Baer Defends Coal Rates Amid Misleading Figures
Reading railway president Baer told the Interstate Commerce Commission that coal transportation costs were higher than claimed and that profits did not reflect true earnings. He noted wage increases of 19.2 million and said freight rates are higher for coal due to branch lines and exhausted collieries. He called discrepancies between stockholder reports and legal filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Baer
Reading Railway
Inter-State Commerce Com
COR
Bauer
Prouty
Reading Company
Topeka businessmen shovel mud after wrecked North Topeka
Six business men and clerks clear mud in North Topeka as mayor cites a labor shortage for the cleanup. In New York, Episcopal pastor Rev. Locke vows to paint the church himself to aid finances of a struggling congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kay
North Topeka
New York
Locke
Episcopal Church
Burtis Family Seeks Break in Will in Auburn Suit
In Auburn New York on June 9 the Burtis family filed suit to break Albert E Burtis will. He left 1 500 000 cash wealth and a Springside country estate to his wife and friends including Miss Burgess a 20 year old. Burtis a famed gambler formerly from Cheyenne and New York with a 20 000 yearly Coney Island income.
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Auburn
N. Y
Albert
Burtis
Burgess
Mande
Springside
Cheyenne
Dodge
New York
Faro Bank
Coney Island
Lavieh
More Bosses Than Workmen At Old City Hall Demolition
New York June 9 Comptroller Grout refused payment of the demolition bill on grounds it was excessive noting more bosses than laborers in the project claiming four foremen for every trio of workers. Also from Kansas City Missouri Governor Bailey obtained a license to wed Ida Weed age 18 and the ceremony set for Congregational church. A Kansas City Kansas girl Marionette Rue age 6 received a letter from Archie Roosevelt son of the President reply to her note.
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New York
Grout
Old City Hall
Kansas City
Bailey
Kansas
Ida Weed
Baileyville
Kan
Harriette Rue
Archie Roosevelt
Flood Crisis rises in East St Louis as dike breachs feared
June 9 report shows St Louis flood at 97.5 feet with East St Louis in greater danger as water nears embankments. relief by Mark Twain harbor boat and Annie Russell aids Tri Cities evacuees while 1000 workers reinforce the dyke and rail traffic is halted. Missouri River expected to fall to danger line next day.
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St. Louis
Mark Twain
Annie Russell
Tri- Cities
East St. Louie
Conologue
Berry Family Ambush Murder Trial Near St Francis
Report from Atwood Kansas says Chauncey Dewey and his cowboys led a militia overland to St Francis Kansas to face trial for murdering two Berry family members. Roy Berry lies critical at Bird City after the ambush from behind a sod wall.
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Kansas City
Atwood
Kansas
Blacksmiths Agreement Ends Strike at Union Pacific
In Omaha, the long shopmen strike ends as blacksmiths reach terms with President Burt and Superintendent Keen. Workers return Tuesday, 75 of about 200 affected rejoin Omaha shops, with a 10 percent average wage increase and nine hour days. Old men to be rehired within 34 days.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Burt
Ec- Keen
Arden
Convention Members Locked Out In Denver Hall
Denver June 9 Members of the charter convention or civic ticket elect meet in city hall and find the council chamber locked against them, but they organize in the hallway authorities not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Charter Convention
Civic
Council
Crest of flood passes. Mississippi to fall steadily
Washington reports the crest of the flood has passed toward Louis. The weather bureau predicts a steady fall of the Mississippi. The item also notes a bicycle tire sale at Cheyenne Cycle Works and lists Dr. Barkwell’s office locations at Keefe hall.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Louis
Mississippi
Cheyenne Cycle Works
Ferguson Street
Dr. Barkwell
Keefe Hall
Commends Murderer Milton Young Pardoned in Dallas
Dallas dispatch reports the governor praised Milton Young for killing K. B. Olds in a revenge act after Olds betrayed Youngs sister. The note says Olds deserved death for his betrayal and the pardon follows. A separate ad notes a carload of chairs and many rockers at a warehouse sale by War Hen Mercantile.
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Dallas
Texas
Milton Young
K. B. Olds
Young
Ucd
Local Mountain Spring Beverage Draws Crowds This Summer
A rustic refreshment from a mountain spring draws thirsty crowds. The drink is offered along a river route with a distinctive operation noted for its unique preparation and quality. Spectators speak of its cooling effect and lingering memory among visitors.
Fatal quarrel ends in east end shooting at rail yard
Four foreign graders drunk and quarrelling over whisky sparked a cold blooded murder at 3 20 PM in the east end of the railroad yards. A gunman fired a bullet through another man, who collapsed and died or likely will die soon. Sheriff Smalley and C B Irwin pursued the fleeing killers, no names available.
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Smalley
C. B. Irwin
Etl
Jury Prospects Show Reluctance to Serve in District Court
In district court, sixty four veniremen were examined with twenty one excused for cause and nineteen reporting from twenty four. Two special venires of twenty each yielded three jurors, another ten veniremen were summoned with a report at four. If twenty four jurors are secured, trial of jury cases resumes tomorrow with the Benedick and Curtain cases to come up. Kelap P Nickell was arraigned on aggravated assault and battery and pleaded not guilty. motion granted to continue until fall term.
