Taft forces control fight shapes 1908 Republican Convention
Chicago awaits the 1908 Republican National Convention with plans solidifying for officer selections and committee control. State caucuses in Ohio New York Indiana and Iowa issue no clear vice presidential favorite amid a nerve racking fight. Speaker Cannon’s Chicago visit spurs platform talks on injunctions and trusts with emphasis on possible exemptions.
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Chicago
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Iowa
Taft
Sherman
Low
Hughes
Dolliver
Senate
Hari Kari
Fairbanks
Cannon
Wade Ellis
Supreme Court of Illinois
Burlington Mortgage Sets Wyoming Record at 900 Million
Special to The Leader from Basin Wyoming dated June 15 reports the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad company recorded the largest mortgage in Wyoming history for 900 million dollars. The security covers 8 599 miles of railroad track and rolling stock and associated mechanical plants.
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Basin
Wyo
Wyoming
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Alr
Electrification Planned for Denver Laramie & Northwestern
A plan is under way to electrify the Denver Laramie Northwestern railroad from the river to Fort Collins as soon as the first track section is ready. If successful electric power will extend to Laramie.
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Denver-Laramie
Denver
Colo
Denver, Laramie
Precipitation Record Advances at Cheyenne
Cheyenne's rainfall since May 1 rises steadily with the record reaching about 8.75 inches by Saturday evening, up from 8.61 inches.
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Cheyenne
Local Weather Data for June 16, 1908
Weather report for the 24 hours ending 6 p m on June 16 1908 records a maximum temperature of 67 degrees with additional readings likely indicating cooler overnight conditions and possible wind or precipitation notes omitted in fragmentary text.
Riner and Williams Win Large Cheyenne Contract
A Washington message says Riner and Williams of Cheyenne were awarded the contract to haul all supplies for Dale Creek to Crow Creek reserve headquarters during militia maneuvers in August. The firm includes Charles W. Riner and Perry Williams.
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Washington
Riner & Williams
Cheyenne
Dale Creek
Crow Creek
Charles W. Riner
Perry Williams
Evanston Residents Trek to Edmont on Overland Route
Special to The Leader Evanston Wyoming June 15 Many settlers who once moved to Wyoming by prairie schooners now head to Alberta Canada by the same overland route. The latest departures include George P Harvey and his family driving to Edmonton Alberta a journey of about 800 miles expected to take six weeks.
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Evanston
Alberta
Wyo
Wyoming
Canada
George P. Harvey
Edgemonton
Rawlins Man 18 Charged With Perjury
H. B. Monsen, longtime employee of the J. W. Hugus company, was taken to Denver to face a perjury charge in a U S court. The allegation states Monsen lied to prove up a Colorado homestead claim before arriving in Wyoming.
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Rawlins
Wyo
H. B. Monsen
J. W. Hugus Company
Denver
United States
Monson
Colorado
Wyoming
Furious Denver Storm Destroys Fruit Trees and Fences
A fierce storm in Denver on June 15 delivers record rainfall, destroying fruit trees and gardens, injuring plants, and frightening horses and dogs. From 11:44 to 12:30 pm rain reached 1.02 inches, exceeding January through April totals and prompting widespread damage across the city and state.
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Denver
Colo
Weather Bureau
Capitol Hill
Colorado
Frank Gleason Injured Moving Piano at Atlas Theater
Frank Gleason of Gleason Mercantile company was hurt at the Atlas theater while helping move a piano. Falling glass caused cuts to his head and hands.
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Frank Gleason
Atlas Theater
Gleason Mercantile Company
Thompson Admitted to Naval Academy Cadetship
A message from Annapolis yesterday said B. M. Thompson of Cheyenne has arrived, passed the entrance examination, and has been admitted to a cadetship at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Suspected Bootleggers Attack Indian Reservation Aide
Miss Clara B. True, Indian reservation superintendent in San Bernardino County, was ambushed by six men while raiding bootleggers. Seven suspects were detained as she fled with deputy Hazel Clenning. officers repelled the attack with revolver fire during the ambush near Highlands.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Clara B. True
Miss True
Highlands
Hazel Clenning
Prevy
Yaqui Indians refuse surrender in Hermosillo talks
A large Yaqui gathering at Hermosillo, Mexico, refused to surrender their arms to the Mexican government, ending negotiations for a peaceful settlement for now. Censorship on Mexican news prevents details from being released.
