University Park when he encountered the suspect and was shot.
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Denver
Colo
University Park
William P. Stephens
Stephens
English Ranch Owner Fryer Dies In Self Inflicted Firearms Incident
Herbert Fryer an English recluse and ranch owner in Ventura California was found dead at his ranch house. He died by his own hand using a large calibre revolver and a rifle fired simultaneously. He left a will bequeathing his estates to a niece and nephew in England.
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Ventura
Cal
Herbert Fryer
Fryer
England
Bryan to Address New York Democratic Convention
National Chairman Mack informed local Democratic leaders that William Jennings Bryan will attend the Democratic state convention in Rochester on September 16 and deliver an address in Convention Hall.
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Bryan
New York
Rochester
N. Y
Mack
W. J. Bryan
Americans Defeat English Players in cricket match
In Sunderland on August 25 the Durham county team faced the Gentlemen of Philadelphia. The Americans won the match by 106 runs, delivering a decisive victory for the American side.
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Sunderland
Durham County
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
Eastern friends copy invites for Leader edition
A note requests readers to share the edition with eastern friends and relatives to show the state’s greatness. It asks recipients to prepare a list of desired subscribers and bring or mail it to the Leader office.
Treasury theft mystery narrows to Fitzgerald arrest
Chicago August 25 report says George W. Fitzgerald, a former sub-treasury teller, is suspected of leading the $173000 theft from the United States sub-treasury nearly a year and a half ago. Investigation links him to lavish egg deals and property purchases, with others believed involved.
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Chicago
United States Sub-Treasury
George W. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
United States
Boldenweck
Washington
Rosebud Reservation Opened by Presidential Proclamation
The president announces the opening of Rosebud Indian land in South Dakota for settlement. About 800000 acres will be entered by lottery with a drawing at Calais on October 14. James W. Whitten will direct the process. minimum price is $6 per acre. homestead laws apply. registration runs Oct 5 to Oct 17 at listed towns in South Dakota and Nebraska.
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Washington, D. C
South Dakota
Calais
5. D
James W. Whitten
General Land Office
Dalal, Chamberlain, Gregory
Presho
O'Neill
Valentine, Neb
Wyoming mining men hold meeting in Helena
United Mine Workers district No 22 for Wyoming and Montana open annual convention in Helena Montana to set a new wage scale. President Thomas Gibson presides and Mayor Edwards welcomes delegates. A joint conference with operators will follow after demands are set. Outlook for an amicable settlement appears bright.
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Helena
Mont
United Mine Workers
Wyoming
Montana
Thomas Gibson
Eadwards
Debt case in Cripple Creek seeks prison for alleged debtor
In Cripple Creek Colorado on August 25 a county court filing by M. A. Gibbs against Marshal Bowers initiates a rare action. Gibbs seeks a "judgment in tort" to imprison the defendant if the claimed $500 debt is upheld. The case hinges on alleged property claims and the debtor's promise to pay.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
M. A. Gibbs
Marshal Bowers
Trunk Mystery Murder Planned for Insurance in Baltimore
Baltimore police say the Camden trunk murder of Samuel Rosenbloom appears premeditated to gain life insurance proceeds. Mrs. Rosenbloom and daughter Reva confessed in detail under interrogation though denying involvement in the killing. investigators say the confessions raise questions about their guilt.
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Baltimore
Samuel Rosenbloom
Camden
Roxenboom
Avid
Reva
Delaware Republicans Name Full Ticket
Dover Delaware August 25 The conventions of the Republicans of Delaware were held here today and a full state ticket was named. The platform endorses the national ticket and platform, calls for enforcement of constitutional provisions regulating liquor manufacture and sale, and demands strict enforcement of federal railroad rate statutes.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
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Cody
Allen
Jackson Hole
Transportation Company
United States Marshal
Idaho
Hargis
THE
National Bar Association
Weather Report
Boone
Hanna Collipry
Leader Frontier Edition
State OF
Treasury
Boldenneck
Herbert F. Young
Rosebud Reservation
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