Irrigation and statehood bills gain momentum in Congress
Washington reports both the Irrigation bill and the statehood measure in strong shape. President Roosevelt urged urgent passage of the irrigation bill in a White House interview with Congressman Mondell. House support appears solid and western senators show promise of a vote. senate timing remains uncertain as debate on statehood grows with Moon of Tennessee and Grosvenor of Ohio trading positions amid Republican platform references.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rosevelt
Mendell
White House
House of Congress
Mondell
Far West
Moon
Tennessee
Grosvenor
Ohio
Stephens
Texas
First female permit to carry revolver issued in New York
Hetty Green, famed woman financier, received a police permit to carry a revolver. It marks the first such permit ever granted to a woman in the city.
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New York
Hetty Green
Police
Arbor Day Observances Statewide Plant Trees for McKinley
Treeshes and shrubs are being planted across North Dakota in Arbor Day ceremonies in memory of President McKinley. Governor White issued a proclamation urging every school to plant an elm tree in tribute.
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Bismarck
8. D
Todasay
White
McKinley
Philadelphia Reading rail line to start hourly NYC service
Philadelphia announces hourly rail service between the city of Brotherly Love and New York, seen as the culmination of hopes for premier national railroad service. Berlin reports the Kaiser Wilhelm liner sold to the Morgan syndicate for 1.5 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Reading Railrow
Brotherly Love
New York
Berlin
Hamburg
Morgan Syndicate
Fort Hall Reservation Lands Open to Settlement
Washington announces lands of the Fort Hall Indian reservation in Idaho totaling 400000 acres will open for settlement after June 17. Agricultural and grazing lands priced at 2.50 and 1.25 per acre. one fifth due at entry, rest on final proof. Improvements not retained by Indians to be auctioned at Blackfoot May 26. Potatello five mile lands auction July 1 at not less than 10 per acre.
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Washington, May
Fort Hall
Idaho
Blackfoot
Five Mile
Pocatello Reservation
Queen Wilhelmina Passes Quiet Night Despite Fever Report
In The Hague this morning an official bulletin states there is no rise in Queen Wilhelmina's temperature and that she had a quiet night. The report provides no further condition details.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Delay Likely in Beef Trust Case Without Injunction Bill
Chicago May 8. The case faces weeks of delay if the injunction bill does not arrive tomorrow. District Attorney Bethea warns the matter may miss the term of the federal court, extending delays by about thirty days. Reports say packers may admit maintaining a trust in reply, which could bar criminal prosecutions under the law.
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Chicago
Bethea
Armored Train Derails. British Casualties Listed
A British armored train derailed between Pretoria and Pietersburg. A lieutenant and twelve privates were killed in the incident reported from London dated May 8.
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London
Pretoria
Pietersburg
Republicans push plan to combine Arizona and New Mexico
Washington May 8 reports a Republican movement to alter the omnibus territorial bill by creating one state from Arizona and New Mexico. Most Republicans support the idea while Democrats oppose it.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Mrs Dennison Elected President of National Federation
In Los Angeles during May Mrs Dennison won the NFWC presidency by a 400 vote margin over Mrs Decker. The election crowned Mrs Dennison leader of the national women’s club organization.
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Los Angeles
Dennison
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Decker
Earthquakes Felt Across Bordeaux Region
Earthquakes were felt about 2 o'clock this morning in the north and south of Bordeaux with shocks reported at Tarbes Luçon and Lourdes where a wall fell. The tremor was also felt at Agen Bayonne and Pau and frightened cattle fled in all directions.
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France
Bordeaux
Tarbas
Luchon
Lourdes
Agen
Bayonne
Pau
Lava From Mt Pelee Destroys Guerin Factories
The lava from Mt Pelee on Martinique, which began Saturday, has destroyed the Guerin factories near St Pierre. About 150 persons are reported missing amid widespread panic in St Pierre and surrounding areas.
