Cold wave hits the southwest with heavy temperature drops
A major cold wave swept the southwest last night bringing sharp temperature declines from 16 to 37 degrees. Northwestern Missouri reported an inch of snow while Indian Territory areas faced rain and hail as Muskogee saw a 60 degree fall in under twelve hours. London endures a thick fog shuting business. Porto Rican delegates press Roosevelt for a 6 cent per pound coffee duty to shield Porto Rico's main industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
South West
Missouri
Indian Territory
Muskogee
Washington
Porto Rico
Roosevelt
United States
Kills Two Still Free in Ferrum Shooting
Roanoke Va November 4 William Hale and brother in law Larkin Saunders fled after a mass shooting at a Ferrum political meeting leaving two dead. Pursuing parties failed to capture them as Hale and Saunders escaped into the mountains. Also Washington reports Overlin Carter petitions Supreme Court to advance a habeas corpus hearing in an embezzlement case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
William Hale
Ferrum
Hale
Larkin Saunders
Saunders
Carter
Washington
Overlin M. Carter
United States Army
Supreme Court
Resists Boycott Echo From Stockholm Dock Workers
Stockholm reports Swedish dock workers urge private boycott acts only. The social democratic party focuses on a general strike to expand the franchise, while Dutch delegates push for a world boycott of British ships amid Boers tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Social Democraic Party of
Sweden
End Is Now In Sight as Schley Inquiry Reopens
The Schley inquiry resumes with crowded court, Admiral Schley and Captain Sigsbee recalled to amend prior testimony. The defense seeks press boat witnesses Lynch and Richards to verify Sigsbee’s reported telephoned claim that Spaniards were not at Santiago. Lemley objects to admitting the testimony.
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Washington
Schley
Dewey
Admiral Schley
Sigsbee
Lynch
Richards
Santiago
Lemley
Rumors: Miss Stone Captive in Bulgaria May Be Dead
A Sofia dispatch reports Miss Stone, the American missionary held by brigands, possibly dead due to warship fatigue and harsh winter. Her companion Mme Tsilka is also feared dead. Bandits reportedly planned killings if rescue appeared. A separate rumor cites talks of ransom progress unlikely to meet bandit demands.
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London
Sofia
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Fire claims Kansas City educator in fatal oil accident
J B Orr principal of Central school Kansas City died after burning clothing caught with coal oil while lighting a kitchen fire. He aged 88 came from Fort Scott and Mrs Orr was injured trying to help. Fire also reported in Jennings Louisiana with oil gusher and large property losses. A freight train wreck near Wilmington Delaware killed fireman James Middleton and injured engineer Frank Gallagher and brakeman J Devine.
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Kansas City
J. B. Orr
Central School of
Orr
Mr. Orr
Kansas
Fort Scott
Louisiana
New Orleans
Jennings
Wilmington
Col
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore
James Middleton
Frank Gallagher
J. Devine
Roberts Seeks Retirement From War Office Duty
London reports Lord Roberts weary of war office duties and eager to retire to ease. The king pressures him to stay until South Africa conflict ends. Government prepares to send five thousand cavalry to the front. current force deemed inadequate against the Boers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Funston Seeks Extended Furlough After Manila Surgery
General Funston, who recently had an appendectomy in Manila, has applied for a extended furlough to return home and recuperate. In London, officials report smallpox outbreak growing despite vaccination efforts, with rising cases though mortality remains comparatively low.
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Washington
Punston
Manila
Colombia's ruler a captive in political crisis
Herald dispatch reports Antonio Sanclemente president of Colombia has been kidnapped by political leaders who have already stripped him of power. He is held prisoner at Hacindin in Caucau department. Separately in Lansing Charles H Pratt convicted of bribery after twelve hours jury deliberation over an effort to bribe Speaker Adams to pass a bill for county court reports purchases. The case moves to the supreme court.
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New York
Hondo
Lansing
Mich
Charles H. Pratt
Pratt
Adams
Supreme Court
Proclaimed King Edward VII Receives Title
London reports King Edward signed a proclamation granting his new title as Edward VII ruler of the United Kingdom and Ireland defender of the faith and emperor of India. Cripple Creek district shows nine companies paying October dividends totaling 430750 dollars. Copenhagen notes US asks Denmark for a decision on selling the Danish West Indies with a November 30 deadline.
