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Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

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Democratic convention for state meets today

The Wyoming Democratic state convention convenes at Keefe hall at 10 AM to nominate six delegates and six alternates for the national convention in Denver. Delegates from counties across the state gather, with leaders including W. B. Ross and John E. Osborne attending. several county groups name their candidates for national delegates and district judges.

Denver Congress Keefe Hall Delega Ates Albany Big Horn Carbon Converse Crook Fremont Johnson Laramie Natronal Sheridan Sweetwater Uinta Weston W. B. Ross John E. Osborne Rawlins John J. Martin Fremont County Ben Sheldon Harry Waugh Z. R. Moses Harriet Wood Ned Bollin Ed. Farthing Sam Jensen J. W. Gu Johnson County Hayden , White A. M. Brock Weston County Peter Kinney Beck Big Horn County George T. Beck Cody

Senate postpones Brownsville matter to December 16

Washington May 13 The Senate postponed further consideration of the Brownsville affair to December 16 after extended debate. Foraker urged early voting on his bill and Warren defended military discipline while Rayner’s resolution to appoint a court of inquiry on Col. Wm. F. Stewart was sent to military affairs. The Senate also passed a coinage motto measure and debated the commodity clause rate bill as the House spent much of its five hour session on roll calls.

Washington D. C Brownsville Senate Forker Culbertson Texas Foraker Rayner Wm. F. Stewart Army Fort Grant Aris Stewart Warren Committee of Military Affairs United States House Agricultural and Post Office

Tornado Toll Reaches Across Several States

A May 13 report describes a deadly tornado in Gilliam Louisiana destroying nearly all homes except two and injuring or killing many residents. Des Moines Iowa also reports a tornado sweeping from Missouri into Fremont and Page counties, killing Mrs. Finley and damaging farms. Caney Kansas records a severe storm wrecking the Caney glass plant, starting a fire and causing extensive damage to the ball park and surrounding buildings as workers were away for lunch.

Iowa Des Moines Missouri Fremont Page William Finley Northboro Caney Kan Caney Glass Factory Ball Park

Burlington Big Men in Cheyenne

President Harris of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad and a senior party arrived in Cheyenne in a special car for system inspection. They were welcomed by the Industrial club committee at the club house and given a city tour in automobiles.

Harris Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Willard Holdredge Allen Calvert Vallery Industrial Club

Tars Enjoy Dances in San Francisco

A Navy ball at the Auditorium Theater in San Francisco on May 13 brought together blue jackets and petty officers with women from San Francisco society. Officers and their wives attended as sailors danced with their partners in grand march divisions. many sailors were accompanied by their own dates. An elaborate supper capped a night described as the most enjoyable the men have had.

San Francisco Cal Blue Jackets Auditorium Theater California Fleet

Weather report for Wyoming and D C May 13 1980

Fore cast for Wyoming shows rowheds followed by fair and warmer conditions on Thursday and Friday. Local data through 6 p m May 18 1980 record a max 58 degrees min 13 with trace precipitation. W and Palmer, Detection Director.

Washington, D. C Wyoming W. & Palmer Beection

Steve Adams Wins Change of Venue in Mine Manager Murder Case

District Judge Shackleford granted Steve Adams a change of venue from Telluride to Grand Junction for the murder trial of Arthur Collins the Smuggler-Atom mine manager killed during the Western Federation of Miners strike. The Mesa County term begins June 26. hearing date to be set then. Adams was brought from Idaho where he faced separate trials for claim jumper killings and was linked to Governor Steunenberg’s assassination case.

Telluride Colo Shackleford Steve Adams Arthur Collins Antom Western Federation of Miners Grand Junction Mesa County Idaho Steunenberg

Vreeland Currency Bill Up Today In Congress Vote

Washington May 13. The House will vote at 4 30 tomorrow on the Vreeland currency bill with the expectation of a small majority passing it. Democrats are expected to vote against while Republicans who favored the Fowler bill may support it. Leaders demand all members in their seats for what may be the heaviest vote of the session.

Washington D. C House

Lamphere Denies Confessing in Indiana Murder Case

Laporte Indiana May 13 denials from Laporte officials that Rev Dr E A Schell shared a talk with Ray Lamphere and discovery that Mrs la Guinness aided by an accountant to victimize farm residents. The prisoner’s attorney says Lamphere has never confessed and will not.

Laporte Ind Lamphere

Senator Rayner Attacks Roosevelt Over Stewart Case

In Washington May 13 Senator Rayner Maryland spoke in the senate urging a committee to investigate charges against Colonel William P. Stewart coast artillery Fort Grant Arizona. He compared the president’s actions to Dreyfus and said Stewart’s alleged infirmities are trivial and do not reflect on his character. He quoted the president’s reply denying a court of inquiry and argued precedents show the president has no right to punish an officer without a court.

Washington, D. C Rayner Maryland Senate William P. Stewart Coast Artillery Fort Grant Ariz Stewart Dreyfus Colonel Stewart Roosevelt Grant Murray Duvall Davis Congres Mas Congress Howard Schley

Twenty Eight Escaping Prisoners Shot Down in Russia

In Yekaterinoslav on May 13 a prison breakout failed after a wall breach with a bomb. Guards killed 28 prisoners, another died of wounds, and 30 were wounded while a second group attempting to reach liberty was killed. The blast caused panic throughout the prison.

Yekaterinoslav

Return of U S Transport with Eighth Infantry Arrives

The transport Thomas arrived from the Philippines at San Francisco with the Eighth Infantry officers and 640 men, plus 102 casuals and twenty eight prisoners. In Manila, Governor Allen Gard of Lanao died after bolo wounds suffered from Moros. he underwent several operations but did not recover.

Manila San Francisco Cal United States Thomas Philippines Eighth Infantry Allen Gard Lanao

Union Pacific car shop posts six days a week schedule

An order issued at the Union Pacific car shop states the employee hereafter will work six days per week for four weeks instead of five days. The change shifts the work rhythm for the shop staff.

Union Pacific Car Shop Anne

Accident on Great Vinales highway in Pioar Del Ro province kills eight

An accident on the Great Vinales highway in Pioar Del Ro province yesterday caused eight deaths and many injuries among workers handling hazardous materials during construction.

Killa Havana Great Vinales Highway Pioar del ‘Ro

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