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St. Thomas
D. W
Mt. Pelee
Martinique
Guerin
St. Pierre
Thousands view Archbishop Corrigan in state at St Patrick’s
Thousands visit St Patrick’s Cathedral to view the late Archbishop Corrigan in state. The procession of mourners continues today with an estimated twenty thousand paying respects ahead of tomorrow morning’s funeral.
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New York
May
Corrigan
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Murder in New York Shocks City Lights Scene
New York on May 8 reported Malcolm fatally shot novelist Paul Lalcaster Ford in an afternoon incident. Police investigations underway as relatives and literary circles mourn the loss.
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New York
Malcolm Forshot
Paul Lalcaster Ford
Newark Mayor Leads Auto Parade Through Sewer Project
The mayor of Greater Newark will lead seven automobiles on May 17 in an underground trip to inspect a new fifteen foot sewer tunnel intended to drain the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. The passengers include members of the Brooklyn board of estimate and department emoumts.
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Newark
May
Greater
Board of Estimate and
Department Emoumts
Brooklyn
Bay Ridge
Por Reat or Wanted in The Lead er brings quick results
A brief notice notes prompt outcomes from a lead er search setup. The item highlights fast results and local response. No names or organizations are clearly identified in the readable text.
Court martial ordered for Captain James Ryan over prison abuse
Secretary Root today ordered a court martial to try Captain James Ryan of the Fifteenth cavalry for improper conduct in obtaining information from the Fill pits. Special Prosecutor Rhodes reports Ryan’s methods included binding prisoners, standing them, jerking their heads, lifting the belly, and forcing a victim’s head into a bucket of water. Rhodes also says Ryan believes the American occupation unmet.
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Washington
Root
James Ryan
Fifteenth Cavalry
Rhodes
Ryan
Rhores
Dube Testifies On Philippine Cruelty At Juaro
Isador Dube of Watertown Massachusetts, a former sergeant in the Twenty sixth Infantry, told the senate Philippines committee he witnessed water cure in Juaro Panay by Captain Glenn Lieutenant Conger and several soldiers. He said native women were confined with fourteen to fifteen men for three weeks and many natives’ homes were burned.
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Washington
Isador Dube
Watertown
Mass
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Juaro
Panay
Glenn
Conger
Eighteenth Infantry
Culberson
Czar Reviews 60 000 Troops Under Strict Security
In St Petersburg on May 8 the czar inspected sixty thousand troops including infantry cavalry Cossacks and artillery with 126 field pieces. elaborate precautions kept the public more than a quarter mile away to ensure his safety.
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St. Petersburg
Washington man seeks government post after Havana postal fraud pardon
William Reeves, recently pardoned by Governor Wood after turning state's evidence in Havana postal frauds, is in Washington seeking a new government job. He had been auditor of the Cuban Postal department. Also, Robert Keeling, a Washington artist, sailed for Europe to paint King Edward’s portrait.
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Washington
D. C
William Reeves
Havana
Wood
New York
May
Robert Keeling
Europe
Edward
Bret Harte Buried in Frimley Funeral
The funeral of Bret Harte was held today at Frimley in a private ceremony with London officials present. The Ontario author died recently prompting the private service.
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London
May
Bret Harte
Frimley
Carnegie denies interest in shipping trust in London
Andrew Carnegie says he has retired from business and re formed. He criticizes the shipping trust as a money making affair, claiming members care only for dividends and not for the flag. He emphasizes he has no stake in the arrangement.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Miners Weigh Arbitration Plan After Scranton Meeting
In Scranton on May 8 the National Mine Workers executive committee proposed submitting all disputes to a board of arbitration chosen by the Independent board of the national civic federation. The plan was to inform operators by wire, awaiting their reply. The conference adjourned until morning without word from operators and reports from New York and London suggested a strike might be avoided.
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Scranton
May
National Mine Workers’ Posoolation
Mitchell
Jase
Anv
National Civic Federation
Board of Openators
New York
Foranton
Commuite
J. P Morgan
London
Gates
Colorado claim of a Wyoming strip proves false
The Denver Republic reports a supposed three mile wide strip along Sweetwater and Carbon counties as Colorado land due to survey errors. B Surveyor General Hanson says the 141st parallel marks the boundary and the claim is erroneous. Resurvey work may be needed in parts of the Snake River area.
