Swiss Liquor Monopoly Aims To Curb Distilled Drink
A Swiss government system regulates liquor traffic to reduce distilled spirits and promote beer wine. Cantons control licenses. revenues fund schools and roads. Studies note lower drunkenness and better product quality under the Swiss plan. Towns benefit from limited licenses and strict compliance.
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Milliet
Federation
Miliet
Switzerland
B. KR. Manafield
Lucerne
Inter
Bwitserland
Mansfield
UP Wreck Ditches Fast Mail Near Lone Tree
The fast mail train No. 3 from Cheyenne to Denver derailed about 12:30 a.m. near Lone Tree, blowing down a bogie and ditching three rear cars. No crew hurt. six hours of traffic delay. The accident followed a prior crash at Borle where ten men died.
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Union Pacific
Lone Tree
Cheyenne
Weather forecast for Wyoming fair to Wednesday
Washington reports a forecast showing Wyoming fair Tuesday and Wednesday with rain or snow in the northwest. Local data for the 24 hours ending 6 pm November 16, 1908 lists a maximum of 46 degrees and a minimum of 24 degrees.
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Washington
Wyoming
Gompers Threatens Jail If Convicted At AFL Convention
President Samuel Gompers warned at the American Federation of Labor session that he and others could go to jail if convicted in contempt proceedings. The executive council was urged to propose funds to protect against attachment. The debate sparked moves toward forming an independent political party.
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Oe Gompers
Denver
Colo
Samuel
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Poinias
Executive Council
Gene
Death of Pekin Emperor and Dowager Empress Triggers Turmoil
Report from Pekin and Tokyo notes the death of the Pekin Emperor and Dowager Empress sparking guarded streets and military readiness. Foreign legations are protected while stock markets react with declines and cautious official reaction follows.
Forged Deeds Tank $700000 as Chicago Man Confesses
Peter Van Vlissingen, a Chicago real estate dealer, confessed to obtaining over seven hundred thousand dollars through forged deeds and notes. He revealed a 18 to 20 year scheme, aided by a device to copy signatures. He was sentenced to prison hours after arrest.
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Chicago
Peter van Viistingen
van Vlissingen
Balloon United States Flies From Los Angeles
A balloon named United States lifted off in Los Angeles at 12 46 p m on November 16 marking the start of a planned ascent and journey.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Montana Wyoming and Southern railway incorporation filed
Helens Mont Nov 26 Articles of incorporation for the Montana Wyoming and Southern railway company were filed with the secretary of state. The firm carries five million dollars authorized capital and has completed the survey and right of way between Miles City Montana and Sheridan Wyoming. The line will follow the Tongue River and open up a rich region.
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Miles City
Mont
Sheridan
Wyoming
Carl Jacobson to asylum
Fragmentary note reports Carl Jacobson sent to an asylum in Cheyenne for treatment. The text is garbled with unclear wording and missing details about dates or reasons.
Next Promoting Attorney in City
Rigdon of Wheatland recently elected Democratic candidate for county and prosecuting attorney attends to business in the city.
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H Rigdon
Wheatland
Ite
Judge Judd Supports State Regulation of Forests and Rivers
The judge argues for stronger action than scattered fire patrols, backing state regulation of forests to protect soil, water, health, and commerce. He cites recent decisions including a Supreme Court ruling on restricting destructive logging for general welfare and notes lumber interests are aligning with Appalachian bill supporters.
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Pubiecie
J. W. Judd
Pag
Olevewagh
Louisville & Scannon
Oe Setae
Congress
Supreme Court
Largest electric sign lights Wyoming theater front
Cap itol Avenue theater manager Ed Stable unveils the state’s largest electric sign. Standing 35 feet high and nine feet wide, it holds 2946 lights and was installed through Cheyenne Light Fuel Power. The display drew favorable commentary from observers.
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Wyoming
Ed. F. Stable
Capitol Avenue
Stable
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Company
Frontiers Ready for Defense Amid Montenegrin Invasions
Preparations for defense are underway as incursions by Montenegrin forces into Bosnia and Herzegovina are anticipated. Reports state Austrian forces have mined roads and water springs along likely routes used by entrants.
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Bosnia and
Hersegovins
Pasebs
Montenegro
All Quiet in Pekin After Empress Dowager's Death
Washington reported by dispatch of American Minister Rockhill Pekin is quiet today with the empress dowager dead a condolence message will be sent to Mr Rockhill and communicated to the panty government and the imperial family
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Washington
Pekin
Rockhill
Panty
Japanese Murderer Is Doomed to Death
The habeas case of Morati Kaisa, a Japanese national under sentence of death in Howell, was decided by the supreme court today. The ruling confirms the death sentence in a case touching his execution. The report notes the case's legal procedural path and outcome.
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Ashingten
Morati Kaisa
Howell
Supreme Court of the the Japanese
OBEON
Frank Lubock Winning on OSST
Prank Lubock a fast gunner owned by C. B. and Frank Irwin of Cheyenne is making good in races at the university of San Francisco and sportsmen there consider the horse likely to finish in the money in any contest he starts.
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Prank Lubock
C. B
Frank Irwin
Cheyenne
San Francisco
Hay Carload Fire Destroys Bale Load in Union Pacific Yards
A carload of baled hay burned in the Union Pacific yards yesterday. The blaze started at 11 45 a m and continued until 5 p m in the western part of the yards. The only losses were the hay and the car, with no other damage reported.
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Union
Pacific
Wheatland Justice Joins Canvassing Board
Judge Toni Hunton of Wheatland justice court arrived to serve on the canvassing board with Justice Houseman of Cheyenne and County Clerk C. B. Artist.
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Wheatland
Toni Hunton
Wheatland Justice Court
Justice Houseman
Cheyenne
C. B. Artist
Shooting Delay for Ruef Trial in San Francisco Case
The Ruef bribery trial resumed after an attempted assassination of Assistant District Attorney Heney prompted a defense request for delay. Ruef was returned to county jail as prosecutors prepare counter affidavits. Heney underwent successful bullet-removal surgery and shows no complications threatening recovery.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruefon
Heney
Ruaf
Francisco
Francia J. Heney
Morris Haas
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