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Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

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Hundred Thousand In Stolen Mail Pouch

Los Angeles reports a missing registered mail pouch from a Los Angeles to New York route. Officials estimate the loss includes at least fifty thousand dollars in currency and possibly more in valuables. Inspectors say affidavits from senders are needed before totals are set. Washington confirms inquiry into the missing pouch.

Los Angeles Cal Postoffice Kansas City Post Office Department New York Washington, D. C Post Office

Flood floods Kansas City area as Missouri river rises

Kansas City June 10. Missouri river rise overruns riverfront and cornfields after heavy rains in Dakota and Nebraska. Har lem village is submerged, Armourdale area flooded eight miles wide, five railroad lines shut, convention hall opened for refugees, at least 15,000 displaced.

Kansas City Weather Bureau Kaw Missouri Dakota Nebraska Clay County Harlem Armourdale Kansas Avenue

Counterfeit Bills Flood Colorado and Wyoming

The secret service reports a wave of ten dollar counterfeit notes circulating in Colorado and Wyoming. Agents aim to warn bankers and officers in five states as they pursue the gang, linking the bills to the First National Bank of New York City and detailing the note’s misleading features and alterations.

Denver Colo Colorado Wyoming Rowland K. Goddard Government Secret Service First National Bank of New York City Lyons Roberts Treasury McKinley

Government to Build Fast Cutters for Anti Smuggling Campaign

Manila on June 10 reports the government plans to construct a fleet of swift cutters to fight smuggling in the southern islands. The movement targets illicit opium and various dutiable goods carried between Borneo and foreign polities and the Jolo group and Mindanao.

Manila Borneo Mindanao Jolo

Cheyenne Industrial Club Plans 15000 City Folders

The Cheyenne Industrial club directors approved printing 15 000 illustrated forty eight page folders to advertise Cheyenne. The folders will be distributed in Denver at the democratic national convention. An ad will appear in Pathfinder the Union Pacific monthly. Representatives were invited to visit Egbert later this month.

Cheyenne Pathfinder Union Pacific Egbert

North Platte Valley Chautauqua Organized at Scott's Bluff

The North Platte Valley Chautauqua is organized at Scott's Bluff Nebraska with a summer program of lectures and entertainments. The site offers ideal camping grounds and invites eastern Wyoming residents to visit. Speakers include Congressman P W Mondell Governor B B Brooks Senator R B La Follette Congressman George W Norris Carrie Nation Bill Bowe Senator Norris Brown and A L Bixby.

North Platte Valley Scott's Bluff Neb Wyoming P. W. Mondell B. B. Brooks RB. M. la Follette George W. Norris Carrie Nation Bill Bowe Norris Brown A. L. Bixby

Webb Released on Bond as Supreme Court Review Looms

Frank K. Webb who faced 60 days in jail and about 625 dollars in fines and costs for pleading out a witness removal case is free on an 800 dollar bond posted by Boney Earnest and M L Bishop for 30 days while the supreme court considers the appeal. If upheld Webb must surrender. Three other prisoners Bailey Callahan Kish seek guilty pleas for violent or forgery crimes. judge Carpenter to sentence them to the penitentiary upon his return from Lands End.

Casper Wyo Frank K. Webb Boney Earnest M. L. Bishop Supreme Court Webb George Bailey Lee Espinosa Richard E. Callahan Wm. Wahlert Casper National Bank Jones & Keen Powder River John Kish Red O'Neal Cadoma Judge Carpenter Lander

Brewers Endorse Broad Temperance Platform

Milwaukee June 10 The United States Brewers' association closes with a platform pledging to abolish the immoral saloon and promote temperance. A new national body, the United States Manufacturers' and Merchants' association, forms to aid brewers in the fight against prohibition.

Milwaukee Wis United States Brewers’ Association United States Manufacturers’ and Merchants’ Association

Chicago Physician Defends Padding for Angular Women

Dr. Ernest Gallant of New York argues that padded corsets are harmless and even beneficial for women with angular figures. He contends pads create rounded curves, improve appearance, and that properly made corsets can aid health and comfort.

Chicago Ernest Gallant New York Gallant

Walcott Winners to Play Fort Steele in Debut

The Walcott Winners baseball team organized in Walcott Wyoming prepare to face Fort Steele next Friday. Captain Robert Ogilvie leads the squad with Ed Anderson catching and Henry Farrell at shortstop among nine players including George Jacobs and Harry Jacobs in the outfield and Jack Corlett in left field.

Walcott Wyo Wyoming Fort Steele Ed. Anderson Robert Ogilvie Henry Farrell Dude Griffin George Jacobs R. A. Best C. Hansen Harry Jacobs Jack Corlett Feld C. A. Hansen

Confederate Veterans elect Evans commander at reunion

The United Confederate veterans adjourned their annual convention with Memphis chosen as the next reunion site and General Clement A. Evans elected as commander in chief.

