President backs arid land irrigation bill in talks
Washington May 27 lawmakers met with the president who urged passage of the arid land irrigation bill as a matter of public policy. The appropriation conference committee backed the omnibus bill increasing funds to $300000 for the Denver mint $200000 for an Albuquerque public building and $130000 for a Colorado Springs building.
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Washington
Denver Mint
Albuquerque
Colorado Springs
London Budget Debate Delayed By South Africa Crisis
In London on May 27 Balfour said discussing the budget would be inconvenient while South Africa affairs stand in the balance. An Irish Nationalist pressed for peace terms. Balfour did not reply as the cabinet held a two hour session on the peace proposition. An immense crowd awaited official news. Kansas Republican Convention looms as Wichita braces for delegates and visitors.
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London
Balfour
House of Commons
South Africa
Beef Trust Dissolved Wednesday in Albany Hearing
Albany May 27 The preliminary hearing on the alleged beef trust began with the United States summoning minor employees in Albany and Troy. General Arbiter W A Coffen testified each packer held a hundred on deposit to cover fines for violations, and said managers met every Wednesday. He was discharged last Wednesday as packers notified him all had withdrawn from the agreement.
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Albany
N. Y
United States
Troy
W. A. Coffen
Packers
Denver Aeronaut Ben Bowen Dies in Parachute Descent
May 7 Denver. The body of Ben Bowen, a young aeronaut and summer resort attraction, was recovered from Manhattan Head Lake after a balloon ascent ended in a fatal parachute collapse. A strong wind carried him over the lake where he disappeared beneath the surface. the lake was dragged and the body recovered this morning.
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Denver
Ben Bowen
Manhattan Head Lake
Bowen
Bossman shoots and kills Sophia Batal then kills self
In Chicago on May 27 Amial Bossman fatally shot Sophia Batal and then killed himself. The motive cited is paternal opposition to the proposed marriage.
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Chicago
Amial Bossman
Sophia Batal
William Lane Hanged for Murder of Mrs Ella Garden
In Philadelphia on May 27 William Lane the colored butler was executed by hanging for the murder of Mrs Ella Garden and her two children. The grim act was carried out this morning.
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Philadelphia
William Lane
Butler
Ella Jarden
No Senators by Popular Vote Debated in Senate
Washington May 27 Burrows chairman of the committee on privileges of election announced he was authorized to report adversely on the resolution proposing an amendment to provide for the election of United States senators by popular vote.
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Washington
Senate
Burrows
Committee On
United States
Republican Convention in Cleveland Sets Afternoon Session
The Ohio State Republican convention in Cleveland meets at 4 o clock. After hearing Governor Nash the temporary chairman they will likely adjourn until tomorrow to let the platform committee work. It is believed to mirror the Indiana platform in essentials.
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Cleveland
Nash
Platform Committee
Indiana
Ex Mayor's Son Indicted on Bribery Charges in Office
St Louis report says Fred Ziegenhein son and private secretary to Mayor Ziegenhein was indicted by the grand jury on bribery and extortion in office. A bench warrant was issued for his immediate arrest.
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St. Louis
Fred Ziegenhein
Ziegenhein
Grand
First Coronation Procession Rehearsal in London
The first rehearsal for the coronation procession took place in London before dawn. Fifteen state coaches were unlid and deemed satisfactory under the supervision of the Duke of Portland.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Duke of Portland
Local Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Region
Showers or thunderstorms likely tonight and Wednesday with warmer conditions on Wednesday. A broad trough from British Columbia to New Mexico influences the area, with showers from Wyoming to New Mexico and Oklahoma. Santa Fe reported 1.34 inches. highs near 56, lows around 45, trace to light precipitation.
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Cheyenne
Mississippi Valley
British Columbia
New Mexico
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Santa Fe
Micalaipo Valley
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Pacific Coat
Palmer
For Rent or Wanted in The Leader
A brief classified note notes rental and wanted listings in The Leader headline style. It highlights local housing needs and available spaces with terse phrases and location hints. The item mirrors a compact era classifieds flavor.
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Repulia
McDonald Refutes Philippines Misconduct Charges Before Senate
Former Captain McDonald presented documents to the senate committee proving the falsity of charges by ex Corporal O'Brien about conditions in the Philippines. McDonald argued O'Brien had no direct knowledge of the events he alleged and challenged the credibility of the accusations.
