Dragging the River for Bodies in Trenton Steamship Disaster
Philadelphia reports two casualty updates from the Quaker City steamer City of Trenton catastrophe. Eleven dead and thirty two missing with sixteen injured after the boiler explosion. river dredging continues all day to recover bodies, while earlier tally notes at least fifteen dead with morgue holds and missing expected to be found when the wreck is raised.
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Philadelphia
Quaker City
City
Trenton
Building Collapses in Hoboken. Two Die in Ruins
A building at Bloomfield and Center streets in Hoboken collapsed this morning. A man and a woman were killed and authorities fear there may be additional bodies trapped in the rubble.
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New York
Bloomfield
Center Streets
Hoboken
Francis Still Hiding After Missouri Murder
A Holden dispatch reports Boss Francis, the man who killed Mrs. Henderson, remains at large and is believed to be hiding in mine pits near Holden, Mo. No capture expected for days.
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Kansas City
Holden
Francis
Henderson
Whitesboro Negroes Ordered to Leave Under Threat
In Whitesboro Texas last night fifty armed whites ordered every Negro to leave the country or face death after the assault and murder of Mrs Caldwell. In Ouray Colorado ex Governor Carney remains very ill with unchanged condition today.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Whitesboro
Caldwell
Carney Very
Ouray, Colo
Carney
Hull of Iowa booms the Orient
Chairman Hull of Iowa after a five month tour of China Japan and the Philippines extols the Orient as a place for bold young men to make their mark but warns against settling far from troops. He notes Filipinos eager for peace and predicts eventual citizenship with firm but kind governance and 40000 soldiers needed to maintain order.
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San Francisco
Hull of
Iowa
China
Japan
Philippines
Orient
Woman Demands Large Sum from Vanderbilts in New York
A refined woman visited Fifth Avenue and demanded 650000 from Mr. Vanderbilt claiming he owed it. Police sent her to Bellevue Hospital insane pavilion for examination. A Texas Steer at the opera house drew crowds, with the Texas Steel Quartette delivering strong singing. The theater show was well received and will run again tonight. A French ball promotes souvenir spoons by Buechner & Son.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Vanderbiilt
Bellevue Hospital
Texas
Opera House
Texas Steel Quartette
Striking Labor Leaders Court Terms as Talks Continue
In New York Frank P. Sargent says Shaffer has moved from his stance and Morgan can settle the strike. Henry White notes Shaffer’s concessions while Amalgamated execs doubt the steel trust toward officers. Shaffer questions incorporation, citing legal limits and possible charter route to union incorporation. Cambridge aims to restart American Tin Plate plant with few workers available.
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New York
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Shaffer
Morgan
Henry White
Garment Workers
Amalgamated Association
Steel Trust
Tenks
John Mitchell
Gompers
Tthis
Congress
Knights of Labor
Cabin blast injures Sam Lick near Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado August 29. The cabin of Sam Lick on Bull Hill near the American Eagle mine dump exploded by dynamite while Lick slept. He escaped injury by a miraculous chance. The cabin was demolished and Sheriff Stewart notified at noon. An enemy of Lick is suspected.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Sam Lick
Bull Hill
Lick
Stewart
Smelter refuses reward for bullion theft case
The Sel by Smelter company in San Francisco refuses the 35000 reward for arrest and conviction in the gold bullion theft, arguing Winters was arrested when offered. They promise to compensate captors of Winters, who confessed under immunity and received 25 years hard labor.
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San Francisco
Selby Smelter Company
Winters
Kruger to Meet the Czar in Paris Dispatched
Brussells reports Leyds travels to Paris to arrange a meeting between Kruger and the czar when he arrives. The aim is believed to discuss the Boer War and potential peace talks.
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London
Brussells Jthis
Leyds
Paris
Kruger
Czar
Heroic Agent Stops Gusher At Beaumont Texas
The oil well gusher, blamed for three deaths, was halted by Frederick Chase the driver. The flooded area will be backed with water to push oil toward the river and gulf. Chase earns praise and a large reward is expected.
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Beaumont
Tex
Frederick Chase
Gulf
Denver Knights Win Prize at Knights Templar Conclave
The Colorado Commandery No 1 won the first prize of a $3,000 silver plate for the best competitive drill at the Knights Templars conclave in Louisville. Denver Commandery performed another exhibition drill before about 10 000 spectators. San Francisco was chosen as the next meeting city for 1904.
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Louisville
Colorado Commandery No. 1
Denver Commandery
San Francisco
Knights Templar
Science Association Adjourns in Denver
The American Association for the Advancement of Science adjourned after a morning session in Denver. Members planned excursions to Colorado Springs visiting Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie, with luncheon at the Antlers hotel, then travel to cliff dwellings near Mancos for field study.
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Denver
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Glen Eyrie
Gen. Palmer
Antlers
Mancos
Deutschland Beats Record on Transatlantic Voyage
The Deutschland arrived in New York on August 28 setting a new record by crossing the Atlantic in 5 days and 12 hours. Passengers report a pleasant voyage and suggest this may be the fastest possible time.
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New York
Three Shocks to Kill Him in Electric Chair
New York August 29 Ios Zachel li who ordered his mother in law died in the electric chair this morning after three strong shocks to kill him He faced death with the same coolness that characterized him throughout the trial
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New York
Ios Zachelli
Knights of Labor Antitrust League To Press Knox Proceeding
The legal committee plans to file mandamus proceedings to compel Attorney General Knox to sue the Steel Trust under the anti trust law. They expect to present positive evidence showing the trust's violation of law.