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Snake River
Wyoming
Colorado
Denver Republican
Medicine Bow Range
Sweetwater
Carbona
Grand
Baggs
Bsurveyor
Hanson
Leader
W. A. Richards & Bro
Battle Creek
Carbon County
Bridger Reservation
Ulita County
Green River
Boswell to remain penitentiary lessee amid health issues
The Cheyenne board decided Mr. Boswell will stay as lessee of the penitentiary for the remaining contract term about eleven months. He sought a vacation due to bad health, but the board declined release, suggesting a temporary replacement. A possible compensation increase from removal to Rawlins is discussed but not authorized yet.
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Boswell
Cheyenne
Tme
Ping Pong Ankle Report Warns of Tennis Strain
May 7 London reports ping pong ankle linked to tennis bow and tenosynovitis in a case noted by medical peers. A left leg swelling subsided after bed rest while inflammation of tendon sheaths near the shin was observed. The patient, an avid ping pong player, urged better footwear and equipment to curb the risk.
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London
Ie Tenosynovitia
Warilow
Mrs A T Clark Missing After Garden Plunge Toward Cemetery
Mrs. A T Clark of the northern city area disappeared after taking a rose bush from her garden and walking toward the cemetery to plant it on her child’s grave. Her husband and a large search contingent scoured the plains and nearby country. sightings were reported near Newman’s milk ranch and Lake Mahpalutah, but no trace was found by 2 15 p m.
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Cheyenne
Newman's
Cavalry Scouting Party Seeks Mrs. Clark North of City
Colonel Sanno dispatched cavalry from Fort Russell to search for Mrs. Andrew Clark north of the city. The extended search continued through 3 o'clock but yielded no success.
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Sanno
Fort Russell
Andrew Clark
Miller Resigns To Enter Ranch Business At Homestead Route
W F Miller longtime head clerk at Underwood's grocery resigns to pursue ranching. He has filed on a homestead midway between Buford and Sherman and will move his family there after building. Miller is highly respected for integrity.
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W. F. Miller
Underwood
Buford
Sherman
Mr. Miller
Underwood Grocery
McKinley Memorial Committee Meets in Paris
At the American embassy in Paris on May 8 the McKinley memorial committee met with Ambassador Porter presiding. Members including Hares Monroe Seligman Peixotto Winslow and others attended. The report showed net receipts of 7800 with 5400 from the opera gala and Frank Gardner covering all theatrical costs.
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Paris
Ambassador Porter
Hares
Monroe
Seligman
Peixotto
Winslow
Leicester Homes
Frank Gardner
M. Carre
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Rajane
Coquells
Miss Yaw
Mile Fougere
Hartzell
Cleveland
Ohio
Personal Mention and Public Notices Traced
Judge Lacey left for Omaha yesterday afternoon and will return Saturday morning. T. F. Burke, Esq, returned from Chicago where testimony was taken in the Colorado Tron and Fuel case. Notice for Timber Culture Final Proof published in Cheyenne Wyoming. John Monreger seeks final proof for a homestead in Township 10N Range 67 with witnesses listed from Cheyenne and nearby towns.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
John Monregor
Wilheades
John P Thomas
Henry Norris
James R. Whitehead
C. G. Hanson
Cripple Creek
Colo
A. G. McGregor
W. B. Chaplin
Nogiater
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Knight
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Wyoming Dental Company
Sherman G
Weat 17Th Street
Phove
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Fort Hall Reservation
Bill Against Beef Trust
Mrs. Dennison
Janice Meredith
Dube
Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Carbon and
Sweetwater Counties
Laramie
Rawlins
Calin
A. T. Clark
A.T. Clark
Andrew T. Clark
McKinley Fund
J. F. Jenkins
the Jones Cash Grocery
Ferguson
M. Marks
Horse Shoe Label
Blanke
Faust
Eddy St. Ohenstein Bros, Eddy St
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