Leader announces prize winners in Wyoming contest
The Cheyenne Leader reports the stateside prize contest concluded with ballots counted at the First National Bank. Winners include Mrs Harry P Hynds top vote earner and Frances Flanagan Casper in second place with Laura Sheldon third, Edna Kinney fifth and Beulah Pogue sixth among others.
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Leader
Wyoming
First National Bank
Mse
Be, Cotton
W. Stone
D, Johnston
Harry
P. Bynds
Prances Flanagan
Laura Sheldon
Genevieve Sinon
Lillian A. Goets
H. P. Hynds
Frances Flanagan
Beulah Pogue
Harry P. Aynds
Casper
Edna Rigney
Lander
Pera
Young Men Run 241 Miles to Deliver Message to Roosevelt
In New York on November 21 a group of about several hundred schoolmates and Young Men's Ghassvelatan members began a 241 mile sprint to Washington. They carry a silver tube with a message for President Roosevelt. If all goes as planned the message reaches the president at 11:40 PM Saturday. Quentin, the captain, will be among the runners.
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New York
Ghassvelatan
Washington
Roosevelt
Praibiel Eon
Quentin
Federation's Closing Hours Name Toronto for Next Meeting
The American Federation of Labor elected all officers to remain in place except J Keefe who withdrew. John R. Alpine of Boston was chosen eighth vice president. Samuel Gompers was re-elected as president. Toronto won the vote to host the federation's next meeting in the third roll call.
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Denver
Colo
American Federation of Labor
J. Keefe
John RB
Alpine
Boston
Keefe
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Isai
Socialist Party
Toronto
New Organization Formed for Railway Employes
Denver saw the birth of a new powerful railway employes body, the Railway Employes Department of the American Federation of Labor with ten affiliates. It aims to unite all railroad workers and affiliate railway groups with the federation. Several minor constitutional amendments were adopted before the convention adjourned sine die.
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Denver
Railway Employes Department
American Federation of Labor
Oasis settlement planned near Grover for Chicago colonists
A philanthropic company led by Rev H Clark seeks to found a self supporting colony near Grover using the Oasis ranch valued at 100000 with 2500 acres. The plan calls for 40 acre farms, irrigation, dwellings schools and later factories to aid colonists from Chicago to work and earn their town homes.
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Grover
Big City
Rev. H. Clark
Oasis Ranch
Chicago
Chicago Company
Atlas program promises thrills with Wallaces lion act
The Atlas show opens tomorrow featuring Frank Hall the English lion tamer and his man eating lion Wallace described as fierce and treacherous. The bill includes Curtis Ellen & Co stock sketches Kuebn with novelty acts Jensen singing and Prof Dunn moving pictures. Prosecuting Attorney Clyde M. Watts filed district court informations charging two defendants with gambling law violations. identities withheld pending warrants.
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Atlas
Frank Hall
Wallace
Thomas C. Curtis
Ella Wilson & Co
Kuebn
Miss Jensen
Prof
Dunn
The
Clyde M. Watts
District Court
Cheyenne
Weather Forecast for Wyoming and Local Data
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday with rain or snow in the northwest portion. Local data show a 24 hour period ending 6 p m November 21 1908 with a maximum of 61 degrees and a minimum of 28 degrees and no precipitation.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palmer
Harvard Beats Yale in Gridiron Battle 4 to 0
Harvard defeated Yale 4 to 0 in New Haven in a hard fought game. Kennard kicked the field goal after being sent in at the opportune moment securing the victory amid superb play by both teams.
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New Haven
Harvard
Yale
Kennard
Auto collision kills mechanic in Savannah training accident
Derose, a mechanic, was killed and driver John Judns badly injured when their auto struck a telegraph pole during training for next Wednesday's small car race in Savannah Georgia. The men were dodging another vehicle at the time.
