National Conference of Charities Opens in Detroit
Detroit crowds attend the National Conference of Charities with about a thousand delegates from the U S and Mexico. Governor and Bills give the welcome and Indiana President Nicholson delivers the annual address. Notable attendees include Bishop Spalding Civil Service Commissioner Foulke and Leenthal of the Federation of Jewish Charities of Cincinnati.
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Detroit
National Conference of Charities
United States
Mexico
Bills
Nicholson
Indiana
Bishop Spalding
Peoria
Foulke
Leenthal
The
Federaton of
Jewish Charities of Cincinna
Trains On Regular Run As Pueblo Flood Waters Recede
May 28 Pueblo reports rivers receding while floods cause over a quarter of a million dollars in damage. Crops saved worth about a million in value as drought relief and rains continue. French delegation visits New York landmarks including Mayor Low breakfast and navy yard.
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Pueblo
New York
Rochambeau
Mayor Low
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Columbia College
General Grant
Packers Outwit Teamsters In Chicago Beef Strike
Chicago reports packers outwitted striking teamsters delivering six wagon loads of dressed beef to downtown supply houses. Rioters were quelled by police as 1200 small shopkeepers debate closing for a week or two amid possible meat famine if concessions are not granted within days.
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Ion
Palace
Wesen
Cheyenon
Chicago
Packers
Teameters
Teased Fort Wayne man killed by circus elephant
John Blount of Fort Wayne Indiana was killed at a Brooklyn circus when Topsie the elephant lifted him by the trunk swung him overhead and crushed him to the ground. The animal’s rampage left Blount with multiple broken bones and a mashed head.
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New York
John Blount
Fort Wayne
Ind
Topsie
Brooklyn
Blount
Pauncefote Funeral Held in Washington
The state funeral for Lord Pauncefote was conducted at St. John's Church with Bishops Mackay Smith and Satterlee officiating. The diplomatic corps, cabinet members, Supreme Court, military representatives, and Congress attended. Lady Paunceforte sat beside the president as sixteen hundred regulars escorted the casket to Rock Creek cemetery.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
St. John’s Church
Mackay, Smith and
Satterlee
Supreme Court
Army
Navy
State of Honor
Pauncefote
Rock Creek Cemetery
Hay
Henderson
Platt
Congress
Arbitration effort seeks end to Denver building strike
Denver May 28 The arbitration committee led by ex Governor Thomas works to settle the building strike that leaves 20 men idle and halts all building activity. At noon the outlook is not encouraging with both sides firm in their positions.
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Denver
Thomas
Debs Endorsed by Western Labor Groups in Denver
Federation of Miners and Western Labor Union spent the day hearing local union resolutions and sending them to committees. They advocate education and independent politicos as strength and expect tomorrow's report to endorse Debs and Socialism.
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Denver
Federation of Miners
Western Labor Union
Debs
Beveridge Declines Statehood Bill Action
Washington reports Senator Beveridge refused to take up the statehood bill citing other duties including the Philippine bill. Supporters led by Quay Hiking and Penrose plan to pursue action without the chairman if needed. The Turners PYA hosts a Friday May 30 concert with good music, admission five dimes.
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Washington
Beveridge
Senate Committee On Territories
Turners Pya
Campaign keynote sounded after state GOP convention
Cleveland May 28 congressman Grosvenor opened the keynote on national issues after the ratification report by the Republican state convention. The platform praises McKinley the state administration and delegation naming Foraker and Hanna. It denounces anarchy commends Chinese exclusion ship subsidy and Philippine policy. Cuba joins the nations and labor urged to organize work fewer hours for higher pay. Trusts should be restrained by a strong hand. L Laylin renominated for secretary of state by acclamation.
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Cleveland
Grosvenor
McKinley
Foraker
Hanna
Cuba
Family of Nations
L. Laylin
Paul Sorg Dead Millionaire Tobacconist and Former Congressman
Middleton Ohio May 28 Paul Sorg prominent tobacconist and former congressman died this morning at 62 from paresis He born in Wheeling Va in 1840 and rose from laborer to head of a vast tobacco firm He served as president of the Merchants Bank of Middletown for nearly thirty years and was a congressman from 1895 to 1897 Des Moines May 28 a new trial was denied Sarah Kuhn today by the supreme court She is serving a life term for poisoning her husband who hid his invalid condition until after their marriage.
