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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
1
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 17 a blaze in Imperial Knitting Company mill trapped eighty five female workers on the third floor. Four died from jumping or injuries, ten were injured and many others escaped or were rescued by firefighters.
John Haff of the cruiser St Louis died from wood alcohol poisoning in Vallejo California. The incident left two sailors totally blind and five others unfit for service after ten men drank about two and a half gallons of the tainted mixture made by soaking linoleum cement in water to separate the alcohol. Harry Wilson and James T Hayes also died, making three fatalities in a week.
Columbus reports Taft leads in the Ohio Republican convention with about 6500 delegates pledged, in spite of only half of the state's counties reporting. Taft appears to hold a commanding edge and control over the nomination process as results come in.
New York January 17 Under the will of William Rhinelander who died January 3 in New York City a son William Rhinelander of Albany who married a serving maid will receive only five thousand dollars a year as his share of the estate valued in the millions of dollars
Washington reporting to Wyoming forecast for Saturday and Sunday with a new northward trend. Local data show 24 hour period ending January 17 with max 40 degrees min 23 degrees and trace precipitation. W.8 Palmer, Section Director.
Colonel W B Skinner of Denver was chosen as trustee and vice-president of the Denver Laramie Northwestern railroad at the annual stockholders meeting. The new line aims Denver to Fort Collins and Laramie, reaching Seattle, with Kansas and Iowa financiers and Colorado stockholders. A J Spengel became a director of the Northwestern Land and Iron company, the road's land and mineral holding entity.
Atlantic City January 17. Mrs Jennie Lewis sues Lewis Foote of Absecon for 160 damages after Foote killed Jenny a pet dog named for her and claimed he killed and sold the pig to cover board. The jury found no cause for action.
The annual charity ball at the A O U W hall drew a large Cheyenne audience, boosting funds for charitable work. Nagel's orchestra provided music, and a hot supper served during/after a 6 to 8 o'clock interval boosted patronage.
Orrville Ohio reports James Taggart 92 a longtime uncle of Major Elmore Taggart dies from exposure after falling headfirst into an icebox at his home. The incident is described as accidental with prior wealth tied to bail bonds.
New York January 17 Surprises push the Thaw case toward a crisis as Evelyn Thaw and Mrs William Thaw take the stand. District Attorney Jerome seeks to bar spectators and reporters from the recital of the story. defense counsel urges an open hearing. Justice Dowling will rule Monday.
Goldfield Novem ber 17 Roosevelt decision to allow troops to stay while a state constabulary is formed brings relief. The enduring presence reduces fears of labor unrest turning serious and calms local tensions.
In Lincoln Nebraska on January 17 Frank Barker who killed his brother and sister-in-law in 1904 was hanged. Barker had earlier asked Governor Sheldon for a reprieve after two personal interviews but the governor declined to intervene and the execution proceeded.
New York January 17 resolutions pledging support for William J. Bryan's presidential candidacy were adopted at a mass meeting under the Progressive Democratic League at Cooper Union. Senator Jefferson Davis and Senator Thomas Gore spoke on Bryan's behalf amid ovations for visiting dignitaries.
Ex speaker of the house and head of the Cooper Willox Live Stock Co. Lyman B Cooper is reported critically sick in Douglas Wye after a paralytic stroke.
Chicago January 17 jurors in the Walsh trial had given no indication of reaching a verdict at 3 o'clock. The court continued to await a decision as proceedings paused at the afternoon hour.
George Gourdean, president of the Parle Association of Hairdressers, says New York women limit themselves to about a score of hairstyles, while he argues there are 300 distinct fashions in theaters, opera houses, restaurants, and streets observed during four weeks of study.
Mrs. Margaret Birchfield, en route from Ault Colorado to Cleveland Ohio to seek health, died of an asthma attack during a farewell dance for her daughter Miss Lottie Birchfield. She had packed her trunk and was preparing a lunch when the attack struck. She was staying with Mrs. Sarah Jones in Ault.
Pillbury today took the oath of office as chief of the Bureau of Navigation succeeding Rear Admiral Brownson. By taking the post he assumes rank and pay of a four division officer, and will lead the bureau in Washington.
Jones leads Cheyenne with strong first half scoring while Baldy Pierce tightens defense in the second half. Fort Collins, led by Pierce, fights back but Cheyenne holds a decisive 20 to 7 halftime edge. The Cheyenne Second team beats Teddy Bears 31 to 16 in the preceding game.
Secretary Metcalf ordered estimates to convert the San Francisco, Baltimore and Paul Jones into mine laying vessels. Officials say ships will be needed in wartime and moving ahead without delay is considered advantageous.
Columbus Ohio January 17 The controlling committees in eight eight counties decide to hold primaries to choose delegates to the state convention under the Republican state committee call These counties have 554 of 815 convention votes Senator Foraker says he will not be bound by the committee conditions of the call
Stanislaus Zemborski keeps goats in his yard at 1716 Van Buren Street sparking dispute with neighbor Klephen McKenney over the goats and route. A confrontation led to Alderman Rouh being called and Zemborski muttered defiant remarks amid the exchange.
The body of William McKinnen a sheep herder was found on Peter Smiths ranch two miles west of Rawlins Wyoming at sunrise The knife used belonged to McKinnen and a neck wound severed the jugular veins Coroner Bennett will conduct an inquest as despondency is suspected to have driven the act
The Colorado and Wyoming Lumber Dealers Association opposed parcels post fearing mall order houses would threaten their business. They agreed to arbitration with Pacific coast wholesalers over price fluctuation losses and denied discounts to buyers under a set cement purchase threshold. New officers were elected: President O Russell Greely, Vice-president James McNeer La Junta, Secretary-treasurer HH Hemenway Colorado Springs.
Rumor in New York places Richard A. McCurdy former Mutual Life president aboard the Adriatic bound for New York. Reportedly his Morristown New Jersey residence will be ready for occupancy by January 29, with his wife aboard the ship sailing earlier in the week.
In a sweeping corporate notice, Canadian bank operations indicate closure of doors and a plan to transfer leadership tomorrow. The firm had expanded across Gullario Qhebee the Harthwest and the maritime provinces with several branches affected by the shift.
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