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Savannah
Derose
John Judns
Cowardly murder for money of lone herder in Wyoming
The coroner and sheriff probe the murder of John Maghan a sheepherder found shot in a cabin eight miles from town The weapon lay beside the body officers suspect robbery as the motive Mayhan about fifty was well liked and carried his money on his person The case hinges on identifying the killer amid weak leads and rumors
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Wyo
Romeo
John Maghan
McBride & Pinney
Flockmasters
Mayhan
Whoeyer
C. H. Pinney
Mayba
Taft and Cannon Clash Over Tariff Revision
Washington reports a likely clash between President-elect Taft and Speaker Cannon over tariff revision. Taft reportedly aims to shift schedules downward while Cannon and his allies resist reductions, with party support seen for Cannon in caucus. The dispute hinges on differing tariff philosophies and party dynamics.
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Taft
Cannon
Washington
Virginia Hot Springs
Speaker Cannon
Mr. Cannon
Shonts Named Director of the Colorado and Southern
Theodore P. Shonts ames Campbell and Henry H. Webman chosen as directors at the Colorado & Southern Railroad stockholders meeting in Denver. They fill vacancies from retirements and a death. remaining board members re-elected. Executive committee and officers to be set in New York next month with no anticipated changes.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Ames Campbell
St. Louis
Grenville M. Dodge
Harry Brenner
Walter 8. Crandell
Edwin Hawley
Henry FE. Huntington
William Shillaker
Frank Trumbull
Henry Walters
Levi C. Weir
B. F. Yoakum
Road
New York
Cement the Coming Building Material Gains in U S cement output
The Geological Survey reports U S cement production more than doubled in five years and rising use of reinforced concrete. Readily available cement materials nationwide and structural demand for blocks and larger buildings drive growth from 1902 to 1907.
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Washington
Geological Survey
United States
Barrels Worth 55 Million Amid Rising Production
Annual statistics show a steady rise in production with minor price fluctuations and barrels valued at 55 million dollars. The report notes continued growth and market variability affecting overall output.
Steamer H. M. Carter Explosion Kills Ten Near Bayou Goula
New Orleans reports ten dead and twice as many injured after the boiler explosion on the Mississippi steamer H. M. Carter near Bayou Goula about 100 miles north of New Orleans. The vessel burned to the waterline after the blast as it carried cargo and passengers to Baton Rouge. Between 12 and 15 are reported missing.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
H. M. Carter
Bayou Goula
Carter
Baton Rouge
Football Scores From College Stadiums This Weekend
Football scores from multiple sites include Syracuse 28 over Michigan 4 in Syracuse, Navy 15 over Virginia Poly 4 in Annapolis, Cornell 18 over Trinity 6 in Ithaca, Minnesota 11 over Carnlale 6 in Minneapolis, Army 25 over Villa Nova 0 at West Point, Wisconsin 18 over Chicago 12 in Madison, Kansas 10 over Iowa in Iowa City, Colorado 14 over Denver 10 in Boulder.
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Syracuse
Michigan
Annapolis
Navy
Virginia Poly
Ithica
Cornell
Trinity
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Carnlale
West Point
Army
Villa
Nova
Madison
Chicago
Wisconsin
Iown City
Kansas
Iowa
Bomb Thrower Strikes Chicago Gambling Resorts Roof
A mysterious bomber, sought for two years, struck the roof of John D. Rawwolo’s saloon on West Madison Street. No injuries were reported, but part of the roof and windows were damaged and the blast was heard for blocks. It is the 26th bombing attributed to the culprit, who telephoned a newspaper to publicize the explosion.
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Chicago
John D. Rawwolo
Madison Street
Dewnpaper
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Hdna Kinney
Ries
Lillian A. Goetz
Gompers
Colony Homes
Chicaago
Wit
Weather Report
Uncle Joe
Theodore P. Shonts
Duchess de Chaulnes
Mississippi
At Boulder
University of Denver
Univeraity,of Colorado
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