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Middleton
Ohio
Paul Sorg
Wheeling
Httle
Congress
Des Moines
Sarah Kuhna
Supreme Court
Republican state convention chooses temporary chairman in Wichita
In Wichita on May 28 the Republican state convention elected George Cole as temporary chairman over Edward Greer. Cole then backed W. J. Bailey for governor and Cyrus Leland for pension commissioner, defeating Greer backed by Senator Burton and four other gubernatorial candidates. The vote was 525 to 499. The gathering featured a harmony speech by Congressman Long. Cole's win is seen as foretelling Long's Senate nomination, with speeches from Senator Burton and Congressman Curtis.
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Wichita
George Cole
Edward Greer
Cole
W. J. Bailey
Cyrus Leland
Greer
Burton
Long
Senate
Curtis
Coal price hike hits soft coal in New York
New York records show soft coal rising 50 cents a ton from 4.50 to 5.0 as dealers adjust prices. Washington approves treasury coinage act authorizing subsidiary coins from silver bought in 1890. Brussels reports election results mapping Belgium’s new chamber and senate compositions across Catholics Liberals Socialists and Christians.
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New York
Washington
House Today
Secretary of the Treasury
Brussels
Chamber of Representatives
Alx
Belgium
Alx Socialate
Provisional Haitian Government Names Leaders
In Port au Prince on May 438 the provisional government was formed with President Bojsrond Canal and ministers Jeremie Colin Lane Nord and Dennery. The new cabinet plans to pursue constitutional elections for a president.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Bo Jsrond Canal
M. Jeremie
Inpe
M. Colin
Wyoming Supreme Court Grants Denials and Remand
The Wyoming Supreme Court met in session this morning two decisions were handed down. J H Laalleva State of Wyoming from Sweetwater County petition for rehearing denied. Thomas Hartney v C H Gosling et al from Sweetwater County remanded for new trial as to one party and affirmed for two others. Noble v Amorett from Premont County case taken under mix and adjourned until June 1.
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State Supreme Court
J. H. Laalleva
Premont
Moder
Landlord seeks renters in Laad er area
Local property listing alerts tenants to available rental in Laad er. Details show quick move in options and pricing. Potential applicants urged to contact landlord directly for viewing and terms.
Wabash to Cross Pennsylvania Lines at Ten Points
A Pittsburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will allow the Wabash to cross its tracks at ten locations, securing Wabash access into Pittsburg and boosting Carnegie steel business. The deal is expected to raise Wabash earnings and lift stock.
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Chicago
A _ Pittsburg dispatch
Pensylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel
Martinique Evacuates As Pelee chief eruption continues
The north end of Martinique is deserted as Mont Pelee remains active. Sheltering the homeless is aided by a U S colier Leonidas sailing from Norfolk with lumber. Rivers and Harbors conferees reach final agreement boosting total to about 65 million dollars.
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Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Norfolk
United States
Leonidas
Washington
Senate
President signs Indian appropriation and omnibus claims bills
In Washington on May 28 the president signed the Indian appropriation bill and the omnibus claims bill, marking formal approval of these spending measures. The action completes congressional authorization processes for tribal funding and miscellaneous claim payments.
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Washington
Fierce Rainstorm Floods St Vincent and Kingston
A severe thunderstorm and heavy rain lashed St Vincent causing mud floods in Georgetown washing away houses and killing two. Eight inches of rain fell in Kingston from Saturday to Monday, and the Soufriere volcano emitted dense vapor with roaring sounds raising fears of eruption.
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Kingston
St. Vincent
Georgetown
Missionary Society Meeting Promised For May
Friday is Decoration Day and the Women s Missionary Society of the Congregational church will hold its monthly meeting Thursday May 29 at 3 p m in the Sunday school room. Reports from Wyoming will be given by several ladies with a map of exercises in charge of Mr Gray. All are invited. Since January 1 1902 the county clerk issued 109 marriage licenses compared with 65 last year. A large number of Cheyenne weddings are expected next month.
