Officials doubt the agents story on railroad wreck
Cleveland Ohio June 22 Probable that a 14 year old boy meddled with the Mentor station switch causing the Twentieth Century Flyer wreck. Ticket agent Wm Usher and James Barnes found the switch open and locked after meeting the lantern bearing boy who claimed to shut the switch. Officials plan a formal investigation though the superintendent doubts the boy turned the switch.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Mentor
Wm. Usher
Nickel Plate
James Barnes
Willoughby
Death Valley Prospector Tragedy Report From Desert
W H Clark of Baker City Oregon and his wife arrived in Goldfield with a grim tale of a death toll among nine men and three burros found along Death Valley between the Panamint and Funeral ranges. Seven men and all burros died the two survivors are in weak condition.
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Death Valley
Goldfield
W. H. Clark
Baker City
Ore
Lower Desert
Clark
Panamint
Funeral Ranges
Big Western Shoot Opens Three Day Portland Meet
The twenty first annual Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest shoot starts in Portland on June 22 at Irvington. The three day event draws entrants from across the United States with many contests offering up to 20 targets and prizes running into several thousand dollars.
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Portland
Ore
Sportsmen's Association of the Northwest
United States
Irvington
New Mexican Robbed of 3100 by Footpads
Carl Adams a Roswell New Mexico livestock man was knocked down in Fort Worth and robbed of 3100 cash and his jewelry by two African American highwaymen last night according to Dallas dispatches.
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Dallas
Tex
Carl Adams
Roswell
N. M
Fort Worth
Wyoming Weather Forecast Update
Forecast for Wyoming shows showers and cooler conditions with a mix of sun in the west and showers in the east. Local data through 6 p m yesterday records a maximum 79 degrees and minimum 62, with 0.02 inch of precipitation. Palmer, Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palmer
Nineteen Die In Mentor Wreck On Twentieth Century Flyer
New York reports the Twentieth Century Limited will revert to a twenty hour schedule after a fatal Lake Shore wreck at Mentor Ohio. Nineteen people, including prominent business and professional figures from New York Chicago Cleveland and other cities, are confirmed dead with two unidentified. Officials cite a possible manic observer or revenge motive with a misread distant light near an open switch as the probable cause.
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New York
New York Central
Lake Shore
Newman
Cleveland
Mentory O
Chicago
Cleveand
Lake Shore Company
John R. Bennett
John A. Bradley
T. R. Morgan
C. H. Wellman
A. L. Rogers
C. Beckwith
A. H. Head
H. H. Wright
D. E. Arthur
J. H. Gibson
H. C. Mechlin
L. M. Erich
E. E. Naughe
L. A. Johnson
Henry Tring
Allen Tyler
F. J. Brant
N. B. Walters
W. D. Mickley
Federal court defers execution in Mary Rogers case
Brattleboro Vermont June 22 The habeas corpus petition of Mary Rogers under death sentence for murder was denied by Judge Wheeler. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court was formally filed and Wheeler planned to sign papers after 4 pm to allow Governor Bell a reprieve. If no further reprieve is granted the court will order Rogers returned to federal custody pending appeal.
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Bell
France Magh Worries Over Moroccan Trouble
Paris dealers showed gloom as Moroccan difficulties worsened the afternoon trading. The bourse fell more than 40 centimes amid unusual downturns while circulating reports claimed Prince Radolin left Paris for Berlin over the French note. The rumor was denied.
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Paris
Prince Radolin
Paria
Berlin
Metal markets report steadiness in silver lead and copper
New York June 23 silver holdings stand at 58 3 4, while lead and copper markets show quiet activity with minor price moves. The report notes a subdued trading day as investors await further cues from overseas markets and domestic economic data.
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New York
President Roosevelt Returns to Washington After New England Trip
Washington programs report the President’s return by 2:05 AM aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad from a New England trip. Secretary Taft holds telegrams from Tokyo and St. Petersburg as war peace talks loom, with a White House statement anticipated on any new armistice steps.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Tokio
St. Petersburg
President Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
New England
Williams Makes Roosevelt Doctor at Williams College
President Roosevelt received the honorary LL D degree at Williams College in Williamstown after a 32 hour Western Massachusetts visit. He attended three commencements, earned two high honors, delivered speeches at each ceremony, and spoke to crowds from his car at stations along the route with no incident reported.