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Washington
Knights of Labor Anti-Trust League
Knox
Sultan Lacks Courage Amid France Tension
Constantinople reports that the sultan's secretary urges a clash with France by expelling all French residents, while Italian and British ambassadors seek warships. The sultan is said to be ill from the strain and may target the Ottoman Bank over a failed promised sum to France.
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Vienna
Constantinople
France
Paralyzed jury member in Lutz murder case
F A Koons of Huntington Mills, known for holding out sixteen days in the John Lutz murder trial, suffered paralysis at his home. He refused to sign the first degree verdict, believed Lutz insane, but illness from jury confinement led him to sign. Lutz was later convicted again and awaits execution.
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Koons
Desperado Captured After Montana Horse Heist
Sheriff Charles Stough returned from Red Lodge Montana with 15 stolen horses tied to two thieves. One man was killed and the other captured, Al Youngers, a Walton area sheep shearer. The other assailant refused to identify himself, saying it was better this way. The herd will be brought to Thermopolis for rightful owners.
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Charles Stough
Red Lodge
Montana
J. L. McCoy
Clark
Thermopolis
al Youngers
Walton and Vicinity
Idaho
Kileld
Youngers
Big Horn County
Frontier visitors and locals gather for celebration and reunion
Notables and residents arrive in Cheyenne for Frontier days events. Lucian Quimby renews acquaintances. Mark and Dana Crawford visit from Saratoga. J K and Migs Jeffrey and Harry Jeffrey attend the Frontier reunion. Attendees include Captain W H Hoadley of Green River and architect J P Julian from Florence. May Sweatman returns from the east to resume irrigation bureau duties.
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Lucian Quimby
Mark and
Dana Crawford
Saratoga
J. K. Jeffrey
Migs Jeffrey
Harry Jeffrey
W. H. Hoadley
Green River
Orin Adcock
Casper
Mamie Hickey
Ogden
May
Nora Myers
C. R. Breemer
Baker & Bremer Mercantile Company
G. W. Perry
Cecelia Smith
Denver
J. P. Julian
Florence
Colo
May Sweatman
Irrigation Bureau
Hditor Daavis
The
Green River Star
Mr. Davis
Wyoming
Cheyenne
L. H. Dangerfield
Eugene Emigh
Frontier Day Races Set Finish Order at 251-5 Time
Frontier Day festivities report a three horse race with 75 percent prize to first, 15 percent to second, 10 percent to third. Sam wins, Uncle Bob second, Billy third, with time 251-5. Also ad lines for Cheyenne real estate by Valentine Baker and an Eagles ball at Turner hall plus printing services.
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Fred Elliott
William Simmons
Mose
H. Kinnaman
C. Gardinar
Tony
Archie McLean
Uncle Bob
F. Irwin
Frank Irwin
Sam
Herbert Beach
Jim
Harry Houseman
Louie LaFontaine
Ben Eaton
J. J. Boyle
Thomas Freel
Billy
W. G. Vance
George Marsh
Cahill Bros Advertises Exclusive Cigar and Soda Offer
Cahill Bros. emphasizes exclusive sales of cigars and tobacco with choice products. The store promotes latest books and magazines and advertises a popular soda and ice cream offering to attract customers.
Tragic morphine overdose claims 22 year old Mabel Coyle
Mabel Coyle of the burnt district died at 6 AM in Ouray Colorado from an overdose of morphine in a personal crisis. She was 22, married, with husband and Denver parents.
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Ouray
Colo
Mabel Coyle
Denver
Roof Collapse Injures Several at Supreme Court
Washington report says the ceiling and roof of the supreme court caved in this morning injuring about six people though none are believed fatally hurt. workers clear debris and some individuals may be buried under the wreckage.
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Washington
Supreme Court
For Sale Ranches and Livestock Near Cheyenne Wy
Short classified notice from VALENTINE BAKDR a Wyoming broker offering acreage near Cheyenne with eighteen years in business. Emphasizes saving buyers time and money. Includes address 217 East Seventeenth Street Cheyenne. Also mentions a social event at Turner Hall August 28 29 with invitation to unmask and bring friends.
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Cheyenne
Valentine Baker
East Seventeenth Street
City
Valentine Bakdr
Cheyenne, Wyo
Bunker Faces New Family Worry In Quoth the Skeeter
The Philadelphia Press cartoon quotes Mr Bunker anxious about a new baby arriving last week. The joke notes wealth but shows concern not for feeding but future golf ball expenditures. The Skeeter laments public indifference while recalling past attempts to smear him.
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Bunker
Philadelphia Press
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Percy Smith
17Th Street Furniture Store
Rivagerald Bros
West 17Th
St. Chhyhnne
Palach Pharmagy
Cook’s Rink
Seeden Beer
Cheyenne Distributing Agency
West 16Th St
Cheyenne Transfer Company
COAL
ICE
General Transfer Business
Palach
Gunther
Haliwce Libarieayrig
Troxell
da Hmarrasy
Frontier
Buechner & Son
Cambridge
American Tin Plate Company
Kruger and
the Czar
Wiil
Alfonso
Spain
Rheims
Berlin
Peters Brothers
Turner Hall
Knights
Science Association
Deutschland Beats Record
Sultan
Desperado
Sheriff Stough
Rawlins
Eagles
Job de
Cahill Bros
Allegretti’s Chocolates
Weber
West 16Th Street
J. F. Schmitt
Good Rio
Wheeler && Goodale
West Seventeenth Street
Skeeter
Mares
Davis & Kelley
Ternes Dry Goods
Golden Rule
John Harrington
Clothier
Furnisher
Capitol
ALA
Louis Mane
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