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Women's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church
Wyoming
Westonounty Wolf Bounty Record Set by Herman Hibbern
Herman Hibbern presented the largest wolf pelts bounty in Weston County history. He collected fifty one gray wolves and twenty nine coyotes for bounty in recent days.
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Weston County
Herman Hibbern
William Fee Injured in Oil Well Accident Near Newcastle
A serious accident occurred at the Hanaver oil well near Newcastle last week when William Fee head driller sustained a broken leg after being caught in a wheel of the drilling machinery. The member was snapped squarely off.
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Hanaver
Newcastle
William Fee
Notary Commission Issued to A W Gilderaleeve
Governor Richards issues a notary public commission to A W Gilderaleeve of Rock Springs. The action formalizes his authority to notarize documents in the state and begins an official appointment.
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Richards
A. W. Gilderaleeve
Rock Springs
Boulder Baseball Team Faces Indians at Boulevard Park
Champions of Colorado and the Boulder club host the Indians in a weekend series at Boulevard Park. Games set for Friday Saturday and Sunday with evening start times. Admission details list grand stand and bleacher seating with a 250 capacity for the public.
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Boulder
Indians
Oulevard Park
At & P.m
Weather Outlook for Cheyenne and Vicinity
Fair and warmer tonight and Thursday. High pressure covers the Upper Midwest while low pressure lingers over Montana and the southwest. Heavy showers since yesterday morning hit Oklahoma, western Kansas, and eastern Colorado with Denver 1.04 inches and Pueblo 1.74. Northwest remains moderately warm with 85 to 90 degrees in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. Max 48, min 39, precip .12. Palmier, Weather Director. A map or ad note follows: Beavton Director A Portrait or Wanted In The Lead.
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Cheyenne
Minshiippi Valley
Montana
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Denver
Pubelo
Northwest
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
W. & Palmir
President Roosevelt to tour the nation this fall
Washington May 27 President Roosevelt plans multiple trips to states amid looming fall elections. He will speak in Pittsburg on July 4 in a non political address and may visit New England Vermont and the Midwest to rally campaigns. Officials discuss a government type foundry bill and new office space for house members.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
New England
Main
Vermont
Congress
Middle West
International Typographical Union
Sewer levies fixed by city council at special meeting
At a special meeting the council fixed property levies for new sewers along East Eighteenth Street at 40.21 mills costing about 654 dollars, East Nineteenth Street at 66.05 mills costing about 1,742 dollars, and Ferguson Street at 57.89 mills costing about 585 dollars, with three resolutions passed.
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East Eighteenth Street
Prof Johnston Returns to Lead Local Irrigation Office
Prof Clarence T Johnston in charge of the irrigation investigations office arrives with his wife from Washington. He resumes control of the local irrigation office after a seven month absence spent in Egypt and Italy as a Department of Agriculture expert.
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Clarence T. Johnston
Washington
Johnston
Egypt
Italy
Department of Agriculture
America
Mead
Marriage license granted to Vandemark and Walker in Guernsey
A marriage license was granted yesterday afternoon to Fred Vandemark of Guernsey Wyoming and Marlon Walker of St. Louis Missouri. The couple will be married at Guernsey.
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Fred Vandemark
Guernsey
Wyo
Mralon
Walker
St. Louis
Local notables and visitors make city rounds
United States Marshal Hadsell left for Rawlins on business. Attorney N B Cortell of Laramie is in the city on legal work. J D Gilebriat, Sunrise Iron mines superintendent, is in town. Mrs Robert Myers and Miss May Myers visit friends in Laramie. Wheatland hotel proprietor James Carroll returned north this morning. Mrs Robert Bailey leaves for Herrigunga Sweden to visit her parents. Tom Tynan, ex Armour Packing agent, is visiting the city.
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United States
Hadsell
Rawlins
N. B. Cortell
Laramie
J.D. Gilebriat
Sunrise Iron Mines
Robert Myers
May Myers
James Carroll
Wheatland
Unified northern route fares with limited summer sale
During June to September a fare plus 2.00 via Union Pacific covers Chicago St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Duluth and intermediate points with final return by October 31. Contact J B Barron Union Pacific agent for details.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
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