Missouri River Flood Worsens Then Falls in Missouri
June 11 report from Rence and East St Louis describes the Missouri River flood with 37.9 ft level at 7 AM, looting, militia patrols, and martial law in St. Louis as rescue work continues and towns evacuate. Rail service resumes slowly as embankments are watched.
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Rence
South Broadway
St. Louis
Broadway
Ninth Steets
East St. Louis
Cook
Wabash
Conflict Appears Unlikely at St Francis Cattle Trouble
June 11 St Francis Kansas observers say a major clash between Kansas troops and settlers is unlikely. The risk to the militia guarding Cauncey Dewey and the cowboys held for the Berry murder seems to have passed.
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St. Francis
Kan
St Francis
Kansas
Cauncey Dewey
Young millionaire’s fortune in custody dispute decided
Fowler Chase, a young heir of Fowler, is entrusted to his father after a jury verdict. The case over the boy’s fortune spanned courts here and abroad, with Mrs. Duhme of Cincinnati previously named as guardian. Also noted is a currency call for bank condition and fresh strawberries listed at Manewal's restaurant.
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Fowler, Ind
Mores Fowler Chase
Duhme
Cincinnati
Marshal killed by negro in Trinidad col/nek
Trinidad Colorado June 11 night marshal Jones was killed by a negro from a five man party in a saloon. The group fled. two were arrested later in a box car, but the killer escaped. He was captured this morning at Raton New Mexico. A mob gathered with apparent intent to lynch the prisoner.
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Trinidad
Colo
Marshal Jones
Raton
N. M
Alabama bank failures strike Bessemer and commerce
In Bessemer Alabama the Bessemer Savings Bank and Bank of Commerce failed to open and receivers were named. The collapse stemmed from a reported $250000 shortfall tied to President Cornwall who is said to have speculated on cotton and is now missing. A letter from Cornwall clears other officials. Washington reports a postal salary hike for Cheyenne postmaster and Green River classified to fourth class.
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Beaserer
Ala
Bessemer Savings Bank
Bank of Commerce
Cornwall
Sally
Washington, D. C
Postonce Department
Cheyenne
Green River
Servian King and Queen Assassinated in Belgrade Coup
Belgrade reports a revolution at 2 am leading to the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Prince Karageorgevitch proclaimed king as ministers and guards were killed. Public anger over Alexander's rule grew while soldiers replaced royal symbols with banners of a new era.
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Draga
Alexander
London
Belgrade
Servia
Draga of
Karageorgevatz
Colognyne
Reuter
Karageorgev
Zeimaar
Markevich
Inecontrol
Karageorge
Obrenevitch
Karageorgevitch
Kansas City Flood Situation Improves
Kansas City June 11 The flood situation is steadily improving and normal conditions return. Outside subscriptions for sufferers across Kansas have been stopped. Governor Bailey plans to summon the legislature today or tomorrow. Railroad traffic resumes with Rocksland trains returning east and west, and a continuous route between Kansas City and Dover via Topeka, plus connections between Illinois and Colorado. Union Pacific also resumes service between Kansas City and Denver.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Bailey
Rocksland
Dover
Topeka
Illinois
Colorado
Union Pacific
Denver
Telegraphic Brevities From a Turbulent Era
Thirty people mostly women rescued at Clifton Arizona after a cloudburst storm on Thursday night. Western Federation of Miners gathering at Butte Montana in 1904. Acting Governor Stoddard notes serious ranger force ritual in Morenci. Premier Balfour averts cabinet crisis by appeasing and removing Chamberlain. Eight year old girl from Boulder bit by mad dog, to be treated at Pasteur Institute. Paul Green dies from baseball wound at Anagooda White House restaurant. James J. Hill says direct talks with em should replace walking delegate. Berlin murders rise amid Jack the Ripper speculation. James Rherit Cosmor captures jailbreaker and murderer Pierce. James A. Watson pleads not guilty to charges in Washington. Yellow River mine strike halts operations for higher pay.
Stategets Funds for Militia Equipment in Three States
The secretary of war notified adjutant generals of Wyoming Idaho and Jah that 6272 dollars were set aside from a 2 million dollar congressionally approved militia equipment appropriation. Each state will receive this sum as part of the apportioned funds now released due to heavy demand. Also Cheyenne hosts the Sella and Downs shows on June 18 with new acts and a lively performance. The Baptists Young People plan a railroad social Friday June 12 with 10 cent admission and 5 cent lunch.
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Dally Lander
Washington
Secretary of War
Wyoming
Idaho
Jah
Congress
Cheyenne
Sella & Downs
Charles Ity
Sach
Gretna Green in Cheyenne Draws Colorado Couples
Since January 1, ninety-seven marriages occurred at Gretna Green in Cheyenne with sixty one couples from Colorado making up 63 percent of the total. Colorado law bans immediate remarriage after divorce while Wyoming allows it. thirty licenses went to Wyoming couples and six to others. Dr. Barkwell’s office is at Keese ball rooms 34 and 35. Before buying a 1902 bicycle Ures examine the big stock at Cheyenne Cycle Works 1712 Ferguson Street.
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Cheyenne
Gretna
Colorado
Pla
Wyoming
Cheyenne Cycle Works
Ferguson Street
Stockgrowers National Bank Onéyoune Wyoming Report
Report of the condition of the Stockgrowers National Bank at Onéyoune Wyoming as of June 6 1008 showing liabilities and secured bonds. The damaged text records state and local currency figures and mentions United Biater bonds and wind related entries.