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Washington
McDonald
O'Brien
Philippines
Senate Committee
Death in Denver Hotel Ends Married Life
Case Dameron, 26, from Pasadena, shot his wife Eva at the Victor hotel in Denver then killed himself. A note blamed morphine addiction for ruin of health, money, and reputation, detailing pawned valuables and hopeless outlook.
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Denver
Case Dameron
Eva
Victor Hotel
Dameron
Pasadena
California
Mortal Coil
Cloudburst Near Pueblo Carries Death and Destruction
A cloudburst ten miles north of Pueblo Colorado struck at 7 last night causing death and destruction. Damage in the area totals over a quarter of a million dollars with four missing and one known lost. Railroads were heavily affected and trains blocked. Water levels receding but further rain threatens.
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Pueblo
Colo
Here
Fountain
Warrants Issued for Buford Officers in Cruelty Claim
Warrants are issued for Captain Martins and Mate Hartsted of the transport Buford on a charge of extreme cruelty to a cook named Beefaker. The man alleges he was restrained by the wrists for ninety minutes in a boiling sun and subjected to torture and starvation.
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San Francisco
Martins
Mate Hartsted
Buford
Beefaker
Visitors and residents listed in city social notes
A long list of people visiting or staying in the city includes J. C. David of Rawlings Miss Fannie Palmer from Athol John W. Hay of Rock Springs Aaron Myers from Grand Encampment Dr B B Parkill return from the north Mr and Mrs E T Payton home from western trip Mr and Mrs Ira Fredendall arrive from the Philippine Islands Er Leonard an old Cheyenne boy visited his mother Charles Carey returns north Mrs Robert Myers and Miss May Myers depart for a few days Mrs Norton F W Hazeldine of Denver formerly Miss S N Herold at the Inter Ocean for a few days Superintendent J Q Matthews goes to Denver as a witness in a cave case Hirst machine operator returns from Grand Island Neb Mrs Hirst to return later J D Woodruff J B Neenan Richard Horton J P Relly William Dunston J J Underwood W G Ree and others visitors in the city Vreeland Gregory carry a full line of summer underwear at 1617 Ferguson Street.
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Fannie Palmer
Athol
John W. Hay
Rock Springs
Aaron Myers
Grand
B. B. Parkill
E. T. Payton
Ira Fredendall
Philipine Islands
Er. Leonard
Charles Carey
Carryhurat
Robert Myers
Miss May Myers
Aaramie
Norton F. W
Hazeldine
Denver
N. Herold
Inter Ocean
J. Q. Matthews
Colorado & Southern
Cor Hirst
Machiolat
Grand Island
Neb
Debs Calls for Blood Red Flag of International Socialism
In Denver this morning the Western Federation of Miners and the Western Labor Union prepared two weeks of business with a push toward socialism. Debs urged workers to vote their class and even called for flying the blood red flag, criticizing conservatism and praising revolutionary change amid strikes and labor unrest.
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Federation OF Miners
Western Labor Union
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Eugene V. Debs
Deba
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Muutorlonal Bocienen
Enver
Stabbing Incident In Wyoming City Hotel Fight
A 7 pm fight at the Rocky Mountain hotel in Evanston Wyoming left C Vandervort stabbed in the abdomen by Joe Lewis. Both men are Union Pacific railway workers. Lewis was arrested and jailed. Doctor Harrison called the wound very bad but not necessarily fatal.
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Evanston
Wyo
Rocky Mountain Hotel
C. Vandervort
Joe Lewis
Lewis
Vandervort
Harrison
Union Pacific Railway
Election Aid and Housing Rent in Pocket
A dialogue shows Jim and Marae Jim discussing election support and personal funds. The exchanges reveal six dollars for rent three for grocer street tax two for cab fare and a few loose dollars for funeral costs, ending with a toast to friendship.
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Jim
Marae
Atlanta Constitution
Newwed Buys Bonnet After Telephoned Talk
Mrs Newwed explains she saved ten cents and decided to order a bonnet for twenty dollars after a phone call with Mr Newwed. The exchange highlights a playful domestic moment and a purchase decision.
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Mrs. Newwed
Frank
Mr. Newwed
East Bound Excursions fare details with Union Pacific
Rates include Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth with intermediate points. Fares set for June to September sales with final return in October. Pivot sale dates June 6 and July 6. J F Barron Union Pacific agent.
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Union Parke Railroad
Ucketa
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
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