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Williamstown
Mass
Price
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Williams College
Probe into Beef Trust Grime Opens Questions in Chicago
Federal grand jury probing the beef industry heard witnesses on cattle buying by packers. Frederick Wood of Hampshire Illinois Christopher Earnhardt of Wilmington Indiana and B C Sholes a Burlington Illinois cattle trader testified and explained the trovfiles a cattle shipper has in selling livestock in the Chicago market.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Frederick Wood
Hampshire
Christopher Earnhardt
Wilmington
B.C. Sholes
Burlington
Grand Jury
Bas
Venerable Danish King in State of Weakness
Emperor William received a telegram reporting King Christian of Denmark in a state of great weakness. The aged monarch, father of Queen Alexandra of England and sovereign of Greece, is over four years old and his condition worries his entourage.
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Denmark
Kiel
Germany
William
Christian
Alexandra
England
Greece
Russia
Chemists Open Annual American Chemical Society Meeting in Buffalo
In Buffalo New York the annual American Chemical Society meeting opened with a parade of noted chemists. The two day sessions feature prominent speakers including W A Noyes from the Bureau of Standards Washington among others.
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Buffalo
N. Y
American Chemical Society
W. A. Noyes
Bureau of Standards
Washington
August Belmont Resigns From Equitable Board
August de Mont resigns as director of the Equitable Society. The resignation takes effect when the trustees accept it, a step not yet completed though presented several days ago.
Russians Ready for Major Battle Across Gunshu Pass
In Manchuria at Gunshu Pass on June 22, Japanese operations over five days, once seen as portentous, appear finished with them clearing their front. No delay remains for a great battle as both sides seem roughly matched and Russian forces expect an advance.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
North Wyoming Base Ball League Organized
Sheridan Wyo June 22 The Northern Wyoming Base Ball League was organized at Sheridan last evening with clubs Sheridan Dietz Monarch and Fort Mackenzie The schedule opens July The Buffalo team was left out due to distance and stage trip They beat Monarch 6 to 2 and lost to Fort Mackenzie 6 to 1 and to Sheridan 10 to 0 W S Guyer of Sheridan is president of the new league
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Sheridan
Wyo
Wyoming
Dietz
Monarch
Fort Mackenzie
Buffalo
Guyer
Young Fairbanks Plans European Bicycle Tour
New York June 22 Robert Fairbanks youngest son of Vice President Fairbanks sails for Europe with a friend for a summer bicycle tour He is a Yale freshman and will explore Europe by bicycle during vacation.
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New York
Robert Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Europe
Yale
Republican State Central Committee Elects Officers
In Columbus on June 22 Orrin B. Gould chaired a special meeting to elect officers. The entire slate of old executive committee officers was re elected and the Lawrence county contest was heard.
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Columbus
Ohio
Republican State Central Committee
Orrin B. Gould
Lawrence County
Supreme Court halts Chicago hanging in Peterson murder case
The Illinois Supreme Court granted a writ of error and supersedeas in the case of Joseph Briges, who was set for execution in Chicago for the murder of Henry Peterson. The ruling delays the hanging and sends the case back for review.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Joseph Briges
Chicag
Hany Peterson
Canada Prohibitionists Meet in Toronto Convention Opens
The National prohibition convention of Canada opened in Toronto with American temperance leaders among the speakers. The event gathers reform advocates amid ongoing prohibition efforts.
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Toronto
National Prohibition Convention of
Canada
Live Stock Markets Report Chicago and Omaha Prices
Chicago and Omaha cattle and sheep markets show receipts and varied prices. Chicago receipts total 4 500 cattle and 13 000 sheep with general strength and higher tops for prime steers and high quality wethers. Omaha receipts 2 200 cattle and 8 200 sheep with steady to firm tone and price ranges for steers cows yearlings and lambs.
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Chicago
Texas Fed Greers
Omaha
Regular Meeting Notice of Fraternal Order of Eagles
A notice announces a regular meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles tonight with members urged to attend.
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Order OF Eagles
Equitable Life affair draws New York inquiry and resignations
The report by Insurance Superintendent Hendricks triggers District Attorney Jerome’s inquiry into the Equitable Life Assurance Society. August Belmont resigns as director amid the developing scandal. Governor Higgins calls the report worthy of criminal authorities' attention and says it implicates violations of law.
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New York
Hendricksas
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Jerome
New York County
August Belmont
Equit
Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Hendricks
Equitable
Tisdel Re-Elected University President
The University of Wyoming trustees reelected Frederick M. Tisdel as president. Also reelected were faculty members and administrators including Avon Nelson J. F. Soule and others. Captain John W. Dheavey was named military commandant and Walter B. Griffin became secretary to the president.
