Rochambeau Statue Unveiled In Lafayette Square Ceremony
Washington observes French American unity as Congress honors the Rochambeau Monument. Cavalry from Fort Myers and guard detachments escort President Roosevelt to the bronze statue in Lafayette Square for unveiling. The $7,500 bronze monument stands 30 feet high, with a marble base, replicating Ferdinand Hamar’s Ven dome work.
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Washington
Congress
Rochambeau
Fort Myers
Washington Barracks
Roosevelt
Lafayette Square
Comte de Rochambeau
America
Great Britain
de Grasse
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Ferdinand Hamar
Vendome
France
United States
Gaulois
Guard of Honor
Countess de Rochambeau
Marseilles
Pauncefote Dies in Washington as Ambassador
Lord Pauncefote, British ambassador to the United States, died at 5:40 AM at the official residence from gout and stomach trouble. Born in 1828 in England, he held posts including attorney general in Hongkong and minister to Washington in 1889. The queen named him Baron of Preston. German Ambassador Hollenden now heads the diplomatic corps.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
England
Hongkong
Leeward Islands
Preston
Hollenden
Hay
Fire in Hospital Affects Cincinnati Dormitory
A morning fire in Cincinnati's city hospital laundry spread to the dormitory above causing panic as nurses and patients attempted to escape. Firemen and staff rescued Katie Gaffney Annie Rush and Hose Palmer, with injuries expected to be fatal. Separate report notes Napoleon La Jol accepting a four year captaincy for Cleveland at $30,000. he currently plays second base for Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
City Hospital
Fim
Katie Gaffney
Annie Rush
Hose Palmer
Cleveland
Napoleon LaJol
Philadelphia
Wind and Rain Strike Atchison and St Joseph
A severe wind and rain storm hit Atchison Kansas this morning unroofing many houses and tearing several barns. In St Joseph Missouri a high wind toppled trolley and telephone wires but no injuries were reported.
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Atchison, Kas
St Joseph, Mo
Lovers Die Together In Tragic South Bend Shooting
In South Bend Indiana John W Churry 31 a carpenter shot and killed his sweetheart Susanne Kerks kemeti 16 then killed himself with the same revolver The couple had sat with her parents on the porch until midnight The mother woke at 2 am and found them dead on the ground There was no sign of a struggle or known motive
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South Bend
Ind
John W. Churry
Susanne Kerkskemeti
Churry
Cherry
Supreme Court to rule on food preservative ban
May 24 St Paul reports the state supreme court heard arguments in a case challenging the law prohibiting food preservatives. The state sues C. G. Wagenhala and J. M. Rumberg, appealing a Minneapolis municipal court fine for using preservatives.
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St. Paul
State Supreme Court
C. G. Wagenhala
J. M. Rumberg
Municipal Court of
Minneapolis
Oklahoma floods reach record peak amid ongoing rainfall
Guthrie Oklahoma reports the highest flood levels since the disaster began with more rain feared. Cottonwood and Cimaron rivers threaten downstream areas and reports from Canadian and Waahita rivers arrive. Near Virginia City farmer Peter Berry is killed by lightning.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Virginia City
Peter Berry
Pair of Ladies' Heavy Sole Oxford Shoes On Sale
An old clipping notes a display of ladies heavy sole oxfords priced at 62 00 with a sale window this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. The Cincinnati Shoe Co advertises fashion and churchgoing trends as a social aside in the snippet.
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Cincinnati
Peace in South Africa Seen Secured by Cabinet Delays
London reports point to an end to the long war as British and Boer leaders favor peace but set conditions with Boer commanders. Cabinet deliberations focused on peace terms while cautious voices warn some isolated forces may remain. A Commons member said that British terms would be unexpectedly liberal.
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London
South Africa
Bvsr
Botha
Dewet
Vereinins
War Office
Pretoria
House of Commons
Pelee Shelters Evacuation Pending as Volcano Quiets
Acting Governor Heure of Martinique seeks council guidance on immediate island evacuation. St Pierre remains inaccessible though Pelee has been silent for eighteen hours amid fears of another eruption. Commander McLean reports 130 brought to Kingston hospitals from St Vincent with 80 more badly burned awaiting transport as the Cincinnati continues patrols.
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Paris
Heure
Martinique
St. Pierre
Pelee
Washington
McLean
St. Lucia
Cincinnati
St Vincent
Kingston
Fire Wipes Out Camp Whitehorn North of Salida
Pueblo report says Camp Whitehorn twenty miles north of Salida was wiped out by fire this morning. Twenty buildings including the Whitting hotel burned. Proprietor Mr. Whitting badly burned and not expected to recover. Camp lacked fire protection. Loss set at $25,000.
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Pueblo
Whitehorn
Salida
Whitting Hotel
Whitting
Casper Wool Sales Slow as Eastern Firms Purchase
Wool sales in Casper last week were modest with chips dwindling and purchases delayed to earlier in the year as eastern firms show interest. Barker Bros sold 26,000 pounds at 11 to 12 1 2 cents to F H Putnam, J K MPitewater 25,000 at 11 cents and 10,000 yearling wool at 12 1 2 to Putnam, Donsley 40,000 at 11 to Putnam, McDonald & Ross 100,000 at 18 1 4 cents to LeRoy Sayles of Victoria Mills Providence RI.
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Casper
Barker Bro
F. H. Putoan
J. K. M Pitewater
F. H. Putnam
Baseball Tomorrow at Union Park Between Indians and V8
The schedule lists a 3 PM baseball game at Boulevard Park featuring the Indians and the V8 team. A stray note suggests a player did not perform as expected, with another teammate stepping in.
