Flood relief advances as Kansas City recovers from high water
The flood's climax has passed in Kansas City and Topeka as the river falls to 36 feet. Railroads resume, 52 dead reported in the region, 26,000 people at home, and federal troops distribute rations. Restoring water and gas remains slow amid widespread destruction and a rising death toll.
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Kanes City
Kansas Cities
Argentine
Armourdale
Packers
Kaw
Pacife Ridge
Kansas City
Kansas
Hope of the American Farmer and Wheat Trade
Seattle June 2 James J Hill, head of the Great Northern Railroad, says the farmer’s hope lies in aviation water and cites a potential wheat trade with China. He claims a billion and a half dollars yearly if wheat sales reach China and argues American wheat would prevail against Russian competition.
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Seattle
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
America
China
Try to Settle Long Strike At Union Pacific Meet
Omaha June 2 President Burt of the Union Pacific held a preliminary conference with 20 leaders representing 1200 machinists who struck for higher wages and work system changes. No agreement emerged as the parties outlined procedure for future talks and planned another meeting. Representatives from Chicago Denver Omaha and several western cities attended the session.
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Omaha
Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Witte
Dope
Hurt
Machinists’ Union
Manes City
Cheyenne
Byaneton
Denver
Rawlins
North Iala Columbue
Elks Minstrels Delight Turner Hall Crowd
Cheyenne Lodge No. 660 Elks presented a successful minstrel show drawing a full Turner Hall audience. The program featured a strong cast, skilled solos, acrobatic bits, and a humorous finale, all benefiting the Elks building fund.
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Turner Hall
Jolly Elks
Thieves Caught in Laramie on Rawlins Theft Charge
Special to The Leader reports C C Hanley and KB Marcott arrested in Laramie and to be brought to Rawlins to answer theft charges for stealing a suit of clothes from the Rawlins hotel. Sheriff Horton pursuing the pair amid a spike in robberies over the past week.
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Rawlins
Wye
C. C. Hanley
KB. Marcott
Laramie
Rawlins Hotel
Sherif Horton
Cheyenne Cowboy Festival Earns Roosevelts Praise
President Roosevelt attends Cheyenne Frontier celebration as Frontier Park Association staged a grand three day event featuring top western riders. About 10,000 attendees are noted while the festival ran over budget with an estimated loss of 700 dollars but the organizers plan a larger, more magnificent show next year.
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Roosevelt
Cheyenne
Frontier Park Association
Dovervea
Agsinet
Frontier Park Yeeter
Lunatic Attacks Tucker in Laramie Ranch Bunkhouse
Frank Tucker and George Hackan, ranch workers fourteen miles east of Laramie, were attacked by suspected suitor Backus. Tucker survived with deep neck and hip wounds. Backus fled after a second chase and firing. jealousy over a girl blamed for the violence.
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Laramie Center
Frank Tucker
George Hackan
Rehardson Ranch
Tucker
Backusa
Social notes from Cheyenne and surrounding towns
A roundup of local residents and visitors with dozens of names and brief movements. Otto Gramm returns to Fred Roedel. Mrs. H A Myers visits Mrs. Carey. Al Laughlin heads to his Glenda ranch. Joseph B Davis guest of Robert Carey. Frank Peterson family to Nebraska for a month. C P Organ and Catherine depart for Michigan. M P Barrow and wife north to Douglas. William David of Rochester visiting Judge Carey. S A Bristol seeks hot springs health cure. N K Boswell travels to Denver. Fred Bond and Carlisle depart for Sheridan on official business. Miss Brien Miller visits friends in Rock Springs Salt Lake and San Francisco. N J O’Brien and wife return to Denver after President’s stay. Miss Lilling Platt to Down Legton. Mrs Anna C Miller visiting in city en route to Pacific coast. Miss Miora Krueger delegates from Rawling to Sunday school convention. weather brief for Wyoming with partly cloudy conditions. local rainfall reports and rocky mountain data. Dr. Barkwall's updated office location and contact.
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Cooper
H. A. Myers
Charles D. Carey
al Laughlin
Glenda
Joseph B Davis
Davis
W. Va
Robert Carey
Frank Peterson
Nebraska
Ireinds
C. P. Organ
Catherine
Michigan
M. P. Barrow
Douglas
William David
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Herald of Rochester
J. N. Carey
A. Bristol
Hot Springs
N. K. Boswell
Laramie
Roosevelt
Denver
Fred Bond
Carlisle
Sheridan
Misa Brien Miller
Rock Springs
Salt Lake
San Francisco
N. J. O’brien
Pullan Faces Unbalanced Condition Amid Injury
Physicians warn that unless procedures are applied his health may deteriorate while he remains dangerously hurt and at risk of further complications.
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Pullan
Man Held for Trial in City Murder Case
Sye etal charged with murder in the first degree after a man named John Baxter and a brakeman were shot and killed on April 20. The preliminary hearing was waived in district court. Five horse stealing charges against Samos Green were dismissed due to lack of incriminating evidence.
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John Baxter
Tom
District Court
Samos Green
Green
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