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Wyoming
Dismoun
T Wind United Biater
Ae Lo Meoure
Clrmoula United Aan
Pone
First National Bank
Cheyennne
Wreming
Clee
Businran
State Hawks and Due Approved Reserve Report Summary
Fragmented OCR notes reference Hawks and reserve figures with sums like 14,000 and capital paid in. Mentions loans discounts lines and national state references, but specifics are unclear.
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Sakes Hatiooal
Mt State
Renedink Found Guilty In Horse Theft Case
The jury returned a guilty verdict against George Renedink for horse stealing. They valued the horse at $20. He was brought before Judge Scot this afternoon and fined $20 plus about $200 costs for the theft from J. C. Goodrich in 1899 and later sale to Charles Goodrich.
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George Renedink
Renedink
Fort Laramie
J.C. Goodrich
I O Charles
Nenedink
Scot
Show by injunction in Rawlins court over charity ball
An injunction case in Rawlins seeks to compel J B Osborne to reopen his opera house for the Charity Ball presented by the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church after manager Louis Schalk resigned and the theater closed. Outcome pending.
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Rawlins
Louis Schalk
Ladies’ Guild of the Episcopal Church
J. EB. Osborne
Ladies’ Guild
Osborne
Various residents depart Cheyenne area for travel and visits
A series of short notices lists individuals leaving Cheyenne for ranches, towns, and states. Van Tansell, Senator John Williams, architect William Dubois, Judge Carey, James Libby Jr, Mrs. Hunt, J C Hannum, Conrad Leucke, Mrs C W Crossley, Mrs Malcolm Weatherford, Mrs AL Bowie, Dwight Apperson, Mrs Wm Daley, Miss Efe Murchison, J B Kuppenhheimer, John Ohnhams, Mrs G E Gorton, Mrs J L Banks and others plan trips to Laramie Douglas Wheatland Rawlins Boxeman Crawford Boxman Williamsburg and San Francisco or visit friends and relatives.
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van Tansell
Senator John Williams
Wm. Dubois
Douglas
J. M. Carey
Wheatland
James Libby, Jr
Saratoga
Glenn Scott
Conrad Leucke
Wm, Daley
Laramie
Cheyenne
Missa Efe Murchison
Rawlins
Williamsburg
Ja. B. Kuppenhheimer
Chicago
van Gilford & Meyer
John Ohnhams
Triple wedding charivari entertains crowd near Robitaille home
Last night a group of about twenty five to thirty young friends staged a traditional charivari for the new brides and grooms near Anthony Robitaille’s residence. A colored mandolin club provided music while Peters brothers performed dances and Tim Williamen and Jon Gillespie sang solos.
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Rome
Anthony Robitaille
Peters Brothers
Tim Williamen
Jon Gillespie
Laramie Delegates And Cheyenne Court Actions Report
Delegates from Custer Post No 1 Colorado and Wyoming Grand Army head to Cheyenne for the department encampment with Rev A C Hogbin John Mast and alternates Sodergreen and Holliday. Cheyenne juries hear Curran looting charges and Phares case proceeds while a local painters union seeks harmony and outreach to city residents.
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Custer
Opera house fund milestone reflected in $500 donation
The soliciting committee visited R. E. Van Tassell who contributed 500 dollars and took a box for the new opera house. The Warren Mercantile Co reports arrival of a carload of chairs with over twenty rocker styles and 18 complete chair stocks.
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Opera House
R. 8. van Tascell
Genteman
Oper House
Warren Mercantile CO
Union Otters Clash Ends in Stalemate in City
In the ongoing dispute between the union and otters the city remains in statu quo with no definite action taken. A carpenters meeting that evening discussed grievances but reached no clear solution. Members prefer to wait a few days to see if issues will settle without drastic steps. Notice to creditors stating settlements sought after sale of Wyoming Fuel Feed and Co goods by WM Murphy.
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Union
Otters
Sera
Wyoming Fuel, Feed and E Company
WM. Murphy
Bargain Corsets and Shoes Offer Deep Savings
Local store advertises heavy discounts on summer corsets at 22c, ladies shoes at 2.46, taffeta garments at low prices, and various dosed fabrics and hosiery. Names and brands not fully clear, but wide range of apparel and accessories touted as superior value for the price.
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Monte Carlo
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Comptroller of the Currency
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Ctevenne TopyAa
the Watch House
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17Th and Capitol Avenue
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Hutte, Mont
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Morenci
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Chamberlain
Sarah Hubbard
Boulder
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Adelaide Green
White House
Anagooda
James J. Hill
Great Northern
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Berlin
Jack Tha Kipper
Rherit Cosmor
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Moat
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Marderer
Pierce
James A. Watoan
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Guna Quenee
Sells & Downs
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Iad
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Tate
Iin Te
Nynfaaten
Papa Vlas
Yimait
Ane
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Tauure
Eran
Goodrich
8. D. Hunt
Mra
Fred Fisher
J. C. Hannum
Continental Oil Company
Custer Post
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F. M. Phares
Phares Ia
Curran
Aoul
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Howe
Children's
WM. Myers & CO
Coshing
M. Marks
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