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Nogales
Ariz
Hermosillo
Mex
Mexico
Memorial services honor Cheyenne firefighters
The Cheyenne fire department in full uniform attended memorial services at First Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Rev. E C Jordan delivered a tribute laden sermon. Special music and Haneschka's orchestra provided instrumental selections. Firemen's memorial services will be held annually on the second Sunday of June.
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Cheyenne
First Methodist Church
E. C. Jordan
Haneschka
Major Foote Recovers Sits Up After Fall
A letter from Evanston reports Major F. M. Foote has leaving critical condition after a fall and can sit up in bed for short periods daily, signaling improvement.
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Major Foote
Evanston
F. M. Foote
Leader’s Word Contest Begins Today in Cheyenne
The Leader announces a week long word contest with twelve ads forming a prize sentence. First prize is $5, others include $3 and $2 trade credits. Contest closes next Saturday at 9 PM. ties go to earliest submitted answers. Submit as many entries as desired, but win once.
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Cheyenne
Idelman Brothers
Reunion of Pioneers at Sheridan July 3
Sheridan Chamber invites neighbors to the July 3 1908 reunion of pioneers tied to the Fetterman massacre with General Carrington. Activities include an address by Carrington, music, a dance, a basket dinner, and a camp fire, followed by a July 4 reenactment of the Fetterman fight.
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Sheridan
General Carrington
Sheridan Chamber of Commerce
Carrington
Fetterman Mansacre
Henry B. Carrington
Fort Phil Kearney
Piney Creek
Fort
Phil Kearney
C. D. Clark
Mondell
Clude
Kearney
Wyoming
Fetterman
United States
Fort MacKenzie
Buffalo
Johnson County
Old Fort Phil Kearney
Eighteen Cattle Electrocuted in Storm at Sheridan Ranch
During a severe electrical storm at the M. L. Lawin ranch near Sheridan on June 15 eighteen head of blooded cattle were electrocuted. The animals crowded into a corner against a barbed wire fence and the strike conveyed current through them. Their bodies were found in a heap by Sar win after the storm passed. The fence remained undamaged.
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Sheridan
Wyo
M. L. Lawin
Sarwin
W. B. Keenwright Dies After Long Illness in Cheyenne
W B Keenwright of 516 East Twentieth street Cheyenne died early yesterday after a long illness. He was 59 and had lived in Cheyenne fourteen years, ten as an accountant at P J Black lumber yards. Keenwright held offices in Knights of Pythias and other groups and is survived by a widow and five children Laura George Walter Keenwright Anna Frick and Mrs Harry Sanderson.
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W. B. Keenwrigh
W. B. Keenwright
East Twentieth Street
Mr. Keenwright
Cheyenne
P. J. Black Lumber Yards
the Knights of Pythias
American Order of Protection
Fraternal Union of America
Keenwright
Laura
George
Walter Keenwright
Anna Frick
Sheridan
Harry Sanderson
Garamie
Frick
Evanston Man Back From Long Auto Trip
Evanston Wyoming June 15 P W Spaulding an attorney returned from New York City where he traveled in an automobile driven by J M Murdock a wealthy lumberman of Johnstown Pa Spaulding rode from Evanston to New York and he and five members of his party rode from Los Angeles to New York covering 5693 miles in 25 days of running time The shortest day was 67 miles and the longest 244 miles
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Evanston
Wyo
P. W. Spaulding
New York City
J. M. Murdock
Johnstown
Spaulding
New York
Los Angeles
Cal
Million Dollars for Wyoming Reclamation
Encampment Wyoming June 15 Mayor George M Winkelman discusses plans to reclaim 100000 acres on the upper Green River In Uinta county after inspecting the ground He estimates the project at 600000 to 1000000 with capital ready to start Water access to settlers would cost 20 to 25 per acre from Horse Creek to LaBarge
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Wyo
George M. Winkelman
Green River
Uinta County
Horse Creek
LaBarge
Fire at Bent Street Out House Suppressed Early Morning
At 4 16 yesterday morning the fire department raced to 1600 Bent street where an outhouse filled with stored furniture was ablaze. The flames were extinguished before serious damage occurred.
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No. 1600
Bent Street
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