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Union Pacific V8
Indians
Boulevard Park
Irrigation Bill Gains Adherents Across New England
Washington May 24 Littleton of Maine and four other New England congressmen declared themselves in favor of the bill to reclaim the arid lands of the west. The measure has over 200 votes pledged in the house despite opposition from Speaker Grosvenor Payne and other leaders. The middle west remains the main objection, while President Roosevelt’s advocacy is converting supporters.
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Washington
Littleton
Maine
New England
West
Grosvenor
Payne
Middle West
Roosevelt
Corbett Wins Narrow Featherweight Decision Over Kid Broad
In Denver at the Coliseum Athletic Club Young Corbett defeated Kid Broad by a hair in a close fight. Spectators hissed the verdict amid perceived referee bias as Broad fought his best of the Denver appearances, while Corbett showed imperfect distance judgment and a dangerous straight left that Broad repeatedly landed early.
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Denver
Young Corbett
Kid Broad
Coliseum Athletic Club
Broad
Wiliam Rochford
Steali
Corbett
Indian Names for Cheyenne Laramie Rail Stops Explained
The Laramie Republican explains that station names on the Cheyenne to Laramie line are derived from Indian meanings reflecting local features. Hermosa denotes surrounding rocks, Dolores means clear water, Satanka refers to buffalo, Sabula marks the summit, and other names like Forelia Borie Dale Creek Granite Canon and Buford are tied to natural features or early settlers or local history.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
Hermosa
Alte
Dolores
Wheel theft chase ends with arrest in city jail
Luther Riley is jailed on a charge of stealing a wheel from Hiram Sapp. A weekday robbery sparked a wild chase with Officer Murray on horseback. Murray pursued the suspect from the Union Pacific to Lake Minnehaha where the thief, una expert rider, fell several times before being captured.
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Luther Riley
Hiram Sapp
Omcer Murray
Murray
Union Pacific
Burlloggan
Lake Minnehaha
Sapp
Notice of Eutray by LA PASH & TUPPER
Two horses taken up as eutrays described as a jet black gelding about 1000 pounds halter broken no brand. picked up April 20 1902. A two year old gelding branded on left jaw. picked up May 1 1902. Location near Bix and One-Half Miles Woat of Oil. The hired man may find some ven eolation in an eye-opener.
Dying Dr. William C. Burke Critically Ill at Son’s Home
Friends learn that Dr. William C. Burke aged 70 is critically ill at his son T. F. Burke’s residence where he has lived for years. Though previously vigorous and active in public matters, he suddenly fell ill last Wednesday and doctors fear recovery given his age.
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William C. Burke
T. F. Burke
Was tired of living
Ralph Hansen of Springfield Utah killed himself at the Perry Smith ranch twenty six miles south of Rawlins Wyoming on Thursday. He left a note saying he was tired of life and did not care to live any longer and the remains were shipped to Springfield for interment. Despondency was given as the sole cause.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Ralph Hansen
Springfield
Utah
Perry Smith Ranch
Scarlet Woman of Cody Makes Two Suicide Attempts
A Cody resident attempted suicide twice this week by swallowing strychnine. The first try was last Saturday. Prompt medical aid saved her life both times. She was despondent and disgusted with life and sought escape by self harm.
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Cody
Indians vs Soldiers at Boulevard Park
A baseball game this afternoon between the Indians and Soldiers of Fort Russell was called at 3 o clock at Boulevard park with a large crowd. Tomorrow at 3 o clock the Indians meet the shopmen at Athletic park for another strong contest after recent eastern additions boost the shopmen’s lineup.
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Fort Russell
Boulevard Park
Athletic Park
Sheriff Potter Missing After Wyoming Expedition
Dispatch from Billings says Red Lodge reports alarm over Shérif M W Potter of that county who went into Hole in the Wall country in search of horse thieves. He had been warned not to enter that country after killing a local horse thief recently. He went with one companion and his return is overdue, causing great concern. Potter is regarded as one of Montana's most daring officers and a terror to thieves.
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Billings
Mont
Red Lodge
Shérif M. W. Potter
Hole in-the-Wall
Wyoming
Potter
Montana
City and Regional Figures Return From Trips
John Dolan arrives in the city from Pine Bluffs while Governor Richards heads to Denver on business. T. F. Burke and P. C. Brewster travel from the north, Dr. G. T. Seabury returns from Denver, and other officials including R. P. Puller and Henderson journey east. Mrs. Walker and Edith prepare for Massachusetts, and local figures like William DuBois and Judge Hayford plan moves or health trips.
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Governor Richards
Denver
T. F. Burke
P. C. Brewster
Stella Naperstek
California
L. E. Cook
Laramie
Milo Burke
Buffalo
G. T. Seabury
R. P. Puller
Omaha
Henderson
William DuBois
Dogulas
T. C. Murray
Iron Mountain
Judge Hayford
Salt Lake
Misa Mabel Hayford
Cheyenne
Weather Summary for Cheyenne and Nearby Areas
Local forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Sunday for Cheyenne. A broad low pressure area covers lower Canada the Lake region and upper Mississippi valley this morning with higher pressures to the northeast. Rain and thunder showers are general in the Lake region and upper Mississippi valley with heavy rainfall reported in Dubuque 1.26 inches and Kansas City 2.14 inches. Maximum 67 degrees minimum 48 degrees the 24 hour total precipitation trace. Charles Be. Abhcraft JK observer.
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Cheyenne
Lower
Canada
Lake Region
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountain Region
Lower Lake Region
Dubuque
Kanone
Trage
Charles BE
Abhcraft
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Sherman
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Mrs. Walker
Edith Walker
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M. Marks
Ohenstein Brothers
THE
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