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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
A Philadelphia report says police suspect a woman helped shop poison in Dr. William H. Wilson case after his death from poisoned ale. the bottle was bought June 19 by a woman.
Fairview Nebraska residents greet news from Walla Walla Washington where Eugene Tausick, a Democrat, defeated Republican W P McKean by 942 votes. Bryan hails the result as evidence of national political trend while county commissioners prepare a Bryan visit road work for August 12.
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 16 William J. Bryan says he will not discuss the Brownsville affair if avoidable and denies uttering or endorsing statements attributed by Bishop Walters. He refutes claims he spoke to a negro delegation about Roosevelt's action and about appointing Negroes to office.
Ten mounted police raided the Doukhober Compound near Yorktown Saskatchewan to arrest twelve ring leaders of a band of about 100. The group fought for three hours using sticks and other weapons before being overpowered. Six men and six women were sent to the northern penitentiary.
Denver July 16 The Western Federation of Labor devoted the morning to officer reports and reading resolutions from locals calling for constitutional changes. A resolution thanked organized labor for aid in defending members on trial at Boise Idaho for the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg. A working agreement with United Mine Workers aims to bar coal from metafiferous mines and smelters employing non union men, signaling a drive to limit non union mining.
Mrs Mary G Baker Eddy marks her eighty seventh birthday at Newton Massachusetts with greetings from household members and church officials, while no public observance is reported.
The Atlantic fleet arrived at Honolulu harbor at noon on July 16 with thousands of island residents greeting the ships. The battleships, led by the Connecticut, entered the channel in orderly fashion amid holiday mood, with good weather and no deaths or serious accidents since San Francisco.
Alencon France July 16 Eu Etienne a former minister of war and interior was seriously injured in an automobile accident.
Washington July 16 The War department learns from a San Francisco trust company that a note signed by an army officer and endorsed by another officer remains unpaid. The endorser seeks release from the obligation, but the department cites commercial usage and negotiable paper law. An endorsing officer is deemed to know the risks and must be ready to meet consequences.
A Santa Barbara dispatch reports a week long blaze in the Santa Maria oil fields was finally controlled. The Union Oil pumping plant burned, many tanks exploded, and thousands of barrels fed the flames. The disaster claimed two lives and caused about $150,000 in damage.
Fon Du Lac Wis July 16 Frank J Weber state organizer introduced a resolution in the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor declaring that Harry Orchard and his companions should be transported to orades so no more foul plots could be contempleted such as have stained Idaho and Colorado grounds The resolution was referred to the committee on legislation.
Washington D C July 15 forecast for Wyoming calls for showers and cooler conditions Friday and Saturday with a fall in temperatures. Local data show 24 hour period ending July 18 1908 with a maximum temperature of 6 degrees and a minimum of 7 degrees and no precipitation.
Columbus July 16 The prohibitionists national convention nominated Eugene W Chafin for president and Aaron Watskins of Ada Ohio for vice president unanimously Aaron Watkins though not confirmed until after three ballots also run for governor in their states The forenoon session adopted a notably short platform under 350 words.
Presidents of eastern trunk lines met in New York to debate possible freight rate increases. The discussion centered on a 10 percent rate rise versus a 10 percent wage reduction, with E. H. Harriman opposing the wage cut while others preferred it to avoid higher rates.
An explosion at the Northwestern Improvement Company powder house near Cle Elum Washington at 3 PM killed at least nine people and injured several more. Manager Mead and clerks aided unloading a powder car shortly before 5 PM. Cause of the blast is not known.
Hot Springs Virginia July 16 Judge Taft reports the first draft of his presidential acceptance speech is finished yet far from complete. Dictation yesterday and today total about 19 000 words and will be pared down to roughly 3 500 words.
John W. Kern, newly nominated Democratic vice presidential candidate, was hailed by a hearty crowd of about 10,000 in the court house yard and on Delaware street in Indianapolis. Vice President Fairbanks introduced Kern as the two spoke for about twenty minutes.
In Gregg county Texas a posse captured Martha Wilkes a 25 year old reported as the long missing wife of a Sapine county farmer. Ten years of wandering in woods left her emaciated with clawlike nails and bare feet. She gives a disjointed tale while authorities seek her husband who is believed to have searched for her.
In St Paul Minnesota July 16 the Shriners imperial council conclave ended after a final tournament. Nobles toured Como Park the state fair grounds and the University of Minnesota before visiting Lake Harriet and Lake Minnetonka for luncheon and recreation during three days of pleasure.
Dallas July 14 crowds packed the streets for the Elks parade with twenty thousand marchers and forty bands, setting an all time attendance record for the event as citizens and visitors watched.
Twelve cars arrived in Albany shortly before 3 p m after starting from Milford Pennsylvania 158 1 2 miles away this morning marking progress in the Glidden tour.
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