Wool Trust Robbery Under G. O. P. Rule
Exposé of the American Woolen Company and American Worsted Mill Corporation as the central wool trust. Ohio buyers faced an arbitrary 20 cent price for unwashed wool, replacing 27 competitors with a single bidder. Reported losses to Ohio wool growers run up to 2.5 million dollars. stock figures show gains for the trust while prices for raw wool fell sharply.
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John Sherman
Jefferson
Taft backs free sugar for Philippines in magazine article
William Howard Taft argues in Everybody's Magazine that the Philippines should gain free entry to American markets for their sugar and tobacco. He invokes justice and fair play, noting appeals by Roosevelt and others to remove trade barriers.
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Embezzlement Charges Follow Denver Arrest of Thiebold
T C Thiebold former secretary of the Seipp Brewing company and his wife were tracked from Chicago by Attorney B Everett and two Pinkerton detectives. They arrested Thiebold in Denver after investigations allegedly uncovered embezzlement totaling about 60000 dollars from the brewing firm.
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Patterson offers 10000 reward for murderers in Memphis case
Memphis Tenn Oct 20 Governor Patterson offers a 10000 reward for the arrest of the person or persons guilty of the murder of Colonel Taylor and Captain Rankin. He has learned a surveyor with the lawyers is missing and may have met the same fate. He asks northwestern counties about troo ps necessity.
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Hatfield Ready to Face His Accusers
Sherman Texas October 20 Hatfield accused of murder in California expressed willingness to go to California without a hearing to seek freedom. No action has been taken locally in the case.
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Texas
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California
Vermont Elects Two Senators in Separate Ballots
In Montpelier Vermont on October 20 two branches of the legislature voted separately. William P Dillingham was re elected to a six year term as United States Senator and Carroll Page was chosen to fill the unexpired term of the late Redfield Proctor.
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Redfield
Washington Man Attempts Death by Own Action
New York Oct 20 Adam B85 Everett 36 from Seattle Wash attempted to end his life in Mills hotel today by stabbing himself with a heavy pocket knife. He probably will recover.
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Cheyenne City Council Delays Vote as Engineer Report Pending
City engineers finished an inspection of Cheyenne waterworks and will submit their report today. The council postponed a final vote on ordinances amid concerns over procedure and perceived intimidation. Bids for City Hall steam heating were to be opened next meeting, with arc lighting approved at several intersections.
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Forest Fires Roar Across Pennsylvania Hillsides
From many mountainous counties of Pennsylvania reports describe forest and brush fires threatening villages. Hundreds of citizens battle the flames as dried leaves and trees feed the blaze.
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Indictments Against Banker in Bank Failure
Pittsburg date reports three federal grand jury indictments against William Montgomery former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank. The bank failure involved about $1 000 000 with charges of embezzlement and misapplication of funds alleging $750 000 was embezzled.
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Federal Grand
Wm. Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Nerve Theft Strikes Cheyenne Sheriff’s Horse Stolen
In Cheyenne last night a bold theft occurred taking a horse and saddle from Sheriff B. J. Smalley. The horse was in the custody of a sheriff’s employee when the crime happened.
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O'Tapp Formal Nomination Defeat Discussed in Chicago
Sidney C. O'Tapp of Georgia, a presidential candidate tied to the Woman's suffrage cause, was formally not nominated by the party at a Chicago meeting held tonight, with officers reporting no endorsement for his candidacy.
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Sidney C. O'Tapp
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Mondell Delivers Taft Support Amid Mixed Reception
Hon Frank W Mondell and Judge J M Carey spoke at the Capitol Avenue Theatre urging Taft and the Republican ticket. The crowd filled two floors while Mondell avoided strong enthusiasm as he defended Western land policy and attacked Bryan's silver stance in a tense political rally.
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American Sailors Enjoy Hospitality of Japan
Tokio reports the third day of American occupation with officers and men of the Atlantic fleet enjoying a wide range of entertainments. Sailors attended royal luncheons, garden parties, theatre events, and a baseball game against Keio University, won by the Japanese team after seventeen innings, all amid orderly shore leave.
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Weather Report for Wyoming From Washington Bulletin
Forecast for Wyoming fair Wednesday and Thursday. Local data show 24 hour period ending Oct 20 1908 at 6 pm with a temperature high of 38 degrees and a low of 29 degrees. Precipitation zero. Palmer directs weather notes for the section.
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