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London
Privy Council
Edward
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Cripple Creek
Uncle Sam
West Indies
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Warren Live Stock Manager Reports Incendiary Fire
Manager Gleason returned from the Wheeler ranch after a large hay and corrals fire. He says the blaze appears incendiary and no culprit has been found. If the fire line is captured he will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
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Gleason
Warren Live Stock Company
Wheeler Ranch
Airline and Local Clerks Leave for Denver and Spokane
A string of residents and visitors travel between Denver, Spokane, and surrounding cities. Andy Clark returns from Denver. Judge River and I A Hadsell ride the afternoon train to Denver. Alex Turnbull plans to depart for Spokane to start a business venture. Others visit Denver or depart for Illinois with various family and health reasons noted. The Buckeye Oil Gas and Asphalt company files incorporation in Wyoming and Colorado with 10000 capital stock.
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Andy Clark
Denver
Res. van Tassell
Pasenger
Warren
Clarence Richardson
W. H. Becker
Judge River
I. A. Hadsell
Alex Turnbull
Spokane
General Thompson
Alfred Crew
Salem
Swan
Bennett
Mills
Bertha
McBride
Myanston
Dollie Massholder
D. A. Jones
J. A. England
Fremont
Neb
New Oil Companyes
Buckbye Oil Gas and Asphaltin Company
Wyoming
Colorado
Relieved from duty Major Wilson reassigned to Philippines
Major R M Wilson is relieved as recruiting officer for Colorado and ordered to join the Eighth Infantry in the Philippines. He will leave for Malta, accompanied by Miss Plessie Chaffin of Cheyenne who travels to wed her army officer fiancé. Captain A C Ducat of the Twenty fourth Infantry succeeds him, covering Cheyenne Pueblo and Denver stations.
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R. M. Wilson
Department of Colorado
Iis
Eighth Infantry
Philippines
Wilson
Malta
Cheyenne
A. C. Ducat
Twentyfourth Infantry
Pueblo
Denver
Lumir faces murder trial in Holton farm case
Topeka report says William II Lumir was taken to Oskaloosa to stand trial for murder after he admitted burying his wife whose mutilated body was found on a Holton farm. He had claimed she died by her own action while visiting Texas.
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Topeka
William II
Lumir
Oskanloosa
Holton
Texas
Rail car service regs set for Cheyenne
Hill of the Colorado car service bureau visited Cheyenne and secured rail regulations for freight cars arriving here. Effective November 1, charges apply for cars not unloaded within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and holidays. Rates: 60 cents per day for days 1–5, $1 for days 6–10, and $2 for each additional day, with fractions counted as a full day. Also included: for rent notices offering furnished rooms at Warren Emporium.
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Hill
Colorado Car Service Bureau
City
Denver
Cheyenne
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Pike
Virginia
Chicago
Michagamme
George Levin
Abel Levin
Emil Carlson
Albine Carlson
Xenia
Ohio
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Tay
Paunceefate
Senate
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Berlin
Peking
Ho- Nan
Ho-Nan
Bulgaria
Roberis
Transvaal
Funston
Colombia
Louis G. Jenks
Casper
Churchill
Professor Churchill
Ilinois 'Bay
Prenk Britenstein
Laramie
Hattie Yates
Idaho
W. 8
Dinnean
Hartsford
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Dad
Tam
Warren Avenue
Manhattan
Silver Moon
A. L. Fowler
West Seventeenth Street
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Hevdar
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West 10Th St
Keystone
Cook's Golden Beer and Porter
Acle & Lavander
Golden Beer Hall
Eddy Street
Italy
Rome
Des Plaches
Great Britain
Vienna
Constantinople
Porte
CAR Service
Warren Emporium
Elelloy Mr
Wil
Davis & Kelley
Grand Union Tea Co
Capital Avenue
H. J. Cook
Manewal
Oyster House
Cheyenne, Wyo
Louis Manewal
Proprieton Hivry
Hynds
Ol Stand
Metropolitan Restaurant
Bhok
Ferguson and
15Th Streets
Bowling Resort
West 16Th Street
J. F. Schmitt
Ulist
J. F. Jenkins
West Sixteenth Street
P. S
Thos. Longhurst
Flowers
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