Evans Birmingham Ala Memphis Clement A. Evans United Confederate Veterans

Woman shoots man who killed her father in Mississippi

Tunica Miss June 10 J T Lowe prominent attorney here was shot and probably mortally wounded on the street today by Mrs Jacob Weinstein The homicide occurred March 41 when Lowe shot and killed Perry M Hoston father of Mrs Weinstein The 19 year old widow married last February to a Charleston Miss merchant is under arrest

Tunica Miss J. T. Lowe Jacob Weinstein Lowe Perry M. Houston Weinstein Charleston

Weather Forecast and Local 1908 Washington report

Forecast for Wyoming shows fall Thursday and Friday. Local data for 24 hours to 6 pm June 10 record high 72 and low 44 degrees with .03 inch precipitation. Palmer, Section Director, notes current conditions.

Washington D. C Wyoming Palmer

Hughes May Accept Nomination for Vice

Chicago June 10 The Republican National Committee added 33 full and two half votes to Taft and two half votes to Foraker after contests in two states and fourteen districts. Ohio saw Taft win three districts while the Sixth seated both delegations with half a vote each. Dolliver and Cortelyou drew the vice presidential focus as rumor swirled about Governor Hughes possibly declining or accepting.

Chicago Republican National Committee Wm. H. Taft Joseph B. Foraker Taft Ohio Foraker Dolliver Iowa Cortelyou Senate Hughes Associated Press New York Timothy L. Woodruff New York State Central Committee

Tammany Braves Plan Worship Stop on Denver Trip

New York June 10 A Tammany executive committee plan adds a two hour Sunday stop in Kansas City and Omaha on July 5 to allow Tammanyites to attend services en route to the national democratic convention in Denver. Over 600 names listed for travel on four special trains.

New York Denver Tammany Executive Committee Kansas City Omaha Thomas E. Smith

District Court Jury Chosen for Gases Case Trial

The June term jury panel for Judge R. N. Matson includes James A. Parnell George Hager B Predmestky and others from towns like Meriden Pine Bluffs Glenda Guernsey and Torrington. James G. Thompson sues I N Bard for a commission on ranch sale proceeds and a trial began.

District Court R. N. Matson James A. Parnell George Hager B. Predmestky B. H. Smalley E. Welmitz James Kelly John Johnson John Brown Alsert Cheyenne D. C. Burdick Meriden T. D. Holt Hecla Wm. Dunstan Pine Bluffs L. E. Austin Chugwater Henry Miller Arcola F. E. Barnes Wheatland Fred Putney Athol J. B. Hubbard Glenda J. W. McDevitt Guernsey W. F. Soward Torral Torgerson J. B. Carl Patrick Charles Klassert E. M. Yates Ava

Father Bryant to Undergo Operation in Rochester

Special to The Leader Casper Wyoming June 10 Father Bryant leaves for Rochester Minnesota for an operation to relieve months of severe head pain He will spend a month at Minnesota lakes before returning to Casper and Father Sifton of St Stephen will oversee the Catholic church during his absence.

Casper Wyo Father Bryant Rochester Minn Minnesota Father Sifton St. Stephen's

Montana Floods Still Devouring Railroads

Great Northern officials report the main line fully clear for traffic between St. Paul and Seattle. Montana Central branch remains tied up. Northern Pacific west of Missoula shows further washouts, delaying access to Missoula from the west until at least Friday.

Spokane Wash Great Northern St. Paul Seattle Montana Central Northern Pacific Missoula

Medical Examiners Start Wyoming Physician Assessments

The state board of medical examiners began examinations of several physicians seeking to practice in Wyoming. Candidates include H. D. Babcock Portland Ora, A. M. Dawson Diets Wio, W. J. Wagner Gillette R. M. McCoffin Joliet Charles E. Lane Riverton, and Dr G A Ashbaugh newly appointed Sheridan house surgeon. Sidney G Hands Murdo admitted to practice on Iowa certificate, and Mrs T D Senerini Sunrise examined for midwifery eligibility.

State Board of Medical Examiners Seasion Wyoming H. D. Babcock Portland Ora A. M. Dawson Diets Wio W. J. Wagner Gillette Wyo R. M. McCoffin Joliet Charles E. Lane Riverton Wye G. A. Ashbaugh Sheridan Branch State Hospital Sidney G. Hands Murdo Iowa T. D. Senerini Sunrise Wyote

Costa Rica Sees Central American Union Dream Beginning

Senor Calvo, Costa Rican minister to the United States, said in Mexico City that the successful inauguration of the Central American Court of Justice marks the first step toward uniting the five Central American republics.

City Mexico Senor Calvo United States Costa Rica Central American Court of Justice Central American Republica

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