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Kela P. Nickell
Local marriages issued by county clerk today
The county clerk issued marriage licenses to Clara Robataiily and Benjamin Ogilvie Elle Robataille and Myrtle Murray Anna Robataille and LeRoy Grant Jr J Frost Hubbard and Ruby Brown The latter couple from Denver were married this afternoon State Veterinarian Seabury reported three glanders cases in Mee tegise and several in Basin He ordered quarantine and will relocate horses tomorrow if needed for a district court witness assignment Saturday
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Clara Robataiily
Benjamin Ogilvie
Elle Robataille
Myrtle Murray
Anna Robataille
LeRoy Grant
J Frost Hubbard
Ruby Brown
Denver An
Seabury
Meetegise
Basin
Local residents and visitors noted in Laramie city notes
Dr. Van H. King and Senator F. B. Warren undertake business in Laramie and Denver. Miss Agnes Morgan, Mrs. Charles Carey, and Mrs. F. J. Bode visit relatives or friends in Cheyenne, Denver, and Rock Springs. Dr. Letitia Wieeman called north for professional duties. A. C. Dulkley and children plan an eight week trip to Balt Lake and Denver. Clarence H Richardson trips to Wheatland Douglas Casper and Lander. Maj. H. Giafoke, internal revenue, departs for northern region. G. H. Mogaw to extend eastward with Ming Lore Rog ore. Alice Manewal and Blanche Snow return from Colorado Springs. Smiley and Buffum in Laramie on business. Governor vanilt to the east to visit Now Jersey home.
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Agnes Morgan
Laramie
F. BE. Warren
Denver
Charles Carey
Robert Thompsont
Lincoln
Neb
F. J. Bode
Rock Springs
Cheyenne
Letitia Wieeman
C. L. Dulkley
Friendly Balt Lake
Clarence H Richard Won
Wheatland
Douglas
Casper
Lander
Maj. H. Giafoke
Internal Revenue Collector
Tia
Ood Mee
G. H. Mogaw
Ming Lore Rogore
Sheridan merchants form Protective association amid labor war threats
The Sheridan County Business Men's Protective Association announces a stance against labor unions in a preamble denouncing coercion and boycotts. It aims to curb strikes and protect members with a defense fund while urging laws to curb what it calls lawless behavior by some unions.
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Sheridan
Sheridan County Business Menn Protective Association
Keridan County
Lost the Trail
Deputy U S Marshal Joe Lefors and Post Office Inspector James Bennett traced a lone highwayman who robbed the Rawlins Lander stage last week. They followed the trail for two days until heavy rains washed it out.
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Rawling
Wyo
United States
Joe Lefors
Post Office
James Bennett
Cheyenne
Fa Dor
Rawlins Lander
Sued for 50000 by Buffalo man against Union Pacific
John Connelly of Buffalo Wyoming sues Union Pacific for 50000 in damages for personal injuries after a stock shipment incident at South Omaha yards left him with both legs crushed. The Omaha jury ruled 11 to 1 for the plaintiff but failed to reach a verdict, requiring a new trial.
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Omaha
John Connelly
Buffalo
Wyo
Union Pacific
Waa
Connelly
South Omaha
Striking Machinists Return to Work in Rawlins
All striking machinists and boilermakers have returned to work in Rawlins Wyo. Strikers who left the city are coming back on every train. Only a few non union workers have been discharged.
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Rawlins
Wye
Sheepmen warn miners at Battle Lake clash feared
A Battle Lake dispatch claims sheepmen and miners vow united action to protect range from sheep grazing, citing a prior dispute and threatening drastic measures if the invasion repeats. Fresh strawberries today at Mane wale restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Lake
East Viewings by Mrs Bond Around New Brunswick
Mrs Harriet L Bond born in Wyoming travels in New Jersey sending pen sketches from New Brunswick. She details trolley rides to Bound Brook and Sayreville, old Ross Hall, Vanderbilt's first home on Burnet Street, and scenic countryside with daisies and colonials, ending with a note on warm weather and a local bridge drive.
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Harriet L. Bond
Wyoming
New Jersey
A. Slack
New Brunswick
N. J
Jane
Bound Brook
Raritan
Ross Hall
Washington
Paul Leister Ford
Janice Meredith
Sayreville
Durnet Street
New Brunswick St
Commodore Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Burnet Street
Weston Mills
Lederer
Opportunity Gone for Quality Bargains in Vintage Sale
An old advertisement promotes high value goods at low prices, listing items like Summer Corsets $0.00, Lady's Fine Kid Shoes $2.46, ribbed vests, sunbonnets, girdles, hose, gloves, and wash ribbons. It contrasts inferior goods with Monte Carlo silk and various fabrics, highlighting limited or misprinted prices.
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Monte Carlo
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