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Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Frederick M. Tisdel
Avon Nelson
J. F. Soule
Henry Merz
C. B. Ridgeway
W. F. Gilkinson
Agnes Wergel
A. B. Bullum
Helen Middelkauff
Henry G. Knight
Loyal
W. Trumbull
Frances Meader
Ross Moody
Frank EB. Hepner
W. H. Reed
John W. Dheavey
Eleventh Infantry
Fort Russell
W. Quaintance
University of Missouri
School of Commerce
Walter B. Griffin
Hillsdale
Mich
Grace BR. Hebard
Board of
Alleged Cody Bank Robber At Liberty Again
Cody Wyoming June 22 Bob Irvin charged with complicity in the attack on the First National bank and the murder of cashier J O Middaugh last November is at large again. He was arrested near Basin January but escaped, fled to Montana where Kas was arrested, and while held for Wyoming officers he absconded again. Irvin described as powerful and dangerous, with a reward offered for his capture.
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Cody
Wyo
Bob” Irvin
First National Bank
J. O. Middaugh
Liberty
Irvin
Ranch
Basin
Montana
Kas
Wyoming
Two Wyoming Rescuers Save Children From River
Monteoise Wyoming June 22 Albert Ward and Marion Brantum saved two small children from drowning in the Grey Bull river. Their wagon overturned in the ford and the occupants were swept into the water. The girl caught one child and the boy the other and held on until help arrived.
Woman narrowly escapes injury after horse drag
A woman from Mott Russell fell while mounting a horse in front of the A. E Roedel drug store yesterday morning. The stirrup caught her foot and she was dragged briefly before the horse was stopped. She suffered severe scratches on her face and hands and a severe fright.
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A. E Roedel
Mott Russell
British Captain Brings Test Case Over 5 Million Damage Suit
In New York a test case heads to the State supreme court to resolve liability for $5,004,000 in claims arising from a January 24, 1902 dynamite explosion before the Murray Hill hotel. Captain Marlin Stuart of the British navy sues for $75,000 claiming nervous prostration and retirement from active service.
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New York
Truman C. White
State Supreme Court
August Belmont
John B. McDonald
Subway Construction Company
City of
Murray Hill Hotel
Court of Appeals
Marlin Stuart
John Green Stars In Juiced Western Association Games
John Green of Cheyenne played second base for Wichita in two long games at Joplin Missouri. He made three hits including a two bagger and starred with no errors, five put outs and eight assists in Wichita’s 1-0 eleven inning win and 21-1 fourteen inning victory.
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Wichita
Kansas
Daily Eagle
Joplin
John Green
Cheyenne
Tea Mes
Man Sues Union Pacific Over Shot Incident Damages
Michael McDonald files a $10,000 damages suit in U S district court at Ogden Utah against Union Pacific alleging he was shot by a railroad watchman in Bvangton.
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Ogden
Utah
Michael McDonald
Union Pacific
Bvangton
Palmer Buys West Twentysecond Street Lot and Brick Cottage
Sallie Palmer purchases the west half of lot 2 block 227 for 800 dollars from Charles Mall. The property on West Twenty second Street includes a brick cottage and improvements.
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Sallie Palmer
Charles Mall
West Twenty-second Street
Wife of Dr. Finney Granted Divorce
Mrs Phera Finney is granted a divorce from Dr HW S Finney Union Pacific physician at Thawlitis Wyoming on statutory grounds.
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DR. Finney
Thawlitis
Wyo
Mra
Pheroxa Finney
Finney
Union Pacific
Baseball scores from multiple leagues reported
American Association games show Columbus 6 St Paul 1 and Toledo 8 Milwaukee 6. First Indianapolis 0 Minneapolis 11, second Indianapolis 0 Minneapolis 8. Louisville vs Kansas City postponed. American League Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 0 Boston 1 Chicago 0 Washington 8 St Louis 6. Pittsburgh-Brooklyn postponed. National League Chicago 0 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 1 New York 2 Brooklyn 2 Boston 10. Western League games Joseph 0 Omaha 1 Dow City 8 Colorado Springs 4 Sioux City 1 Denver 1.
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Columbus
St Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Hilianapolis
Mineneapolis
Loutaville
Kansas City
Hicage
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Lovie
Boston
Pittsure
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France
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Gummenge
North Wyoming
Young Fairbanks
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American Association
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